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34 Years Ago Debbie Allen Took Home a Golden Globe

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January 8, 2017

The Golden Globes are tonight, but let’s go back to 1983 when Debbie Allen became the first Black woman to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. She won for her role as Lydia Grant in FAME.

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With Issa Rae and Tracee Ellis Ross’ nominations, it marks the first time in over 30 years (1985) that Black women have been nominated in this category. If (read: when) Tracee or Issa win, it will be the second time that an African American has won Best Actress in a TV Comedy or Musical. 

Rae is nominated for her role in her HBO comedy “Insecure”, which got the nod for a 2nd season, and Ross, for her role in ABC’s “Black-ish.”

Thank you Debbie Allen for paving the way, and congratulations to Tracee Ellis Ross and Issae Rae on already making history!

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The Golden Globes air tonight at 8pm ET on NBC. We’ll be tuned in!

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