Gina Belafonte — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO of Sankofa.org, a nonprofit social justice impact production company.
Co-founded The Gathering for Justice, a nonprofit focused on ending child incarceration and racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
Served as a producer on "Sing Your Song" (2011), a documentary film about her father.
Appeared in films including "Bright Lights, Big City" (1988), "Tokyo Pop" (1988), and "BlacKkKlansman" (2018).
Holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft from Purchase College, SUNY.
Holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Communication and Media Studies.

Biography

Gina Belafonte is an American actress, film and stage producer, and civil rights activist. Born in New York City on September 8, 1961, she is the youngest daughter of activist and dancer Julie Belafonte, and singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte.

Belafonte currently serves as the CEO of Sankofa.org, a nonprofit social justice impact production company founded by her father.