CICELY TYSON
RIP Cicely Tyson (1924-1921)
Black girl magic is her shadow. Cicely Tyson melanin has always been popping. Before Beverly Bond coined the phrase "Black Girls Rock" Ms. Cicely Tyson was already wearing that garment, fiercely. Cicely Tyson is the culmination of black heritage coupled with excellence. She is black history. There is no way to speak of the black experience without bringing up an unapologetic African American woman who rocked many different shades and waves of grace. She intentionally used her platform to positively change the narrative for black people. Ms. Tyson allowed those writers and producers of the dominant society to snuggle up close to her worth. As an American actress Cicely Tyson only accepted roles that laid a solid foundation for black women in film and television. She did not let rejection move her to settle for less. She knew she was the best.
My absolute favorite movie of Ms. Cicely Tyson is Madea's Family Reunion. She played the role of Aunt Myrtle. She was the personification of an aunt Myrtle that we all had. In the movie aunt Myrtle was speaking to all the young people in her family at the reunion about loving each other and representing the family values passed down to them from their bloodline. Every word aunt Myrtle spoke in the movie was powerful. It was overflowing with inspirational warfare. It was just a character role Cicely Tyson was playing. Each person who watched the movie was encouraged to do better and be better. Especially black folks. I didn't know Ms. Tyson personally. I do know someone who has met, sat, and talked with her. Cicely Tyson wanted all of us to soar high in what we are called to do. Ms. Tyson represented strength, unity, and love in a genuine way. It didn't matter who you were or your status. Tyson wanted black people to know they were valuable. The person living a street lifestyle, college students, and those in her industry knew they could change and do better. When Ms. Tyson spoke, people listened. Cicely Tyson has so much reverence in the black community. If you look closely you will see Cicely Tyson footprints everywhere. We continue to take notes.
My absolute favorite movie of Ms. Cicely Tyson is Madea's Family Reunion. She played the role of Aunt Myrtle. She was the personification of an aunt Myrtle that we all had. In the movie aunt Myrtle was speaking to all the young people in her family at the reunion about loving each other and representing the family values passed down to them from their bloodline. Every word aunt Myrtle spoke in the movie was powerful. It was overflowing with inspirational warfare. It was just a character role Cicely Tyson was playing. Each person who watched the movie was encouraged to do better and be better. Especially black folks. I didn't know Ms. Tyson personally. I do know someone who has met, sat, and talked with her. Cicely Tyson wanted all of us to soar high in what we are called to do. Ms. Tyson represented strength, unity, and love in a genuine way. It didn't matter who you were or your status. Tyson wanted black people to know they were valuable. The person living a street lifestyle, college students, and those in her industry knew they could change and do better. When Ms. Tyson spoke, people listened. Cicely Tyson has so much reverence in the black community. If you look closely you will see Cicely Tyson footprints everywhere. We continue to take notes.
A few days after Cicely Tyson released her new memoir "Just as I am" she died. Please add this book to your library. Tyson talks about her faith, daughter, and her longevity in the entertainment business. I had no knowledge of her fashion modeling days. Ms. Tyson was a fashion model before she started her acting career. It's no surprise she would get a contract to model because she was quite beautiful.
“The lie of Black inferiority was built right into America’s infrastructure, and to this day, that framework remains stubbornly intact.” Cicely Tyson
“The lie of Black inferiority was built right into America’s infrastructure, and to this day, that framework remains stubbornly intact.” Cicely Tyson
We will forever love, adore, and miss Cicely Tyson. Ms. Tyson was a part of our heartbeat. She was the epitome of an example given to society to dispel all the negative stigmas unequally distributed towards black women. Tyson victoriously embraced God's favor and goodness. Tyson believed she deserved it! Take this opportunity to know you deserve it! Cicely Tyson lived a great life on purpose! She knew she was part of the greater and not less than. We are thankful for the 96 years of Cicely Tyson impactful life that she was able to share with us. Her legacy and contributions shall always be celebrated.
