A Conversation with Tyler James Williams

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ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” stars Tyler James Williams as Gregory.

ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” stars Tyler James Williams as Gregory.

Tyler James Williams has been acting professionally for nearly two decades; in the mid-2000s, he was the youthful lead in Chris Rock's semi-autobiographical sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Currently starring in Abbott Elementary on ABC (for which he brought home a Golden Globe in January), Williams has also been seen in films such as Dear White People and The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Williams will present a talk followed by a moderated Q&A as a keynote speaker for this year's celebration of Black History Month at UW-Madison. Rescheduled from February.

media release: Join the Black History Month Planning Committee, the Black Cultural Center, and partners across campus for our keynote event with NAACP Image and Golden Globe winning actor, Tyler James Williams. Williams is known for his role as Gregory from the ABC hit series, Abbott Elementary (2021). Williams got his start in the entertainment industry as a child actor and he was the lead title character in the sitcom, Everybody Hates Chris (2005). He also appeared in films like Let it Shine (2012), Dear White People (2014), The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021). Audience Q&A . DOORS OPEN 6:30PM

Black Arts: Multiple Mediums, One Story

Art is a powerful tool of expression and a universal language that brings people together. Historically in the African tradition, art has been used to communicate and cultivate cultural connections across the diaspora.

Generations have chosen art to tell their collective story and as a means for self-determination. Black Arts encompasses works of various media, including visual arts, literature, graphic arts, architecture, sculpture, and more.

This month’s theme, Black Arts: Multiple Mediums, One Story, advocates for celebrating the art that Black people have created throughout the years. Whether it’s through performing arts, painting, or quilting — it’s all about bringing together and appreciating the creativity across the African diaspora.

Special thanks to the 2023 UW Black History Month Planning Committee and the Black Cultural Center for leading the month’s celebration. Find a list of all events at students.wisc.edu/black-history.