Quote of the day
Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status.
Beah Richards

Born: July 12, 1920
Died: September 14, 2000 (aged 80)
Bio: Beah Richards was an American actress of stage, screen and television. She was a poet, playwright and author. During her career, Richards was nominated for a Tony and an Academy Award, and received two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances on television.
Known for:
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)
- Take a Giant Step (1959)
- Hurry Sundown (1967)
- Beloved (1998)
- In the Heat of the Night (1967)