Cicely Tyson Just As I Am Fan Page(@IAmCicelyTyson) 's Twitter Profileg
Cicely Tyson Just As I Am Fan Page

@IAmCicelyTyson

I want to be recalled as one who squared my shoulders in the service of Black women, as one who made us walk taller & envision greater for ourselves.

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Tyler Perry(@tylerperry) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I wrote this 27 years ago, and I finally get to show it to the world. This is my new movie, A Jazzman's Blues. I can’t wait for you to see it on @Netflix September 23rd. Here’s the trailer. More to come.

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MinyonM.(@IamMinyon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.Tyler Perry Took Care of Cicely Tyson For the Last 15 Years of Her Life theroot.com/tyler-perry-to…
She called you 'son.' So much gratitude and for ever to you.

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The Root(@TheRoot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Smokey Robinson, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, Berry Gordy and More to Be Inducted Into Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame dlvr.it/SFsk4d

Smokey Robinson, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, Berry Gordy and More to Be Inducted Into Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame dlvr.it/SFsk4d
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Jean(@mrjean) 's Twitter Profile Photo

That time Tyler Perry cast two legendary icons in one of his films. The great Maya Angelou and Cicely Tyson.

That time Tyler Perry cast two legendary icons in one of his films. The great Maya Angelou and Cicely Tyson.
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Dr. Keisha N. Blain(@KeishaBlain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“As liberating as Tyson’s prominence was, it didn’t become the norm. After the ’70s, when Tyson was at her peak, it took a couple more generations for dark-skinned Black women — for Black women period — to establish a presence and depth on the screen.” politico.com/news/magazine/…

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The Root(@TheRoot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we remember Cicely Tyson.

'Cicely Tyson made me want to dream bigger than my circumstances. She was my first vision of success and she gave me permission to dream.'

@ViolaDavis shares a heartwarming moment she shared with Cicely Tyson on set

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CBS News(@CBSNews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Attorney General Merrick Garland is calling on 'the entire legal community' — including law firms, law schools and top legal organizations — 'to take immediate action to help prevent unnecessary evictions' during the pandemic, Psaki announces cbsnews.com/live

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Jasmine Wright(@JasJWright) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today Vice President Kamala Harris Harris met with Black Women voting rights advocates in the Roosevelt room, compared them to civil rights leaders like Ida B Wells.

She says she also spoke w/ Germany’s Angela Merkel about it.

“... this is also an issue that is about American’s standing in the world.”

Today @VP Harris met with Black Women voting rights advocates in the Roosevelt room, compared them to civil rights leaders like Ida B Wells. She says she also spoke w/ Germany’s Angela Merkel about it. “... this is also an issue that is about American’s standing in the world.”
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Jennifer Palmieri(@jmpalmieri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hm. Sounds like what’s happening here is that Tina Flournoy is doing her job. Chiefs of staff gotta run interference.

Doesn’t always make you popular. But it’s part of the job. Protect the boss’ time.

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Vice President Kamala Harris(@VP) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Doug and I are praying for the victims—and their loved ones—of the Surfside building collapse. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected. Thank you to the first responders and to everyone providing assistance.

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Be A King(@BerniceKing) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Voter suppression is an unjust, power-driven attempt to maintain and ensure more power.

But we will restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act.

We will.

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Stacey Abrams(@staceyabrams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Republicans are afraid of our power, so they're doing everything they can to silence our voices & deny our freedom to vote.

We need our U.S. Senators to do everything in their power to protect the right to vote. Senators, we are counting on you to support the .

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