Ossie Davis and Rudy Dee were one of the most revered couples of the American stage as well as important figures in the civil rights movement. On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L ...

You may remember Ruby Dee as a powerhouse actress and a voice for justice across generations. Born on October 27, 1922 and raised in Harlem, Dee worked over the course of eight decades with some of ...

The 'Highest 2 Lowest' director will receive a lifetime achievement award on Oct. 24. By Seth Abramovitch Senior Writer Spike Lee will be honored at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, ...

The Alabama native also received a Tony nomination and fell victim to those little creatures in 'Gremlins.' By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Polly Holliday, the Alabama-born actress who told folks to ...

a 1940s-era drama about Doc Craft, a dining car waiter who realizes his company wants him to retire. This variety series features Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. In “Solo Song for Doc,” it’s man versus “the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. National Portrait Gallery, ...

Danielle Spencer, the actress who played Raj's sarcastic little sister Deadra "Dee" Thomas on What's Happening!!, died Monday. She was 60 years old. The news was posted by her former What's Happening!

It’s a joy to hear Ossie Davis tell the origin story of his 57-year partnership with Ruby Dee. “I married for money,” he states with a glint of good humor in his eyes. The tale, which he regaled for ...

New Rochelle's Downtown Summer Sizzle concert series returns for its third year, running every Saturday night until Aug. 30th at Ruby Dee Park Library Green. New Rochelle’s Downtown Summer Sizzle ...

A new 95-bed shelter for families with children opened last month thanks to a city tool that helps nonprofits own the shelters they manage. New York City officials said the model will help shelter ...