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Telling Our Stories - While we definitely love Being Mary Jane and How to Get Away With Murder, it's nice to know that the big networks aren’t the only places we can go to see our stories. Check out some of the best web series about Black women for Black women on the net. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Monkey Business Images/Monkey Business/Corbis)

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Get Your Life - Comedienne and actress Amanda Seales has teamed up with Issa Rae for her new hilarious scripted web series Get Your Life. The show follows Amanda as she wonders if she should leave New York City to try and conquer LA in order for a new life and some new loving. Watch the first episode here and catch the next one every Wednesday. (Photo: Black & Sexy TV via Youtube)

Photo By Photo: Black & Sexy TV via Youtube

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Pretty - Created by Nigerian-American filmmaker and blogger Antonia Opiah, this incredible documentary series follows Black women around the world to ask the question, “What determines beauty?” From Paris to Milan to London, Pretty talks about how we navigate each culture’s standards of attractiveness. (Photo: Un-Ruly via Youtube)

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Lisa and Amy Are Black - If you like Broad City, then you’ll love Lisa and Amy Are Black, which stars comedy writers Lisa Mcquillan (Black-ish) and Amy Aniobi (Silicon Valley). The hilarious web series tackles sex talk, side-hustles, spray tans and even shingles. Prepare to laugh your butt off. (Photo: Lisa and Amy are Black via Youtube)

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You’re So Talented - This Gotham Award nominated series follows the trials and tribulations of Bea, a struggling actress in Chicago who is trying to navigate her life, love and career. Think Girls minus being annoyed. See the trailer for season 2 here. (Photo: Our Names Are Sam Productions/Open TV Beta via Vimeo)

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Becoming Nia - Another Black & Sexy TV series, Becoming Nia follows Nia, a single mother who adores her son but struggles to make ends meet. This thoughtful series is a realistic and touching portrayal of juggling motherhood, self-care and finding love. (Photo: Black & Sexy TV via youtube)

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Ackee & Saltfish - Based on a 2014 short film, this web series, directed and written by Cecile Emeke, is about two young women in London who hang out and chill. There’s no drama, boy problems or major obstacles to tackle — just pure friendship. It’s the perfect show to watch with your BFF. (Photo: Cecile Emeke via Youtube)

Photo By Cecile Emeke via Youtube

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Qraftish - A documentary series from Black Girl Dangerous, Qraftish follows 18-year-old Christal, a self-proclaimed queerling, as she ponders through issues of race, sexuality, gender and feminism — all while making crafts. This insightful series is a breath of fresh air. (Photo: Black Girl Dangerous via Youtube)

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An African City - A Nigerian take on Sex and the City, this series follows the lives of five single young women of African descent who have recently resettled in Accra, Ghana, after living abroad for most of their lives. All college educated, the women tackle many issues, which include skin lightening, safe sex, abstinence and career. (Photo: An African City via Youtube)

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Surviving - Actress turned writer/producer Reagan Gomez recently launched her new web series, Surviving. The sci-fi drama focuses on young doctor Shayla Robinson, who is trying to find out why a killer virus has come to her town in order to save herself, her family and her community. Watch here. (Photo: Reagan Gomez Productions via Youtube)