Watch Sheryl Lee Ralph Sing Her Emmy Acceptance Speech
Abbott Elementary, and her acceptance speech—well, song—was straight from the heart.The moment former Weekend Update co-anchors Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers announced her name, became clearly emotional, almost in shock, as her cast mates gathered around to congratulate her. Tyler James Williams, another actor from the show, walked her toward the stage, where she took a few moments to collect herself and, I imagine, enjoy the well-deserved standing ovation.As far as a speech goes, she busted out the first verse of Dianne Reeves's 1993 song “Endangered Species,” sung a cappella and very, very well.I am an endangered speciesBut I sing no victim's songI am a woman I am an artistAnd I know where my voice belongsShe then thanked (non-musically) Abbott Elementary co-star and creator Quinta Brunson, who, by the by, already made our list of .