Insecure

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Sameer Rao  Feb 14, 2019 1:02PM EST

'Black Panther' Earns Whopping 14 NAACP Image Award Noms

Several of your other favorite film and television projects also made the cut.
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Ayana Byrd  Sep 17, 2018 1:13PM EDT

Sexual Health Experts on Why 'Insecure' Needs to Practice Safer Sex

With STI rates dangerously high for Black people, do TV shows have a responsibility to wrap it up?
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Kenrya Rankin  May 17, 2018 2:25PM EDT

Do YOU Know When 'Insecure' is Coming Back?

Series creator and star Issa Rae answers the question fans ask her most often.
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Sameer Rao  Apr 11, 2018 1:53PM EDT

'Insecure,' 'One Day at a Time' Earn Peabody Award Nominations

Hasan Minhaj will host the media awards ceremony.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 8, 2017 3:56PM EDT

Guess Who's Coming Back for a Third Season?

Issa Rae got y’all.
Issa Rae in "Insecure."
Kenrya Rankin  Jun 29, 2017 2:12PM EDT

The Insecure Season Two Trailer Just Dropped

It’s hella lit.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 20, 2017 11:23AM EDT

'Atlanta,' 'This is Us' Lead Television Critics Association Awards Nominees

Both shows boast predominantly or exclusively Black writers’ rooms.
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Kenrya Rankin  Mar 14, 2017 4:09PM EDT

Issa Rae Reveals 'Insecure' Season Two Premiere Date

“It’s about to get hot this summer.”
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Sameer Rao  Feb 15, 2017 3:21PM EST

LISTEN: Issa Rae Talks Second Season of 'Insecure,' Oprah-Level Goals

Rae discusses these topics and more on WNYC Studios’ “Sooo Many White Guys” podcast.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 14, 2016 10:38AM EST

Beyoncé, 'The Birth of a Nation, 'Moonlight' Lead NAACP Image Award Noms

“Luke Cage,” “Insecure” and “Queen Sugar” also earned multiple nominations.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 12, 2016 11:03AM EST

'Moonlight,' 'Atlanta' Earn Golden Globe Noms

Several directors, writers and performers of color in television and film were nominated for Golden Globes.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 29, 2016 2:22PM EST

Larry Wilmore Signs Multi-Year Deal With ABC

“The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore’s” namesake host will develop new projects and recruit new talent for the network where he helped develop “Black-ish.”
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Sameer Rao  Nov 15, 2016 1:14PM EST

Issa Rae's 'Insecure' Renewed for Second Season

The comedy series from the creator of “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” is one of three new HBO shows to get second-season renewals. 
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Sameer Rao  Oct 18, 2016 1:12PM EDT

Issa Rae: Black TV Characters 'Don't Get to Just be Boring'

The “Insecure” creator and star addressed Hollywood’s pigeonholing of Black characters’ stories in a new Fast Company Q&A.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 11, 2016 10:24AM EDT

Watch the First Episode of Issa Rae's 'Insecure' for Free

The “Awkward Black Girl” creator’s HBO comedy officially debuted on Sunday. For those without HBO, Rae made the first episode available for free via her YouTube page.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 7, 2016 11:03AM EDT

Issa Rae Creates Scholarship Fund for Alton Sterling's Children

The “Awkward Black Girl” and “Insecure” creator and actress’ fund has already raised more than $300,000. 
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Sameer Rao  Jun 24, 2016 1:50PM EDT

WATCH: Hilarious, Too Real Debut Teaser for Issa Rae's 'Insecure'

The “Awkward Black Girl” creator and star’s new series premieres on HBO this fall.
Sameer Rao  Mar 18, 2016 2:26PM EDT

5 Questions with Natasha Rothwell, an 'SNL' Alum Making Her Mark

The former “Saturday Night Live” writer shows off her character acting chops on Netflix’s hilarious new “The Characters.”