21 September 2021 1 Min Read
Michaela Coel has become the first black woman to win an Emmy for best writing
British actress of Ghanaian heritage, Michaela Coel has become the first black woman to win an Emmy for best writing in a limited series.
Her hit series I May Destroy You follows the main character, Arabella, as she deals with the trauma of a sexual assault.
Michaela Coel starred in, wrote and co-directed the drama.
In her acceptance speech, Michaela Coel encouraged other creators to “write the tale that scares you, that makes you feel uncertain, that isn’t comfortable. I dare you”.
Taking to social media, she posted the video below and said she dedicate this story to every single survivor of sexual assault.