Jesse Williams quotes

Jesse Williams is an American actor, director, and activist, widely recognized for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the television series "Grey's Anatomy." His advocacy for civil rights and social justice has received significant public attention. He continues to use his platform to promote equality and raise awareness on important social issues. Here are 5 of his quotes:

There's so much material out there that's unnecessarily racist. It takes a shot at what is 'urban' or demonstrates blackness with some sassy, neck-jiving character that's not even relevant to the plot. I see it time and time again, and it doesn't move the story forward. It just kind of cryogenically freezes us in this old racial paradigm.

Jesse Williams

We should all have the opportunity to at least get a basic education and feel that you are worthy of something in life.

Jesse Williams

I thought that if acting didn't work out, I'd have done law school or medical school: probably law to be honest.

Jesse Williams

We often grow up being told that we can do this or that, but if you don't see anybody that looks like you doing it, you don't believe you can do it. But I had great teachers, and I wanted to be a great teacher.

Jesse Williams