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#OnThisDay in 1922, legendary actress-activist Ruby Dee was born. Dee blazed a trail in the industry with more than 70 years of performances.
She originated the role of Ruth Younger in “A Raisin in the Sun” and with her husband, Ossie Davis, aided the Civil Rights Movement.