http://ybpguide.disqus.com/To empower African-Americans, and all people of color, with the knowledge and inspiration to foster progression and productivity in the community.enTue, 29 Jan 2008 21:27:29 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2008/01/28/dee-lightful/#comment-2415440<p>I happened by the telecast on accident and they just happened to be announcing the contenders for her category. It was nice to see her win it.</p>Martin LindseyTue, 29 Jan 2008 21:27:29 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2008/01/28/dee-lightful/#comment-2415441<p>If Jennifer Hudson deserved it, Ruby Dee definitely deserves it...</p>KimberlyTue, 29 Jan 2008 18:04:47 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2008/01/28/dee-lightful/#comment-2415439<p>Asha a lot of commentators have mentioned that this is more likely a lifetime achievement-type recognition. I didn't see the movie so I couldn't say. I do remember that Judi Dench won a supporting actor Oscar for being in Shakespeare in Love for only 8 minutes. So it wouldn't be the first time someone was honored for a brief time in a movie. I'm with you, though, I'm glad she got it either way! On to the Oscars ...</p>GIBTue, 29 Jan 2008 08:47:24 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2008/01/28/dee-lightful/#comment-2415438<p>Long overdue, although...I barely remember her scenes in 'American Gangster.'</p><p>I think her character slapped Denzel, but I don't remember anything else that was specially about the performance.</p>quietudeTue, 29 Jan 2008 00:31:15 -0000