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Rest in Power Cicely Tyson
Decades of representation showcase a life well lived
One of the grande dames of American artistry passed away today. Cicely Tyson, the pioneering star of Sounder and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, was a force. The Tony, Emmy, and Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee also recently gained an honorary Oscar in 2018; she was the first Black woman to do so. Most recently she earned five Emmy nominations for her recurring role on How to Get Away With Murder. And just a week before she passed, she talked to Morgan Jerkins at ZORA magazine about her new book and general life advice from a 96-year-old who has seen damn near everything.
As the nation mourns the loss of a legend, her advice will no doubt come in handy when it comes to dreaming up new ways to dismantle unjust systems and conjure equitable success.
You can’t put limits on yourself. You really can’t. The moment you begin to question if you’re going to make it, you’re putting limits on yourself. Just focus on your journey and stay on that track. Don’t let anyone or anything deter you from that.
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