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
I personally don't feel any pressure to make jokes about multiple baby-fathers and stereotypical black jokes, because one, that's just not my life, and two, I wouldn't even sound right talking about those things. Issa Rae babyblackfather share on social
Mainstream media has convinced people that black people aren't relatable. So when a Jewish person comes up to me and is all, 'Oh man, I love that one scene from Episode 3, I watch it over and over again,' I'm so happy. Because that's what I want. Issa Rae blackconvinceepisode share on social
I think that television and the web are fusing anyway, so I think that ultimately whatever I do, I'm going to blend the two forms. Issa Rae blendformfuse Change image and share on social
The very definition of 'blackness' is as broad as that of 'whiteness,' yet we're seemingly always trying to find a specific, limited definition. Issa Rae blacknessbroaddefinition Change image and share on social
The web presents an opportunity to showcase any character your sick mind desires. Want to create a cross-dressing, deaf/mute, corrupt politician who has a soft spot for saving children? Go for it! Issa Rae characterchildcorrupt Change image and 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
I never really had to put much thought into my race, and neither did anybody else. I knew I was black. I knew there was a history that accompanied my skin color, and my parents taught me to be proud of it. End of story. Issa Rae accompanyblackcolor share on social