Nafessa Williams, 'Black Lightning' Partnering With Boys And Girls Club Of Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – West Philadelphia born and raised, Nafessa Williams isn't forgetting her roots. The star of The CW's "Black Lightning" came home to give back to boys and girls of her hometown.
Williams, 29, and her co-star, Marvin Jones III, who's also a rapper by the stage name "Krondon," met with approximately 50 children at the Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia on Monday.
The event was held at the Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia's West Coulter Street location.
The co-stars want children to know that anything is possible when they follow their dreams.
"Just to know that I came from the things that took place and that anything is possible and I can never say that enough," said Williams. "I'm a fearless dreamer. I feel it is my purpose to encourage everybody else to follow their dreams fearlessly because I believe that is when life begins."
"All things are possible, you know, there is nothing that trumps hard work and dedication and it is more important to make an impact then it is to actually influence. You know that you are influencing when you are impacting."
It's part of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America's "Local Hero" initiative, a nationwide partnership between the BGCA and The CW's "Black Lightning." The program supports the BGCA's Youth Development Program Professionals.
Williams plays "Anissa Pierce," a Black lesbian superhero, on the TV show. She attended Robert E. Lamberton High School in Overbrook Park and she studied criminal justice at West Chester University.
The season finale of "Black Lightning" airs Monday night at 9 p.m. on The CW Philly.
