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Issa Rae may be insecure, but she knows how to secure a bag.

Since the end of her groundbreaking show Insecure, her presence on-screen has gradually declined. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t still working. 

The producer-actress recently opened a restaurant in Los Angeles, once again, paying homage to the city she is from. The establishment, called Somerville, is meant to be an inviting space for everyone – locals and tourists alike. Its ambiance aims to offer customers a historic experience of Black South Central LA. 

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Actors like Tracee Ellis Ross, comedian Lil Rel, and her Insecure co-star Yvonne Orji were all in attendance for Sommerville’s opening last weekend. 

On Nov. 25, she shared a short clip on Instagram giving followers a sneak peak of the restaurant along with some of the dishes featured on the menu. 

In the caption, she wrote, “Always wanted a neighborhood lounge to complement …