Ruby Dee (born October 27, 1924) is an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and activist, perhaps best-known for co-starring in the film A Raisin in the Sun (1961).

Past honorees include Samuel L. Jackson, Tyler Perry, Amanda Gorman, Danny Glover, Maxine Waters, Ruby Dee and President Barack Obama when he was still a senator. “Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Moore airs on PBS stations nationwide on Friday, January 12, 2001 (check local listings) Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee narrate. Sweet Honey In The Rock and Toshi Reagon perform original music.