It seems like the mainstream is finally starting to embrace Black Hollywood! Straight up, these nominations look like something from the BET Awards! Netflix has announced their presence in the media game, with their original productions “When They See Us” and “Homecoming” getting early award season nods. The black excellence on this list is out of this world! So, we decided to create a list of all the black actors and shows/movies that are nominated this year! Check it out!
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
Billy Porter, Pose
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Mahershala Ali, True Detective
Jharrel Jerome, When They See Us
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Aunjenaue Ellis, When They See Us
Niecy Nash, When They See Us
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Don Cheadle, Black Monday
Outstanding Reality Competition
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Outstanding Variety/Talk Series
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Outstanding Limited Series
When They See Us
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Michael Kenneth Williams, When They See Us
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Phylicia Rashad, This Is Us
Laverne Cox, Orange Is the New Black
Cicely Tyson, How to Get Away with Murder
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Marsha Stephanie Blake, When They See Us
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program
RuPaul, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Beyonce Homecoming Is Nominated For (a list)
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Production Design, and Outstanding Costumes For Variety.
