Larissa FastHorse: “I honestly never expected to be on this list as a Native American playwright, and that’s really sad.”

August Wilson’s play about the legendary blues singer will be adapted for the big screen.

The New York Times featured works from Suzan-Lori Parks, David Henry Hwang and other writers of color in a new list of the greatest American plays from the last 25 years.

Viola Davis, Mahershala Ali and four others round out the most diverse Academy Awards acting nominee pool ever.

“To be African-American and alive—it’s a good thing,” said the Emmy award-winning actor to The Undefeated. 

The Writers Guild of America’s dual awards ceremonies will take place in New York City and Los Angeles on February 19.