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.

Like her husband, ossie davis, dee was a performer, a writer and an activist.

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Originally published june 13, 2014 at 2:37 am updated june 13, 2014 at 4:46 am.

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Beyond her artistic prowess, she fearlessly used her platform to champion civil rights, and social justice causes.

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