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  • čas přidán 5. 03. 2017
  • Watch Issa Rae hilariously recount what happened four years ago when she attended an ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event as a relatively unknown CZcams star.
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  • @UKLeonie
    @UKLeonie Před 7 lety +2717

    "Get a Black woman" every big sisters statement to her brother.

  • @tjohns3302
    @tjohns3302 Před 7 lety +2210

    Issa is what we've been missing in black girl representation. I'm glad she's gotten a platform to express herself and she's staying true to it. She's naturally hilarious and she doesn't put on airs...love her!!!!!!

    • @singerspeak1
      @singerspeak1 Před 7 lety +6

      My sentiments exactly!!!

    • @queenmother123
      @queenmother123 Před 7 lety +26

      yes! When Awkward black girl first came on I was like this is me. So happy for Issa Rae's success.

    • @beediverse9086
      @beediverse9086 Před 5 lety +7

      Yessss I really look up to Issa cuz shes awkward xD I'm pretty awkward and I'm glad i can finally look up to someone who looks like me

    • @ricdafric7565
      @ricdafric7565 Před 5 lety +1

      Now how would you feel if you found out that this so-called "black woman" was once a man? Hollyweird is at it again. She gets zero respect because of the deception. Don't know why Hollyweird keep fooling the masses with these things. Just come out and tell people the truth about who or what you really were.
      Trust me, this is/was a dude.

    • @beediverse9086
      @beediverse9086 Před 5 lety +7

      @@ricdafric7565 hey! Sup! Quick question! Where is all of this coming from?

  • @aboutjbe
    @aboutjbe Před 7 lety +5210

    I bet you that room smell so good. Like coco butter and African black soap 😍😍

  • @AlleeeeHooop
    @AlleeeeHooop Před 7 lety +1161

    "He's single. Get a black woman!" Best remark ever!

    • @TeKeyaKrystal
      @TeKeyaKrystal Před 6 lety +21

      what's his Instagram ? asking for a friend that may be able to help him with that task

    • @zuracurie1749
      @zuracurie1749 Před 4 lety

      Do he get a black woman?

    • @xKellogsx
      @xKellogsx Před 3 lety +1

      Pretty racist remark.

    • @AlleeeeHooop
      @AlleeeeHooop Před 3 lety +12

      @@xKellogsx Oh, ok.

    • @Calandr28
      @Calandr28 Před 2 lety +5

      @@xKellogsx
      Why can't yt people stay out of our business? Whenever black people are praising and uplifting eachother here you come crying about something that's NOT racist being racist. Go watch Seinfeld and leave us alone. Is that racist too, crybaby KAREN?

  • @ImInLoveTv
    @ImInLoveTv Před 7 lety +635

    "Can you move? I'm trying to get Laila. " 😂😂💀

    • @namastepeace3484
      @namastepeace3484 Před 7 lety +52

      I love how she says, "this kind photographer" LOL

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      ImInLoveTv black women just make me ashamed to be black

    • @encourage.myersss
      @encourage.myersss Před 5 lety +7

      @@alpoyeo7008 You ain't slick 😂 tried to get attention when you didn't even get one reply but me 😂 lol btw your spelling is a no.

  • @naledimoreketla9184
    @naledimoreketla9184 Před 7 lety +871

    I love Issa. I love how she finds humour in her awkwardness

  • @KristinaJanieceB
    @KristinaJanieceB Před 7 lety +2050

    I love Issa! Been watching her since the beginning. When she wins I feel like I'm winning too!

    • @UKLeonie
      @UKLeonie Před 7 lety +4

      xoxowithstyle Yeah me too lol (doing the me dance/shuffle)

    • @Thefitmarquee
      @Thefitmarquee Před 7 lety +24

      Me too yall! I emailed her when she was doing her youtube show in the beginning to ask her a camera question. She replied back informative and funny. She is so nice :)

    • @naledimoreketla9184
      @naledimoreketla9184 Před 7 lety +2

      xoxowithstyle girl!!!!

    • @OshTashBGosh22
      @OshTashBGosh22 Před 7 lety +2

      xoxowithstyle She would reply to me on Twitter!

    • @1Shanajones
      @1Shanajones Před 7 lety +6

      xoxowithstyle that's exactly how I feel!

  • @KeishaCharmaine
    @KeishaCharmaine Před 7 lety +1056

    She's adorable

  • @BriaBarrows
    @BriaBarrows Před 7 lety +280

    all that black beauty in the audience

    • @ndiacarter450
      @ndiacarter450 Před 5 lety +1

      Bria Barrows am I the only one confused y Patrick Starr was there or is it more than just black people allowed?

    • @imcarressa
      @imcarressa Před 5 lety

      @@ndiacarter450 I had just noticed that

    • @kazkazzie3906
      @kazkazzie3906 Před 3 lety

      Definately! 😊

  • @HotGACPA
    @HotGACPA Před 7 lety +326

    "I got to breathe the same air as Oprah", she is hilarious and beautiful. Very entertaining speech.

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      MrsBalanceSheet black women just make me ashamed to be black

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      MrsBalanceSheet black women is just pitiful that shameful the brewing in the black community

  • @highfrequencyseeker7
    @highfrequencyseeker7 Před 7 lety +2288

    did yall see Jackie annia.. CZcams ladies stand up.

    • @blueangeloftheseas
      @blueangeloftheseas Před 7 lety +12

      Ebony Simmons yea I did

    • @Rhawn246
      @Rhawn246 Před 7 lety +18

      Yesss. Thought that was her. Good eye!

    • @MsSexyDiva4Lyfe
      @MsSexyDiva4Lyfe Před 7 lety +10

      And Stephanie Lee!

    • @IBBMS
      @IBBMS Před 7 lety +46

      And for some reason Patrick Starr who is neither black nor a woman, but I still fuck with him heavy.

    • @oftones
      @oftones Před 7 lety +8

      Yessss I went back just to be like hey Jackie girl I see you!!!

  • @nonaw94
    @nonaw94 Před 7 lety +644

    Truly young Hollywood at it's finest!!!!! INSECURE is one of the best comedy shows on in years!!!

    • @susiebear3316
      @susiebear3316 Před 7 lety +2

      NONA'S INSPIRATIONS YES!

    • @SpTgUrL2010
      @SpTgUrL2010 Před 6 lety

      NONA'S INSPIRATIONS its so relatable its like the show of my life and sza made the album of my life!

  • @Tabaitha_Elle
    @Tabaitha_Elle Před 7 lety +659

    Oddly enough I was dating a guy who told me about Awkward Black Girl because he said I reminded him of Issa's character. I watched it on CZcams ( back when it was only on CZcams) and sure enough we were just alike LOL. I'm so proud of Issa!!! 💜

    • @wombmenempowerment
      @wombmenempowerment Před 6 lety +21

      I'm so jealous of ppl who knew of her before HBO lol I love her too though. She is so necessary for us.

    • @leocadiavaloi5372
      @leocadiavaloi5372 Před 6 lety +2

      Saaaame thing happened to me 😂😂

    • @biancas.1934
      @biancas.1934 Před 5 lety +3

      @@alpoyeo7008 Damn, who pissed you off?

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      Lazy Kitten nobody piss me off some black women nowadays just embarrassed the hell out of me😬

    • @biancas.1934
      @biancas.1934 Před 5 lety +4

      @@alpoyeo7008 Oh, I see. How did they embarrass you? (If you don't mind sharing)

  • @BriaBarrows
    @BriaBarrows Před 7 lety +631

    yup awkward girls always in their phone! Cute and authentic speech

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      Bria Barrows black women just make me ashamed to be black

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety +1

      Bria Barrows stupid act that old black females another dumb ass acting like he Tiffany haddish think she cute stupid actor shameful looking ass

    • @bibaolaitan5189
      @bibaolaitan5189 Před 5 lety +13

      @@alpoyeo7008 why 're you trying to be everywhere.... your life must be sad...

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      habibat kehinde olaitan truth hurts

    • @springfresh4344
      @springfresh4344 Před 3 lety

      Yup 🙌🏿😊

  • @disaj7460
    @disaj7460 Před 7 lety +238

    "...doing that magic thing that BW do...". Enough said! Luv Issa!

    • @leslietaylor4097
      @leslietaylor4097 Před 6 lety +1

      Disa Jardine That made me tear up because it's so true

    • @majormediaproductions
      @majormediaproductions Před 4 lety +1

      👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔

    • @rizmarie8136
      @rizmarie8136 Před 4 lety +1

      @@majormediaproductions it seems like every larger sized bw is a "man undercover". Trans exist, I'm not denying that, but so do tall, larger sized women. Idk

  • @MsVictoriane
    @MsVictoriane Před 7 lety +580

    I loved every minute of this hilarious speech! It was so Issa Rae.

  • @naturalQueeP
    @naturalQueeP Před 7 lety +871

    Hey Jackie Aina!

    • @disaj7460
      @disaj7460 Před 7 lety +45

      Pash 2004, I totally saw her too! I was like..."Jackie!!!!! Yes girl, get yours!!!!!" lol!

    • @JOCFL311
      @JOCFL311 Před 7 lety +21

      Yes I love her!!

    • @muthoshful
      @muthoshful Před 7 lety +32

      Pash 2004 I know!! So proud of her... She's such an inspiration!

  • @conjuremetaphysics8106
    @conjuremetaphysics8106 Před 7 lety +256

    Thank y'all for honoring Issa. Her victories are so inspiring. She is real #BlackGirlMagic

  • @364anw
    @364anw Před 4 lety +42

    Her authenticity is CONTAGIOUS. Go girl, you are great at everything you do!

  • @cheriese2
    @cheriese2 Před 7 lety +366

    I love Issa! She's so down to earth! My best friend( if only she knew) lol

  • @robertstanley9633
    @robertstanley9633 Před 7 lety +514

    So many talented beautiful women of color. Shout out to Jackie Aina, I see you boo 😍🙌🏼

    • @nikapeatv3
      @nikapeatv3 Před 5 lety

      Yes that room was full of excellence❤❤❤

  • @DivaDen
    @DivaDen Před 7 lety +340

    Am I the only one who teared up during this funny and heartfelt speech? I just ran across this amazing woman named Issa Rae like 3 videos ago and I'm so super proud of her and wish I would have discovered her years ago. #blackexcellence #blackgirlmagic #goals

    • @TheReetsb
      @TheReetsb Před 6 lety +1

      So did I and it reminded me of how black women united/supportive will always succeed.

    • @momacita809
      @momacita809 Před 6 lety

      Diva Dinett her Speech was my first so Im on now looking at all she has to say! Never heard of her or Insecure. Im proud to know of her now! Shes Beautiful inside and Out!

  • @Mr.CurlyLoxJr
    @Mr.CurlyLoxJr Před 5 lety +62

    I love the way Yara was looking at her. It seemed like she had much admiration and appreciation for Issa! Truly genuine, sacred and beautiful

  • @gregoire7471
    @gregoire7471 Před 7 lety +460

    Who did Issa's hair because it is bleeping gorgeous.

    • @catwilson7
      @catwilson7 Před 4 lety +7

      Grégoire Martineau ~Felicia Leatherwood

    • @gregoire7471
      @gregoire7471 Před 4 lety +2

      @@catwilson7 Very cool! Thank you. Hadn't heard of her. checking out her site right now. Cheers

    • @catwilson7
      @catwilson7 Před 4 lety +1

      Grégoire Martineau My pleasure, Cheers!

  • @ohheybrittanyj
    @ohheybrittanyj Před 7 lety +194

    I absolutely LOVE Issa Rae...representing awkward black girls everywhere!

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety +1

      Brittany J. Branch black women just make me ashamed to be black

    • @springfresh4344
      @springfresh4344 Před 3 lety

      ♥️♥️

    • @xKellogsx
      @xKellogsx Před 3 lety

      why just black girls?

    • @x97s
      @x97s Před 2 lety +1

      @@xKellogsx because shes black and black girls can relate to her duh

    • @xKellogsx
      @xKellogsx Před 2 lety

      @@x97s but there was no need to bring up color, is my point. I don't see a white woman's speech and say, 'representing white women!'. duh. That would be sooo bad.

  • @timia4847
    @timia4847 Před 7 lety +408

    I LOVE THIS!!!! Issa so is real! She is definitely the future of television #blackgirlmagic better come through tho

  • @icic5
    @icic5 Před 7 lety +553

    God I live Issa soooo much her whole family is beautiful!!! also her younger broth is fine as hell

    • @VonaMc
      @VonaMc Před 6 lety +2

      icic5 .... Righhhhtttttt

    • @Kaylaaj413
      @Kaylaaj413 Před 6 lety +13

      I was like awee .. oh wait he’s that fine!. Girl I got his black girl magic.

    • @culturequeens1734
      @culturequeens1734 Před 6 lety +1

      plus he's hilarious. watch fly guys present "the f word" on youtube. Issa produced it.

    • @thenaturalfloh
      @thenaturalfloh Před 6 lety

      Right! I was looking at him like “hol uuuup...how- how old is he??”

    • @survivor817
      @survivor817 Před 5 lety +1

      He kinda reminds me of denzel's son

  • @ZARiNA851
    @ZARiNA851 Před 7 lety +89

    Issa is funny af😹👏🏾😹👏🏾

  • @lstarrb
    @lstarrb Před 7 lety +120

    issa is so wonderful! she's not afraid to be herself. in this world when Black women don't even have identities that are true to our core. pretending to be anyone else but ourselves. I love her. she inspires me. ❤

  • @mbali9317
    @mbali9317 Před 7 lety +444

    OMG, did I just see Jackie Aina in the audience!!!

    • @EBKEVENTSLLC
      @EBKEVENTSLLC Před 5 lety +7

      I know I said the same thing..she looked so pretty :)

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      EBK EVENTS LLC where do they find these old ignored acting black females like Tiffany haddish and Issa Rae...😎

    • @keskornerreviews4645
      @keskornerreviews4645 Před 5 lety +1

      2 CZcams rs side by side

    • @missincognito2666
      @missincognito2666 Před 5 lety

      And Patrick Starr

    • @jmeezy2362
      @jmeezy2362 Před 5 lety +16

      ALPO YEO Is everything okay at home ? 🧐

  • @domoniquesmith88
    @domoniquesmith88 Před 7 lety +219

    wait, Issa's little single brother is fine

  • @BreSutherlandTV
    @BreSutherlandTV Před 7 lety +113

    Such a beautiful woman inside and out!
    And her brother is finnnne!

  • @IamChavon
    @IamChavon Před 7 lety +93

    Issa looks amazing and her speech was so real and hilarious lol. Love that she was presented the award by Debbie Allen. Heyyy Miss Jackie Aina!!

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      IamChavon that big sound like she drunk

  • @ri111ght
    @ri111ght Před 7 lety +142

    She is absolutely beautiful

  • @Ikkey73
    @Ikkey73 Před 7 lety +185

    You gotta love Issa!!! Truly Amazing and Talented

  • @marcellax4556
    @marcellax4556 Před 7 lety +735

    Tyrese Gibson has absolutely NO BUSINESS being there the way he bashes and talks down about Black women on radio shows and social media!😠😡

    • @namastepeace3484
      @namastepeace3484 Před 7 lety +72

      I know, right? He has absolutely nothing good to say about us. Always bashing us!

    • @rodwilliams7457
      @rodwilliams7457 Před 6 lety +46

      I know right! He should be ashamed thats why no body is checking for his washed up ass ass! Lol

    • @alpoyeo7008
      @alpoyeo7008 Před 5 lety

      Marcella X black women just make me ashamed to be black

    • @ratricebowden1699
      @ratricebowden1699 Před 5 lety +101

      @@alpoyeo7008 it's not black woman boo..you just ashamed of your entire existence....maybe some meds and a therapist can help you...you just don't like yourself period...this woman comes from a very good family...her father is a doctor....her mother I believe is a teacher...she has successful siblings...you gotta read up on her...if anything I wish I was her....do your research...this ain't no wack ass chick...had both parents and she wrote a book...if she was lightskin what you still be ashamed....fuck outta here

    • @ms.pierce2310
      @ms.pierce2310 Před 5 lety +33

      He just wanna be seen

  • @deidreej
    @deidreej Před 7 lety +495

    One of the best moments of the night. It was so awesome to see Issa be herself, which is Awkward. I loved it. Essence you did an outstanding job. It was a beautiful program and enjoyed watching last night. Thank you :)

    • @jneag3159
      @jneag3159 Před 7 lety +2

      Hi did air on OWN yet?

    • @deidreej
      @deidreej Před 7 lety +5

      Yes, it aired on the 5th of March. Hopefully they will reair it. It was good. Each winner had a great speech. But watching it on here there are parts on here that are not on the aired version. Just edited. Hopefully you get to watch it.

    • @amberp3979
      @amberp3979 Před 6 lety +1

      Issa's speech was amazing & relatable. I've always loved Essence & hearing black women of all ages speak.

  • @greenmelon6387
    @greenmelon6387 Před 6 lety +40

    Everyone in that room has such beautiful skin 😍

    • @kennilee01
      @kennilee01 Před 6 lety +1

      green melon it’s called ESSENCE honey😌🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @wandasistarealevans8141
    @wandasistarealevans8141 Před 7 lety +81

    ❤ her awkward vulnerability!

  • @garbles1970
    @garbles1970 Před 7 lety +43

    Refreshing to see an innovative intelligent awkward black girl who's successful because she embraced and owned her awkwardness.❤️

  • @leticiavarga1009
    @leticiavarga1009 Před 4 lety +18

    As a Latina, I can tell you that my African American women have always been kind, inclusive and really push you to be great. Black women do have a great magic!

    • @Nprelaw
      @Nprelaw Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks boo 🥰💕

  • @dimisses
    @dimisses Před 7 lety +60

    She is so F'ING AWESOME! There's so many shy talented people out there and I hope this has helped many undiscovered talent to break out of your shell and come out and play because your FANS WILL LOVE YOU!

  • @naomijordan2925
    @naomijordan2925 Před 7 lety +132

    I love Issa so much!!! 😍 I watched from season 1 of Awkward Black Girl. I am thrilled for Issa's continued amazing success and memorized by her beauty inside & out!!!

  • @BriaBarrows
    @BriaBarrows Před 7 lety +29

    I love how she was just real af with her speech. Unrehearsed speeches are the best;. You get to relate with the audience, crack some jokes etc

  • @toe708
    @toe708 Před 7 lety +42

    She make awkward look beautiful.. Such a Wonderful person!

  • @teresaewing7127
    @teresaewing7127 Před 7 lety +823

    Tyreese sitting back there looking all salty. #hater

    • @PinkElevator
      @PinkElevator Před 7 lety +182

      Teresa Ewing
      I swear it's like he don't wanna see us win or be great!

    • @QDennardII
      @QDennardII Před 7 lety +89

      +PinkElevator he's so irritating

    • @michellecnebrown6792
      @michellecnebrown6792 Před 7 lety +48

      Teresa Ewing Fuck Him!

    • @incognitondc
      @incognitondc Před 7 lety +54

      Ikr. Like who df invited his azz! Uggh!

    • @jhe6717
      @jhe6717 Před 7 lety +54

      I peeped his frowning butt 😂😂 he so mad

  • @Kimberlykemo
    @Kimberlykemo Před 3 lety +2

    OMG is that her husband at 0:41 mark? I just love Issa! Just thank you God for Issa.

  • @lindsaychristensen2848
    @lindsaychristensen2848 Před 7 lety +58

    I just love you, Issa Rae, in all of your awesomely wonderful awkwardness! So, OK, I'm obviously this side of über pale, but us truly awkward girls think you're the best, most beautiful spokesperson for all American womanhood!

    • @Nprelaw
      @Nprelaw Před 3 lety +1

      She doesnt speak on behalf of all american womanhood lol i hope you know that. I honestly dislike the fact that some of yall try to change the meaning behind things like clearly weren’t addressed to you

  • @mirikiri9956
    @mirikiri9956 Před 7 lety +39

    My God she is getting more and more beautiful! One of the most flawless beauties ever!!

    • @majormediaproductions
      @majormediaproductions Před 4 lety +1

      👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔

  • @incognitondc
    @incognitondc Před 7 lety +12

    I am officially OBSESSED with this woman! She's made her mark, and is SO deserving!

  • @shygirlcomplex
    @shygirlcomplex Před 7 lety +24

    Issa is very pretty and talented I like her a lot

  • @cindydarling8610
    @cindydarling8610 Před 7 lety +18

    I love this woman. She inspires me to embrace me.

  • @knight7se7en
    @knight7se7en Před 7 lety +93

    This woman is friggin gorgeous. I don't care what anyone says!

    • @ratricebowden1699
      @ratricebowden1699 Před 5 lety +2

      Lol...no one said she was ugly

    • @majormediaproductions
      @majormediaproductions Před 4 lety +2

      👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔

    • @YohanPenny
      @YohanPenny Před 4 lety +5

      @@majormediaproductions Yes. You are the only one.

    • @missebene5804
      @missebene5804 Před 3 lety

      @@majormediaproductions A man as your mom

  • @Urhiness415
    @Urhiness415 Před 7 lety +791

    Sooo we just gone act like issa's brother wasn't finer than a moths!?$&@ 😩

    • @BriaBarrows
      @BriaBarrows Před 7 lety +23

      lmao so fine!

    • @ninafangirl1
      @ninafangirl1 Před 7 lety +10

      Forreal!! 😂

    • @eyeno75
      @eyeno75 Před 7 lety +19

      Yeah , that's Enimal he's on her channel in a show called fly guys.

    • @africarib
      @africarib Před 7 lety +3

      👀👀👀

    • @janedoes117
      @janedoes117 Před 7 lety +6

      Um am I missing something? Moths as in the annoying, light chasers that come out at night.

  • @kwizjordan2809
    @kwizjordan2809 Před 7 lety +16

    love her!
    so grateful that if media is going to force their agenda on you, that she is there, very present, to deflect the negative energy.
    Thank God for such a beauty representing all the awkward ppl in the world 👏👏👏👏

  • @Famoso449
    @Famoso449 Před 7 lety +45

    Black girls like her and Tiffany haddish are killing the game right now!!! I'm happy to see our black community do the damn thing!

    • @xKellogsx
      @xKellogsx Před 3 lety

      i'm happy to see the white community is doing awesome also!

    • @Famoso449
      @Famoso449 Před 3 lety +2

      @@xKellogsx lmfao take your bland ass and go white worship elsewhere. Toodles Kelly.

  • @Madison4Sundae
    @Madison4Sundae Před 7 lety +35

    her brother is handsome. she's so beautiful her and her entire family. Happy for her.

  • @reginaldmitchell4007
    @reginaldmitchell4007 Před 7 lety +12

    Issa Rae has a unique vision and beautiful gift of enlightening our hearts with powerful humor through social humility. Thank you for being a Sun Goddess.

  • @PrettyMonroee
    @PrettyMonroee Před 7 lety +27

    Issaaaaa love you for representing for us awkward sisters!

  • @bronzefire4999
    @bronzefire4999 Před 7 lety +27

    Her mom looks like Lena Horne. FABULOUS

  • @thefemmeguide
    @thefemmeguide Před 7 lety +20

    this was so beautifully awkward and classy. I also loved spotting Jackie Aina and Patrick Star out there too 😍

  • @ahopeandafuture
    @ahopeandafuture Před 4 lety +6

    I'm so grateful for the honesty of this speech in how Isse Rae felt the awkwardness of her new found success.
    I get choked and paralyzed at the idea of success, as failure is so much easier to grasp. This brought me to tears just by her integrity and honesty of just her truth. Thank you for being so relatable.

  • @J_131
    @J_131 Před 4 lety +5

    I'm a latino male but I identity with Issa Rae so much more than with guys that look and sound like me.
    We're both akward yet smart, Shy, but sociable and above all, humourous.
    I'm so glad she is getting all this recognition. She absolutely deserves all of it.

  • @tishtash321
    @tishtash321 Před 7 lety +27

    What can you not love about Issa? So good girl!

    • @marciagadsden5205
      @marciagadsden5205 Před 6 lety

      tishtash321 THAT SHE SUGGESTS THAT BLACK WOMEN SHOULD PROCREATE WITH ASIAN MEN.

  • @cc_isgreat671
    @cc_isgreat671 Před 7 lety +13

    Samira, Jackie, Viola, Yara, Issa & so many other amazing black women!!

  • @JoiDior
    @JoiDior Před 7 lety +8

    She looks so beautiful. I've been following Issa for years and she's come such a long way. So proud of her as if she was my own blood sister.

  • @kendalrandal31
    @kendalrandal31 Před 3 lety +2

    This is why I love this woman!! Nothing but humble, honest, raw, & real ! A true star ⭐

  • @Janet2684
    @Janet2684 Před 7 lety +17

    This is that black girl magic in action. Such a charming video

  • @jayejaye8152
    @jayejaye8152 Před 4 lety +5

    I just love her facial expressions as she brings to life her experiences through her articulated intelligence!!! Please keep representing us in a beautiful way. Thank you for who you are and what you do for us Issa :)

  • @EvaElyse
    @EvaElyse Před 7 lety +9

    She's phenomenal! It's so amazing to be a part of her journey. Congrats, Issa!

  • @Ndi1st
    @Ndi1st Před 3 lety +1

    That line about acting like other people are with you! to mask your shame… is the realist thing ever!!!!! 😭🤣😂😭🤣😂😭

  • @ferdinardchris3802
    @ferdinardchris3802 Před 2 lety +2

    This is the personification of Issa's character on insecure so awkwardly funny omg🤣🤣🤣

  • @jazmindax2255
    @jazmindax2255 Před 7 lety +7

    I have followed Lssa since ABG, I am so happy for her. I loved her speech
    She is humble, down to earth, and funny, simply a phenomenal sister!

  • @refre1998
    @refre1998 Před 7 lety +6

    I love Issa Rae, she is so beautiful and smart, with a witty sense of humor. You will get many more awards. Congratulations! 🎉

  • @danity111
    @danity111 Před 7 lety +16

    I. Freaking. LOVE. Issa Rae. She makes me feel like I can conquer this crazy world.

  • @SearchingForTimothy
    @SearchingForTimothy Před 7 lety +8

    She has me in tears!!
    Just LOVE.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @cardinalsin.
    @cardinalsin. Před 3 lety +5

    This is such a HISTORIC moment. So many look past the fact that this is a strong black woman who is actually human (like the rest of us) who is representing actual human beings besides all these celebrities who represent in my eyes nothing. She is strong, real, and in my eyes what every strong person should be.

  • @Honey_Rosae
    @Honey_Rosae Před 7 lety +9

    I freaking love Issa, she is def a inspiration.

  • @ciarajca25
    @ciarajca25 Před 7 lety +6

    I'm so happy to see some of the cast of Awkward Black Girl, they were there since the beginning 😭💛

  • @nolovelost4020
    @nolovelost4020 Před 5 lety +3

    Everytime I have a shitty day, I watch this and feel better. My spirit is uplifted and energy revived. Thank you Issa and thank you Essence.

  • @MzAnointed3
    @MzAnointed3 Před 7 lety +51

    yay to issa 👍😊😊👍

  • @sabrinaownthethrone
    @sabrinaownthethrone Před 2 lety +3

    I love how she's so down to earth

  • @aateriovalhalla2787
    @aateriovalhalla2787 Před 4 lety +1

    She is a beacon of light and levity!!!💋💋💋💋

  • @deonljones6382
    @deonljones6382 Před 2 lety +1

    Issa Rae is soooooo funny! I genuinely think she is so refreshing.

  • @undeBniable
    @undeBniable Před 7 lety +5

    Loving me some Issa Rae! Cheers to her relatable awkward black girl moments. I love that she is herself and a BIG congratulations to her! ❤

  • @woodypaq
    @woodypaq Před 7 lety +14

    As a man from cross racial roots and trying to manage and figure out whether or not to fit in or be out, she also gives me a winning feeling, even when the feeling is...sorta....awkward. Living her weekly clips from different writers also. Season two, can't wait!!

  • @TJones281
    @TJones281 Před 4 lety +2

    I’m so mad at myself for just now discovering Issa Rae! I was doing myself a disservice fr.. I finish Insecure last week...and A Black Lady Sketch Show... I’m HOOKED. She is everything. So relatable, it’s crazy. This speech was everything. You go girl!!!

  • @najmaj
    @najmaj Před 7 lety +14

    😄 We love you Issaaaaaaaaa!! Thank YOU for providing black content.

  • @appetite4chic878
    @appetite4chic878 Před 6 lety +8

    Issa’s brother is fiiiinnnneee lol ... I love her! Extremely empowering and hilariously funny

  • @imdatgurlTy
    @imdatgurlTy Před 7 lety +21

    AUNTIE JACKIE 😭😭😭😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @miriamsang4268
    @miriamsang4268 Před 7 lety +4

    I love her and will always support her projects. I feel like "we" made it, we've been watching since youtube...what a beautiful speech Issa!! 🙌😍

  • @Indigowaters
    @Indigowaters Před 7 lety +9

    Thee funniest acceptance speech I've ever heard. Love her.

  • @brandonturley13
    @brandonturley13 Před 7 lety +6

    I love her soooo much. She inspires me beyond my wildest dreams. Thank you Issa, for empowering women and men everywhere. I can't wait to see all of the wonderful things you accomplish~

  • @TinkTink311
    @TinkTink311 Před 7 lety +6

    She's sooo ME!!😂😂😂 I LOVE THIS!

  • @mareeslittlecorner
    @mareeslittlecorner Před 4 lety +2

    I just fell madly in love with Issa Rae again!

  • @TheGoyabee
    @TheGoyabee Před 7 lety +2

    I teared up when she mentions her mother. So much love and power in that room! So proud of Issa!

  • @evetats235
    @evetats235 Před 4 lety +7

    She is just too adorable... Totally one of those “I wanna be her friend” type of “chicks” (showing my age with that...) 😊🤭

  • @15mrlaw
    @15mrlaw Před 7 lety +4

    😂😂she makes me feel so much more comfortable about being weird and awkward 😂

  • @aviscouncil8767
    @aviscouncil8767 Před 3 lety +1

    Issa Rae looks amazing she is beautiful, smart and funny. Love u.🔥🔥🔥🔥💓💓💓

  • @reginadavis1028
    @reginadavis1028 Před 6 lety +2

    L O V E HER AND HER HUMILITY!! Shes deserves all of her blessings!!