If HBO's Insecure was the breakout hit of the fall, then actress Yvonne Orji is definitely the breakout star.
Hours after addressing the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, President Barack Obama delivered a statement about the police shooting that occurred during a protest in Dallas, Texas, which claimed the lives of five officers.
The news of Alton Sterling’s death at the hands of police officers continues to rock the country with sadness, anger, frustration and outrage. However, actress Issa Rae proves that some good can come out of horrible situations, as the actress has raised an enormous amount of money for Sterling’s family in just a short time. […]
In the aftermath of Alton Sterling’s death, many responded to the call to action to make this ongoing dialogue of police brutality in black and brown neighborhoods louder than ever. Actress and writer, Issa Rae, launched a GoFundMe for the 37-year-old’s kids which would help to further their education. Within nine hours, people raised nearly $300,000.
Over the course of this year, Baltimore has been at the forefront of a national conversation about police brutality. The city has found itself back in the headlines again, but this time around, it’s related to a national eviction crisis. A new study released by the Public Justice Center, titled Justice Diverted: How Renters Are […]
This week, Larry Wilmore of The Nightly Show brought on a talented and successful quartet, which included Issa Rae (our fave), Jacque Reid of New York…
Issa Rae believes the real reason you’re seeing more diversity on TV is all about the green. There was once a time where you would…
BET Greenlights Season 3 Pick Up For Being Mary Jane BET is all about Being Mary Jane. Just two days after the Salim and Mara…
Anyone wondering where they can get their next hit of “Awkward Black Girl” can find it at the bookstore! You’ll still have to wait a…
The creator of “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl,” Issa Rae, encountered some racism after winning the 2012 Shorty for Best Web Show. Last week,…
