Issa Rae

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Summary

Issa Rae is a writer, producer, and actor whose work includes The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, Insecure, and Rap Sh!t. Her comedies center black women’s friendships, relationships, and everyday lives, with Rae describing Insecure as a specific story rather than a portrayal of all black women. She has repeatedly advocated for more black representation in Hollywood and co-founded ColorCreative to create opportunities for underrepresented writers. She has also supported Black Lives Matter and related efforts focused on police accountability; no public party campaigning or partisan affiliation is on record.