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Cicely Tyson, the iconic, legendary actress has starred in some memorable classics including The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, “Roots,” The Women of Brewster Place and my personal favorite Annalise Keating’s mother in “How To Get Away With Murder.” But in addition to her groundbreaking work, Tyson has spent her life advocating for arts education and advocating for human and civil rights. With such a body of work, it should really come as no surprise that she would have some wisdom to offer us. Check out some of the quotes she’s offered over the years.
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