We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 11, 2011.

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      Creator Monique Williams on August 25, 2011

      So happy and proud to be small part of this awesome project. The success of this campaign proves that WE will support what WE want to see! Looking forward to the rest of the season and watching Issa Rae catapult into superstardom!

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      Creator Kris Haamer on August 25, 2011

      So great! Congrats!

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      Creator Lydell Nix on August 25, 2011

      Congratulations to the cast & crew of ABG, on raising the money and THEN some! I cannot wait to see what you all have in store for us. :-))

      Dell

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      Creator Pam Newman on August 12, 2011

      I'm ready to see more webisodes & eventually see ABG on FX or A&E!!!

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      Creator Kim "Soulfull" Woods on August 12, 2011

      CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am sooo looking forward to the new episodes!!

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      Creator Torya Blanchard on August 12, 2011

      Excellent show! Getting almost $60,000 shows that you are loved!

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      Creator kristine mays on August 12, 2011

      WOOHOO! I am so excited for you guys!!! Congratulations!

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      Creator The Postwoman Movie on August 11, 2011

      Congrats on nearly doubling your goal! You, go! :-) All Light, JD

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      Creator Shirley Grigsby on August 11, 2011

      Hip Hip Hooray! I'm beyond ecstatic that the fans of ABG almost more than doubled the amount that was needed. How awesome. Hey Issa if you ever want to sell stock in the show be sure to hit up your original backers first!

      When can we expect a new episode?

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      Creator TOPEL WRIGHT on August 11, 2011

      I swear this would be so great on Adult Swim

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      Creator April Layne on August 11, 2011

      So glad to be a part of this!

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      Creator Steven Wine on August 11, 2011

      I agree with ebony and that FX is a great fit. This show reminds me of "Louie" but from the perspective of a Black female. FX will allow a lot more to get by their censors so that you can keep the show in its rawest form. Keep up the great work :-)

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      Creator Natalia Tucker on August 11, 2011

      Absolutely thrilled to be able to help support the cast and crew of this awesome web series. I'm not simply helping to fund this project. I am also supoprting the concept, and reality, of following one's dream(s) at all costs.

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      Creator logosenme on August 11, 2011

      So happy to contribute to this project. Can't wait to see where this show goes in the future.

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      Creator Ariane on August 11, 2011

      Good luck.

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      Creator brenda on August 11, 2011

      It looks like you guys are gonna make it to 55, 000. That's a great accomplishment!

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      Creator Jasmin Hashi on August 11, 2011

      I've been in serious groupie mode trying to get more people on your bandwagon. This is an awesomely truthful depiction of black women that don't fit the stereotype. I hope that you succeed in everything you do and keep making more episodes. Now excuse me while I do an awkward dance in my office. Keep up the good work!!!

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      Creator Tiffany Pye on August 11, 2011

      I'm so glad to have supported such an amazing project. From episode 1 back in February, it was like watching something about me and people I know. Totally real and completely awkward! And the movie/tv references! Absolutely classic. I genuinely love the show. Thanks for taking the time to create such an honest, hilarious, and much needed series.

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      Creator Audrey Kirnon on August 11, 2011

      I'm soooooo happy! Goal exceeded!!! I love, love, love this show! Congratulations Issa Rae and cast. The world needs more AWKWARD!

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      Creator Denyse Gordon on August 11, 2011

      Just donated!

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      Creator Jennifer Davis on August 11, 2011

      I came across this show yesterday and watched the entire series in one sitting. LOVE IT! There's nothing more inspiring than creative young people & I can't wait to see the rest of the series! I am honored to support this project!

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      Creator Erin Jackson on August 11, 2011

      Watched for the first time today and LOVED IT! Great project and I hope to watch many more episodes!

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      Creator AwkwardBlackGirlLOVER on August 11, 2011

      "Damn I could really f*ck up some jambalaya right now". #DEAD!!!!!!! lol

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      Creator alicia on August 10, 2011

      so happy that the goal is almost DOUBLED!!!!!! Yes!!!! I'm so proud of everyone on the show! Keep it coming!!

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      Creator A. Addison on August 10, 2011

      Loving every moment of ABG....so proud to contribute to the movement. Rock on!!!!

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      Creator Jaleesa Robinson on August 10, 2011

      oh snap over 50k! i'm soo happy you guys have exceeded your pledged goal of $30,000. i seriously can't wait till the season finale!

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      Creator Val M. on August 10, 2011

      I would love to see this be made into an actual sitcom. Glad to support this project!!!

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      Creator Frances Uku on August 10, 2011

      mmmmmm, $50K and ya don't stop!!!

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      Creator ebony on August 10, 2011

      I think that FX would be a great home for this show.

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      Creator Nuala Cabral on August 9, 2011

      We need this!! you are not only making audiences laugh... you are inspiring us. Congratulations.

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      Creator Patrick Waechter on August 9, 2011

      This show makes me so happy!! I love Issa's writing and the acting of the entire cast. Thank you to everyone for supporting my favorite web series!!!!!!!! Congratulations Issa on an incredible contribution to the internet and a successful Kickstarter campaign!! <3 <3 <3

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      Creator Casey Poh on August 9, 2011

      Love the show! So thrilled that a show like ABG is so embraced. I say we each contribute $5 more & help push their pledged amount past the $50k milestone! Congratulations Issa & Tracy, keep up the fantastic work!

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      Creator Mike Street on August 9, 2011

      This was one of the best web shows I've ever seen. I never laughed so hard. We need a spin off called Tall and Awkward Black Boy. Congrats and can't wait to see the new episodes.

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      Creator stacey herard on August 8, 2011

      im so glad that ABG has exceeded their goal. $40,000! WOW! congratulations!

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      Creator Suzette on August 8, 2011

      i'm happy to support media and entertainment that's by us and about all of us (awkward or not). and enough of corporate media! forget about being on "TV" - let's keep this sitcom community funded and promoted by word of mouth.

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      Creator Heather Henry on August 8, 2011

      Congratulations! You ROCK!!!!

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      Creator Arfasse Gemeda on August 8, 2011

      Congratulations Issa Rae! I LOVE your work. Keep up the GREAT Job! Stay blessed

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      Creator Imani Dawson on August 8, 2011

      I'm so glad someone's repping Awkward Black Girls!!! This show is AWESOME!

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      Creator Marilyn on August 7, 2011

      I'm soo happy that so many of us have supported this project. I am addicted to the series!! Issa Rae is a riot and I love her for that!!

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      Creator AsiaKismet on August 7, 2011

      i'm definitely excited that you all have met and exceeded your goal. can't wait to laugh along with you all in future episodes. :)

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      Creator Nikki Jacks on August 7, 2011

      Love this show! If I weren't a financially strapped grad student, I'd donate more...

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      Creator Adrianna D. on August 7, 2011

      If I don't find out how much more awkward Jay's life is going to get, I am going to become even more awkward. That is why I'm backing :)

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      Creator Bianca Redhead on August 7, 2011

      Im so excited to see another awkward black female stanford grad making important strides. I appreciate what your show means for every black women out there who felt invisible because they never fit the stereotype of what black women are "supposed" to be. Hopefully there will be many more episodes for ABG for all of us!!

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      Creator Danielle Bailey on August 6, 2011

      This show makes me happy. That's it.

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      Creator Yarnell Culler-Dogbe on August 6, 2011

      I sincerely love ABG. I'm glad to be a backer of this absolutely relatable Genius that's like nothing on the vast wasteland of network TV. So refreshing, honest, and hilarious. Congrats on reaching goal, and I'm sure there will be more success after this.

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      Creator eilly on August 6, 2011

      A show I can relate to, you guys make my day! I hope this gets picked up!
      If not I hope you become crazy youtube famous, and make that youtube money!!!!

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      Creator Kyrah Brown on August 6, 2011

      Congrats! I loved this last (ep. 7) cliff hanger!! Every time I watch an episode I'm screamin, laughing and yellin out loud.. and I don't care who sees/hears me! Thanks for sharing this project with us

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      Creator Onika Samuda Coke on August 6, 2011

      Thank you for representing a cadre of kindred spirits in media today. I get you. I respect you...and I look forward to your continued success! Onward and upward. OSC~

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      Creator Janice Elizabeth Pepper on August 6, 2011

      So happy the goal has been reached. Looking forward to the finale.

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      Creator Ahsilat Snave on August 5, 2011

      Woot! Goal reached! :::does awkward and outdated cabbage patch::::

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    285 backers

    We will list your name in our personal "Thank You" section on the ABG website.

  • Pledge $10 or more

    716 backers

    A personal "Thank You" section on our ABG website, as well as a digital download of the season.

  • Pledge $25 or more

    491 backers

    A personal "Thank you" on our ABG site, an "awkward" wristband, and digital download of the season.

  • Pledge $50 or more

    136 backers

    A personal "Thank you" on our ABG site, a digital download of the season, an autographed poster, and an "awkward" wristband.

  • Pledge $100 or more

    91 backers

    An Awkward Black Girl t-shirt, an autographed poster, an "awkward" wristband, a digital download of the season, and a personal "Thank you" on our ABG site.

  • Pledge $250 or more

    13 backers

    An invitation to our exclusive cast and crew party for you and a guest, An Awkward Black Girl t-shirt, an autographed poster, an "awkward" wristband, a digital download of the season, and a personal "Thank you" on our ABG site.

  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers

    A personalized video thank you from the cast, a thank you credit at the end of an episode, an invitation to our exclusive cast and crew party for you and a guest, An Awkward Black Girl t-shirt, an autographed poster, an "awkward" wristband, a digital download of the season, and a personal "Thank you" on our ABG site.

  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    6 backers

    Dinner with the creator, Issa Rae (transportation, airfare, hotel accomodations not provided), a personalized video thank you from the cast, a thank you credit at the end of an episode, an invitation to our exclusive cast and crew party for you and a guest, An Awkward Black Girl t-shirt, an autographed poster, an "awkward" wristband, a digital download of the season, and a personal "Thank you" on our ABG site.

  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    A cameo performance on the show, a personalized video thank you from the cast, a thank you credit at the end of an episode, an invitation to our exclusive cast and crew party for you and a guest, An Awkward Black Girl t-shirt, an autographed poster, an "awkward" wristband, a digital download of the season, and a personal "Thank you" on our ABG site.

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