[Variety] Robin Thede and Issa Rae are teaming up for a half-hour sketch comedy series at HBO. The series is titled "A Black Lady Sketch Show." It will feature narrative sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Thede, as well as celebrity guests. The show will be written by, directed by, and star an array of black women. HBO has ordered the show straight-to-series. More at nbcblk.com. 📷: Leon Bennett / Getty Images for BET #HBO #RobinThede #IssaRae