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https://thediversitymovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-10-at-2.01.24-PM.png1418796Few individuals are able to both transform their fields and make a lasting impact on American history. Looking back on the legacy of Sidney Poitier, the unwavering dignity of the person shines through, but the grace he demonstrated while in the public crosshairs reveals the quality of Poitier as an individual.