Cicely Tyson (December 18, 1924 - January 28, 2021)
Academy Award nominee and Emmy and Tony awards winner Cicely Tyson was a celebrated artist who strived to improve the condition of Black artists and people everywhere.
From the New York Times:
Ms. Tyson broke ground for Black actors by refusing to take parts that demeaned Black people. She was critical of films and television programs that cast Black characters as criminal, servile or immoral, and insisted that African-Americans should be portrayed with dignity.
R.I.P.
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