Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe

Country

United States

Occupation

Writer

Notable Accomplishments

Emmy Award

Description

Screenwriter for several television shows, notably 'Twenties' on the BET network. Comedian. Producer of the independent film “Dear White People” alongside director Justin Simien. Writer of the viral comedy YouTube clip 'Sh-t Black Girls Say'. First black woman to win an Emmy Award for Comedy Writing (2017).

See Also

• Lesbian Comedians
• LGBTQ YouTube Stars
• Lesbian Film and Television Producers and Directors

Further Reading/Research

• http://newsone.com/2689947/lena-waithe-twenties/
• http://www.wga.org/content/default.aspx?id=5200
• http://www.advocate.com/40-under-40-emerging-voices/2014/08/20/40-under-40-writers-lena-waithe-and-justin-simien-show
• http://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2017/5/12/lena-waithe-coming-out-writing-best-master-none-episode-yet
• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/09/18/lena-waithe-is-the-first-black-woman-to-win-an-emmy-for-comedy-writing/