Proposed Plan for Harlem Street to be Named After Icon Cicely Tyson The late Cicely Tyson On Jan. 28, 2021, the world lost a well-loved 96-year-old Black actress who paved the way for others who also wanted to appear on big and small screens. According to CNN, Cicely Tyson’s extensive filmography includes some of the most celebrated movies and television shows featuring Black women in major roles. Sounder (1972), Roots (1977), The Women of Brewster Place (1989), and The Help (2011) sit high among her credits. After the icon’s death, The Cicely Tyson Street Naming and Landmarking Committee (CTSNMC) emerged with an idea to do something special for Tyson while preserving her legacy. According to a Change.org petition, founding members are Councilwoman Diana Ayala, Nina Saxon, Taina Traverso, and Debbie Quinones.