Congratulations to Viola Davis.  Sunday, she won an Oscar for “Best Supporting Actress” for her work in the 2016 film, “Fences”.  Davis has become the 23rd person to complete the “triple crown of acting.”…..having won an Oscar, Emmy and a Tony.  This also makes her the first black woman to do it!!  #BlackGirlMagic

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