Tag: BET Awards

  • Your Blackness Isn’t Like Mine: Colorism And Oppression Olympics The Huffington Post 2016-06-28 Sil Lai Abrams Monday night, actor and activist Jesse Williams gave a powerful speech at the BET Awards upon receiving the Humanitarian Award, during which he spoke eloquently, passionately, and dare I say — even lovingly to the audience of millions. I…

  • How Jesse Williams Stole BET Awards With Speech on Racism The New York Times 2016-06-27 Katie Rogers Jesse Williams accepting the humanitarian award at the BET Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Credit Matt Sayles/Invision, via Associated Press The BET Awards Sunday featured tributes to Prince and Muhammad Ali, and a performance by Beyoncé and…