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Emmys: How to Get Away With the Bare Minimum of Diversity

STILL WHITEISH

While Hollywood’s still in the business of recognizing firsts (Lena Waithe!), it hasn’t come so far that it should be patting itself on the back for inclusiveness on TV.

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Sunday morning, hours before this year’s Emmys ceremony, Being Mary Jane actress Gabrielle Union tweeted: “I’ve been doing TV since 1995. This will be my 1st time going to the Emmys & I’m presenting an award! 22 yrs later.

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