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Jesse Williams had the whole crowd on their feet when he gave his acceptance speech for the 2016 BET Humanitarian award. Lauded by Harry Belafonte, Debbie Allen and other stars in a video love letter, Jesse took the stage to deliver a groundbreaking speech that sent ripples through the Black community. His riveting message was a […]

The 2016 BET Awards was super-Black, and we lived for every moment of it. In case you missed it, we have a recap of the highlights from the show. 1. Surprise! It’s Beyoncé! There was chatter that Beyoncé would be appearing at the 2016 BET AWards. Many assumed that she would be doing that via […]

Get into a good groove with a few great shows airing over the holiday weekend.

While some will be watching the live broadcast of the 88th Academy Awards this coming Sunday, a bevy of Black entertainers and celebrities will make their way to Flint, Mich. Director Ava DeVernay, actor Jesse Williams, comedian Hannibal Buress and several other big names will be joined together in solidarity for the #JUSTICEFORFLINT event on […]

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Jesse Williams is utterly over the idea that Black people are just naturally angrier than everyone else in America. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star has been…

Jesse Williams is utterly over the idea that Black people are just naturally angrier than everyone else in America. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star has been very vocal about the injustices against the Black community that have been coming to light at a nearly constant rate over the last few years. Deaths of people like Trayvon […]

Congratulations are in order for Grey’s Anatomy star, activist and America’s BAE, Jesse Williams and his wife Aryn Drake-Lee. According to Us Magazine, the two are expecting their second child. The adorable couple is already parents to daughter Sadie. They’ve been married since 2012, after meeting when Williams was a teacher in New York City. Drake-Lee […]