New Visual Story: Issa Rae

Hollywood’s ‘Awkward Black Girl’ turned ‘It’ girl Issa Rae opens up about her struggle to break into the entertainment industry.

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Markette Sheppard

Markette Sheppard is an Emmy award-winning TV host, children's book author, marketing executive and founder of Glow Stream TV. Follow her online @markettesheppard and @glowstreamtv.

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