Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Yara Shahidi & More Women Behind the Lens
#BlackGirlMagic: Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Yara Shahidi & More Discuss Their Roles As Women Behind The Lens [Video]
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Women Behind the Lens Share Their Experiences
Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Yara Shahidi, Nadeska Alexis, and Karena Evans are some of the most notable Black women shaping our media landscape today. They all came together at Complex Con in a conversation moderated by another influential voice, Jemele Hill, to discuss the valleys and peaks of life as a notable professional in entertainment.
Check out the panel below as these Hollywood power players share insight surrounding hurdles to success, navigating the industry, balancing personal life, and more.
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