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Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee, an American actress, was born on October 27, 1922, and passed away on June 11, 2014. She is renowned for her exceptional performances in theater, film, and television, particularly for her roles in the civil rights and social justice movements. Dee's career spanned over half a century, and she earned widespread acclaim for her profound acting skills and steadfast social commitment. more

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“Gandhi once declared that it was his wife who unwittingly taught him the effectiveness of nonviolence. Who better than women should know that battles can be won without resort to physical strength? Who better than we should know all the power that resides in noncooperation?”

“To resort to power one need not be violent, and to speak to conscience one need not be meek. The most effective action both resorts to power and engages conscience. Nonviolent actions does not have to get others to be nice. It can in effect force them to consult their consciences. Nor does it have to petition those in power to do something about a situation. It can face the authorities with a new fact and say: Accept this new situation which we have created.”

“Men are rewarded for learning the practice of violence in virtually any sphere of activity by money, admiration, recognition, respect, and the genuflection of others honoring their sacred and proven masculinity. In male culture, police are heroic and so are outlaws; males who enforce standards are heroic and so are those who violate them.”