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When your interview subject has: created the show with the largest cast of Black women LGBT characters on television (that’s The Chi) created the show with the first Black butch lead protagonist on television (that’s Twenties) written the series with the first Black lesbian romantic lead couple on a major streaming network (that’s the third season of Master of None) and pretty much seemingly single-handedly reshaped the possibilities of Black lesbian storytelling on television in just the last four years, you go ahead and follow her lead on what to talk about. I came prepared to our interview ready to talk about her indie darling comedy Twenties, now airing in its second season on BET ( weekly recaps written by yours truly right here on Autostraddle!), but almost immediately it became clear that Lena had other plans. There was not a person I told about this interview who didn’t have an opinion about what was to come, but in her presence, Lena doesn’t bristle or fold when pushed back against. Having spent more time with her, I’m still struck by the unhurried confidence of Lena Waithe’s pace.
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Six months later - and that’s never been more true.
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When I first had the opportunity to briefly interview her back in May, as a part of her press tour for the third season of Master of None, I said “there are few queer creators working who have a reputation that enters the conversation before they do quite like Lena Waithe.” The 200 Best Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Movies Of All Timeįeature Image of Lena Waithe by Amy Sussman/Getty Images.LGBTQ Television Guide: What To Watch Now.