The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, a Web series chronicling the daily foibles of J, played by Issa Rae, is more than a comedy; it’s a study guide to steady media success. The New York Times ...

“I’m awkward and black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone can be. That someone was right.” –Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl Issa Rae’s Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl ...

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 ...

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