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 that young lesbian women need to see themselves on TV. They need to see the representation, especially young black lesbians. — 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 up, I… — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 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
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 Image
Sometimes you don't know what is it you want to do until you try it. — Nafessa Williams Copy Share Image
