10 Reasons Jesse Williams Encourages You to 'Stay Woke'

Jesse Williams leaves an impression on the culture.

Taking on Ferguson - During Ferguson October, Jesse Williams, along with thousands of protesters, marched 12 miles from Ferguson, Missouri, to St. Louis demanding justice for Michael Brown. (Photo: Jesse Williams via Twitter)

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Taking on Ferguson - During Ferguson October, Jesse Williams, along with thousands of protesters, marched 12 miles from Ferguson, Missouri, to St. Louis demanding justice for Michael Brown. (Photo: Jesse Williams via Twitter)

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Jesse Williams Leaves an Impression on the Culture - Jesse Williams began studying acting back in 2005. He was chosen to participate in the New York Actors Showcase presented by ABC Television, one of 14 actors chosen from among over 800 individuals who auditioned. And ever since he's been leaving an impression on the culture through this work. (Photo: Anna Webber/Getty Images for The New Yorker) 

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He's Been on Law & Order - Back in 2006, Williams appeared in an episode of Law & Order where he portrayed the character Kwame. He also appeared in the role of Drew Collins, in two episodes of the ABC Family series Greek. He also had a recurring role in eight episodes of the TV series Beyond the Break as Officer Eric Medina.  (Photo: Peter "Hopper" Stone/ABC via Getty Images)

Jesse Williams Stared in The Butler  - Jesse Williams played in Lee Daniels's The Butler. He starred as real life civil rights leader Rev James Lawson. We're here for it. (Photo: Laura Ziskin Productions, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Pam Williams Productions, Windy Hill Pictures, Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures, AI-Film)

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Jesse Williams Stared in The Butler  - Jesse Williams played in Lee Daniels's The Butler. He starred as real life civil rights leader Rev James Lawson. We're here for it. (Photo: Laura Ziskin Productions, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Pam Williams Productions, Windy Hill Pictures, Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures, AI-Film)

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Jesse Williams Is a Change Agent - Can we talk about how he uses his Twitter fingers to keep us woke. If you're not following him on Twitter than you're not getting your life. (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Lee Daniel's THE BUTLER) 

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On Sandra Bland - “WE DO NOT BEGIN AS POLICE PROPERTY, to be freed or detained based on some guy’s mood or feeling,” he wrote in a Twitter essay following the death of Bland. “We are not theirs.”  (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

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Jesse Williams Executive Produced a Film!  - Jesse Williams used his voice and executive produced Stay Woke: The Movement for Black Lives Matter, a documentary that aired on BET. (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images) 

On Black Women - "[Black Lives Matter] stands on the shoulders of folks who stand on the shoulders of previous movements," he said. “There’s simply no movement, there’s not even a semblance of a movement without black women and black members of the LGBT community. We as men, in particular black men, are constantly supported, nurtured, forgiven, apologized for, led, followed and coddled by black women and they get very little in return.”   (Photo: Jesse Williams via Instagram)

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Jesse Williams Is Woke Bae - Jesse Williams is out here being fine, smart and woke, and his wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, had the right idea of snatching him up. This couple has given us #realtionshipgoals. (Photo: Jesse Williams via Instagram)

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He Always Has Something to Say!  - Temple University graduate Jesse Williams has spoken on CNN and Wolf Blitzer's situation room. Whenever, he speaks, people listen.(Photo: CNN)

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He Always Has Something to Say!  - Temple University graduate Jesse Williams has spoken on CNN and Wolf Blitzer's situation room. Whenever, he speaks, people listen.(Photo: CNN)

Jesse Williams Has Been Called This Generation's Harry Belefonte - Jesse Williams is an outspoken activist. However, he is offering our generation more than just fiery rhetoric. He is on the board of the Advancement Project and?Sankofa.org. He is also an active supporter of Amnesty International, Black Aids Institute, K.I.S Foundation, the Magic Johnson Foundation and Stockings With Care. (Photo: Jesse Williams via Instagram)

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Jesse Williams Has Been Called This Generation's Harry Belefonte - Jesse Williams is an outspoken activist. However, he is offering our generation more than just fiery rhetoric. He is on the board of the Advancement Project and Sankofa.org. He is also an active supporter of Amnesty International, Black Aids Institute, K.I.S Foundation, the Magic Johnson Foundation and Stockings With Care. (Photo: Jesse Williams via Instagram)

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Everyone Wanted to See Dr. Avery Jackson  - Everyone wanted Dr. Avery Jackson to be their doctor after Jesse Williams appeared in the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy back in 2009. (Photo: ABC/Richard Cartwright)