Clare Coss's one-woman play, closely based on Wald's writing, conveys the personal moments that made her public contributions a lasting mandate for social change. Wald's speeches, letters and leaflets are also included, highlighting Wald's antiwar activities and her deep concern for the rights of labor. Coss's introduction and notes on the documents place the documents and the events of the play in context.

W. E. B. Du Bois and Mary White Ovington, two courageous leaders across the color line, co-founders of the NAACP, find themselves unexpectedly alone in their New York City office on a Sunday morning, June 1915. Infuriated over the decision of white board members to curtail his autonomy, Dr Du Bois is determined to resign. Miss Ovington confronts his firm resolve with forceful arguments and sophisticated seductions. They advocate, spar, flirt, clash, reveal secrets, and compete to save their vital work. A dangerous river of desire runs through their complex relationship, infused with their...