Since the passing of actress and activist Ruby Dee last week, much has been made of her and husband Ossie Davis’ activism. For decades, the two held up the standard set by such African American performers as Paul Robeson, both entertaining crowds and remaining staunch supporters of agitation and activism. Today I think it’s important to pause and reflect upon the importance of people such as Davis, Dee, and others who both entertained and, in many ways, tried to educate others about social topics. In the process, it’s important that we think about such individuals and their role in the Read more