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NBC - Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson, Lizzo, and Zendaya each respectively dominated the 2022 Emmys, making the biggest night in television an undeniably historic moment for Black women in the industry. Ralph, a Hollywood legend with a career spanning more than 40 years, took home her first Emmy. At just 32, Brunson became the youngest Black woman nominated for an award in the comedy acting category. Grammy award winner Lizzo took home the award for outstanding competition program. And last but not least, Zendaya snagged her second Emmy for best actress in a drama series. Adrien Sebro, an assistant professor of media studies at the University of Texas at Austin, says the wins aren’t just noteworthy for Black people in entertainment; they’re pivotal for progress in the field. “With the success of these shows, it opens the reality to networks that Black women and Blackness is marketable,” Serbo said. “This will lead the way to more Black writers, more Black actresses on writers, sitcoms, reality series and competition series, as well. This leads to more spaces of Black creative possibility.”

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