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Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson, raised in Harlem, a model ‘til beckoned by Broadway African American women’s strength and virtue, she went on the big screen to portray A myriad of awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in two thousand, sixteen Soon after, an honorary Academy Award, her memoir, Just as I Am, soon to be seen… *Note to Sponsor: My poem is only 4 lines, as you asked, but no matter what font I tried, I could not get it down to four lines on this format, so my apologies. February 12, 2022

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Paul Flynn

Date: 5/7/2022 3:30:00 AM

One of my favorite Actresses...she was great in Miss Jane Pittman...very moving role and story......nice job Megan and thanks for the kind words.....check out the life of Air Force Gen B.O. Davis for a bio of courage and endless fortitude....

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 5/9/2022 8:24:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paul, for your wonderful response to my poem. Cicely was indeed a phenomenal woman and performer! I will definitely check out the life of Air Force Gen. B.O. Davis! Thank you for the recommendation! Blessings...Meghan!

John Watt

Date: 2/15/2022 10:45:00 AM

Meghan, you picked an outstanding and groundbreaking actor to spotlight in your celebrity epitaph poem. What she was able to accomplish through her acting on behalf of civil rights and race relations was amazing. When you saw her name in the cast, you knew you were going to get a strong portrayal of a strong black woman... what an honor it must have been for her to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from America's first black president. Well done ~ John

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 2/15/2022 2:46:00 PM

Thank you very much, John! As always, you've pointed out exactly why I chose to honor Cicely Tyson! I'm still in shock as to why I didn't even place in the list of winners. I truly don't understand. Thank you, though! Much love...Meghan

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/13/2022 10:22:00 AM

Well said!

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 2/15/2022 2:47:00 PM

Rico, you are always so kind and supportive, as well! Thank you for remaining a loyal reader and fan! It truly means a lot to me! God bless and much love...Meghan