With her own unique flare and infectious sense of humor, Issa Rae first garnered attention for her award-winning web series and the accompanying New York Times best-seller, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.”

Rae created and stars in the hit HBO show, “Insecure,” for which she received an Emmy® nomination and two Golden Globe® nominations. She made her film debut in the acclaimed drama, The Hate U Give, and starred in the romantic comedy, The Lovebirds.

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