At 40, Lena Waithe already has an impressive legacy, with dozens of writing, acting and production credits. She was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing (for Master of None). And she’s also the creator of The Chi, which is just wrapping its sixth season. She tells Rachel one of her…
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