Issa Rae is one of the most influential creators of this generation. She made her mark on different platforms, from YouTube to HBO, by telling stories that reflect the real and often hilarious lives ...

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 has since parlayed her ...

Over the last couple of years, Issa Rae has pretty much become a household name, and it all started with her hilarious YouTube series Awkward Black Girl. Three years ago this month, Rae’s first ...

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Writer, producer and actress Issa Rae joined GMW to talk all about her new HBO hit comedy “Insecure." Many know Rae from her best-selling book “The Misadventures of Awkward Black ...

From Awkward Black Girl to Hollywood powerhouse, Issa Rae sits down with Taylor Rooks for a deeply inspiring and emotional conversation in Boardroom’s latest Cover Story. They dive into Issa’s journey ...

You know we love a “Stars! They’re just like us!” moment here at The Glow Up, and this week’s comes from our favorite Insecure and adventurous yet Awkward Black Girl, Issa Rae. Suggested Reading How ...

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Issa Rae isn’t the first person to become famous from YouTube, but she might be one of the funniest. Launched in 2011, her “Awkward Black Girl” web series caught lots of attention for its ...