Common and John Legend’s song "Glory" won last night’s Golden Globe award for best original song in a motion picture. The award, presented by Prince, was the film’s first, but probably won’t be its last.

"The first day I stepped on the set of ‘Selma’ I began to feel like this was bigger than a movie," Common said during his acceptance speech. "As I got to know the people of the Civil Rights Movement, I realized I am the hopeful black woman who was denied her right to vote. I am the caring white supporter killed on the front lines of freedom. I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet. I am the two fallen police officers murdered in the line of duty. ‘Selma’ has awakened my humanity."