The speech wasn't aimed towards white people with anger, it was aimed at black women as encouragement. That is why I like her speech.

Taraji's hug and standing ovasion, so much love.

Just think about it. This is 67th Emmy and she was the FIRST black woman to win in for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. I mean, how NOT bring race into it? It has race disparency written all over it, for fuck's sake

That was epic. I don't think the audience understood how epic that was.

im taraji, we're all taraji

This needs to be studied at school. This is important.

It was such a beautiful speech. Kerry Washington's reaction made me cry too.

The fact that this video started with "This is the first emmy win and nomination for Viola Davis" and ended with "This is the 4th consecutive emmy win for julia louis-dreyfus. Over her career, she's had 6 emmy win and had 20 nominations" just proves Davis' speech...

"The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity." Well said. This can be applied for every situation in which a group of people is denied equal opportunity simply because they don't look the part.

A strong black woman both in integrity and talent. She spoke her truth and couldn't care less if those in the crowd cared or not. Love Taraji for her support and Kerry for shedding tears. Viola wasn't the only black woman to win this award. All of us black women won it with her!

Just saw a comment angrily asking why she had to bring race into it... the reply function doesn't seem to be working but here is my response. Why not bring her race into it? Yes, she won it based on her ability, not her race. But as a black actress she feels like she has been deprived of the opportunities white actors/actresses have. So she's speaking about something that matters to her. So it is certainly not 'some stupid colour thing' (actual quote from said comment I was unable to reply to). Not to her anyway and not to anyone that's been given unequal treatment.

Viola is truly a class act! This speech was so moving! Love you Ms. Davis!!!!

I would die for Viola. Protect her at all costs!

I still love to come back and watch this speech almost a year later... So inspiring. So powerful. I know I'll come back to re-watch this years down the line

Taraji's reaction is Priceless! Love It!

What an amazing speech. "You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are not there."

This is what we need more of as black women /men. For our beauty to be accepted as well. We are beautiful sistas and brothers!

I'm glad and proud of Viola Davis' winning of an Emmy and her award speech was excellent and to the point She has redefined what beauty, class and excellence.. She is the new Cecily Tyson a all Black woman's, Black woman. Congrats also to Regina king. Another dark sister who time was due. Also a special praise for Taraji P. Henson for her genuine joy and enthusiasm for the honor bestowed on these gifted sisters . She was a real team player. And to Kerry Washington for her class, grace and her shedding tears of joy. It was great to see these strong, dignified Black women of distinction. Show their brilliance and elegance. Here's to the sistah-hood it was truly your night to shine.

Viola's speech was so moving, I'm replaying it and crying after every word. Taraji and Kerri their reaction :'( well done y'all, an amazing moment.

"The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is OPPORTUNITY." Say that, #ViolaDavis, #Emmy WINNER! #Emmys2015

I remember reading an article in Ebony magazine, years ago, about how, when Viola and Taraji were both nominated for best supporting actress at the Oscars, they kind of had this...unspoken energy of comfort and love for each other when they both lost...look how far they've both come since then! It looks like that energy between them hasn't died, either! :D

Nobody deserved this more!!

I love it when she wins awards. She always delivers a beautiful speech, with no notes, and she usually moves me to tears. Hope she keeps on winning.

I absolutely love how supportive Taraji is.

my heart is so full, and warm. I ♡how Taraji was the first one to get up, and give Viola a hug. That's real (sisterhood) right there. Taraji also gave Viola a standing ovation. as for Viola, I am a yearl late but, congratulations anyway. you deserve that Emmy award, you also gave an inspirational speech!

The way she named our leading ladies, some of whom had never even been nominated for an emmy despite their contributions to art and the culture felt so special. Viola is a queen and deserved this moment, as well as many others that came and will come. I first remember her in doubt and was mesmerised by her performance. Her dialogue was limited, but she shined. I also read her book in 2 days and her story of resilience and hope is inspiring. I'm beyond proud of her.

I got chills from this cause I am in awe by this queen. She as well as the other WOC presented (Taraji, Kerry, Regina, Uzo Aduba) redefined this era by their performances and this win. Im so proud, inspired, elated. Congratulations!!!!!

What a beautiful speech and she seemed soooo very grateful for that award! She looked great and I enjoyed seeing Taraji run over and give her a hug. That was beautiful. She's exactly right, people of color can do ANYTHING if given OPPORTUNITY and this can be applied in everyday life as well. If you never give a person a chance to prove themselves because of the color of their skin, you will never see their full potential. Even if she hadn't gotten that Emmy, there are plenty of award shows for people of color to award their own.

Go Viola. Giving this amazing speech, with her natural hair on such a big platform!!

My favourite award speech of all time. Not only a phenomenal actress but also an unforgettable speaker.

She is the first Black Woman to ever win in this category, so PLEASE Excuse Her for bringing race into the speech.

Iconic speech that will lived forever.

I am so touched by her speech!!!

Taraji is best friend goals!!

The fact that it’s only Taraji standing. The audience did not understand this moment. The power of this moment right here.

That was so beautiful!

I love how taraji was excited and happy even thigh she didn't win

I love viola davis. she is a class act, a woman full of integrity that commands respects. she's incredible, a great actress and I'm truely in awe of her. she's the kind of woman I can only hope to grow into as i age. I am very much happy for her and her monumental moment. I can't say if she deserves that award more than the other noninees as I did not see all of their shows, but I do know she should be awarded for her talent and captivation on screen. I missed the show unfortunately, but I saw the important parts. some incredibly talented and incredible people won emmy's. (PETER DINKLAGE :D) so i was very satisfied. I love award season!!

The hater can hate all they want but that speech was on point. If you mad, you just can't handle the truth. God bless you Viola Davis and congratulations. I feel like I love you more now then I did before.

Very good speech. Viola Davis is so intelligent. She, Uzo Aduba and Regina King are all talented women who deserved their awards. I'm happy for them.

This is the beautiful result of diligence, beauty and hope. She is iconic! And I love that she was give honor for the talented and beautiful lady she really is. #redefining color

I watch this like once a month and I always start crying

Just started binge watching the show. She is an Amazing actress.

the way this speech still is valid in 2020 after 5 YEARS exactly proves her point,the way im in love with this woman

1:25 Kerry Washington, an actress that has BEEN deserved an Emmy supporting Ms Viola, we love the queen love

its 2021 and i still watch this speech i think i have memorized it. i love you viola davis i celebrate you

Kerry and taraji felt that 😩

She's a goddess. I don't think I have ever loved an actress so much in my life. But she's one I would love to meet. And Adrien Brody handing her the Emmy award, makes this even more special in my opinion. He's also a great actor.

Wow, Moving it brought tears to my eyes !

I cant wait for the day she will get an oscar

An amazing talent. Raw talent, Viola Davis is. I hope we continue to see so many more things from her in the future. I don't want to take away from her amazing win, speech and talent but she looks STUNNING in this dress too.

If my friends don’t support me like Taraji supported Viola, I don’t want them 💯❤️

Black excellence ❤️ she's so well spoken.

this speech so powerful❤️.

Have you seen "How to Get Away With Murder "? She deserves ten awards. She was the heart and soul of the show. I rarely watch a television series. First time I saw it, I was obsessed. Love the show and still watching it on Netflix. She is a shining star to me!!! I don't ever want her light to go out.

Viola Davis! Yes! Well fucking deserved.

Viola Davis is awesome, talented, beautiful, elegant, articulate, stunning, clever and a pioneer. Applause and so proud.

This was a historical moment, and brought attention to the lack of *representation* of visible minorities and lack of *opportunities* for actors of underrepresented visible minorities.

Ugh this speech still chokes me up. What a brilliant woman. I hope she wins the Oscar next. Fences??

Still got tears in my eyes everytime

With the scenes of the final episode of #HTGWM, Viola deserves one more award, she is incredible!!!

The way Taraji is overjoyed and clapping 👏 😭😭❤️ We need more of her kind. The Speech 👌🏾

I can't seem to get enough of this extraordinary woman! I wish she never stops talking and I never stop listening.

I love this speech, it strongly came from the heart. I also love how supportive Taraji T Henson was when she hugged Viola. And Kerry Washington's tears just showed how impacting the speech was.

she is my favorite actress since htgawm season started and since then i became a huge fan of viola i watched her movies roles and so excited for htgawm season 2 and Suicide squad yasss queen viola

I keep replaying Viola running up to Taraji and how they embrace each other! It’s such a beautiful moment

Viola Davis is a god damn powerhouse that speaks with truth, poise, and unparalleled strength and solidarity of her fellow black and women of colour. Her win was so important anyone devaluing why just really doesn't get it.

Everything about Viola Davis is immaculately beautiful. Who she is , her speech, her role as A.k (she murdered it) and th fact that she is rocking that natural hair 😍😍😍😍

I love Ms. Viola Davis with her beautiful self 🙂❤️

Thank you for the speech Viola ! It takes courage and lives experiences to open the space of truth, injustice and lack of opportunity!!!!!!

Still gives me goosebumps (2020/06)

VERY WELL DESERVED!! LOVE HER!!! And she BETTER WIN the Oscar for Fences or I'm gonna be PISSED!!! xoxo

Yes ma’am, I love how Taraji stands proud for her❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

This is epic! I love Viola Davis ❤

so much love and respect. made me cry

I'm both happy that I was able to see historic occasions like this. But at the same time, I'm sad as well. It feels like things like this should have happened in America's history already, but I'm super proud of Viola's achievement. I'm currently binging How To Get Away With Murder on Netflix, and she was phenomenal. This was very well-deserved.

I have been watching "How to Get Away With Murder", and have been so deeply impressed with Ms. Davis's incredible talent. Any scene she is in is positively riveting due to her depth and presence, as well as her ability to make us love a "messy" character. And, I hear this speech and feel the truth in every word Ms. Davis spoke. I am so glad she won -- well deserved. Of course, we still need more equality and inclusion in this society. I hope that the runaway success of HTGAWM will show the people in charge that if you write a good enough story and have powerhouse performances like Ms. Davis's, there is an audience ready and delighted to eat up shows starring POC, mature women, LGBTQ characters, etc. I also believe that such shows have a positive effect on society at large, so I bless the creators of this show, especially Shonda Rimes, who has done so much to present us a world that is richer and more inclusive and just flat out BETTER. Life can and does imitate art, and in the case of shows like those Ms. Rimes bring to us, it should. I happen to be white, if anyone cares, and fully understand and support Ms. Davis making this speech "about race".

Love Kerry Washington's reaction at 1:25

Beautiful speech n a great woman♡! One of my inspiration! ❤

Why do i cry watching that speech? ❤️

I can’t seem to get there no how....... Opportunity is everything, people. 😭♥️

Just Beautiful ! more than deserved!

So well deserved! And I love how supportive Taraji was!

Taraji and viola hug was a whole moment

Congratulations. Viola Davis, may you get many more.Great acceptance speach.

Viola Davis is one of my FAVOURITE ACTRESSES and she is ASTOUNDING 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

My gosh I love, absolutely adore this incredible woman. Please read her book. She's a true fighter

More power to you Viola Davis Love you... My all time favourite star.

I'd also like to thank Monique because she did an awesome job in her portrayal of a very disturbed Mother in Precious.... She won an Oscar!!

Viola is so beautiful , In spirit and grace !

OUTSTANDING INDEED!!! Way to go, sister!

so talented, beautiful and full of grace :) such a wonderful speech

Viola wanted that thing!! she was praying in that seat. Congrats boo!!!!

Im your big fan Viola Davis, love you so much, so strong, so awsome to be learn.

Stunning/powerful words 💛🙌

Beautiful speech, one of my favourite.

I loved Viola since I watched "How to get away with murder". Recently, I did research about Viola Davis and of course, she is pure talent. Started her career from 1996 , and won many awards. But why is this her first nomination after almost 20 years of acting career at this point(2015) ? This drives me to research more and I was extremely surprised that Viola is first woman that won an Emmy for the category: "Lead Actress in a Drama Series". The Emmy Academy rarely nominate black women but I can't blame them, as Viola say it, "You can not win an Emmy for roles that simply not there". Redefine the standart of beautiness, sexiness and leading women is most acerted thing she said in her speech. Only redefine those preconceptions, the true talent will shine. Great speech!

Viola Davis has great acting on How to Get Away with Murder in season 1. Viola Davis is the first African-American to win in this category.

gotta love her! and as for Ms. Taraji all that love/respect! Taraji jumped up as if she won (which in some ways she did every time a black womyn celebrates each other everyone wins!) she was right there w/ her w/ every word/emotion ...true class esp cuz she was also up for the award, nothing but love!

One of the best speeches eva!!!