#Mara Brock Akil

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Screenwriter and television producer Mara Brock Akil (2020)

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'...“My So-Called Life” reminded us that the biggest drama in our lives is putting one foot in front of the other toward the direction of your dreams — even if you’re lost, between best friends, or, in my case, unemployed.'

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Mara Brock Akil by @/cleopatrasdaughter on Instagram

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Mara Brock Akil photographed by Flawda Evans (2023)

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mara brock akil 🌹

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I'm excited 😊

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Anonymous said:

Karlie apparently was in LA at an event yesterday (no photos yet and another link shows a photo of her from last year so idk). Grammys are in LA. 🕵️‍♀️

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Guests, who enjoyed a fried chicken and waffle dinner by Ghetto Gastro, included Instagram’s Eva Chen, Google’s Stephanie Horton, stylists June Ambrose, Zerina Akers, Jason Rembert, Ugo Mozie and Bryon Javar, actresses Erika Alexander, Yvonne Orji, Laura Harrier, Dominique Thorne, Geffri Maya and Nicole Ari Parker, models Ashley Graham and Karlie Kloss, writer-producer Mara Brock Akil, designers Sami Miro, Brandon Blackwood and Peter Dundas, and Maurice Harris of L.A.’s Bloom & Plume, whose floral creations decorated the tables.

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Adriyan Rae Joins Cast Of Mara Brock Akil’s Upcoming Netflix Series ‘Forever’ http://dlvr.it/T4zW5x

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Tatyana Ali (@tatyanaali) & Salli Elise Richardson-Whitfield (@sallirichwhit) with Tracey Edmonds.

Writer/producer Mara Brock Akil, director Ava DuVernay, and actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield attend Film Independent's 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival Premiere

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Mara Brock Akil (born Mara Dionne Brock; May 27, 1970) is a screenwriter and television producer. She created Girlfriends (2000–08) and The Game (2006–15). She created Being Mary Jane (2013–19). In 2018, she produced Black Lightning and created Love Is.

She was born in Los Angeles to Joan Demeter and was raised primarily in Kansas City. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she earned a BA in Journalism and became a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. While at Northwestern, she penned and acted in a sketch comedy show for Northwestern’s Black Student Union, played the lead in a production of The Colored Museum, and took a screenwriting course. She moved to Los Angeles a year after graduation and landed a job as a production assistant.

She began writing for television in 1994 writing for the series South Central. In 1999, she served as supervising producer and writer on The Jamie Foxx Show after writing for Moesha for four seasons. In 2009, she became a consulting producer and writer for Cougar Town.

As of March 2017, she left ICM Partners to join CAA. In September 2020, she signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix to create new original content, under her new production company Story27 Productions.

She met Salim Akil while working on the set of Moesha, and the two married in 1999. Salim went on to establish a career in the industry as a television director. The couple has two children. They are practicing Sufi Muslims. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #deltasigmatheta

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Mara Brock Akil

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Mara Brock Akil ♥️

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Did you know Regina King is directing the first episode of Forever? She’s also an executive producer. Mara Brock Akil is the showrunner. The show is about the epic love story of two Black teens, Keisha Clark and Justin Edwards exploring romance and their identities.

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Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program Three-Day Workshop Returns for Ninth Year

MENTORSHIP AND GRANTS EMPOWER 10 WOMEN AND NON-BINARY FILMMAKERS Jury: Joanna Calo, Beanie Feldstein, Lucy Liu, Da’Vine Joy Randolph & Olivia Wilde Mentors: Pamela Adlon, Mara Brock Akil, Janicza Bravo & Molly Gordon Conversation leader: Ruth E. Carter Advisory Committee: Jane Fonda, Patty Jenkins, Laura Karpman, Greta Lee, A.V. Rockwell & Kerry Washington Tribeca and CHANEL today announced…

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NAACP honor Image Awards nominees

LOS ANGELES  – The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 55th NAACP Image Awards nominees across film, television and streaming, music, literature, and podcasts, at its Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Hosted by TBS’ Friday Night Vibes co-hosts Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage), the event recognized talented individuals nominated in more than 90 categories. The 55th NAACP Image Awards will broadcast LIVE on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 8 p.m. (live ET/PT on delay) on BET and CBS from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. 

Actress Lauren E. Banks, star of "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, California, on Feb. 25, 2024. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/News4usonline The nominees brunch kicked off with welcome remarks from NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson and Vice Chair of the NAACP Board of Directors Karen Boykin-Towns who congratulated the nominees for their accomplishments. More than 130 nominees graced the stage for a special “55th NAACP Image Awards” class photo and were presented with certificates recognizing their immense talent and overall impact to their respective fields. Guests and nominees included Adrian Holmes, Aml Ameen, Carl Anthony Payne II, Choice Skinner, Chris Spencer, Elisha “EJ” Williams, Garcelle Beauvais, Gia Peppers, Glynn Turman, Jabari Banks, Jalyn Hall, Jeremy Piven, Kale Futterman, Keith Powers, LaRoyce Hawkins, Lucky Daye, Mara Brock Akil, Mila Davis-Kent, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Roy Wood Jr., Shoshana Guy, Tre’Vell Anderson, Vic Mensa, William Stanford Davis, and more. Pastor Brenda Palmer delivered an invocation during the afternoon, and gospel artist Pastor Mike Jr. performed his song “Impossible.” “For over a century, the NAACP has championed the fight for a society that cherishes our culture and acknowledges the invaluable contributions of the Black community,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. 

"Wonka" star Calah Lane attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Brunch at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/News4usonline “Today, we are honored to stand united in recognizing the transformative power of storytelling. Media shapes our perceptions, so let us embrace the challenge to be louder, to activate change, and to amplify the importance of our community, our culture, and our stories. Together, we matter, and our collective voice reverberates through the halls of history,” Johnson added. “In celebrating the NAACP's 115th birthday, we acknowledge that for nearly half its existence, this organization has recognized the vital contributions of the creative community,” said Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chair of the NAACP Board of Directors.  “Your work matters – it's a powerful ally to our pursuit of justice and equality. While we fight against false narratives, you craft new stories daily in scripts, songs, and books. Together, our work becomes more accessible and impactful, and we thank you for your commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all, and let's continue fighting together for a brighter future,” Boykin-Towns continued.

"Bel-Air" star Jabari Banks attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/News4usonline The event's co-hosts Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage) and Nina Parker led a lively gospel karaoke competition where select Image Awards nominees volunteered to perform gospel classics, including Kirk Franklin’s “Melodies from Heaven” and “Hosanna,” Hezekiah Walker’s “Clean Inside” and “How Much We Can Bear,” “I Just Want to Praise You” by Maurette Brown Clark, and “We’re Blessed” by Fred Hammond. Winners of the 55th NAACP Image Awards will be revealed via telecast on March 16, 2024 on BET and CBS. NAACP will also recognize winners in non-televised Image Awards categories virtually from March 11-13 on www.naacpimageawards.net, during the Awards Dinner on March 14 and the Fashion Show on March 15. For all information and the latest news, please follow NAACP Image Awards on Instagram @NAACPImageAwards.  The 55th NAACP Image Awards is proudly presented by this year’s incredible partners and sponsors, including Google, Bank of America, Gushers, FedEx, AirBnB, Amazon, Diageo, Denny’s, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines.  Top photo caption: "Creed III" star Mila Davis-Kent attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/News4usonline Read the full article