Webgrey's anatomy actor jesse williams tackled black rights and racism during his bet awards speech on sunday night.

Webjermaine sits down with jesse williams, an actor and activist renowned for his deep commitment to social justice and cultural education.

In 2015 he led a nationwide โ€œlistening and learningโ€ tour in prisons and immigrant detention.

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Webas he accepted bet's humanitarian award, the actor spoke about police brutality, oppression and the appropriation of black culture.

Webjesse williams, widely known for his role as dr jackson avery on abcโ€™s medical drama greyโ€™s anatomy, has also gained recognition for his activism and.

Webactor and activist jesse williams says he believes his efforts are making a difference but gives credit to those who inspire him, among them black women and the black lgbtq community.

Weblegend, 39, has headlined benefit concerts and festivals dedicated to social justice.

Webwilliams doesnโ€™t just share his sharp opinions on twitter and tumblr.

He is biracial, the son of a white mother of swedish descent and an african american.

He has what people on social media might call โ€œreceiptsโ€ โ€” proof of his credibility.

Webwilliams himself has been open and influential on that very matter, the black male identity.

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He was collecting the humanitarian award at.

Webas a millennial who fundamentally understands the importance of connecting with his audience, williams first came to social media somewhat reluctantly through a myspace.

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