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Issa Rae

Issa Rae

Issa Rae, Malinda Williams, more to co-host all-black ‘View’ styled show

Brande Victorian, Madame Noire Business
Exhale is the name of the new talk show, which according to Variety.com, will feature five prominent African American women in the entertainment space as co-hosts.
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The black web series trend: 6 shows to watch out for

Ugonna Okpalaoka
theGRIO REPORT - Instead of waiting on networks to get smart and diversify their shows, black directors, producers and writers are taking matters into their own hands and onto the web - and they're proving they're a force to be reckoned with...
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Issa Rae set to write and co-produce 'I Hate LA Dudes' for ABC

Abdul Sada
theGRIO REPORT - Issa Rae, the creator of the popular web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl will be writing and co-executive producing the show - I Hate LA Dudes- that has been picked up by ABC...
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Issa Rae, not an 'Awkward' Black Girl

Keosha Johnson
theGRIO's 100 - Issa Rae is the creator of the popular 'Awkward Black Girl' web series...
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Jay-Z: A spokesperson for black fathers? No way!

HipHopWired
HipHopWired: In no way, shape or form does Jay-Z's 'Glory' serve as an instructional guide to fathers -- especially African-American fathers, as Daily News writer Joanna Molloy alleges in ham-handed fashion...
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Kelly Clarkson blasted for backing Ron Paul

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The first 'American Idol' has announced who she wants to be the next American president. Her choice isn't helping her approval ratings...
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'Awkward Black Girl' web series grows through social media

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Web-based show follows J, played by Rae, and her mishaps and successes in work and love...
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'Awkward Black Girl' web series is clicking

Jaquen Castellanos
theGRIO REPORT - In a world where we rarely see young African-American lead characters in comedic roles that aren't stereotypical, 'Awkward Black Girl' can feel like a breath of fresh air....
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