Landmark Emmy wins by Lena Waithe and 'Moonlight' are key lessons in inclusion
Is 2017 the year of black queer storytelling? After Lena Waithe's historic Emmy win Sunday night - for writing, with Aziz Ansari, the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Master of None," based on her own coming-out story - the week's headlines and think pieces will surely make it seem so. Especially since that jaw-dropping triumph for "Moonlight" at the Oscars is still on everyone's minds as we head ...
by By Tre'vell Anderson, Los Angeles Times
Sep 19, 2017
3 minutes
Is 2017 the year of black queer storytelling?
After Lena Waithe's historic Emmy win Sunday night - for writing, with Aziz Ansari, the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Master of None," based on her own coming-out story - the week's headlines and think pieces will surely make it seem so. Especially since that jaw-dropping triumph for "Moonlight" at the Oscars is still on everyone's minds as we head into another film awards season.
But do not be fooled. Hollywood
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