Tag Archives: Civil Rights Pioneer

Actress/Activist Ruby Dee Dead at 91

Posted on June 12, 2014 by rikyrah

Another Legend has gone home. Ruby Dee dead at 91: Legendary stage and screen actress — and Civil Rights leader — frequently costarred with husband Ossie Davis Family member confirms death. Dee was living in New Rochelle. BY Joe Neumaier … Continue reading →

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Videos | The Homegoing of Dr. Maya Angelou

Posted on June 7, 2014 by rikyrah

Today is the Homegoing for Dr. Maya Angelou. To a life well lived. To what she gave the WORLD. Thank you, Dr. Angelou. Though I never met Dr. Angelou, she spoke to me through her words. She spoke to me … Continue reading →

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Black History | Harry T. Moore |Civil Rights Pioneer

Posted on February 6, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Harry Tyson Moore (November 18, 1905 – December 25, 1951) was an African-American teacher, founder of the first branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Brevard County, Florida, and a pioneer leader of the … Continue reading →

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