The Dance, Music, Arts Community, And More Celebrate Harlem’s Cicely Tyson In A Fabulous Way

09/17/202209/17/2022

East 101st Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues will be renamed Cicely Tyson Way in honor of the late, award-winning thespian. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural legacies,…

WORLD Channel Celebrates JUNETEENTH With Films Featuring Harlem’s Cicely Tyson, Fannie Lou Hamer, And More

06/12/202206/12/2022

WORLD Channel, the multiplatform channel bringing diversity to public media. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural legacies, including its storied past as well as its continuing contributions…

Harlem’s Cicely Tyson, In The 1980’s

08/14/202108/15/2021

The legendary Cicely Tyson was raised in Harlem, New York by devoutly religious parents from the Caribbean island of Nevis. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural legacies,…

Plan Proposed To Name East Harlem Street After Legendary Actress Cicely Tyson

04/11/202104/11/2021

Legendary actress Cicely Tyson’s artistry propelled her to the top of the entertainment industry and no matter how much success she garnered, the barrier-breaking pioneer always stayed true to her Harlem roots. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online,…

PETA Honors Harlem’s Cicely Tyson And Other Female Icons During Women’s History Month

03/02/202103/02/2021

In honor of Women’s History Month, PETA (an organization founded by a woman and led by women) has chosen Harlem’s own Cicely Tyson as one of five female trailblazers to celebrate. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of…

Seitu’s World: Mourners Pay Respect To Cicely Tyson At Abyssinian Baptist Church In Harlem

02/15/202102/15/2021

Photographs by Seitu Oronde On Monday, February 15th, 2021 at 10 am, thousand’s of mourners pay respects to Cicely Tyson in Harlem, NY. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and…

Seitu’s World: The National Action Network Celebrated Life Of Cicely Tyson At Their Headquarters

01/31/202101/31/2021

Photographs by Seitu Oronde On Saturday, January 30th, 2021, Seitu attended an event that celebrated the life of Cicely Tyson at their headquarters on 145th Street and Lenox Avenue National Action Network (NAN) in Harlem. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a…

Legendary Harlem’s Cicely Tyson Actress Has Passed

01/28/202102/02/2021

The trailblazing actress who was born in Harlem Cicely Tyson has died at 96, died on Thursday afternoon, January 28th, 2021. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural…

Harlem’s Cicely Tyson’s New Book Just as I Am: A Memoir Hardcover Hits End Of The Year

01/19/202101/20/2021

Harlem born Cicely Tyson, born December 19, 1924, VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural legacies, including its storied past as well as its continuing contributions to the…

Legendary Harlemite Cicely Tyson Reflects On Her Iconic Fashion Moments

01/18/202101/18/2021

At the 1973 Oscars, best actress nominee Cicely Tyson (for Sounder) was the picture of chic in a striking fur piece, white long-sleeved sheath, and marcelled hair. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting…

‘Just As I Am’, Cicely Tyson To Do Memphis ‘Virtual’ Book Talk

01/15/202101/15/2021

Iconic actress Cicely Tyson will participate in a talk with Whoopi Goldberg and in a live question-and-answer session in a January 28, 2021, “virtual” event co-hosted by Novel, the Memphis bookstore. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive…

Harlem Legend Cicely Tyson, Lorna Simpson, RiRi And Others In Essence Magazine

01/14/202101/14/2021

ESSENCE, the leading media, technology, and commerce company serving Black women kick-off 2021 with a stunning January + February cover art exclusive. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied…

Tyler Perry’s Netflix Debut With A Fall From Grace Starring Harlem’s Cicely Tyson And More

01/02/202001/02/2020

Tyler Perry will make his Netflix debut in January with A Fall From Grace, the story of a woman whose world is shattered by secrets, starring Harlem diva Cicely Tyson, VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository…

Harlem Legend Cicely Tyson And Others Kick Off 25th Anniversary Of The ESSENCE Festival

06/29/201907/01/2019

On Monday, June 10th, 2019, ESSENCE and AT&T kicked-off the countdown to the 25th Anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival with a celebration that honored the power of human connectivity and chronicling the remarkable achievements within the Black experience. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain…

The Fabulous Cicely Tyson In B Michael Covers TIME Magazine In The February 2019

02/13/201902/13/2019

Fashion designer B Michael e-mailed Harlem World Magazine with the words, “Powerful cover! Powerful words!,” describing the new #Time Magazine ‘The Art of Optimism,’ cover with Harlemite Cicely Tyson. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting…