Watch: Common’s Moving Golden Globe Acceptance Speech for Selma’s “Glory”

Common and John Legend ‘s Selma anthem “ Glory “ won “Best Original Song in a Motion Picture” at Sunday’s 2014 Golden Globe Awards, a first for both artists.

The award was presented by the Purple One himself, Prince , who happens to be the last black musician to win in the category since “The Song of the Heart” from Happy Feet won in 2007.

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“The first day I stepped on the set of Selma I began to feel like this was bigger than a movie,” Common said in his showstopping acceptance speech. “As I got to know the people of the civil rights movement I realized that 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.”

He continued with praise for Selma ‘s director Ava DuVernay : “And I thank you, Ava. Ava you are a superhero. You used a art to elevate us all and bring us together.”

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Selma also received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a Drama Motion Picture ( David Oyelowo ), Best Director, and Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Predicted as a strong contender for the Oscars, the film is now in theaters nationwide.

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