Michelle Williams can't do *all* the work, you guys
While the 2019 Emmy Awards stepped out of its comfort zone in some aspects, such as running the show without an official host, when it comes to diversity and inclusion, it would appear the show—and the industry—is happy to stay white quite the same.
“I am in mourning every day of my life, Alexis, and I will be the rest of my life until we change the world so that trans people are not persecuted.” This is especially disappointing considering the fact that the 2018 Emmy Awards saw a record-breaking 38 nominations for people of colour and members of the LGBTQ community in lead, supporting or guest roles. The Hollywood diversity needle *appeared* to be moving, if only at a snail’s pace. But still—we were excited!
Just in case you wanted to know where public opinion is on what should have won: #WhenTheySeeUs is trending worldwide, Chernobyl isn't. #EmmysThere’s a discrepancy between what’s culturally significant and what’s awarded—and maybe this needs to change The fact remains that there continues to be a big discrepancy between what’s culturally significant and what’s deemed “award-worthy.
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