I thought I would be prepared to handle the blow of Ms. Cicely Tyson’s passing. After all, 96 years is a good long run of elegance, talent, grace, beauty and passion. I guess all I really wanted was a chance to personally thank her for making me feel like I could be beautiful, smart and adventurous even as a poor Black girl from Cairo, Illinois. When I first saw the movie “Sounder,” I saw myself in the character Rebecca Morgan. And though the poverty and struggle was there, I also saw the dignity and strength and determination. So thank you, #CicelyTyson , for helping me see the hero within myself as a young girl. Along with my foremothers, you laid the foundation for the woman I am today. #RIPCicelyTyson #Hollywood #BlackActors #AfricanAmericans #AfricanAmericanHistory #legends #legendsneverdie #BlackActresses #Acting …see more