Billy Porter becomes the first openly gay man to win best drama actor Emmy Award

The winner for best actor in a drama series is Billy Porter.

With his Emmys win, Pose star Billy Porter is the first openly gay black man to win best lead actor in a drama series.

“I have the right, you have the right, we all have the right.”-Billy Porter

“Please don’t ever stop telling the truth. I love you all.”

We love you too, Billy Porter. 💖#Emmys pic.twitter.com/KsyuTyGFT5

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 23, 2019