Michaela Coel took home an Emmy Award for her work on the British drama, I May Destroy You and she shared words of encouragement to “every single survivor of sexual assault” in an inspiring speech. Coel, 33, won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing In A Limited Series, TV Movie Or …
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Nobody is exempt from the possibility of contracting the deadly virus known as COVID-19. As actor Chris Rock found out recently, it’s a force of nature and he urges fans to get vaccinated. According to Yahoo!, the fully vaccinated 56-year-old comedian informed his Twitter followers that he had contracted the …
Read More »Black Lives Matter Protest Set for NYC Restaurant Where Fight Over Proof Of Vaccination Occurred
Last week, a fight broke out in a popular New York City restaurant after a white hostess and three Black women from out of town became embroiled in a dispute over showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination. After the women, who are facing charges in the brawl, said the hostess used …
Read More »Cedric The Entertainer Brings The Jokes As Emmy Awards Host
Cedric The Entertainer served as host of the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, delivering an unapologetically Black monologue. The Original Kings of Comedy star described hosting the event as “a big job” that “comes with a lot of pressure being Black.” He joked that his friends believed his role allowed him …
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Yara Shahidi, left, Michaela Coel, and Uzo Aduba arrive at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, Calif.Photo: Rich Fury (Getty Images) For the record, we didn’t need the Emmys to validate Michaela Coel’s genius. Nevertheless, after a Golden Globes snub and a rather rote …
Read More »RuPaul Wins Big At The 2021 Emmy Awards
RuPaul chalked up another win, taking home a trophy Sunday at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Competition Program for RuPaul’s Drag Race, making history as the most awarded Black artist in Emmy history. RELATED: Most Unapologetically Black Moments From the 2021 Emmy Awards “For you kids out there …
Read More »The Quietest Emmys Speech Was the Loudest
After winning her award, Michaela Coel delivered the rare message meant for those outside the glitzy room in which she stood. Cliff Lipson / CBS via Getty When the camera turned to Michaela Coel after she won an Emmy for limited-series writing, she looked overwhelmed. The creator, star, writer, and …
Read More »2021 Emmy Awards: Most Unapologetically Black Moments
Tonight (Sept. 19), the 73rd annual Emmy Awards are taking place at the L.A. Live entertainment complex. The show is sure to be filled with exciting moments that will keep viewers entertained, celebrating the best television and streaming shows. All those months of binge watching have finally paid off and …
Read More »Debbie Allen Receives Governor’s Award at Emmys
Debbie Allen took home one of the highest honors of the evening. The five-time Emmy award winner accepted the Governor’s Award for her achievements on television and stage. Known for her lengthy resume as a director on multiple shows like A Different World, Everybody Hates Chris and Grey’s Anatomy, where …
Read More »Michaela Coel Wins Emmy For ‘I May Destroy You
Michaela Coel took home an Emmy Award for her work on the British drama, I May Destroy You and she shared words of encouragement to “every single survivor of sexual assault” in an inspiring speech. Coel, 33, won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing In A Limited Series, TV Movie Or …
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