Lena Waithe made history at the 2017 Emmys by becoming the first black woman to win an Emmy for best comedy series writing. (CBS)“Master of None’s” Lena Waithe made history Sunday night as the first black woman to win an Emmy for best comedy series writing. The two co-wrote the show’s memorable Season 2 “Thanksgiving” episode, which follows their characters Dev and Denise over a series of Thanksgiving holidays from childhood to college. Congrats on your win, Lena. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/dt6WC3waMr — Ava DuVernay (@ava) September 18, 2017What a phenomenal speech by Lena Waithe!!!!!

Source: Washington Post September 18, 2017 04:41 UTC