“If you think you aren't valid for whatever reason, let my existence and the way the world embraces my existence tell you that you are valid. You deserve to look, live, and walk through the world however you see fit. That's why I find it extremely important to be so out, so black, and so myself.”

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About Lena Waithe

American actress, producer, and screenwriter

Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is known for creating the Showtime drama series The Chi and the BET comedy series Boomerang and Twenties. She also wrote and produced the crime film Queen & Slim and serves as an executive producer on the horror anthology series Them. Her work spans television and film, with credits as a writer, producer, and performer across comedy, drama, and horror.

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