Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce is an Emmy-nominated actor, community advocate, and one of the most respected voices on the intersection of arts, social justice, and community rebuilding. Best known for his iconic roles as Bunk Moreland in The Wire and Antoine Batiste in Treme, he has used his platform to champion the rebuilding of his native New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

From the Stage to the Streets of New Orleans

Pierce is New Orleans through and through. A graduate of Juilliard, he has built one of the most distinguished acting careers in American television, film, and theater. When Hurricane Katrina devastated his hometown, he took matters into his own hands, working to rebuild Pontchartrain Park, the neighborhood where he grew up. His efforts to develop affordable housing and revitalize his community demonstrated that advocacy and action can come from anyone willing to step up.

Using Art and Advocacy to Drive Social Change

Pierce’s career demonstrates the power of arts and storytelling to illuminate truth, create empathy, and drive social progress. His work spans entertainment, community development, and advocacy for representation in media. His keynotes deliver powerful insights on community rebuilding and grassroots advocacy, the role of arts in illuminating social issues, leadership through adversity and commitment to place, and how storytelling and representation drive empathy and social change.

A Conversation with Wendell Pierce (A Customized talk Developed with the Client)

 African American in the U.S.A.

Ponchartrain Park a Story of Renewal