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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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What ‘Black-ish’ gets wrong about race in post-Ferguson America

If you want to solve the problem of diversity on television, check out the Internet.

On Nov 14, 2014 by Lola Bakare

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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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“Little Horribles” is more than just a lesbian “Girls”

Amy York Rubin tackles dating in L.A.'s hipster Silver Lake neighborhood.

On Jun 4, 2013 by Aja Romano

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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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“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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