Stream This! 10 Web Series You Need to Watch Now
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Telling Our Stories - While we definitely love Being Mary Jane and How to Get Away With Murder, it's nice to know that the big networks aren’t the only places we can go to see our stories. Check out some of the best web series about Black women for Black women on the net. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Monkey Business Images/Monkey Business/Corbis)
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Get Your Life - Comedienne and actress Amanda Seales has teamed up with Issa Rae for her new hilarious scripted web series Get Your Life. The show follows Amanda as she wonders if she should leave New York City to try and conquer LA in order for a new life and some new loving. Watch the first episode here and catch the next one every Wednesday. (Photo: Black & Sexy TV via Youtube)
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Pretty - Created by Nigerian-American filmmaker and blogger Antonia Opiah, this incredible documentary series follows Black women around the world to ask the question, “What determines beauty?” From Paris to Milan to London, Pretty talks about how we navigate each culture’s standards of attractiveness. (Photo: Un-Ruly via Youtube)
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Lisa and Amy Are Black - If you like Broad City, then you’ll love Lisa and Amy Are Black, which stars comedy writers Lisa Mcquillan (Black-ish) and Amy Aniobi (Silicon Valley). The hilarious web series tackles sex talk, side-hustles, spray tans and even shingles. Prepare to laugh your butt off. (Photo: Lisa and Amy are Black via Youtube)
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You’re So Talented - This Gotham Award nominated series follows the trials and tribulations of Bea, a struggling actress in Chicago who is trying to navigate her life, love and career. Think Girls minus being annoyed. See the trailer for season 2 here. (Photo: Our Names Are Sam Productions/Open TV Beta via Vimeo)
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