Ruby dee was one half of america’s first black power couple. Like her husband, ossie davis, dee was a performer, a writer and an activist. Story by shelby stewart. • 1w • 7 min read. Deborah riley draper is a trailblazing filmmaker with. Webmike riley kisses his wife dee riley following nebraska's game versus illinois at memorial stadium in champaign, illinois, on sept. Webtwenty pearls serves as the first feature release on comcast’s newly launched “black experience on xfinity. ” Beyond her artistic prowess, she fearlessly used her platform to champion civil rights, and social justice causes. Webbefore coming to nebraska, riley was the longtime head coach of the oregon state beavers and for a time, was easily that program’s most successful coach. Ruby dee’s legacy of activism, acting mourned. Originally published june 13, 2014 at 2:37 am updated june 13, 2014 at 4:46 am. Webwritten by kerry eggers. Mike riley addresses friends and family members who attended the thursday memorial service of wife dee, who died on june 22.
