The Emmy-award winner will be honored at the ceremony for her work championing social justice, diversity, and equity.
“Rae’s work has inspired and resonated with people all over the globe, and she is a fierce advocate for civil and women’s rights movements, always championing equality and social justice in her acting and writing,” said“She consistently uses her platform to spotlight the lack of diversity in Hollywood and call for more representation in the industry, including seeing people of color behind the scenes.
Actress and comedian Yvonne Orji, Rae’s “Insecure” costar and close friend, will present the award to the multihyphenate at the ceremony. “Through her work acting, directing and producing, Issa amplifies creative voices from her community and beyond, inspiring authenticity and championing inclusivity,” said Berta de Pablos-Barbier,
From the award-winning web series “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” to the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series “Insecure,” Rae’s work has been celebrated for its representation of Black women. In 2020, Rae founded Hoorae, a media company dedicated to creating content that champions diverse storytelling. That year, Rae also became a co-owner and face of vegan hair care line. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.
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