Ossie Davis
(1917-2005)

African-American Actor, Writer, Social Activist
1999 Hubert Humphrey Civil Rights Award
2005 National Freedom Award

birthdate: December 18
birthplace:
Cogdell, Georgia

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.visionaryproject.org/NVLPmemberTier/visionariest1/VisionaryPages/DavisOssie/index.asp

www.democracynow.org/2005/2/7/ossie_davis_1917_2005_a_tribute

www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4486046

 

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