In a recent interview with PEOPLE, 87-year-old comedian Garrett Morris shared his experiences growing up in a segregated part of Louisiana and the racial discrimination he faced throughout his childhood. Despite the challenges, Morris found solace in his church choir background and embarked on a journey to become a professional entertainer.
During his time as a member of the Belafonte Folk Singers, a touring group that occasionally provided background vocals for Harry Belafonte, Morris encountered racism on a regular basis. Recounting a particular incident in Los Angeles, Morris revealed that while taking a walk around Griffith Park, he was stopped by police. The officers subjected him to the common experience known as 'Walking While Black' and accused him of wrongdoing.
