Labor. [African-American] women at work in lumber yards.
Record Group 86: Records of the Women's BureauSeries: General Photographic File
Original caption: Labor. [African-American] women at work in lumber yards. [African-American] women, dressed in men's clothes, lifting heavy pieces of lumber.
This black and white photograph shows two African-American women in overalls lifting long pieces of lumber. They are posing for the camera. The woman on the left stands with one hand on her hip and looks away from the camera. The woman on the right looks right into the camera.
in louisiana, during the 18th century, a law was passed in order to outcast and oppress black women of color by forcing them to cover their hair with scarves. this was due to the fact that white people (especially women according to online sources) were jealous of their hair because of how eye-catching it was, so it led to african american women’s hair getting regulated. this led to women becoming creative and finding ways to make the scarves beautiful and still be following the law, which didn’t end until 1803. the tignon law is just another example of poc getting oppressed because of an unfair and biased legal system.
"I have learned not to allow rejection to move me." - Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson (1924-2021) was an acclaimed American actress and fashion model. She was born on December 19, 1924, in New York City, USA. Tyson's career spanned over seven decades, and she is recognized as one of the most respected and influential figures in the entertainment industry.
Tyson began her career as a fashion model in the 1950s, but her true passion lay in acting. In 1961, she made her breakthrough in theater with a role in the off-Broadway production of "The Blacks." Her performance garnered critical acclaim and marked the beginning of her illustrious acting career. In recognition of her remarkable contributions, Cicely Tyson received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 and an honorary Academy Award in 2018. She continued to work well into her 90s, solidifying her legacy as an iconic figure in film, television, and theater.
Cicely Tyson passed away on January 28, 2021, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a trailblazer, a consummate artist, and a champion for diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.
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