Phyllis’s humanitarianism should always be revered. Giving back and helping others was very important to her. She had a big heart. This is her 1977 Live performance of “Was Yesterday Such A Long Time Ago” on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Video credit: ShoutFactoryVEVO/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis was proud of her work in the film The Kill Reflex. It was her first speaking role, and she gave what the role had supposed to had gave. Thank you, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, for giving her the opportunity. #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman

The Sounds Of Ebony was a singing group Phyllis joined after high school. They sang what Phyllis described as “message songs”. “The Sounds of Ebony expressed their views on what color is - Black, through singing. They put together exceptional singing ability to develop a sound of awareness that inspired people to respect and perfect that which belongs to Afro-Americans and that which has been earned through struggle.” - The Clarion Call, Sept 11, 1970-May 7, 1971 🎤Sing A Song - sung by Phyllis,

Sinbad's Phyllis story. Phyllis was crazy, but Sinbad was even crazier😂 Video cr: The World According To Sinbad | Jul 1, 2020 | YouTube | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis tells the story of when Gregory Hines was temporarily fired from the Broadway smash "Sophisticated Ladies." The audio is from the 1982 Fresh Air interview on NPR. | Phyllis Hyman

In this 1987 clip, Phyllis discusses her relationship with then-boyfriend, Tad Fennar, and her feelings about marriage and children. | Phyllis Hyman

It's been said Phyllis was 6 feet 1 and a half inches (6'1 1/2") tall. She was 6 feet one half inch (6'1/2"). Video credit: misssharid/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman

This cooking segment was diabolical🤣 🎥BillBoggsTV/YouTube/1986 #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman

To be called "Brother" or "Sister" in the 70s was met with some resistance and fear. People felt it insulted their intelligence and was overly used. Some even believed it was a way to get them to lower their guard and be robbed or something worse. The quote in the photo is what Phyllis said when asked how she felt being called "Sister." It was all love and good vibes to her. Quote - NY Amsterdam News, Apr 10, 1976 🎶Deliver The Love | Phyllis Hyman