The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl (mostly referred to as
Awkward Black Girl) is an American
comedy web series created by and starring
Issa Rae as J. It premiered on
YouTube on February 3, 2011. The show follows the life of J as she interacts with co-workers and love interests who place her in uncomfortable situations. The story is told through
first-person narrative as J usually reveals how she feels about her circumstances through
voice-over or
dream sequence.