That was a really powerful episode that everyone should check out. In another episode, Reed, you talked about Black people needing to be double the skill, double the talent to get to the same spot. What has that experience been like for you coming up in Hollywood?

In America this fact remains true for black people no matter what industry we’re in. That’s just the way the system is set up. Unfortunately in Hollywood many Black actors are still playing the token black characters because that’s all that’s made available by the large studios

That’s why representation BEHIND the camera is so important, too. Writers and directors like @ava bring new voices, faces, and opportunities to actors. Asante, what was it like working with her on “When They See Us”?

Your words remind us of something @LexiCUnderwood said in one of your episodes — “Black women are like superheroes.” Reed, who are the superheroes that have helped get you to this moment?

Mrs. Belinda Reed Shannon (my momma🥺❤️) first and foremost! I literally wouldn’t be here without her and I wouldn’t have the drive to continue through my life and career without her even when we butt heads sometimes lol

I also gotta give props to the beautiful young Black women I’m able to call my friends like @LexiCUnderwood for always keeping me in check and continuing to educate me throughout my life!!

Final question: What’s your dream role?

I HAVE to play a character with a God Complex. I need to know that mindset lol the Black Joker would be cool too👀🤷🏽‍♂️