Lena Waithe pays tribute to fellow trailblazers in heartfelt speech at MTV Awards

Game-changer Lena Waithe gave a major shoutout to her fellow trailblazers at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, urging folks to acknowledge those who have fought for acceptance and diversity in the past.

Wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with an image of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to seek the nomination for U.S. president, Waithe received the Trailblazer Award at this year's MTV Awards on Saturday.

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It's an award given to game-changers in the industry, who pave the way for new, diverse voices in entertainment.  Read more...

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