exists in a time when lots of DIY Black storytelling is entering the mainstream.Issa Rae’shit HBO show,Insecureis an offshoot project of her web series,Awkward Black Girl The film — based on the 1982 play of the same name — was inspired by legendary blues singer Ma Rainey (portrayed by Viola Davis) and takes place during a single (fictional) day at the recording studio in 1920s Chicago. Chadwick played the role of Levee, the trumpeter in Ma's band. The movie recently debuted on Netflix following a limited release back in November. Left: courtesy of Netflix. Right: via Getty Images.6. Salem the FamiliarSabrinastill has a black cat familiar named Salem I think our future is bright. When we talked about that message of one Minnesota it was grounded in the fact that people directly affected by decisions, by policy decisions, would have a seat at the table in self-determination, in creating their own future. I believe that the future of our state depends on people being engaged in their government.