SISTER, SISTER
I didn’t think I could love Taraji anymore, but Sunday night proved me wrong. She was such an excellent example of an actress being happy for another actress’s success. A lesson can be learned from her vocal support and genuine love for both Regina King and Viola Davis during the Emmys.
Just because another woman is winning doesn’t mean you lose. A few years ago a host of black actresses were going out for the lead role for a new show by Shonda Rhimes, the first time in nearly 30 years a black women was top billing on a primetime show. Kerry Washington eventually won the role and Scandal became a smash hit.
The success of Scandal has lead directly to the Viola and Taraji being nominated for an Emmy. It is proof positive that when another person wins I am also put in a position to win as well. Another person’s success begets opportunity for others. I mentally have to check myself over roles that I thought were perfect for me but I didn’t get. What’s meant for me is meant for me, no one else can take what’s meant for me away. Therefore, I can be genuinely happy for another woman succeeding. There is beauty in sisterhood.
Thank you Ms. Henson for embodying this lesson during the 67th Emmy Awards. I can’t wait to hear your acceptance speech for your big award.
Just because another woman is winning doesn’t mean you lose. A few years ago a host of black actresses were going out for the lead role for a new show by Shonda Rhimes, the first time in nearly 30 years a black women was top billing on a primetime show. Kerry Washington eventually won the role and Scandal became a smash hit.
The success of Scandal has lead directly to the Viola and Taraji being nominated for an Emmy. It is proof positive that when another person wins I am also put in a position to win as well. Another person’s success begets opportunity for others. I mentally have to check myself over roles that I thought were perfect for me but I didn’t get. What’s meant for me is meant for me, no one else can take what’s meant for me away. Therefore, I can be genuinely happy for another woman succeeding. There is beauty in sisterhood.
Thank you Ms. Henson for embodying this lesson during the 67th Emmy Awards. I can’t wait to hear your acceptance speech for your big award.
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