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Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator: Issa Rae

Each Ramadan, Hayat Life honors 30 extraordinary Cultural Muslims who have been an integral part of shaping and improving our society in the last year, unveiling one Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator each day of the holiday. Some are global pop cultural icons, while others are unsung heroes making extraordinary contributions outside the limelight.

As we approach the end of a harrowing pandemic, we at Hayat salute those innovators these Illuminators who have provided much-needed sparks of light during a dark and difficult time.

In that spirit, we are honored to present:

Issa Rae: Hollywood Star Builds Her Own Media Empire

Actress and comedian Issa Rae got her start as the creator and star of a low-budget web series before launching an array of entertainment ventures. In October, Rae (whose father hails from Senegal) founded Hoorae Media to consolidate her growing business empire under her talented thumb. She has begun paying it forward, using her company and platform to bolster other young creatives, especially under-represented minorities.

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