Moonlight Star Mahershala Ali Just Became the First Muslim Actor to Win an Oscar

Mahershala Ali made history with his win for best supporting actor at the Oscars on Sunday night. The Moonlight star, who recently became a new dad, also became the first Muslim actor to take home the coveted Oscar trophy. During a time when many Muslims in the country are being excluded and feeling unsafe to express their religion, Ali's win is an incredibly important reminder of what America truly stands for: inclusion. Not only did Ali deliver a powerful performance in Moonlight, but his poignant Oscar acceptance speech was just as moving.