“The moment anyone tries to demean or degrade you in any way, you have to know how great you are. Nobody would bother to beat you down if you were not a threat.”

About Cicely Tyson

Actress • American

Cicely Tyson was a pioneering and award-winning American actress whose career spanned more than seven decades. She became known for her portrayal of strong African-American women and was selective about the roles she...