# Cyril deGrasse Tyson

> sociologist and community organizer; father of Neil deGrasse Tyson (1927–2016)

**Wikidata**: [Q47483127](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47483127)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cyril-degrasse-tyson


## References

1. [Source](http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2017/jan/12/cyril-degrasse-tyson-sociologist-educator-and-civi/)
2. [Source](https://leesfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2810730/tyson-cyril/obituary.php)
3. [Source](https://www.archives.nyc/blog/2018/6/1/harlem-youth-opportunities-unlimited)
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. [Source](https://archives.nypl.org/scm/21174)
6. Library of Congress Authorities
7. [Source](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/30/nyregion/cyril-degrasse-tyson-dead.html)