This timeline is not merely a list of a personal dates related only to Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Ossie and Ruby always tied their lives—and ours—to The Struggle and to the larger vision of freedom and equality. It makes sense for this timeline to provide an historical context that allows us to know our place in the line of march; to connect, remember, and appreciate the shoulders on which we stand.
Timeline
This is the captivating, inspiring autobiography of a star couple who've celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee are legendary stars of the American stage, television, and film, a beloved and revered couple cherished not just for their acting artistry but also for their lifelong commitment to civil rights, family values, and the black community.
Hasna Muhammad, daughter of playwright/actor Ossie Davis, reflects on her father’s play Purlie Victorious (US/UK) and its connection to food and sustenance. The revival of Purlie Victorious has earned […]
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By Hasna Muhammad I reported to the stage door of the Music Box Theatre and waited for the Stage Manager to greet me. After a few […]
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By Hasna Muhammad I grew up with Purlie Victorious. Purlie’s voice carries the stories that my father told us about his own life in Cogdell, Georgia. […]
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