Making Waves In Fashion: Mara Brock Akil Stars In Tyler, The Creator’s Lacoste Campaign
As the writer emerges as a fashionista, centering middle-aged Black women in new fashion campaigns is a stride in diversity for the fashion industry....
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“That Requires You To Sit in the Pain”: Golden Brooks on Leaning Into Uncertainty and Starring in Disney’s ‘Saturdays’
Executive-produced by 18-year-old powerhouse Marsai Martin, the show stars one of our favorite leading ladies, Golden Brooks....
Mara Brock Akil Launches New Production Company at Netflix
"Girlfriends" creator Mara Brock Akil is making the most out of her Netflix by launching her own production company. ...
‘Girlfriends’ Creator Mara Brock Akil Scores Netflix Deal
Mara Brock Akil has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to create original content....
Mara Brock Akil to Create New Scripted Series for Fox
Fox Entertainment signed a premium script deal with the showrunner...
The Akils on Jumpstarting Your Career in Screenwriting
Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil brought some tips on screenwriting to the American Black Film Festival this past weekend. In their Q&A-filled Industry Coaching...
4 Women Who Are Changing the Landscape of Television
See how four of Hollywood's biggest female stars are bringing diversity to our television screens....
[VIDEO] “Being Mary Jane” Producer Mara Brock Akil Gets Real About Passion and Money
Mara Brock Akil sat down with BE Senior Editor Stacey Tisdale and shared how she sustained herself financially before hitting the big leagues and why...
Mara and Salim Akil, Chris Spencer and Janine Sherman Barrois Talk Life of a Showrunner
Hollywood's leading creators, producers and writers talk about the key to their success at the American Black Film Festival....
Hollywood Hitmaker Mara Brock Akil, S. Epatha Merkerson and More to Appear on Women of Power TV
Hollywood writer and producer Mara Brock Akil and actress S. Epatha Merkerson featured on Women of Power TV....