#RIP πππ€ Cicely Tyson (December 19, 1924 β January 28, 2021) was an American actress and fashion model. In a career spanning more than seven decades, she has become known for her portrayal of strong African-American women. Tyson was the recipient of three #PrimetimeEmmyAwards, four #BlackReelAwards, one #ScreenActorsGuildAward, one Tony Award, an honorary Academy Award, and a #PeabodyAward. #CicelyTyson #blackexcellence ππ¨π€ Tyson was born in Harlem on December 19, 1924, the daughter of Frederica Tyson, a domestic worker, and William Augustine Tyson, who worked as a carpenter, painter, and at any other jobs he could find. Her parents were immigrants from Nevis in the West Indies. Her father arrived in New York City at age 21 and was processed at Ellis Island on August 4, 1919. @dstinc1913 She was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. #Shero #deltasigmathetasororityinc #restinpeace #icon #pioneer (at Harlem, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKnAFuqj_8r/?igshid=1q3gxt8vvliuz