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Cicely Tyson was an iconic, highly decorated American actress, fashion model, and civil rights advocate whose legendary career spanned over sixty years. Renowned for her refusal to accept roles that demeaned or stereotyped Black women, she chose instead to portray complex, strong, and dignified historical figures. Her phenomenal performances earned her three Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and an honorary Academy Award. Her co author, Michelle Burford, is a founding editor of O, The Oprah Magazine and a highly sought after New York Times bestselling celebrity memoir collaborator.
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