NewsBFC To Honor Issa Rae At Fashion Awards 2024

BFC To Honor Issa Rae At Fashion Awards 2024

The Pandora Leader of Change Award is a recognition designated to an innovator whose work has inspired positive global change and contributed to the progress and empowerment of others through forward-thinking initiatives. “Issa Rae’s commitment to authentic representation and her transformative use of storytelling have profoundly shifted perceptions, setting a powerful example for the next generation,” the British Fashion Council stated on Instagram in a Nov. 19 announcement.

The “Insecure” creator will be presented with the award by her close friend and series co-star, Yvonne Orji, who commented on Instagram that she’s “looking forward to it!”

Rae is an actress, writer, director, producer, and businesswoman who first received attention for her award-winning web series “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” The former BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit speaker shared her journey of turning the awkward Black girl storyline into a comedy gold mine, which steered the creation of her hit HBO show “Insecure.” The Hoorae Media founder previously told BE that her approach to her career is about being comfortable in her own skin and having integrity and transparency.

The distinction from the British Fashion Council speaks to Rae’s dedication to using her platform to “spotlight the lack of diversity in Hollywood and call for more representation in the industry.” Pandora Chief Marketing Officer Berta de Pablos-Barbier stated that the “Rap Sh!t” producer “truly embodies the spirit of the Pandora Leader of Change Award” as she challenges norms, uplifts her community, and champions inclusivity.

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Source: Black Enterprise

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