In honor of Delta Sigma Theta’s Founder’s Day we are taking a look at celebrity members of the historic organization.
Director Muta'Ali Muhammad said creating the documentary was the perfect excuse to interview and spend time with his widely-admired grandmother.
Today would’ve been Ruby Dee’s 93rd birthday. Ruby Dee wasn’t only an amazing actress and screenwriter, but also an unforgettable poet, activist, and journalist. As we celebrate the life of Ruby Dee, let’s remember some of her greatest work that earned her Grammy, Emmy, and Lifetime Achievement awards. American Gangster Do The Right Thing A […]
Ruby Dee, movie great, actress and civil rights activist was memorialized Saturday in poetry, dance and song at a well attended Harlem cathedral where Alicia Keys sang her song ‘Superwoman,’ Wynton Marsalis performed a number of moving trumpet solos, and well-wisher were sent from her former co-star Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte and the White House. […]
06/13/14 – Roland Martin talks to film director Spike Lee about the life of the legendary movie legend, Ruby Dee. The two first worked together…
The loss of Ruby Dee (pictured) stunned fans of the award-winning actress, who passed away at the age of 91 in New Rochelle, N.Y. With…
As we previously reported, the world woke up to realize that they had lost yet another icon when word quickly began spreading from coast to…
We're losing so many greats: Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou and now Ruby Dee. Hoping we honor their legacy, as we stand on their shoulders.— Midwin…
Sad news. It’s being reported that legendary stage and screen actress Ruby Dee (pictured), who was also a major force in the Civil Rights Movement, has passed away. She was 91 years old. According to reports, Dee died at home in New Rochelle, N.Y., Wednesday night. The family has yet to release a statement. Check out NewsOne for more details on the […]
