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Welcome to the creative world of Nolan Williams, Jr. Working at the crossroads of faith, culture, the arts & civic engagement, Nolan brings a distinct voice to contemporary storytelling. In 2025, he received the Cannes Film Awards honor for Best Director, Animation Music Video — but that’s just scratching the surface!

Launching phase two of his FREEDOM ADVANCES civic engagement campaign, Nolan has penned the social justice hymn "JUST LIKE SELMA" to highlight the history that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
A music video of the hymn was released as a PSA on the 2026 MLK Birthday (January 15) and the official single was released on February 1 on all streaming platforms to mark the centenary of Black History Month.
Also in February, more than 100 churches, chapels, choirs, educational institutions and cultural organizations are participating in the 'Just Like Selma' Hymn-sing Project.



On January 19, Robert M. Groves, Interim President of Georgetown University, presented Nolan with a special award “with deep appreciation for over two decades of creativity and commitment to social justice through music.”
This honor recognizes Nolan’s 23 years as Music Producer for GU’s Let Freedom Ring MLK concerts.
In collaboration with the Dr. Phillips Center & UK’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nolan has launched a new cohort for STROKESTRA, a creative music-making program that facilitates holistic recovery for stroke survivors & their caregivers.
Last year, Nolan became the first-named U.S. artistic lead of this program.

This March, Nolan will again lead ‘6th & Jazz,‘ an immersive educational program he has designed in collaboration with the Dr Phillips Center to introduce sixth graders to the jazz genre.

On April 24, Nolan will be inducted into his high school alma mater's Theatre Hall of Fame.

Nolan has been commissioned by the Children's Chorus of Washington to create a new choral work in honor of CCW’s 30th anniversary.
The work, titled "I've Learned to Sing," will be premiered in June 2026. Stay tuned for more information.
2025 was a remarkable year for Nolan. Click below to see his official list of highlights!
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