The Jesse Williams BET Awards Speech meme stems from the actor's powerful 2016 acceptance speech for the Humanitarian Award, where he delivered a stirring critique of racial injustice and cultural appropriation. While the original moment was deeply serious and transformative, the internet quickly adopted his intense, focused expressions as a template for 'dropping facts' or delivering a passionate monologue. It is commonly used both to highlight legitimate social issues and ironically to describe a person giving an overly detailed or intense explanation for a mundane situation. The meme remains a staple for expressing conviction and articulate passion in any online debate.