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
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
'Awkward Black Girl' is spreading to all the right people because of word of mouth and social networks. I'm so grateful. Issa Rae awkwardblackgirl 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
Every black film feels like it's Tyler Perry, and that just needs to stop. But people seem to slowly be looking for what else is out there - 'Is there something else besides this type of humor?' 'I'm tired of seeing men in dresses.' Issa Rae blackdressfelt share on social
I thrive on obstacles. If I'm told that it can't be told, then I push harder. Issa Rae hardobstaclepush Change image and share on social
You know, you have a lot of people - I've met a lot of people in the past, I've gone to private schools, you know, encountered different people who think that it's OK to make comments, insensitive comments about your race because they're joking. And think that if they're joking and they say it, you know, good-naturedly, that things will fly. Issa Rae commentencounterfly share on social
It's a bit cliche, but you can't go wrong by writing what you know. Even if you're a horrible writer, your own knowledge and experience is unrivaled. Nobody knows what you know like you know what you know. The way you see things is pretty unique. Issa Rae biteclicheexperience share on social
The black characters on TV are the sidekicks, or they're insignificant. You could put all the black sidekicks on one show, and it would be the most boring, one-dimensional show ever. Even look at the black women on 'Community' and 'Parks and Recreation' - they are the archetype of the large black women on television. Snide and sassy. Issa Rae archetypeblackbore share on social
I think that just because the show is titled 'Awkward Black Girl' and it is a predominantly black cast doesn't mean that you shouldn't be able to relate to these people. We're all human beings. We all essentially go through the same things when it comes down to it, so I don't I think that should limit who watches it. Issa Rae awkwardbeingblack share on social