Issa Rae
In ‘Rap Shit,’ the Internet Is Real Life, Just as It Is in Real Life
The way Issa Rae's new show portrays social media is a more modern expression of what the internet is and how we use it every day.
The New Era of Black Reality TV Feels More Like Real Life
‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles’ and ‘We Got Love’ emphasize Black entrepreneurship and friendship instead of full-blown drama.
Yvonne Orji of 'Insecure' Shares Her Secrets to Being Hot
Yvonne Orji of "Insecure" offers a guide to life including how to charm strangers, tell a pal her boyfriend's creepy, and sweetly bug your coworkers.
Black Women Are More Than a Punchline in HBO's 'Black Lady Sketch Show'
Robin Thede's new show centers the often-overlooked work of Black female comedians.
Marsai Martin's Favorite 'Little' Moment Involved Issa Rae and Icees
We talked to Marsai Martin about her new film "Little," working with Hollywood giants, and becoming a boss.
Black Actresses Are Calling Out Hollywood for Making Them Do Their Own Hair
Natural hair stylists are everywhere nowadays, except studio budgets.
'I'm Here Because of the Internet': How Web Series Made New TV Stars
Just days before the 76th Golden Globes Awards, we talked to Quinta Brunson and Sam Bailey about how their digital shows translated to mainstream success on television.
This Season of 'Insecure' Gave Us the Confident Issa We've Been Waiting For
In season three of "Insecure," our lovable, charming Issa turned 30 and became the self-reliant woman we always knew she could be.
‘Insecure’ Sees My Messy, Awkward Blackness
In season three, Issa reminds us we don’t always have to strive for excellence.
This Season, Issa's Insecurity Is About So Much More than Self-Esteem
On Sunday's episode of "Insecure," we see the financial side of Issa's problems—and it's painfully relatable.
Issa Needs to Learn the Importance of Boundaries
On the season three premiere of "Insecure," Issa's life is a wreck once again and this time it's because she lacks clear emotional lines.
We Deserve More Blockbusters Directed by Women of Color
Issa Rae, Janicza Bravo, and Sandi Tan—to name just a few—would blow our minds with big-budget films.