The following article was featured in the March 2008 issue of ESSENCE. When I saw Ruby Dee in A Raisin in the Sun in high school, I remember thinking, Who’s that pretty lady? She’s an amazing actress.

Thursday’s amazing Oklahoman just passed a major birthday milestone. Earlier this month, Ruby Trent celebrated her 100th birthday. Ruby’s family said she still lives at her home in Woodward, taking ...

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