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7 webseries you need to watch now

Ready to get lost in the rabbit hole of No. 3?

On Sep 20, 2015 by Sundi Rose-Holt

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Keegan-Michael Key stops by ‘Black Men Can’t Jump’ podcast to talk race in Hollywood

Why are there so few leading black men in big-budget films?

On Sep 4, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay

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HBO orders pilot for YouTube star Issa Rae’s new comedy ‘Insecure’

The 'Awkward Black Girl' star hops from the laptop screen to the tv screen

On Feb 5, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay

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YouTube star Issa Rae debuts must-watch webseries

'The Legend Of Human Black Guy' highlights the struggle to be ordinary.

On Jan 22, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay

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Creator Issa Rae explains ‘The Legend of Human Black Guy’

The creator of hit webseries Awkward Black Girl, is tackling recent tragedies with the tools she knows best: creativity and humor.

On Dec 12, 2014 by Nayomi Reghay

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‘Awkward Black Girl’ Issa Rae wants to see more diversity onscreen

The writer and producer talks about the need for diversity.

On Nov 1, 2014 by [email protected]

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How Hollywood is failing black audiences

Online series like Awkward Black Girl have told original, fresh stories about black lives. Where are those voices on the big screen?

On Jun 30, 2014 by [email protected]

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Watch Kanye West’s VMA performance morph into a ’90s sitcom

A Twitter joke duing the VMAs opened a wormhole from 2013 to 1993.

On Aug 26, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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YouTube’s “Awkward Black Girl” to play Nina Simone in new movie

Issa Rae has made the rare jump from YouTube star to Hollywood actress.

On Jun 5, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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For Your Consideration: A YouTube guide to Emmy nominations

It's been said that YouTube is the new TV. As such, these compelling webseries deserve Emmy nominations.

On Mar 15, 2013 by Aja Romano

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10 Web series to watch in 2013

Here's our rundown on what's current, what's coming, and what we hope will come back.

On Feb 22, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Web Series 101: Where to find the best new shows online

Think of this list as your TV Guide for the Internet.

On Sep 13, 2012 by Aja Romano

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“Awkward Black Girl” talks second season

Issa Rae, the "Awkward Black Girl" of award-winning web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, talks about turning down TV execs and scoring independent funding for her upcoming second season.

On Jun 11, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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