Beah Richards – Verses From an Unsung Centennial

“Who?” That is probably the first word that comes to mind for upwards of 90% of Americans reading this headline. A select few who are of a certain age might recall Beah Richards’ Oscar-winning Best Supporting Actress role as Mrs. Prentice, the mother of Sidney Poitier’s character in the 1967 blockbuster movie “Guess Who’s Coming…