At the 67th Emmy Awards, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson became the first two Black actresses to be nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Taking home the win for her role in How to Get Away with Murder, Viola Davis passionately advocated for more representation in her speech: "The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity."

Insightful wisdom from Viola Davis on her 56th birthday.

The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Emilia Clarke, Jodie Comer, Viola Davis, Laura Linney, Mandy Moore, Sandra Oh, and Robin Wright.

The 2015 nominees for the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Tune in to the 67th Emmys Sunday, September 20th, on FOX.