Remembering Ossie Davis — the Life and Death of Ruby Dee's Husband of 56 Years
Ossie Davis, the actor who gained popularity for playing roles centered around racial injustice, is perhaps one of the most prolific actors of his time.

Ossie Davis, the actor who gained popularity for playing roles centered around racial injustice, is perhaps one of the most prolific actors of his time.
Target will reportedly be joining Walmart in shutting down operations on Thanksgiving to ensure that its employees and customers enjoy the holidays safely.
The Kansas City Royals announced that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes was recently made part-owner in the team's partnership group for its franchise.
The actor looks great physically but his image has little damage because it has suffered a stir for its controversial messages on his Twitter account on the movement "Black Lives Matter".
Lisa Marie Keough’s daughter, actress Riley Keough, pays homage to her dead younger brother, Benjamin Keough, on Instagram, who passed away on July 12.
Fox television show host and newscaster Harris Faulkner shares a stunning black-and-white shot of herself to show her solidarity with the trending #womensupportingwomen.
Todd Chrisley of "Chrisley Knows Best" is set to meet his father-in-law for a cooking competition. The most recent episode of the reality TV show will reveal the battle between these men who think their meal will outsmart the other.
Toni Braxton's youngest son flaunted his curly hair and growing beard as he posed in the driver's seat of a luxury car. The young model looked sophisticated, sitting in the car with the top down.
The controversial football player turned civil rights activist has been in a relationship to a star on her own right for the last four years, and the two share a passion for social justice.
Proper authorities have started the necessary investigations following employees complaints of a toxic work environment on the set of the ”Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
LeBron James is currently in the NBA bubble and working towards another championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he's also getting some business done.
Tony Danza recently popped back in the news after he showed off his Twitter followers what he looks like at 69. Tony Danza has been a fan favorite since his career in Hollywood took off in the late ’70s with his appearance in “Taxi” and “Who’s the Boss?.”
Late Hollywood entertainer Ruby Dee explored her career in several fields, ranging from journalism, activism, poetry, and writing, among others. Here is a peek into the legacy she lived.
Malik Abdul Basit popularly called Malik B, departed from this world on July 29, at age 47. He was a co-founder of "The Roots", a group that made great waves in the 80s with their sound.Black Thought who was a friend and a member of the group, took to Instagram to share an emotional post.
Following his death in 2012, the remains of actor Michael Clarke Duncan were laid to rest in an unmarked grave for over a year amid a feud among his family members.
Kris Jenner allegedly has nothing but love for Kanye West despite the accusations he made against her recently. Over the last few weeks, Kanye West has been in the news for dragging several celebrities, including his mother-in-law, Kris Jenner.
Rain Pryor is the daughter of late comedian Richard Pryor, and over the years, Rain has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry just like her father.
One-year-old Kaavia James, actress Gabrielle Union's daughter looked too adorable to handle in recent side profile picture that Union shared on Instagram.
“Wheel of Fortune” & “Jeopardy!” are set to resume filming with new changes made to the stages following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the production of “Wheel of Fortune” & “Jeopardy!” had to be put on hold for a few months.
Toie Roberts recently posted several photos on Instagram, wearing a black and white ensemble of matching clothing from top to bottom. Here's a look at her post.
Julianne Hough's estranged husband, Brooks Laich, has spoken up about their wedding day just a few months after their split was announced. Almost two months after the news of their split surfaced online, Brooks Laich has opened up about the day he walked down the aisle with Julianne Hough.
Marques Houston of the 90s sitcom "Sister, Sister" proudly showed off his young fiance, Miya, as she celebrates her bachelorette party. The 38-year-old actor has consistently flaunted his affection for his beau.
Goldie Hawn looked her bubbly self as she joined in the latest media trend aimed at female empowerment, a trend called #ChallengeAccepted that has thousands of woman shine in black and white.
Actor David Schwimmer recently appeared on Today show where he confirmed that there would indeed be a "Friends" reunion while adding that they would resume production as soon as they can.
Garth Brooks is making the headlines as he pulled out from this year's CMA Awards, where he earned the Entertainer of the Year nomination. Here are the details and reasons for his actions.
A new book has detailed how Meghan Markle managed to hide her engagement to Prince Harry when they both attended the Invictus Games in 2017.
Relations between family members turned "very tense" after a young woman refused to congratulate her parents, or agree to help them financially raise their sixth child.
Hollywood actor Jeffrey Wright is dad to two teenagers who bear an uncanny resemblance to him. Wright became a dad from his marriage to fellow star Carmen Ejogo.
Arnold Schwarzenegger showed off the new 103-pound addition to his animal family. Even though the new family member reminds of "Predator," he is adorable!
Fastfood lovers, hold your hats because McDonald’s will be permanently closing a lot of their restaurants in the US this year. The closures are all because of the underperformance by restaurants due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease.
Hollywood's Danny Glover is a year older! And here is the heart-melting way his only daughter, Mandisa Glover honored him on with tribute on social media.
On Monday, Katy Perry confessed to her fans that there was a delay in the release of her upcoming album. Instead, the singer offered a trade-off to her fans while they waited for the official release.
112's Mike and Slim made an appearance on radio.com to talk about their new music, and in between discussions, they shared that Mike has been battling with the novel coronavirus since July 16.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actor Brian Austin Green spent some special moments with his three children Noah, 7, Bodhi, 6, and Journey, 3, whom he shares with ex Megan Fox
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro's wife, Angela Unkrich, took to Instagram to share a picture of their adorable one-year-old daughter Ava Sue, who looks just like her father.
"Legally Blond" star actress Reese Witherspoon paid a gushing tribute to her husband of nine years, Hollywood talent agent Jim Toth, on his 50th birthday
Jodie Sweetin, who rose to fame in the late 80s after portraying Stephanie Tanner in "Full House," has gone through many difficulties, including failed marriages and addiction.
Hip-hop legend and record producer Dr. Dre is currently working through a divorce. Like most Hollywood divorces, he appears to be caught up in a dispute over property distribution.
New York Giants' offensive tackle Nate Solder recently announced via his official Twitter account that he would be opting out of the 2020 NFL season due to his son's ongoing battle with cancer.
Norman Lear had to get some things off his chest as regards turning 98, and he did it in a video he shared on Instagram. Amidst the celebrations of his 98th birthday, Norman Lear was able to have a moment that allowed him to reflect on his life and the time he has left on earth.
On July 29, 1981, Princess Diana and her fiancé Prince Charles got married at St. Paul's Cathedral. Their marriage never lasted but the day was special nonetheless with a special guest who was destined to take Charles away from Diana.
Talented actress Rebel Wilson is mostly known for her hilarious comedy roles over the years. However, Rebel Wilson is firmly committed to her family and is especially close to her mother, with whom she bears a significant resemblance.
Glasses entered our lives and became an essential part of our looks, not only in summer but also in the whole year. However, time flies and fashion trends do, too.
Denise Bidot thanks her "king", rapper Lil Wayne for loving her the way he does in a new Instagram post of them loved up. The plus-size model recently thrilled her fans with a picture of the Grammy Awardsplanting a kiss on her ears while she smiles at the camera.
Rebel Wilson joins the bevy of celebrities that have taken up the now-viral Women Supporting Women challenge, posting a stunning black and white portrait of herself
Debbie Allen is a celebrated Broadway and screen actress as well as a director and producer, and there is one person that the star owes that to - her mother.
A soon-to-be-released book about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, "Finding Freedom" reveals that the couple started dating six months before it was previously believed
Star rapper Cardi B is rocking an upscale fashion theme from her ever-classy lookbook. Her new social media update gave fans a view of her platinum blonde tresses. Cardi B is known to bring on her A-game when it comes to fashion and styling.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt took to social media to honor his late brother's birthday. He received an avalanche of condolence messages from his and Dan's friends.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is "resting comfortably" after undergoing a medical procedure - almost two weeks after she announced that her cancer returned.