I hate to say it but I hate black humor. I feel like a Klan member saying it, but it's just not funny. Issa Rae blackfeelfunny Change image and share on social
The Internet has provided small communities for racism online, and people feel free to do it. Ultimately, there should be some consequence - if you promote your racism online then there should be a consequence. Issa Rae communityconsequencefeel share on social
I'm transitioning to television and film, but ultimately, I want to have a stronger presence on the web and be able to curate the content that I want to see. To bring attention to other filmmakers and writers. Issa Rae attentionbringcontent share on social
As a teenager, my blackness was also questioned by some of the life choices I made that weren't considered to be 'black' choices. For example, joining the swim team when it is a known fact that 'black folk don't swim'; or choosing to become a vegetarian when blacks clearly love chicken. Issa Rae blackblacknesschicken share on social
There's so many, 'no, black people aren't like that' barriers in mainstream media. Issa Rae barrierblackmainstream Change image and share on social
Every time I'm recognized in public, I'm super grateful and appreciative, but I also get hot and nervous. Issa Rae appreciativegratefulhot Change image and share on social
Part of the allure of watching characters on-screen is to be able to put yourself in his or her shoes or to be able to relate to what he or she is going through or what he or she is thinking. Issa Rae allurecharacterpart Change image and share on social
I don't think the mainstream media understands people of color are multidimensional. For some reason, there's an idea that only white people are relatable. I don't think it's necessarily racist. But it's odd, because the people who watch the most television are black women, so we should be represented in more ways. Issa Rae blackcoloridea share on social
Respectfully, 'Awkward Black Girl' was never meant to be politically correct. We poke fun at ignorance. Issa Rae awkwardblackcorrect Change image and share on social