About
With her own unique flare and infectious sense of humor, Rae first garnered attention for…
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The pandemic has set so many people back, including working women. There’s a lot that needs to be done and it's important for us to have…
The pandemic has set so many people back, including working women. There’s a lot that needs to be done and it's important for us to have…
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This past year has been rough on everyone. But it’s been especially hard for women. It’s going to take real institutional change to get back on track…
This past year has been rough on everyone. But it’s been especially hard for women. It’s going to take real institutional change to get back on track…
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Experience
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Education
Publications
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
See publicationIn this universally accessible New York Times bestseller named for her wildly popular web series, Issa Rae—“a singular voice with the verve and vivacity of uncorked champagne” (Kirkus Reviews)—waxes humorously on what it’s like to be unabashedly awkward in a world that regards introverts as hapless misfits and black as cool.
Honors & Awards
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Award for Best Actress
BET
BET Award for Best Actress 2020
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Nominated, Best Actress in Comedy Series, "Insecure"
Emmys
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Nominated, Best Comedy Series, "Insecure"
Emmys
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Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Music (Insecure) 2019
Satellite Award
Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Music for role in Insecure
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Comedy of the Year, Insecure
ABFF Honors
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Nominated, Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Golden Globes
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Nominated, Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Golden Globes
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Top 10 Television Series of the Year, Insecure
American Film Institute
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Vanguard Award
Essence Black Women in Hollywood
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Vision Award, Best Performance, Comedy
NAMIC
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35 Under 35
Glamour Magazine
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Breaking Big
Entertainment Weekly
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30 Under 30
Forbes
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Shorty Award for Best Web Series
Shorty Awards
Shorty Award for Best Web Series, Awkward Black Girl
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