High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl (mostly referred to as Awkward Black Girl) is an American comedy web series, commonly known as `Awkward Black Girl` created by and starring, Issa Rae as J. It premiered on YouTube on February 3, 2011. The show follows the life of J as she interacts with co-workers and love interests who place her in uncomfortable situations. The story is told through first-person narrative as J usually reveals how she feels about her circumstances through voice-over or dream sequence.