The Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) took place in the US last night and it was all about #blackexcellence. Some of our favourite actors and actresses took home the top awards for the roles in some of the most exciting films that are out right now.

Watch their powerful acceptance speeches below. Also, check out the trailers to the films that got them nominated and make sure you make a date to see these important movies.

1. Hidden Figures Cast – Outstading Ensemble in a Motion Picture

 

2. Mahershala Aili – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Moonlight 

 

3. Viola Davis – Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Fences

 

3. Denzel Washington – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Fences

 

 

Beyoncé, Taraji P. Henson, Rihanna, Maxwell, Kevin Hart and many more celebs have participated in a MIC video to speak up following the numerous deaths of unarmed black people in the US. #BlackLivesMatter protests have been ongoing in America for years now as scores of black people continue to be gunned down by police officers and as we’ve seen in the many horrifying videos of their deaths – it’s without any aggravation.

Celebs have lended their voices to the movement by participating in protests, dedicating songs and movies as well as writing letters to government. In the latest effort driven by Alicia Keys and MIC, our favourite personalities speak about the ways that a black person’s life can be taken away.

Check it out below.