(CNN) Pharrell Williams has penned a powerful essay for Time in which he says the protests sweeping the nation have made him finally feel like an American. For it, Williams curated a series of essays and conversations between Black leaders and celebs that "explore America's oppressive past and visions for a more equitable future." It includes a variety of perspectives such as "Black-ish" creator Kenya Barris, activist Angela Davis, actress Yara Shahidi, and Grammy-winning rapper Tyler, the Creator. "I wanted to convey a vision of a future filled with the artists, creators and entrepreneurs who can fulfill the promise of this country's principles," Williams writes in the essay of those he assembled to participate.

Source: CNN August 21, 2020 11:26 UTC