Actor Michael K. Williams, best-known for his portrayal of Omar Little on “The Wire,” joined Errol Louis to talk about his advocacy efforts on criminal justice issues and his work with the nonprofit NYC Together. He also discussed his journey into acting, the story behind his signature facial scar, and how he draws on his Brooklyn childhood and personal experiences to bring his nuanced characters to life. And he explained how he using his projects to bring voice to his community and talked about the need for more diversity in Hollywood and filmmaking.

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