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Black Women Directors Are Making Emmy History In 2026—And Changing Who Gets To Shape Television

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are shaping up to be a significant night for women in television—but perhaps nowhere is that shift more consequential than behind the camera.

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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are shaping up to be a significant night for women in television—but perhaps nowhere is that shift more consequential than behind the camera.

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