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  • Insecure. Black woman looking in mirror at herself in bathroom, wearing black N.W.A. tee shirt.

    'Insecure' Costume Designer Talks Black Cultural Fashion

    Says Shiona Turini: “Without any verbal cues, we can align Issa with social, cultural and political movements of the past and present.”
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Apr 27, 2020 3:00PM EDT
    Issa Rae. Black woman with shoulder-length natural brown hair wearing a colorful purple dress.

    Issa Rae on the Evolution of an Awkward Black Girl, and More

    Before “Insecure,” Rae kept asking: “Why is there just such a singular, at times degrading, representation of Black women on my television screen?”
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Apr 14, 2020 5:10PM EDT
    "A Black Lady Sketch Show." Two Black women raising champagne glasses.

    Watch the Hilarious Trailer for 'A Black Lady Sketch Show'

    The upcoming HBO series features a star-studded cast.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 8, 2019 1:20PM EDT
    Stars of "A Black Lady Sketch Show." Robin Thede, Quinta Brunson, Gabrielle Dennis and Ashley Nicole Black

    'A Black Lady Sketch Show' Has a Premiere Date

    Robin Thede helms the first major sketch comedy series created by and starring Black women.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 2, 2019 11:36AM EDT
    Robin Thede and Issa Rae. Black woman poses in black and red and blue dress on red carpet in front of white wall with black icons and red text; Black woman poses in white shirt and black pants in front of black wall with white text

    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.

    Sameer Rao Jan 29, 2019 2:08PM EST
    Issa Rae. Black woman in green and grey dress speaks into black microphone on stand with white sign and back text reading "HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" in front of black microphone and background with white text on screen

    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. 

    Sameer Rao Dec 12, 2018 2:54PM EST
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