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
People are willing to support and watch web series as a legitimate form of entertainment. Issa Rae entertainmentformlegitimate Change image and 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
You know, even with the 'Awkward Black Girl' episodes, they come out once a month. That's great for me, it's comfortable, it gives each time to digest, time for new people to get on to it and caught up, but oftentimes I have people who are almost demanding a higher output from me. Issa Rae awkwardblackcatch share on social
I really want to be the black Tina Fey, where I just am able to produce my own content and produce other content for other minority filmmakers and put their voices on screen and basically be able to have free range to produce. Issa Rae basicallyblackcontent share on social
I don't like to be overexposed. Too many articles, too many tweets, too many posts, I just don't like that. But at the same time, we live in a culture where that's almost necessary. People want content and they want their stuff when they want it. Issa Rae articlecontentculture share on social
