Jharrel Jerome Becomes the First Afro-Latino to Win Acting Emmy

Actor Jharrel Jerome made history on September 22, becoming the first Afro-Latino and the first Dominican to win an acting Emmy. Jerome dedicated his Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series to the men portrayed in Netflix’s When They See Us.

The Dominican actor portrayed Korey Wise, one of the five innocent Black and Latino boys who were fals…