Actress Viola Davis makes history

Congratulations to Actress Viola Davis for becoming the first African American woman to win an Outstanding Actress in a Drama Emmy for her role as Annalise Keaton in the hit Shonda Rhimes' blockbuster, 'How to Get Away with Murder.'

Not only was her speech moving (see below) but she also referenced Harriet Tubman, wearing a chic short natural hair style.  Say it, Viola! I am here for ALL of this.

 

"In my mind, I see a line. And over that line, I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful white women with their arms stretched out to me over that line. But I can’t seem to get there no how. I can’t seem to get over that line." That was Harriet Tubman in the 1800s. And let me tell you something: The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there. So, here’s to all the writers, the awesome people that are Ben Sherwood, Paul Lee, Peter Nowalk, Shonda Rhimes. People who have redefined what it means to be beautiful, to be sexy, to be a leading woman, to be black. And to the Taraji P. Hensons and Kerry Washingtons, the Halle Berrys, the Nicole Beharies, the Meagan Goodes, to Gabrielle Union. Thank you for taking us over that line. Thank you for the Television Academy. Thank you."

Davis wasn't the only African American actress who won last night; Regina King snared an Emmy for American Crime, and Uzo Aduba's earned a second Emmy for Orange Is the New Black. Congrats to the winners! 

And let's be clear: The Emmy's has ALWAYS had a problem with accepting and recognizing actors of color. Historically, it has been a pat on the head -- Black and brown faces in the audience, but very few go home with that statuette. And let's not even talk about the lack of Emmy-worthy roles that go to Black actors and actresses in the first place.

This is what made the wins -- and Davis' acceptance speech -- so powerful.  And this image:

 

The only fashions that mattered at the SAG Awards

Celebs like Lupita Nyong'o brought it during the SAG awards on Sunday in LA.

Lupita stole the show, once again, with her colorful gown, while sporting a braided puff hairstyle.

Viola Davis showed us "How to Get Away with Slayage" in white.

Danielle Brooks of "Orange is the new Black" shut it down.

Viola Davis I SAG Awards Acceptance Speech 2015 I TNT

Viola Davis rocked her natural beauty, hair and all at the SAG Awards on Sunday. And then she had this to say as she accepted her SAG award for the Shonda Rhimes' hit, How to Get Away with Murder.

Davis shut it all the way down. Slayed it -- and even called out Hollywood for its lack of diversity. Say that! I love it when we claim our power and stay true to ourselves - no matter what. Gone, Viola!!!

HairSpiration: Short Natural Hair

By Tenisha Mercer
www.HairNista.Blogspot.com

I love a short cut -- whether relaxed or natural. But these actresses' natural cuts are so beautiful that even. I'm eyeing the clippers! I love it when a woman with natural hair wears -- and owns -- her short hairstyle. Not because she has to (big chop as a transition) but because she chooses to (not grow out her hair).

Essence.com profiled some of the best short natural hairstyles worn by Hollywood entertainers and models.

Couldn't agree more!




Love ery'thang about this pic -- her hair +makeup -- of 12 Years A Slave breakout star Lupita Nyong'o

The Walking Dead actress Danai Guirra wearing a splendid short cut

Model Alek Wek is a short hair veteran, with her signature style gracing countless magazine shoots and catwalks

Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis has one of the most recognizable natural hairstyles in Hollywood

Best Man Holiday actress Monica Calhoun looks absolutely STUNNING in her short curly do! I wish she would banish wearing wigs/weaves in her acting roles forever; they do nothing for her natural beauty and all the hair covers her beautiful natural features.