7 Times Tyler Perry's Big Heart Came Through For Black Women
Perry’s generous support of Meghan Markle wasn’t the first time the filmmaker opened his heart and wallet to lend his support to Black women and we’re certain it won’t be the last.
Cicely Tyson's Memoir Is A Riveting Must-Read More Than Ever
In a haunting excerpt from her memoir, "Just As I Am," the revered icon, who recently died, reflects on the America in which she came of age.
Cicely Tyson's Best Beauty Moments
Celebrating the icon's dedication to all things glam.
70 Years Of Excellence: A Look At Cicely Tyson's Career Accomplishments
As much an activist as she was an actress, over the course of seven decades in Hollywood, Tyson broke down many barriers as a Black woman.
Cicely Tyson, 96, Has Passed Away
No matter the decade or the role she chose, seeing Tyson on the screen was always refreshing. She raised the bar…and held it there.
Oprah Winfrey And Viola Davis Honor Cicely Tyson With Peabody Career Achievement Award
"This is the culmination of all those years of haves and have not," the iconic actress said in her acceptance speech.
Your First Look At Cicely Tyson's Final Appearance On 'How To Get Away With Murder'
"I learned so much from each member of the cast and production team. It's a pinnacle of my career," Tyson tells ESSENCE exclusively.
Cicely Tyson To Star In Ava DuVernay's New Series 'Cherish The Day'
The OWN anthology series will also star Xosha Roquemore and Alano Miller as a couple whose romance unfolds one day at a time.
Mary J. Blige Celebrates Clark Sisters, Cicely Tyson At Essence Fest's Strength Of A Woman Brunch
The authors of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics" were also honored at this star-studded event.
Janelle Monáe, Angela Bassett, Lenny Kravitz, And More Celebs Out And About
Celebrities walked the red carpet at the 12th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute and the 28th Annual Divas Simply Singing Benefit Concert.
Cicely Tyson Becomes The First Black Actress To Receive Honorary Oscar
Ava DuVernay, Quincy Jones and Tyler Perry were on hand to honor Tyson, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 1973.