We were prepared for the red carpet to be absent.

We were prepared to see less couture and fewer high-priced designer baubles.

Too often Black women who die from police violence are forgotten."

Regina King accepting her record-breaking Emmy at home

King wasn’t the only one who used the Emmys to express her political views.

she said (viaPeople).

Twitter approved of the wardrobe change nonetheless.

Regina King

OneTwitteruser called her a “superhero” for taking a stand on an important issue.