Why is Viola Davis’s Emmy Win About Race? | Decoded | MTV News

Franchesca Ramsey: Brought to you with love by: Produced by: This past weekend Viola Davis made history by becoming the first African American woman to win Best Actress in a drama series at the 67th annual Emmy awards. But when Viola Davis gave a shout out to Harriet Tubman and Women of Color in her acceptance speech, Soap Opera actress Nancy Lee Grahn had some not so nice things to say. Did you see Viola Davis’ Emmy speech?
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