ISSA RAE DOCUMENTARY - Awkward Is the New Black

[@flowfreely]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant! Sending nothing but love and light to you Issa Rae.

[@birdiewolf3497]

Yes!! And there is such a lack of introverted, socially awkward black people on screen. We aren't all extroverted.

[@TosingerT]

She's got the most beautiful smile :)

[@redkarma8431]

FINALLY!!! I am shy, quiet, introverted, and people make me feel weird as HECK.... I avoid my neighbors all day long. I have to peep out the window before bolting to the car. LMAO!!!! Thank you Issa, for coming to us. I almost forgot how to express myself but you have paved the way and have rejuvenated my brain cells.

[@taylaurambrene]

I LOVE Issa Rae so much, she is such an inspiration to black girls and women who don't fall into the norm! I still watch Awkward Black Girl to this day when I need a good laugh and I bought her book as soon as it was released! I want to be a filmmaker so bad and because of Issa, I'm already getting stuff together and planning for next year!

[@djihmels8716]

Good luck with your film making career Taylaur. I'm proud Issa is a fellow Angeleno. She's an inspiration to white, female film makers too. She's hugely popular with Pan-African professors in Los Angeles which is how I found out about her. I'm sad Issa isn't making A.B.G. anymore, but I wish her the best of luck in whatever project she works on.

[@الدرعيسعيد]

Dede Ihmels

[@producedbyfieri]

at the time i didnt realize how low the production value was lol...the great story completely overshadowed it

[@sharondalewis1620]

right! i actually like the quality back then, tho, it made it more relatable

[@AsiyaIammuah]

yeah same....i miss it but i love insecure cuz the production value is on point but its still really relatable just with a few mo dollazzz loll

[@Schubert34]

honestly, ABG was such a great, amazing thing. Not only did it bring out Issa Rae ( who is amazing) but it opened my eyes to all of the amazing web content here on KZbin.

[@lindaharrison3240]

There's a crossover here between awkward and black, in that awkward (to me in this context) means introvert. Introverts have long been overlooked, ignored, maligned, you name it. To this day, extroverts are ignorant and think we just need to "come out of our shell," stupid shit like that. Introverts are now starting to be more out there, so to speak, with books like QUIET, shows like AWKWARD BLACK GIRL and MR. ROBOT. Which makes sense because the world is technology-driven. And most tech heads are nerds and introverts. Our time is NOW.

[@AsiyaIammuah]

Preach!!

[@lindaharrison3240]

Thanks, Asia. :o)

[@MrsSimpson05]

YES! Quiet by Susan Cain confirmed that there's nothing wrong with me as an introvert and it's society's (extrovert) expectations that need to adapt to people like us. There's room for all personality types. Watching ABG for the first time literally brought tears to my eyes because I finally saw an image of a black woman that was soooo me for the first time. Kudos to Issa Rae for her courage and creativity in giving a mainstream voice to us introvert black girls!

[@lindaharrison3240]

YES! I love her, too. She's so creative and talented and funny! That's another thing about introverts that people don't understand: we CAN BE hilarious and outgoing, but usually only on stage. Once that curtain comes down, we retreat to Introversia.

[@aramatoulayedabo3438]

I totally feel like a normal person after knowing ABG im soo shy both in high school and college now its getting better

[@KelliM]

I heard about ABG in a natural hair group on Facebook back in 2012 and I was hooked from the start. Her character portrayed my daily thoughts in a lot of situations.....as if I was watching me of YT. lol #BringBackAwkwardBlackGirl

[@ompiba]

if you can check out Insecure on HBO this October

[@breadarnell9845]

Her theme song as the credits roll are priceless😂😂

[@xuanius]

Not black but can relate. Looking forward to it!

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

玄 XUAN: You don't have to be black to relate.

[@OmiWomi13]

Just love this woman!! ABG was just such a breathe of fresh air.....instantly hooked and addicted.

[@annandinelagonuuyoma2410]

this is one of the reasons. I wanted to study media and following Issa Rae 's creations kept me inspired.

[@winluvwinluv3734]

I love Issa Rae I to am also Awkward and Black go figure.

[@sheritownsend7525]

ABG is one of my favorite shows. period.

[@NaturalComfortsCooking]

This is the third time I've watched this... I am proud of this woman like we're family.

[@skiniminonochie]

I absolutely loved this series! ABG was an eye opening awakening of WOW people like me can be on the silver screen, as I related so much to the main character plus it was funny as heck. Wishing so much success for Issa as she continues to entertain and enlighten...Kudos!!!

[@shawncarrington3199]

I ran across this today and I am hooked! Congratulations on everything!!

[@jasminehouston-burns1691]

Upncoming POWERHOUSE. Love witnessing her success (murmurs to self, "I Will be somebody")

[@josepharcher9620]

Issa's smile just Brightens the room ;-j

[@staceywest3822]

I am so ready for Insecure, or whatever she decides to call the show!!! Really hate I missed the opportunity to buy the I am awkward and black shirt.

[@AfrocentriqueArizona]

I like insecure... I just miss all those ABG characters!

[@linzeeb4]

Thank you for your work representing everyday yet unconventional characters. I can't believe it's been 2 years already! I might have to binge re-watch it soon.

[@parissingleton1744]

I know I am late but this show is GREAT!

[@goodzoe4all845]

OMG I have found myself on the web. ABG!!! I knew I was not the only one.

[@JBrye-xd8bw]

Great Job! I can't wait to watch Issa Rae on HBO in INSECURE. She's too funny...

[@Funfun_d]

found out the web series from the podcast the read shout out to kid fury and crissle . hooked on everything issa Rae. insecure is so addicting already.

[@MM-xu6xv]

I LOVE Issa Rae so much! Love this, thank you :) :)

[@cbivirtuouswoman9563]

Go Issa Rae. Best wishes. With God all things are possible. Dream awkward Black Girls...

[@therealzilch]

Very original and refreshing. Good work, Issa.

[@sonial.burton2315]

I WISH THEY WOULD BRING THIS BACK!!!!!!!!

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

Man I love her character! Such a refreshing change from the stereotypical angry, mean, and masculine *Black Woman* image the fuckers in Hollywood usually give us! Love Issa and I hope to God she stays real, and humke :)

[@keyonnalegrande91]

I love her!!

[@agelife14]

i CANN0T fucking wait for this pilot with HBO!!!! been a fan since thqt first episode. the stars were aligned and i just happened to be in the right place at the right time to catch it.

[@cybil66]

agelife14 so what do you think of it?

[@voiceandear3]

This is meeee!!! well it's about time!!!

[@N5Mystique]

I LOOOOOVVEEE ISSA! Such an inspiration! And honestly the entire cast is ridiculously phenomenal!

[@kylekingsley3511]

I love this woman

[@NaturalElicia]

I love her! ✌🏿️

[@yakovmishor8284]

i love her hair

[@VanBoogie]

BRING ABG BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!! I wanna see how J plays out her awkward situations at her new job lol!

[@malaga7122]

Love you girl, keep being great!!!!!!!!

[@lindaharrison3240]

I'm just now seeing this, but I really liked the series. SO funny. And you're right: it IS funny and that's the main thing.

[@celebstalker8209]

I love u Issa

[@maddesthatter8089]

props to issa for those earrings!!!!

[@keisha5542]

I LOVE HER!!!! Can't wait for Insecure!

[@queennetwork7074]

ahh...lol the title suits me !! Award Black Girl !!

[@ShantellBancroft]

Ahh thoes clips...good times. Hope it returns soon😊

[@MissNayNay]

+TheUrbanTiger I don't think that The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl is going to return. She's getting her own show on HBO called "Insecure" which is supposed to be similar to Awkward Black Girl. If the pilot goes through, that show is what's going to take up most of her time. That web series really propelled her and I'm so proud of her. I just wish that she would had continued with the series until something bigger, like her her own show on HBO, had come along. I don't think Issa realize just how much of the voice she is of awkward black girls. That show resonated with so many awkward, introverted black people, and awkward, introverted people in general. There was an untapped market, and she fulfilled it. I'm so proud of Issa.

[@badbitchillegal917]

I love Issa Rae

[@jonesherself]

i love her laugh

[@lovelycee08]

This is a great documentary

[@caaishoshankaroon5212]

lssa rae much love.....grl

[@tiffybnTN]

Love it love her thank you!!!

[@sharondalewis1620]

lol at White J's "DYNOOMIIITE!" joke

[@CCGW0RLD]

I just checked out your channel, dopeeeeeee, stay blessed !!!

[@carlyletom301]

6:04 "Jesus, is my homie lover friend."

[@isaiaharrington1932]

I knew this is random but! She also didn't mention mona from half and half she was the best awkward black girl.

[@dbRaZoR]

Africa is a *continent*

[@mayham187]

Help me Issa u are awesome

[@VLP_123]

Now we have Insecure!! She's come such a long way. :D :D :D

[@lovess4051]

this is going to be a good movie

[@cjoy9968]

More more more.

[@tapuekina]

I'm still waiting for the ABG soundtrack 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Maya38438]

I am not African American but I am black and I can relate. Am shy, quite, introverted. I don’t fit in most of the time. 😅

[@soulstarmusiclover1254]

Thank you Pharrell!

[@shopkidsister]

WHEN ARE THEY BRINGING BACK ABG

[@BRANDNEW715]

😂😂😂 Issa a fool

[@cyjames9741]

Issa Rae is genius.

[@marsjohnston7117]

She the shyt.

[@LuckyGuu]

BOOKS: Has anyone here read One Hundred Dollar Misunderstanding? (it's a trilogy) Check it out on Amazon.com - not a new book, but still very interesting! * You knew someone would bring this book up sooner or later.

[@chilepleasestop9118]

This show has not been on in years. Why do people keep bringing it up? If she's not going to do new shows, let's all move on.

[@Yomi4D]

Stanford

[@priscillalam6679]

CAN'T WAIT FOR INSECURE!!!!!

[@Alisa-ez2qo]

waarom hebbe juillie tiesgames verwijderd!?

[@lagaylamcgahee3556]

i'm a bit of an extrovert...but I'm suuuper awkward lol

[@nishani4337]

"Africa is a Country" please explain

[@allprog]

I dont know why but a black person studying african american studies at Stanford sounds funny to me... almost like a debriefing course for a cia agent...

[@kevinrobinson1357]

AllProG she is of African immigrant history, not African American history!

[@allprog]

she was born here and her moms AA black

[@kevinrobinson1357]

fine. I clarify. African American history as it concerns black americans of American slave decent. that is why I use the term black American to describe myself, instead of African American. anyone can claim it. you don't even have to be from this diaspora!

[@barbaraliggins2102]

I see comments on the suscibers title name . Yes Africa is a continent, but this is their ideal as what they see it to be. Some things you do not need to take at face value literally. To whomever made the account that is what mattered to them. Like your handle does to you. Just saying.

[@roybrown3329]

my name is Israel KUSH. ....I can relate to your own experiences as an awkward Black girl as I have had awkward experiences as a Black man. I will say it. I will Not follow or watch the upcoming season of ABG or any other seasons of ABG. Why? I am so damn tired of seeing a white boyfriend to a beautiful Black woman. We Black men DO exist!!!!!!

[@cecechristian3791]

👊

[@roseeye1262]

I am Eritrean and I am not awkward african women

[@allprog]

Wait so the so she ended up dating a white dude?

[@ompiba]

at the beginning she's just broken up with her Black boyfriend. The half of the 1st season was about her crush, a cute Black Guy.

[@allprog]

soooo did she end up dating a white dude?

[@elitebeing21]

+AllProG yes

[@allprog]

elitebeing21 ehhh

[@msg1001]

AllProG She was in love with two black guys before him. The white guy ended up being an awkward accident because she showed him how awkward she actually was (since she wasn't as into at the time) and he ended up liking her for her. So they gave dating a try.

[@florenceagbanyo2468]

Point of correction Africa is not and can never be a country so change that. It's a whole continent

[@mikatteba225]

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