Food Sleuth ; Take Your Conscience to the Market

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When Harry Belafonte took the stage at the American Dietetic Association's closing ceremony at their annual meeting in Chicago last week, he said he had asked about what topic the organization would like him to discuss. He chuckled and said they told him "just don't get too political."

"Too political?" Keep in mind that Belafonte has been a long- time advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes throughout his career. With Martin Luther King, Belafonte helped lead the March on Washington in 1963. His work includes cultural adviser to the Peace Corps and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He has dedicated his life to uniting people for causes often considered "controversial," and he's not about to stop.

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Food Sleuth ; Take Your Conscience to the Market

Belafonte explained that he "gave up the idea of retiring at age 70." Instead, he remains vitally committed to his causes, including work in Africa for the United Nations Childre...

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