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As Viola DavisΒ became the first African AmericanΒ woman to win at last nightsΒ Emmy’s for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, Davis quoted Harriet Tubman, thanked her peers β including fellow nominee Taraji P. Henson β who embraced her colleague after her historical win with such emotion that it brought tears to all watching. Β Davis gave the audience a powerful reminder stating that, the only thing that separates women of color in from anyone elseΒ is opportunity.
Davis wonΒ an Emmy for best lead actress on a drama series, for her role as a defense lawyer, Annalise Keating on ABCβs βHow to Get Away With Murder.β
Congratulations, Viola Davis! Β Well deserved.