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Mara Brock Akil, the creator of 'Girlfriends,' 'The Game,' and 'Being Mary Jane,' will receive the top honor for her…
Mara Brock Akil opens up about parenting, first crushes, and how early affirmations of love shape Black children’s sense of…
The “Girlfriends” creator and cast celebrate the anniversary of the show that became a global touchstone for Black television storytelling.
Netflix's "Forever" creator and actors explain how the show was not only the love story the culture needed, but also…
The Black teen love story set in Los Angeles starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. was renewed for a…
“I want to tell that story…do you know anybody who has $50 million?” Mara Brock Akil said, expressing her hopes…
We break down the cast of Netflix’s new hit coming-of-age drama “Forever” adapted from Judy Blume's novel by Mara Brock…
Mara Brock Akil’s new series is a breakout hit—and a powerful reminder that diverse Black family stories matter.
Debuting on Netflix on Thursday, this version of "Forever..." sets the story in Los Angeles in 2018 and 2019 with…
The series is a modern-day reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 book “Forever…” centering two Black teenagers set in Los Angeles…
Lena Waithe told theGrio exclusively that working as an assistant on the long-running UPN sitcom "Girlfriends" changed her life.
The four will be honored at the American Black Film Festival Honors, noted for their sharp creative talents and well-reviewed…
Interviewed while being honored at the Ebony Power 100, Mowry said a return to the show reboot isn't out of…
Under her recent deal at the streaming giant, Brock Akil has created story27, with plans underway for four brand new…
It looks like Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez are set to return to "The Game" reboot for Paramount+ after…
The CW is moving forward with 'Painkiller' a planted pilot spinoff of 'Black Lightning' written and directed by Salim Akil.
Mara Brock Akil, the creator of 'Girlfriends,' and 'Being Mary Jane' is working on scripted content for Netflix as part…
Over a decade after the hit sitcom Girlfriends came to an abrupt end, the series co-stars reunite for an upcoming…
John Legend, Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder, and more stars at Byron Allen's 3rd Annual Oscar Gala benefitting Children's Hospital Los…
Mara Brock Akil issues a statement in response to the news that OWN has canceled her show, 'Love Is' amid…