And the Emmy goes to…

“The Girl in Apartment 15”

Dr. Louis Jones, Marquez Williams, and Antrell Terry burst into excitement when they heard their movie being called as the winner of an Emmy Award, with Pierre Phipps screaming in the background. This achievement was groundbreaking as the three men took the stage to deliver their heartfelt acceptance speech; making history as the first short film to win an Emmy Award. As the show went to commercial, they were immediately surrounded by an outpouring of love and congratulations from family and friends, both in person and via social media and phone calls. This moment was especially significant, marking the achievement of seven Black men winning their first Emmy award on July 18th, 2021, at 5:10 pm PST. The celebration of this historic milestone was a testament to their hard work, talent, and perseverance.