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1 day ago · What set “Awkward Black Girl” apart was its honest and humorous portrayal of a Black woman’s life, a narrative that was often missing from mainstream media. The show’s success caught the attention of critics and industry professionals alike, earning Issa Rae a Shorty Award for Best Web Series in 2012.
Sep 5, 2024 · After moving to Los Angeles and graduating from the producing program at the University of Southern California, Oliver got a call from Rae, who needed someone to help get her autobiographical web...
Sep 9, 2024 · It started with The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl, the 2011 YouTube series she wrote, crowdfunded, and starred in, which sidestepped typical tropes of Black female characters of the...
Sep 20, 2024 · SZA embodied what it was to be a young, awkward Black girl who was overwhelmed with wanting to embrace her individuality, but too afraid of judgment, essentially not having a sense of control over others’ perceptions.
Sep 15, 2024 · Issa Rae's unique voice and relatable humor have propelled her from YouTube sensation with the web series Awkward Black Girl to Emmy-nominated creator of the hit HBO show Insecure.
Sep 15, 2024 · Issa Rae's groundbreaking web series, Awkward Black Girl, perfectly exemplifies how YouTube can empower creators to tell authentic, relatable stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Launched in 2011, the show chronicles the comical misadventures of its titular character, J, as she navigates the challenges of work, love, and life.
6 days ago · 30% of Black girls received exclusionary discipline for compared to 18% of white girls. Black girls also account for 45% of out-of-school suspensions, 37% of in-school suspensions, and 43% of expulsions. The notion that Black girls misbehave more than white girls is simply not true — they just get blamed more for perceived “bad” behavior.
