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      I had the honor of interviewing and writing about two inspiring women, Issa Rae and Nicole Franklin  for EBONY’s September Fashion Issue.
       
      I started following film director Nicole Franklin on Twitter when she launched her IndieGogo campaign for her award-winning film #TitleVII. I remember being strapped for cash but I made a mental note that I’d get the word out about her film. (I kept that promise to myself in ways I’d never imagined.)
       
      I was inspired by her drive and desire to bring stories of Black Women’s Joy to the big and small screen. Black women aren’t a single story group and I was thrilled this Emmy-Awarding winning editor is committed to tell as many of our stories as she can.
       
      Just as I was finishing up Nicole’s story with EBONY ‘s copy editor,I got a call that Insecure's creator and emmy-nominated actress  Issa Rae was in town (Atlanta Metro) filming the upcoming Universal Pictures “Little”.
       
      My editor asked if I could I interview her for the cover story.  Let me tell you, I was stunned.
       
      A day or two later I called my editor in tears. I’ll tell you why; before you can interview or write about anyone you must learn and read about them and what I learned is Issa Rae didn’t come here to play with y’all. This young Peabody-award winning television program creator has put in the work to change the television game!
       
      Both of these women don’t just talk about it - They ARE living it.
       
      MySpace mate CaShawn Thompson, #thePBG created the hashtag #blackgirlmagic and I can testify these two women filmmakers embodied it. If you want to see what I’m “talking” about - Nicole Franklin’s story is on page 22 and the cover story for Issa Rae on page 56... Pick up a copy of EBONY -September 2018 and read for yourself.
       
      #issarae #nicolefranklin #ebony #coverstory #freelancejournalist #ebonypayswell #fashion #magazine #insecure #titlevii #amwriting #theleadstory #screenwriter #televisionprogramcreator #film #producer #blackgirlmagic #womeninmedia #thethrivingwriter
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      Troy

      Not only am I picking up a copy I'm resubscribing!  This is great!

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