Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson was an award winning actress and model who passed away on 28th January 2021 at the age of 96. In the foreword for Cicely Tyson's memoir 'Just As I Am', Viola Davis describes the first time that she saw Ms Tyson on television stating: "She was the manifestation of excellence in artistry. A dark skinned thick lipped woman who truly mirrored me". Representation matters and Cicely Tyson represented dark skin beauty to the fullest. She wore her natural hair in a variety of beautiful natural styles showing the world that afro textured hair is stunning. 

Rest in Peace Cicely Tyson💖