I hope that people understand that with education, we can be our own superhero. — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
I did not know much about 'Black Lightning' beforehand, but I always wanted to play a superhero. After getting the part, I… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
We all have that superhero inside us, but it's about tapping into it and embracing it and owning it. — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
Most superhero shows are set in an alternative universe. 'Black Lightning' is literally in the hood. He's going inside of the ghetto… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
In most superhero shows, the superhero is pretty young. He's in his 20s; he's single. 'Black Lightning' is a man who's middle-aged,… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
To come and turn the TV on and see Black Lightning trying to make a change and being a leader and stepping… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
I just want people to understand that regardless of what it is that you do - whether you're a teacher, whether you… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
Most superheroes are young or in their 20s, and as you can see with Black Lightning, he's in his mid-40s and he… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
I believe what makes Black Lightning different from other superhero shows and other superheroes is that he's really, really family-oriented. You get… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
To come and turn the TV on and see Black Lightning trying to make a change and being a leader and stepping up, I… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
It's nice to be a part of a show I was passionate about and that's pushing the culture forward. I feel 'Black Lightning' is… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
It's very necessary, showing the positive aspect of a black father. We see a lot of black women being the head of the household… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
Most superhero shows are set in an alternative universe. 'Black Lightning' is literally in the hood. He's going inside of the ghetto and trying… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
We all have that superhero inside us, but it's about tapping into it and embracing it and owning it. — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
I know what it's like to be in college and not have the budget to fully look the way I want to. — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
This is the most rewarding experience ever, taking on the role of Thunder as an actress. I'm just grateful and honored to give my… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
I didn't have a brown-skinned superhero growing up who wore cornrows and who reflected the inner city where I come from in Philadelphia. — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
Who would've thought that this little girl in the ghetto in Philly would be playing the first black lesbian superhero on network TV? — Nafessa Williams Copy Share
