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How Issa Rae and "Insecure" Changed TV

How Issa Rae and "Insecure" Changed TV

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December 21, 202135m 36s

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Show Notes

“Insecure” made us laugh, cry, yell and argue with strangers on Twitter for five years, but now it's time to say goodbye. Issa Rae’s award-winning series broke the mold and portrayed young Black people as more than stereotypes — signaling to Hollywood that creators can tell their authentic stories and be successful. But what will the show's cultural impact mean for the next generation of creatives?


You’ll hear from:

Taryn Finley, editor HuffPost Black Voices and senior culture reporter who contributed to “Inside the ‘Insecure’ World"


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Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. 

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