Quinta Brunson just became the second Black actress in Emmys history to win Lead in the Comedy category, 42 years after Isabel Sanford won for The Jefferson. Icon!!! Here’s her tearful speech:
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@SpencerAlthouse We watched her grow from “ooh you got money” to this 🔥
@SpencerAlthouse Quinta stans since BuzzFeed days RISE UP
@SpencerAlthouse Sis went from “A Large” to being the Large, true motivational goals here
@SpencerAlthouse Staggering how racist these awards are
@SpencerAlthouse She deserves it you can see the emotion coming out already ♥️
@SpencerAlthouse Congratulations, Quinta! Your historic win is not just a victory for you but a groundbreaking moment for representation in the entertainment industry. Icon in the making!