It’s an early winter evening in Manhattan, and Kendrick Sampson and I are settling into a quiet if antiseptic corner of the James hotel lobby. Despite working on a single hour of sleep, Sampson, thirty-three, manages to look warm and cheerful in a pair of black sweats and a gray...
SUNDAYS HAVE NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE THE SERIES FINALE OF INSECURE ON HBO. In five critically acclaimed seasons, the series provided a much-needed representation of modern-day friendships, relationships, and mental health within the Black community. Executive produced, created by and starring Issa Rae, the dramatic comedy is set in Los Angeles and orbits...
The author Chris L. Terry talks to the activist and “Insecure” actor about growing up as a misfit in Houston, finding his way in Hollywood, and becoming a prominent voice at Black LIves Matter L.A. protests. BY CHRIS L. TERRY Every Wednesday, Kendrick Sampson and Black Lives Matter L.A. lead a protest outside L.A....
