Tessa Thompson appears in the series Dear White People, which can be streamed on Netflix. Based on the 2014 film of the same name, the show follows a group of African-American students at a predominantly white Ivy League university as they navigate issues of race, identity, and activism. Thompson portrays the character of Samantha White, a biracial student and the host of a controversial radio show that sparks conversations and controversies on campus. Dear White People tackles important social issues with wit, humor, and a diverse ensemble cast, making it a must-watch for fans of thought-provoking television.