Issa Rae

actor, writer, and producer, creator of “Insecure”

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Actor Issa Rae admits that her hit HBO show, “Insecure,” has played a role in making neighborhoods south of the 10 freeway more popular and often more expensive.

Issa Rae admits she’s part of gentrification, wants to prop up South LA

Actor Issa Rae admits that her hit HBO show, “Insecure,” has played a role in making neighborhoods south of the 10 freeway more popular and often more expensive.

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Justin sits down with Issa Rae, the original Awkward Black Girl, to talk about what happens after your dreams come true, and what it's like to be expected to create work that covers…

The Dream with Issa Rae

Justin sits down with Issa Rae, the original Awkward Black Girl, to talk about what happens after your dreams come true, and what it's like to be expected to create work that covers…

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Issa Rae says she’s awkward. And that’s the premise of her new comedy, “Insecure.”

Issa Rae may be 'Insecure', but she's not awkward

Issa Rae says she’s awkward. And that’s the premise of her new comedy, “Insecure.”

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