Cicely Tyson Quotes


If each person in this world will simply take a small piece of this huge thing, this amazing quilt, and work it regardless of the color of the yarn, we will have harmony on this planet.


Citations

Tyson, Cicely. Interview by the Academy of Achievement. Academy of Achievement, 21 Feb. 1997.

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Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
  • Born: December 19, 1924
  • Died: January 28, 2021
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Actress, Model, Author

Cicely Tyson was an American actress and fashion model. In a career which spanned more than seven decades, she became known for her portrayal of strong African-American women. Tyson received three Primetime Emmy Awards, four Black Reel Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award, one Tony Award, an honorary Academy Award, and a Peabody Award.