During Sunday night’s ceremony, Jerome took home the 2019 Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or a movie for his role as Korey Wise in When They See Us. “I feel like I should just be in the Bronx right now chilling, waiting for my mom’s cooking or something, but I’m here in front of my inspirations,” Jerome, 21, began, pausing to contain himself. He then thanked his parents and family before dedicating his win to the Exonerated Five. Visit PEOPLE.com