Viola Davis is first Black Woman to Win an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Last night, the Television Academy held its 67th Emmy Awards. It took 67 years, but it finally happened, a non-white woman won an award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Progress.

Award-winning actress Viola Davis won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in How to Get Away with Murder. 

Other Nominees in the Category:

• Claire Danes, "Homeland"
• Taraji P. Henson, "Empire"
• Tatiana Maslany, "Orphan Black"
• Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men"
• Robin Wright, "House of Cards"

Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba, won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama for Orange Is the New Black.

Other Nominees in the Category:

• Joanne Froggatt, "Downton Abbey"
• Lena Headey, "Game of Thrones"
• Emilia Clarke, "Game of Thrones"
• Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men"
• Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife"

Actress Regina King was a real surprise of the night with her win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for American Crime.

Other Nominees in the Category:

• Sarah Paulson, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
• Angela Bassett, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
• Kathy Bates, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"
• Mo'Nique, "Bessie"
• Zoe Kazan, "Olive Kitteridge"

Tracy Morgan Returns

Comedian/actor Tracy Morgan made a triumphant return to the Emmy stage. Morgan handed out the award for Best Drama Series to "Game of Thrones." He also thanked his family, friends, and his new wife for their help in his recovery.

Join the Conversation about the Oprah Winfrey Network; Caitlyn Jenner; Raven Symone; Tracy Morgan; Creflo Dollar; and more!

In this episode of What's The 411, we're talking about the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) halting production on the Jay Williams reality TV show; the renaming of the Edmund Pettus Bridge; B.B. King's daughters challenging King's manager; Beau Biden's memorial service; Tracy Morgan vowing to b funnier and his impending nuptials; and Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting baby no.2. and much more!

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Actress Laverne Cox of Orange is the New Black says that although Caitlyn Jenner is to be applauded for her courage, there is still privilege when one is rich.

Actress Raven Symone will be joining The View.

Viagra for women may be making its way to the consumer market.

There is a lesson for all of us in the death of BET freelance producer, Kelly Mayhew's quest for perceived beauty. Mayhew, a resident of Maryland, died seeking the services of a butt lift from a non-medical person in New York City. When Mayhew's body went into distress, the so-called plastic surgeon fled the scene.

In What's The 411's beauty segment Courtney Rashon, our resident beauty expert, talks about taking care of your skin in the summer; and fashion model and TV host, Essence Semaj Henley, talks about buying the right dress for a June wedding.