December 2008
Dear Friends,
The “call for change” is sweeping the nation. However, it was not long ago when the “call for change” was not so popular. Many who answered the call never knew if they would live to see the change they envisioned. Perhaps it was "the struggle” that allowed many of these now living legends to realize this historic moment and the harvest they sowed over 40 years ago. Yet when a living legend dies, the call goes out once again and it’s time to sow new seeds.
Ossie Davis is such a legend, whose passing in 2005 left a tremendous void. He was an artist and activist who knew the value of answering the call for change. He and many others like him sowed the seeds for the change that the American people are now making a reality. To celebrate his legacy, the Ossie Davis Endowment was established to support African American students who demonstrate a commitment to use their careers as vehicles of activism to assure equal justice and opportunity, as Mr. Davis did.
“Ossie Davis was one of my dearest friends. I think the idea of the endowment in his name is an excellent endeavor to not only have a living memorial to him, but to carry on his legacy.”
- Harry Belafonte
Actor and Activist
Harry Belafonte on Ossie Davis Scholars...LISTEN NOW!
We welcome you and invite you to support this work with your symbolic contribution of $10.00. Please make a contribution today!
For even more information, please visit our official website at www.ossiedavisendowment.com.
Sincerely,
Sonya White
Executive Director
Ossie Davis Endowment
