TIME Magazine - 02.12.24: Issa Rae & 17 Leaders Closing Racial Wealth Gap, Trump Wins New Hemisphere Over Nikki Haley, India's Controversial Temple,

Issa Raeƒ??who appeared in two movies just nominated for Best Picture, Barbie and American Fictionƒ??spoke about working to improve living conditions in South L.A. while juggling her many creative and entrepreneurial ventures, all with a greater goal in mind. ƒ??I recognize that I have to do well economically to be able to make change,ƒ?� she said. She also was candid about the challenges she has faced as the industry has cut costs and, in her view, pulled back from its promises to increase diversity and representation.