Emmys Celebrates the Increasing Number of Gay and Transexual Members of Its Academy

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PERSON: “Good evening! I am honored to be here tonight at the 69th Emmy awards, and I congratulate all the nominees and the winners. We are all part of something very special that truly matters. Most of all, it matters because it shows the world two core values defining our industry today: The quality and inclusiveness of our work. Inclusion is defining television more and more. When it comes to issues of creed, color or disability, of sexual orientation or gender identity, the television community embraces you and the stories you choose to create. The face of creativity is changing— here is a glimpse from this past year."