Cicely Tyson at the Oscars, March 27, 1973. She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in Sounder. She and Diana Ross made history as the first Black actresses nominated in the Best Actress category in the same year.  Liza Minnelli won the award for her role in Cabaret.  Photo via Jet magazine.

Cicely Tyson at the Oscars, March 27, 1973. She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in Sounder. She and Diana Ross made history as the first Black actresses nominated in the Best Actress category in the same year.  Liza Minnelli won the award for her role in Cabaret.  Photo via Jet magazine.