Nafessa Williams : (2) " I believe what makes Black Lightning different from other superhero shows and other superheroes is that he’s really, really family-oriented. You get to see his entire family as well as his daughters being superheroes and diving into that universe. " - Nafessa Williams " I am African-American, and I am a proud African-American. I just don’t like to put myself in a box and say, ‘I’m an African-American actress.’ I am an American actress, and I can do any kind of role. " - Nafessa Williams