Legendary actress and icon, Cicely Tyson talks about changing the face of Hollywood and paving the way for a new generation of African American actresses. She discusses her portrayal of strong female roles in ground breaking productions such as “Roots” and “Sounder” and her commitment to her craft off the screen with the Cicely Tyson Community School for Fine and Performing Arts in New Jersey. Archived video

NJ Notables features New Jersey’s best and brightest from all walks of life. Host Adrienne Supino (NJN News) goes one-on-one with people from such diverse fields as business, literature, sports, arts and entertainment. Get an insider's perspective into the public and private lives of outstanding New Jerseyans who are making an impact on the state and beyond.