Issa Rae

author, 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl'

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Issa Rae on KCRW

Justin sits down with Issa Rae, the original Awkward Black Girl, to talk about what happens after your dreams come true, and what it's like to be expected to create work that covers…

The Dream with Issa Rae

Justin sits down with Issa Rae, the original Awkward Black Girl, to talk about what happens after your dreams come true, and what it's like to be expected to create work that covers…

from Don't @ Me with Justin Simien

Issa Rae says she’s awkward. And that’s the premise of her new comedy, “Insecure.”

Issa Rae may be 'Insecure', but she's not awkward

Issa Rae says she’s awkward. And that’s the premise of her new comedy, “Insecure.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

When a friend called Issa Rae "black and awkward” and told her those were the worst things that a person could be, it stung a little. But then, she decided to own it.

Issa Rae on Being “Black and Awkward”

When a friend called Issa Rae "black and awkward” and told her those were the worst things that a person could be, it stung a little. But then, she decided to own it.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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