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Podcast: Jesse Williams incites us to talk, too, and Selena's getting a star on the Walk of Fame

You would think Jesse Williams sprang fully formed from the television.

But he's been talking for years about injustices and standing up for what's right. You'd think Twitter would be a big enough stage, but people have to actually follow you to read what you have to say. And, let's face it, though Grey's Anatomy is still a hit by most standards, it's not the water cooler hot topic that it once was.

So, there he was, accepting the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards on June 26, and he used his microphone. Whether you agree or disagree, you have to admire him for standing true.

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And then there's Selena, who is finally going to get that star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. New Edition, too. And the inspirational story of Paulette Leaphart, who is walking to D.C. to make people talk about breast cancer and the effects of the cost on individuals and families.

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What a time to be alive, when people can stand up for what they believe in.

I was joined this week by Education Reporter Eva-Marie Ayala. We had fun. I think you'd think so, too. Press play.

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