Webwilliams himself has been open and influential on that very matter, the black male identity. He is biracial, the son of a white mother of swedish descent and an african american. Weblegend, 39, has headlined benefit concerts and festivals dedicated to social justice. In 2015 he led a nationwide “listening and learning” tour in prisons and immigrant detention. Webactor and activist jesse williams says he believes his efforts are making a difference but gives credit to those who inspire him, among them black women and the black lgbtq community. Webjesse williams used his bet awards stage to address racism and privilege, emphasizing black voices like soledad o'brien's and his. His commitment to activism is.