Taerynn Khai, MS

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Issa Rae Has Me SHOOK!

It is two full days since the Insecure finale aired and I am still so very shook. 

 

To begin, I am still shook off the mere fact that Insecure as a show exists. I've been following Issa Rae for about 5+ years; I was a dedicated viewer of her series on YouTube Awkward Black Girl so I was ecstatic when the word came out of her FINALLY getting a television series. Issa is a bonafide hustler and her shine is long overdue.

Insecure is probably the most relatable scripted series on cable TV right now and I am HERE for all the Black girl magic it entails. The show takes you through the regular-degular life of Issa and her best friend Molly-- work, relationships, sex, and purely navigating through life. Then there is her exceptional rap skills (seen on the pilot episode). There are so many moments that seem like they could happen to you to the point that you often forget you're watching a show. 

The best parts, Issa Rae is absolutely hilarious and show's soundtrack (shoutout to Solange as the music consultant) is the bow on the gift that is the show. This show feels like its just for us. For Black women across the country who are going through life, its terrible and hilarious moments: really just trying to figure it all out.

Thank you Issa for putting on for all us awkward Black girls out there.