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  1. Actress: The Help. Cicely Tyson was born in Harlem, New York City, where she was raised by her devoutly religious parents, who had come from the Caribbean island of Nevis. Her mother Theodosia was a domestic worker and her her father William was a carpenter and painter.

  2. She brought humanity and dignity to the roles she played, showing vast audiences that “Black is Beautiful.”. Cicely Tyson was born on December 18, 1924 in East Harlem, New York. Her parents emigrated from the Caribbean island of Nevis and worked hard to support Tyson and her two older siblings.

  3. Jan 28, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, the stage, screen and television actress whose vivid portrayals of strong African-American women shattered racial stereotypes in the dramatic arts of the 1970s, propelling her to...

  4. Jan 29, 2021 · January 28, 20218:00 PM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. Elizabeth Blair. 7-Minute Listen. Playlist. Enlarge this image. Cicely Tyson attends the TIME 100 Gala in 2012. The famed actress...

  5. Jan 29, 2021 · 7-Minute Listen. Playlist. Actress Cicely Tyson has died. In a career that spanned some 65 years, Tyson was an elegant, dignified presence. SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: It should come as no surprise...

  6. Jan 29, 2021 · Jan 29, 2021 6:20 PM EDT. Leave a comment. Transcript Audio. Cicely Tyson, a towering and transformative actress, died Thursday at age 96. From her Harlem roots, she went on to appear...

  7. Jan 11, 2021 · Talk Jan. 10, 2021. Cicely Tyson Has a Secret About Living Life to the Fullest. By David Marchese. It’s no stretch to say that Cicely Tyson widened the scope of American popular culture.

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