Issa Rae is on a ‘running journey’ but stuck to the sidelines at the Los Angeles Marathon. Here’s why (exclusive)

“I definitely wasn't gonna run the L.A. Marathon. Shout out to everybody who did,” the actress tells PEOPLE ...
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Issa Rae Says Her 'Impulsivity' Nearly 'Cost Me Every Single Dollar I Had Ever Made'

Issa Rae is reflecting on the personal trait that has shaped both her successes and struggles. In her new essay collection, I Should Be Smarter Now, the Barbie star, 40, revealed that she went ...
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Issa Rae on TV's Struggle in the Streaming Age: "The Pilot Process Is Nonexistent, and I Think We Need It"

As the content landscape rapidly evolves, Issa Rae growing and evolving with it. Having got her start with her YouTube series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, which premiered in 2011, Rae ...
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Issa Rae on a Potential ‘Insecure’ Movie, Building an Empire, & the Power of Delusion

That focus has helped Rae go from producing an indie web series with nothing but Kickstarter donations to starring in and producing hit shows and films. In addition to her role in Mattel’s ...
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Issa Rae, ‘One of Them Days’ and the ongoing critique of Black art

OPINION: A conversation started on Threads centering Issa Rae has led to more conversations about who gets to tell Black stories than are necessary. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, ...
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Yikes! Why Issa Rae Is Getting Dragged Over ‘Black Mirror’ Episode

While Issa Rae is used to getting high praise for any number of her achievements or TV/film projects—her latest role is unfortunately garnering anything but. And folks online aren’t holding their ...
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Issa Rae Sued For Alleged Copyright Infringement Over ‘One of Them Days’ Script

A group of writers is accusing Issa Rae of copying the concept behind her film "One of Them Days." Issa Rae is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for allegedly stealing the concept of her ...
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Issa Rae admits she doesn’t feel successful

A writer, producer, actress, and entrepreneur with a cultural footprint most creatives only dream of, she built an empire from a YouTube series and turned it into “Insecure” — a five-season HBO ...
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6 books recommended by Issa Rae

Issa Rae has long been a champion of stories that are as vibrant, complex, and unapologetically bold as her own career. Her reading list reflects a deep appreciation for diverse voices that ...