Glover thanked the great algorithm that put all the writers of the FX show in the same place.

However, he gave special thanks toAtlantadirector Hiro Murai.

I just love everyone out here.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Director Donald Glover accepts the Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series award for ‘Atlanta’ onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage).Lester Cohen/WireImage

Glover is also nominated tonight for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance onAtlanta.

Check out the list of tonights winnershere.

Black directors have won at the Emmy Awards previously, including Paris Barclay, but in the drama category.