Lena Waithe is the first African-American woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, and it's long overdue. The "Thanksgiving" episode that Waithe wrote for Aziz Ansari's "Master of None" follows her character's journey navigating her sexuality while growing up in a household of strong women.
The tear-jerking and hilarious story, which drew inspiration from Waithe's real-life growth exploring her identity as a queer Black woman, is just as authentic as it is important — so the fact that her work was recognized is a significant win for representation in the television industry.

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