If you have watched any movie, film or theatre within the last 50 plus years, it would be hard not to have seen or heard of Mr. Ossie Davis or Ms. Ruby Dee. They were a couple who we respected for their gifted talents, long lasting love and even political activism. Ruby Dee was an actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and activist. She was also married to Ossie … [Read more...]
Iconic Actress Ruby Dee Dies at 91
Image above is from the upcoming film Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee. This afternoon, we learned that legendary actress, Broadway performer, and Civil Rights activist Ruby Dee passed away on Wednesday night. She was 91 years old. Ms. Ruby Dee was the widow of actor Ossie Davis, but kept the name of her first husband, blues singer Frankie Dee. She was most famous for her … [Read more...]
Interview: New Film Set To Chronicle the Love of Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee
A new web campaign has started and it's asking people like you to contribute to a new film called Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee. The film will chronicle the love of black icons Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. As if this wasn't interesting enough, the director behind the film is their grandson Muta'Ali Muhammad. We were lucky enough to get a chance to speak with the … [Read more...]
BET Black Girls Rock: Ruby Dee Accpetance Speech
Ruby Dee accepting her Living Legend Award … [Read more...]