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D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai's Red Handprint at Emmys Spotlights Indigenous Women's Crisis

The 'Reservation Dogs' star used his first Emmy nomination to raise awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement.

  • D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai wore a red handprint over his mouth at the Emmys, symbolizing the MMIW movement.
  • The red handprint represents the silence and violence faced by Indigenous women in North America.
  • Woon-A-Tai, the first Indigenous actor nominated for a lead role in a comedy series, aimed to spark conversation about this crisis.
  • The actor collaborated with makeup artist Martha Phelan, whose sister was a victim of this epidemic, to create the impactful look.
  • Despite some confusion among attendees, Woon-A-Tai hopes his statement will inspire more awareness and action within the industry.
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