the calling you and ossie davis responded to, but as an act or, what made you do that?re are a lot of folk of that don'to are being told you become an activist. you want to work. you don't want to be on the front line, and for you and i'll there wasn'tsie any doubt that you were just actors. you were citizens. you were black. all the things you have done unapologetically with no thought negative to the impact it might have on your career. >> i believe in everything having to do with arts. compare it to being a musician. we learn notes in the scale and songs. steps andas choreography. you learn about the composers but asu are a musician, an actor you have certain discipline in each of these art forms. as an actor your text is the whole of life. everybody and everything in it. the art of coming -- becoming anybody. it's like lending yourself to this astonishing human experience. it's an incredible series of circumstances earring human. -- being human. it's something we will never stop defining. where the odds are so important. understands begin to the magnificence of bein

she and her husband ossie davis were both emcees at the 1963 march on washington.they later starred together in the 1989 film "do the right thing." poem11, ruby dee recited a for the lives of rights activists james boggs in new york. prizeon't expect to win a for still control and dignity and morning times. death deserves tantrums. cked from a new nation, kicks in the groin, classified unacceptable, not to be tolerated, not to be ruled, not to be conspired with. only then can music from a dance, movies, plays, rap be about life. life be cherished and adored. >> ruby dee, the great actress and activist died at home in new rochelle, new york on wednesday. she was 91 years old. and the broadway actress audra mcdonald paid homage to ruby dee as she made history this week at the tony awards. she won best lead actress for her role as billie holiday in the production "lady day." she is the first actress to win six tonys, and the first to do so in four different categories of performance. she began her acceptance speech by thanking her late parents, and concluded by honori

ruby dee and ossie davis shared kennedy center honors in 2004.he 2007 film "american gangster." honor the memory of one of their best. honor the memory of one of their best. ruby dee was 91.,,,,,,,,,, and this journey plays every out all summer long during the emirates airline us open series. don't miss your chance to see some of the top players in the world battle it out to see who's best. 5 weeks. 8 tournaments. 8 cities. which champion will prevail, which new hero will emerge? this is your chance to find out. tickets are on sale now >> osgood: this group is show business. tradition of its founding father here is richard schlesinger from "48 hours." >> you're looking at what no less an authority than the "new york times" called, the face that could launch a thousand shticks. >> it's only water. you know what they say, jews don't drink. it interferes with their suffering. >> it belongs to a man whose name seems tailored for the face, this is fyvush finkel. >> that's my real name. it's my jewish name. philip is my american name. >> it's hard to i

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lee's do the right thing featured the most high-profile collaboration between her and her husband ossie davis. the couple was also known for their involvement in the civil rights movement. they served as emcees for the historic 1963 march on washington where martin luther king delivered his historic "i have a dream" speech. ruby dee died at her home outside new york city surrounded by family. she was 91. >>> the city of los angeles is making a push to be home to a museum featuring the work of filmmaker george lucas. mayor eric garcetti is offering a site currently occupied by the l.a. memorial sports arena. the 54-year-old building would be torn down to make room for the museum. san francisco and chicago are also in the running. lucas, the creator of "star wars" is expected to decide this summer. >>> the drought has prompted san mateo county park to cancel all june camping in memorial park. they are doing it to preserve water and to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and residents. park staff will contact people who have had camping reservations through june 30th. campers can resche

. >> pelley: ruby dee's most famous collaboration was with ossie davis. a century and made five films together, including "do the right thing. of. >> hey! you old drunk! what did i tell you about drinking in front of my stoop? move on. you're block my view. >> pelley: off screen, davis and dee fought for civil rights and were kennedy center honorees. after davis died in 2005, dee kept acting, earning an oscar nomination for "american gangster. >> i got to go. >> don't lie to me. don't do that. >> pelley: she once told a reporter, "i really don't believe in retiring. as long as you can breathe." ruby dee was 91. in a moment, some of america's most enduring stars and the song that brings a crowd to its feet. [announcer] if your dog can dream it, purina pro plan can help him achieve it. ♪ epic classical music stops ♪music resumes music stops ♪music resumes [announcer] purina pro plan's bioavailable formulas deliver optimal nutrient absorption. [owner] come on. [announcer] purina pro plan. nutrition that performs. intercourse that's painfulit... due to menopa

dee frequently performed with her husband ossie davis.he company was -- the couple was also known for their fight for civil rights. they served as emcees for the historic 1963 march on washington. that was when martin luther king, jr. delivered his "i have a dream" speech. ruby dee died at her home outside of new york city. she was surrounded by her family. she was 91. >>> ever wonder how facebook comes up with those personalized ads on your feed? well, tonight the social network is opening up and giving you some control. >> they are going to serve ads to you no matter what. the point of view here is that you might have a little stay over the kinds of ads that you're seeing and you're not seeing. >> facebook put out a video explain its ad features not only will you understand why you're seeing certain ads but you can tell facebook what types of marketing messages you would rather see. the changes will roll out in the next couple of weeks. >>> starbucks opened its first restaurant today in los angeles. the coffee giant acquired la boulange

stand on the shoulders of harry bellefonte, of ruby dee and ossie davis and, of course, of paul robesonto be able to have experiences with people like that and when they talk about their giants, that's when you know that this is somebody we need to pay attention to. tavis: you mentioned your book, i mentioned it, "transforming pain to power," unlock your unlimited potential, what's the message you want to get through this text? >> my father was a heroin addict and heroin dealer, been in and out of prison 59 times through the course of my life. my brother addicted to crack cocaine. i had a lot of images of who i could be in the world based on their experiences. i believe the deepest pain is the path of the highest purpose. the very things that can take us out can actually be a platform for real contribution to the world. that's really what the book is. it's part my story and it's part a road map. tavis: what's the short answer for how you navigated through all that to become the artistic performer that you are today? >> ultimately, i believe that personal healing is a path to social tran

i looked up one day and ossie davis and ruby dee marched with me, handcuffed with us.hey never knew. she didn't just talk the talk. she walked the walk. she wasn't an actress lending her name. she was an activist for real. ruby dee, we'll never forget. thanks for watching. i'm al sharpton. "hardball" starts right now. >> target, baghdad. let's play "hardball." >> good evening. i'm chris matthews in washington. let me start tonight with the threat to baghdad and to the entire american investment of lives and treasure in thoo country. the tens of thousands of iraqis who died in a war we begin in 2003. a question now for my

she often starred alongside her late husband, ossie davis. ruby dee was also an activist... working with dr. king, and in recent years the n- double-a- c-p. ruby dee was surrounded by family when she died at her home in new york. she was 91. harrison ford got hurt, on the set of the new "star wars" movie. a hydraulic door fell on ford's ankle while filming at england's pinewood studios... and he had to be airlifted to a hospital. no word yet on how long he'll have to sit out. but the producers say the film will still be ready in time for next year's scheduled release. good morning. it's looking pretty good out there early today we have sunshine coming through. a really nice start to the weekend. but later there will be the chance for showers and storms in time for father's day. here are the current weather bug temperatures. the satellite and radar show we are dry. no-fault today no rain for much of the weekend. next chance of showers is not until sunday as the high-pressure system finally breaks down. two days to enjoy. today and tomorrow. cooler than normal with some sunshi

dee had a multi-faceted career, often acting alongside her husband, ossie davis.e recent performances included roles in spike lee's 1987 "do the right thing." as well the 2007 film "american gangster," for which she received an oscar nomination. she won an emmy, a grammy and was honored by the screen actors guild. she and her husband jointly received national medals of art and were recipients of the kennedy center honors. ruby dee starred on broadway in "a raisin in the sun" before it was made into the 1961 film in the same role. in this scene, dee's character, ruth younger, has just found out that her mother-in-law has bought a house for the growing family in an all white chicago neighborhood. ere are no other houses? m areas all seem to cost twice as much! i did the best i could! >> well... all i can say... this is my time in life! my time... to say goodbye to these old, tired walls, these marching cockroaches, ha! and this never was no kitchen! i'll say it loud and good! goodbye, misery... i don't want never want to see your ugly face again. >> yes, honey. is t

the widow of the great ossie davis. we give our thoughts and prayers to their family.ing, dr. dyson and thanks to you for tuning in. tonight we'll have the latest in the developments in iraq. major cities falling to extremist militants. abd's about some republicans at home are already beating the drums of war and attacking president obama. and the passing of an icon, ruby dee, a legend on the silver screen and the a civil rights activist. my thoughts on that. and we start with tonight's lead. the republican party at war with itself. in the wake of eric cantor's stunning loss to an obscure right wing economics professor david brat, the gop in fighting is escalang

the actress began to perform in various plays for the american negro theater and met her husband, ossie davisnseparable and often starred together in such films as "jungle fever." both supported the civil rights movement and marched with martin luther king jr. and davis delivered the eulogy for him. >> it is a good feeling, you know, that one of the nation's highest awards to be granted that. >> their marriage produced three children. and seven grandchildren. their storybook love lasted over five decades until ossie's death in 2005. dee accepted the 2007 grammy award for best spoken drama. ruby dee was a force in her own right. her star quality allowed her to work continuously in all mediums of entertainment. she was nominated eight times for daytime drama. she was honored for her movie, "decorate day." in 2007, the 83-year-old starred opposite denzel. she earned a screen actor's guild, and the nomination for best supporting actress. >> it finally comes together for me, lots of love, lots of work. so to finally get an oscar nomination is a heavy kind of business. >> the oscar are nomination w

in an epic love story that spanned six decades alongside her husband, actor, writer and director ossie davisove but also and activism. it seems fitting that the couple to shares billing in 11 plays and five meres were brought together by their love of theater when they met on broadway in 1945 and shared the honors and recognition of their talent when they jointly received the national medal of arts and kennedy center honors in 2004. the two stood together throughout their long years of activism including serving together as masters of ceremonies at the 1963 march on washington and suing in federal court to ensure voting rights. both dee and davis viewed their work as an extension of their work as performers. said dee in 2006, "we use the arts as part of our struggle." for six decades these twos american icons shared with us their life, their love, artistry and dedication to justice. and they have left an unforgettable legacy that will no doubtful fill the hope ruby dee shared when asked by npr host michelle martin in twun how she wanted to be remembered. i'd like to be remembered in those li