THE BLACK EMMY'S

I know, there's no such thing. And African-Americans in the TV Business haven't exactly busted down the doors at the Emmy Awards, however we do get our notable wins here and there and have a healthy field of respresenation. Nominations for the 2009 Emmy's were announced today. Below are a list to the black contenders. Congratulations to all and good luck. 

CHANDRA WILSON:

Best Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (Accidental Friendship)

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama (Grey's Anatomy)

TRACY MORGAN

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy (30 Rock)

VANESSA WILLIAMS

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy (Ugly Betty)

CICELY TYSON

Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (Relative Strangers)

CHRIS ROCK

Best Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Special (Chris Rock - Kill The Messenger)

Best Variety, Musical or Comedy Special (Chris Rock - Kill The Messenger)

Everybody Hates Chris  "Everybody Hates Talk Back": Best Cinematography for a Half-Hour Series

Chris Rock - Kill The Messenger : Best Picture Editing For A Special

#1 Ladies' Detective Agency "Pilot": Best Costumes For A Series

#1 Ladies' Detective Agency "Pilot": Best Music Composition For A Series, Dramatic Underscore