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Sameer Rao Nov 15, 2018 1:38PM EST

Listen to the Last Episode of '2 Dope Queens' Featuring Michelle Obama

Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams concluded their acclaimed WNYC Studios podcast by chatting with the former first lady about navigating the political sphere as a Black woman.

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Sameer Rao Sep 22, 2017 2:27PM EDT

Jessica Williams to Write, Produce and Star as Rising Black Sci-Fi Writer in New Showtime Comedy

The series reunites Williams with her “The Incredible Jessica James” collaborator, Jim Strouse.

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Sameer Rao Aug 11, 2017 3:03PM EDT

RuPaul's 'Queen,' Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson's '2 Dope Queens' Heading to Small Screen

RuPaul will executive produce a series about his life for Hulu, while Williams and Robinson will adapt their comedy podcast into a limited-run HBO show.

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Sameer Rao Jan 24, 2017 2:45PM EST

Netflix Just Bought Jessica Williams' Sundance Film

“The Incredible Jessica James” stars Williams as an aspiring playwright alongside “Atlanta’s” Lakeith Stanfield.

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Sameer Rao Sep 7, 2016 12:10PM EDT

Leslie Jones, Teyana Taylor Stand For Reproductive Justice at Cleveland Concert

New Voices for Reproductive Justice will present All Access 2016 this Saturday as part of its efforts to mobilize women of color in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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Sameer Rao Jul 14, 2016 3:17PM EDT

Phoebe Robinson's New 'Sooo Many White Guys' Podcast Highlights Creators from Marginalized Groups

The comedian and “2 Dope Queens” co-host’s new podcast debuted yesterday via WNYC.

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Sameer Rao Jun 30, 2016 10:24AM EDT

Jessica Williams Leaves 'The Daily Show' for Her Own Program

Williams was the show’s youngest—and only Black and female—correspondent.

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Sameer Rao Jun 6, 2016 12:08PM EDT

WATCH: Michelle Obama's Star-Studded 'The United State of Women' Video

Laverne Cox, Kerry Washington, Oprah and more appear in the video announcing the June 14 The United State of Women Summit.

Kenrya Rankin Apr 8, 2016 10:39AM EDT

WATCH: Jessica Williams Tackles Trans Panic in This Epic Video

“The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” correspondent sat down with trans activists and a transphobic Colorado lawmaker to examine the rationale behind anti-trans laws.