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John, did you catch the Emmys earlier this week?
Tramell Tillman won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — the first Black actor to ever take home that trophy.
Tramell was incredible in Severance’s second season.
His portrayal of a Black man caught in a dominantly white, corporate, and bonkers environment is at the heart of the best scenes of the season. No true spoilers, but just in case:
Whether it was the painting scene, or the marching band, we can’t imagine an actor more deserving of this award.
But let’s be clear: The fact that it took until *2025* for a Black actor to win this award shows yet again that these award shows are way too late to celebrate Black talent.
We have to take the space to celebrate our community because the systems at work in the entertainment industry are built on white supremacy, plain and simple.
Recognizing that Black people are the culture is important to shaping the conversation, and that’s just the start of our fight. In order to achieve our vision of a world where Black people across the diaspora thrive, we have to make sure to improve the material conditions of Black people across the globe.
That’s why we’re uplifting Tramell on his historic win, and that’s why we’ll continue to work toward our goal of Black liberation.
In solidarity,
Black Lives Matter
Our grassroots movement is pushing for Black liberation every single day. We are striving to create a world where Black people do so much more than just survive. It’s time we thrive.
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