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Nafessa Williams

Birth Place:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actor, model

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Black Lightning

Anissa Pierce

Late Night With Seth Meyers

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out

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Black Lightning Is a Powerful Depiction of How a Family Triumphs Over Trauma

The Pierces don't need their metahuman abilities to assert their power

Tue, Jun 2, 2020

The Best Black Superheroes of All Time

From Black Panther to Spawn to Sister Night, here are the most iconic black superhero characters

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

In 2018, TV Became a Respite From Reality With Diverse LGBTQ Storytelling

How 'Pose', 'Supergirl', 'Black Lightning', and 'Vida' carved out spaces on TV where LGBTQ voices could thrive.

Thu, Dec 27, 2018

Black Lightning Boss Talks Touching Finale and What's to Come in Season 2

Will the real A.S.A. please stand up?

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

Black Lightning: Superpowers Definitely Run in the Family

Anissa's not the only one with abilities

Wed, Mar 14, 2018

Trailers & Videos See All

Watch The CW's Heroes And Villains TRAILER

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The Cast of Black Lightning Discuss the Importance of Having Strong Minority Female Characters in Television

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Black Lightning's Nafessa Williams Talks About Being the First Gay Black Female Superhero on Television

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