Issa Rae

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Sameer Rao  Jan 29, 2019 2:08PM EST

Robin Thede and Issa Rae Launch 'A Black Lady Sketch Show'

The first Black woman to serve as head writer on a late-night show makes history again.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 12, 2018 2:54PM EST

Issa Rae Inks Production Deal to Uplift Marginalized Screenwriters

The “Insecure” creator’s new agreement with Columbia Pictures will provide support for emerging writers working on feature projects. 
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Sameer Rao  Sep 18, 2018 11:26AM EDT

Regina King, Thandie Newton and More Shine at #EmmysSoWhite

The “Seven Seconds” and “Westworld” stars earned high-profile awards at a ceremony that paid lip service, but few honors, to entertainment diversity.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 5, 2018 11:25AM EDT

Issa Rae On Blackness, Representation and Creating Her Own Blueprint

The “Insecure” creator covers Glamour’s October issue.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 12, 2018 1:59PM EDT

Who To Root For During the Emmys

Here are the artists of color to cheer on when the Emmy Awards airs in September.
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Sameer Rao  May 23, 2018 12:31PM EDT

Issa Rae Celebrates Black Sitcoms in GQ

The “Insecure” auteur also talks about her inspiration and journey to Hollywood stardom in a new profile.
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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  Jan 17, 2018 4:45PM EST

Issa Rae's Color Creative, Reza Aslan's BoomGen Studios Receive Pop Culture Collaborative Grants

The grants support organizations, artists and activists advancing multi-dimensional narratives about people of color in entertainment.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 5, 2018 3:35PM EST

3 Nominees of Color Who Deserve Golden Globe Wins

Here’s hoping the Hollywood Foreign Press Association agrees. 
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Sameer Rao  Dec 11, 2017 11:22AM EST

Issa Rae, 'Get Out' Grab Key 2018 Golden Globe Nominations

This year’s Golden Globe nominee pool includes several creators of color whose projects tackle racial identity.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 24, 2017 10:55AM EDT

Issa Rae and Angela Flournoy Join Forces for HBO Family Drama

The series follows a Black family living in Los Angeles during the turbulent ’90s.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 13, 2017 10:59AM EDT

How We Feel About New CoverGirl Issa Rae in 7 Tweets

The “Insecure” auteur joins the likes of Zendaya, Rihanna and Janelle Monáe as one of the beauty brand’s celebrity ambassadors.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 7, 2017 1:56PM EDT

Time's New Multimedia Series Profiles 23 'First' Women and Girls of Color

Ava DuVernay, Mo’ne Davis and 21 others feature in the magazine’s new project, which honors female trailblazers in entertainment, politics, sports and beyond.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 23, 2017 11:32AM EDT

WATCH: Issa Rae, Maxine Waters, Solange Pay Tribute to Greatness of Black Women at 'Black Girls Rock!'

These must-see speeches from BET’s awards show celebrated Black women in all their brilliance, resilience and complexity.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 22, 2017 11:27AM EDT

BET to Honor Excellence at 'Black Girls Rock!' Ceremony

Taraji P. Henson hosts the annual awards and concert special, whose 2017 honorees include Issa Rae and Maxine Waters.
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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  May 23, 2017 12:34PM EDT

#BlackTwitter Dreams Come True: Rihanna, Lupita Nyong'o to Star in Ava DuVernay-Directed, Issa Rae-Penned Buddy Flick

The film went from meme to Netflix greenlight in just over a month. 
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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 23, 2017 11:26AM EST

Denzel Washington, Issa Rae Earn American Black Film Festival Honors

The film veteran and rising television star were just two of several Black Hollywood figures recognized at the ceremony.