10 Reasons Jesse Williams Encourages You to 'Stay Woke'
Jesse Williams leaves an impression on the culture.
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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)
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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)
Photo By Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Lee Daniel's THE BUTLER
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