{"id":3729,"date":"2019-01-28T20:53:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T20:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/?p=3729"},"modified":"2019-01-29T20:10:54","modified_gmt":"2019-01-29T20:10:54","slug":"amanda-seales-on-her-new-hbo-special-i-be-knowin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/amanda-seales-on-her-new-hbo-special-i-be-knowin\/","title":{"rendered":"Comedian Amanda Seales On Her New HBO Special, \u201cI Be Knowin\u2019\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amanda Seales in HBO comedy special, “I Be Knowin'”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amanda Seales\u2019 first stand-up comedy special debuted Saturday night on HBO. The 37-year-old comedian, perhaps best known for starring as Issa Rae\u2019s best friend in Insecure<\/i>, speaks authentically about her journey as a Black woman in her new special, I Be Knowin\u2019<\/i>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important for Black women to make our own way, because if we don\u2019t, ways will not be made for us,\u201d Seales said in a conversation with NowThis<\/a>. And even if HBO did not willingly give Seales a platform, the comedian would have found an alternative path to manifest her dreams. \u201cI would have made five dollars,\u201d she joked, \u201cBut I was going to do it myself.\u201d \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

With her first special, Seales decided to speak about her own experiences rather than simply her opinions on current events. \u201cI wanted to make sure that I made something that was truthfully related to that because, especially since this is my first special, I eventually came to feel like it was important that this particular special spoke directly to, like, my personal experience versus just my commentary on the social scope of things,\u201d she said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a Columbia University graduate with a master\u2019s in African American studies, Seales understands how essential education is. Often in her comedy, she uniquely blends the power of knowledge with humor, ensuring that audience members are educated while enjoying a good laugh. \u201cI think it\u2019s critical that people who have common sense and who understand the value of knowledge are using their platforms to push that messaging out there,\u201d she explained. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Through her comedy, Seales is paving a way for Black women by making sure that they are not overcome by stereotypes or made to feel as though their worth is diminished in any way. \u00a0\u201cI think it’s not only important, but it’s a necessity that Black women create our own inroads and do the same, to bring in other Black women, because if we don’t, we end up still looking for approval, looking for access, you know, like, \u2018Please, let me in,\u2019\u201d Seales said. \u201cIt’s really a \u2018Kick in the door wavin\u2019 the 44\u2019 kind of situation at this point or just, like … Build your own house.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more truth and knowledge, tune into Amanda Seale\u2019s weekly podcast, Small Doses<\/a>, where she discusses a wide range of topics in her signature style of both smart and funny.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch a clip from I Be Knowin<\/i>\u2019 below, and stream the full special on HBO<\/a> today. To stay up to date with Seales, follow her on Instagram<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n