Emmy winners make political statements as Covid forces 2020 ceremony to go virtual – video

Emmy award winners Regina King and Uzo Aduba used the 'come as you are' dress code for the virtual Emmy Awards to pay tribute to Breonna Taylor as a host of winners highlighted social justice issues. King, who won the best actress in a limited series award for Watchmen, said the show held up a mirror to issues such as violence against black Americans. Schitt's Creek swept the comedy accolades, with co-creator Daniel Levy saying the show's decision to exclude homophobia and bigotry was a deliberate political statement