The Story of Mara Brock Akil

[@mahoganyb.9309]

Wow a far cry from Mona Scott young! Need more Mara's ASAP!

[@tayethediva8527]

That man said, “Watching her with my children is like watching honey melt into tea.” Ooh 🤯

[@a_noelles]

Taye the Diva LAWD 😊 I'm smiling ear to ear at that comment

[@butterflyygyrlsworld5106]

Taye the Diva okay?!?!? 🙌🏽😃

[@soniataylor8700]

Girl yes that just did something to me...love it!!!

[@brendab3095]

Taye the Diva 👍👍👍

[@jearl3054]

Was impressed with that line as well. Went to goggle to learn more about him.Only to be so disappointed.

[@meddeck]

I just want to know when Girlfriends is gonna be on Netflix.

[@immonica8734]

I know Right!

[@jaguar4120]

You don't have to yet. Girlfriends is on DVD the whole series.

[@mirandam8857]

It's on Netflix now :)

[@ninamosley3259]

Love how she kept her marriage intact along with having a flourishing career. And they created a production company too!!

[@GratitudeandPositivity]

Look up her husband name.....

[@jearl3054]

Shocking!

[@poppinc8145]

@@jearl3054 You mean the fake news that never went anywhere?

[@sashapollard92]

I am amazed. This beautiful woman is a genius. All these classic timeless shows.

[@sunflowerprice9606]

Sasha Pollard I agree!

[@nicolekinzonzi1832]

I like how she explains "doing the work". You gotta do it, but then she says you have to visualize you goals..have a vision..that really speaks to me. I have a vision of owning a child care center, mentoring prospective educators and inspiring young urban teens to become entrepreneurs.

[@alicedavis5008]

Mara is pure gold! I've loved her for years!!!! So happy for everything good that comes her way!

[@emanidawan]

thank you so much for this video!!!!!!!!! I'm a black woman writer for Oakland ca working on my first feature film . stories like hers really give me hope to continue.

[@sweetsugar1014]

OMG!! I don't know you, but I just want to offer some encouragement. I know what it's like being a writer, I've written a book: The Big Deception: a book about relationships" on Amazon under Connie Brown. So, I know the imaginative and creative process that goes into it. I just want to say...I believe in your ability. You can do it!! Just stay focused and positive. During the process of discovering my dreams and pushing my ambitions, I can't help but remember all the 'Greats" who have been through hell and high water and faced disappointments and many setbacks on their journey. This keeps me grounded and focused because I know I'm in great company. So, keep pressing forward and PLEEEASSSE DON'T STOP!!! I love good films!! And, I often think what if Tyler Perry had given up, we all wouldn't be enjoying these hilariously funny 'Madea' movies. So, please don't you ever stop....you're writing scripts to speak to millions to make us laugh, think, wonder, cry, and then start all over again! God put those abilities there and He will give you the know-how and strength to bring it to fruition. He has to. And I can hardly wait.

[@caroljackson4093]

+Sweet Sugar 101 This is one of the sweetest comment and words of encouragement ever. Blessings to you and your career/calling.

[@TheLovePowerGoddess]

Wow! Do you have a website or something I can follow your journey of writing? Im here in Oakland too

[@tonie6202]

Emani Dawan you can do it!!!!!

[@floridalife8190]

Emani Dawan good luck sister Emani!!!!!!!📹📸🎬📽️🎞️🎥📺

[@AuthorJanaeMarie]

I look up to her so much. I want to be a producer so badly. I'm already a writer. Studying tv producing now.

[@LibertyMadison]

Author Janae Marie where are you studying tv producing?

[@lifewithcamille517]

Author Janae Marie I wish you well

[@dailybread1656]

keep it up sis, who knows, we may be seeing your video piece on KZbin next a few years from now ;0)

[@dailybread1656]

remain independent is all i got to say, eschew Hollywood aka Hellyweird at all costs.

[@reginaclaxtonministries2592]

Author Janae Marie You can do it

[@filethisinformation3277]

Mara Brock Akil is beautiful like Halle Berry and not only are they beautiful, like many women of African ancestry, they are capable.

[@delorese9318]

Mara Is Black Excellence!!!!!

[@Queenbelieveit]

Love love girlfriends....they should bring it back....

[@beingmarilyngail8470]

I wish.

[@jogriff2254]

Girlfriends, Being Mary Jane, The Game brought me here then .....Love is!! this woman is so extremely motivating to me OMG she gives me the chills, her stories are magical and I fall in love over and over again.

[@nicolekinzonzi1832]

Her stories are not "magical", their more like mesmerizing, in that they are full of exotic looking characters in beautiful settings, entertaining the mind, body and spirit.. But maybe the magic is that she is a successful Hollywood executive MELANIATED WOMAN iclaiming her culture and directing is to our origins through philanthropy..luv it!! Those kids look Dougla!

[@dianaferman]

two of my fav shows, so nice to see who the creator is. love that she can shed light into black women and we can see their stories in a positive light and in their full potential. well done.

[@cienergi]

I just came across this today, but I am so impressed! I’ve been watching Love Is and this video just gave more background knowledge on such a wonderful woman.

[@melbuck194]

Never heard of her, but I'm glad I watched this. I loved girlfriends. I actually ran into Persia White when I moved to Atlanta a few years ago. She made some boss move in entertainment. I also like that she proposed to her husband. Go for what you want. Thanks for the post.

[@carolynhowell9768]

melbuck194 you never

[@tmac9818]

I need girlfriends the movie in my life 🙏🏾🙏🏾🤞🏽

[@najeenixon1834]

T Mac We all do! I can see Toni returning and trying to patch things up with Joan.

[@fumikoadullaha449]

Yes I also wish they would have touched on Soulfood the HBO series she and her Husband were writers on that show as well

[@najeenixon1834]

Fumiko Adullaha Very good show that further expanded on the movie. I heard they're talking about doing a sequel to the movie but I'm not sure if the original cast or the cast from the show will play the characters.

[@fumikoadullaha449]

Najee Nixon, Yes... I always found it sad that the show never received more exposure or praise! 😓 Some accolades should have definitely been allotted!! 😒 I watched an interview with The woman who played Maxine Shaw (-Attorney at law) on the Show Living Single and she agreed that during that time there were so much of a variety of positive Black Oreintated shows That we’re bringing in the ratings and there was NO reason to get rid of them other than Blantant Racism... Sad 😢 Both the Moive and the Series were Phenomenal but the series Really didn’t get a proper ending 😡

[@yogaflame4128]

+Fumiko Adullaha that show sucked, the actors were horrible and Soul Food movie was one a shot rim shot not intended to continue.

[@fumikoadullaha449]

Well it went. For 5 seasons ... It was a good Showv better than the movie 🎥...Nicole Ari should’vle won an Emmy It was very positive and dealt with many different issues

[@SixFives5StarChic]

Soul food was 🔥🔥

[@usrawesome]

Love your series .. Mara Brock Akil is a creative legend in her own right and their story is inspiring, talented and giving but one thing I know being a writer myself is she is a great listener. Her husband Salim had the wisdom and knowledge and his voice is hypnotizing ..indeed,, but she had to be open in order to move forward with him .. they were and are 2 very intelligent people who knew what they wanted early in their life. I've enjoyed all of her works over the years and was surprised by a few of them 'Jamie Foxx is one of those, brilliant writer and I know it's not easy ..it's her gift. Also another favorite and it is a synergy is her connections with other artist Gina Prince Bythewood is one of them. My only disappointment with 'Love Is ___ is that I think she should have cast her sister Kara, age is not always the factor, she resembles her most and speaks like her and is a great actress in her own right and has the emotion and passion her/your character needed. But, congratulations on another great series! Looking forward to future works.. and can't wait for that 'Girlfriends' Movie .. seek out Dennis Hayesbert .. just do it.

[@Danadane314]

Thank you very much, Mr. Augustine.

[@lastdays3148]

One word Inspirational.

[@HBSugar1106]

Predict it for yourself and you will get it. Positive predictions for you i believe definitely work. Love Mara and Salim's slightly biographical love story on the OWN network "Love Is" and of course Being Mary Jane. I have seen so many of her programs Girlfriends and The Game too. I hope she will team up with some other big directors to do something phenomenal and amazing in the future. Extremely talented 👍🏽😁

[@SimplyFitwithJay]

All of my favorite shows are her shows. Girlfriends, The Game, & Being Mary Jane ❤️

[@spoildchik1]

This is everything I needed today

[@COJAZZ3]

She's phenomenal! I love the new show!

[@korenezcarter7807]

She and her husband are my HEROS! why did these type of shows go off!!!!! Our culture neeeeeeeeeeedsss this!!!! 2022 and beyond I’m scared for our people

[@lyricsaul644]

I graduated from the same high school as her!

[@kaylabooker425]

She is amazing!

[@yogaflame4128]

Girlfriends was the best show ever. And yes seeing Kelsey Grammer's name in the credits was always weird. Tracey Ellis Ross as Joan was the character she was born to play. I had no idea the game was a spin off. Joan and Melody were both HER. Lol but these shies were both Great shows.

[@SixFives5StarChic]

Indi Genius yes it was!! I wish they could reboot that show!! I haven’t started watching her new show yet. But I m upset Being Mary Jane was cancelled.

[@nicolekinzonzi1832]

@@SixFives5StarChic I stopped watching BMJ after that white man got in the back of that black man in bed naked. I was reluctantly done after that. Not ready for that truth.. The show was messy also. The main character couldn't maintain a healthy balanced relationship, smart and successful but resigned to be a side chick. Smh. She was more of a male persona how type. But like all of Mara's productions, the characters are eye candy and the sets, makeup and styling...poppin' s

[@NaturalElicia]

Beautiful story of the sistren! Thanks for the upload!

[@rodeliedamille5120]

Love her shows especially girlfriends the game being mj black lighting. I love her new show love is.

[@sherryRcreations]

I had know idea how great she was and the shows she produced. Love Is great!

[@ItsHH90]

12:00 OMG just like the show “Love is...”

[@SheisSavRichardss]

M O D E S T * S O U L that’s their show.

[@ItsHH90]

savannah richardson lol I know 😀

[@butterflyygyrlsworld5106]

M O D E S T * S O U L the show is about them. They wrote and executive produce the show together

[@ItsHH90]

ButterFlyy Gyrl’s World yes I know, on a interview with Oprah they said it’s not 100 percent true and that they wouldn’t tell us what is true and what isn’t, so I’m saying this is true!!

[@butterflyygyrlsworld5106]

M O D E S T * S O U L gotcha😉👍🏾💯

[@maroonrebel]

Jah and jahnes love Gelix Augustine. Thanks a lot for sharing this informative and fantastic video about Mara Brock Akil. I like her work on TV (I've only watched Girlfriends and the Game!) and I am loving everything that I find on KZbin about "Love Is". I love her because she's a beautiful, smart, black woman who believes in hard work, creative writing and love. I love her beautiful black family and I'm so grateful for women like her because she and the others have created a path for me to follow and to build upon. I love her zest for life and her optimisim too, she excites me and she inspires me. Can you please upload a video about Ava Duverney and other Black Women/Men Film makers? Blessed love.

[@kenyattakelley5529]

Her love story about her and her husband is the topic of her new show on own called love is

[@najeenixon1834]

kenyatta kelley Genius! I wonder if those characters are fully based on what they went through or loosely based, if not somewhat loosely? It would be very interesting if they're telling their story word from word.

[@cookielove8174]

for a long time i wanted to see a documentry/interview about her & Salim #Mentor #God-mother #CoupleGoals #👸 #😇

[@kenderay99w.60]

Here and her sister are so beautiful.

[@Anna-ok2qs]

Wow! I love this!

[@assatawells8224]

BEAUTIFUL !

[@0329MG]

Make me wanna become a writer

[@dailybread1656]

go for it sis.

[@Buildyourinheritance]

GOD ALMIGHTY “alone” is LOVE

[@michelleboateng8011]

She looks exactly like Angela Bassett in the thumbnail

[@kikikareema5912]

Michelle Boateng She did

[@RahYisrael99]

Yes

[@SixFives5StarChic]

Loved all the shows except the last few seasons of The Game on BET

[@ChanelleFT]

Girlfriends was basically Sex and the City but funnier and more relatable and I hope one day it comes on Netflix and people see that.

[@tasharenay]

Awww I love that the year from now part happened in real life.. #LoveIs

[@reddhawt2378]

tasharenay I really didn't understand that part. I am gonna rewatch that part 😬

[@JazzyJay263]

This sister has an amazing craft!🔥❤️🙏🏽💯

[@doreciacraft7267]

Loving this young lady!!

[@csamuels89]

I love her!

[@BossyKoren93]

She is the Voice of Black Women 🙌🏾❣️

[@thebrandingbarco]

sooo..we going to skipped past the part where she asked him to marry her?

[@SixFives5StarChic]

Brittany Benson yeah I heard that too! But I guess she is an example of how women are truly taking full control of their futures.

[@thebrandingbarco]

I guess.. Still a no for me and after watching the last few episodes he seems too needy with a lot of opinions. Different strokes for different folks.

[@amcra1]

Brittany Benson too needy? Too many opinions? Girl stop

[@borood1188]

I ain't gonna lie, the woman is a stone cold fox

[@nicolekinzonzi1832]

Idolatry is the first "sin" but Mara Brock aspires me to dream big and believe it actualized.. This scandal with her husband is so messy and it sucks. I strongly hope her successful determined character along with the support system she has surrounded herself with births a new phenomenon. Please God.

[@josaiiluvbird1]

Sooooooo inspired😍😍🤗🤗

[@najeenixon1834]

I watched The Game on BET more than I did on The CW. I felt that they didn't need Blue and Keira and they should've promoted Jerome and Jazz to main characters instead. Blue and Keira were corny! Also, the final episode would've been better if Malik finally matured. It's ashame that Tasha couldn't keep a man, but there are females who act just like her, so it was real. Chardonnay's purpose was to make Jason get over his fear of darker skinned Black women and once Kelly came back, she had no purpose but to continue being another angry Black woman who wasn't needed because they already had Tasha.

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

Najee Nixon when tia and pooch left o stop watching not a fan of Lauren London

[@najeenixon1834]

@@dehjhunaeday5743 I don't watch shows just for one or 2 specific characters because casting changes happen all the time. However, I couldn't stand Melanie just as much as Blue and Keira. She was nice to look at but too whiny or overdramatic.

[@donnachatman7663]

Me too, Sade Hill. #TALENT.

[@ltgtg6341]

Thnk you....

[@thenextcomeup1201]

I love this!!!

[@alphajenkins5571]

I figured kara was here sister

[@melissaforney4473]

I love your story.I would love to meet you. Ooo i just love you 💕💕💕💕

[@vels619]

Gorgeous woman, she got the big screen face. I like when attractive people choose not to be in front of the camera.

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

She's beautiful

[@valeriejohnson4204]

Girlfriends is my favorite TV show of all time wilk you do girlfriend second chapter or something that show was great!!

[@cliquesnvues]

So strong, with an underlying weakness.

[@hazelleyes319]

Who?

[@msshelley7734]

Love her ,power to 0ur Black Sister

[@hazelleyes319]

Mara is a pretty woman. I would like to become a writer myself but Hollywood is intimidating

[@NIKNAKSGIFTSHOP]

LOVE IS!💕💕💕💕💕

[@jessicarichards9540]

Her sister was the original friend on moesha pilot but they took her off and put her on the parkers. “Tiffany” and niece character didn’t have a name lol she even said it on the real.

[@brandonharris4106]

Kara Brock is Regina Foster on The Parkers.

[@throwbacknews4403]

❤️❤️

[@carlettagoodrichmann1513]

The international markets need to see women of color we call our country's BLACK cultured developments. Our projectiles are the infrastructures that pioneer fertile grounds.

[@andrecureton6862]

Wow

[@ricofresh22]

Definitely looks related to Angela Bassett

[@lindataylor3834]

Oo-oop!! #lambda89 #dstspr89 #dsmmi11

[@kyariscar]

Mara did a large disservice to black women and men with shows like Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane .

[@goldenopportunitytospeak6293]

All these accomplishments a d her soul isn't saved. What profits man to gain the whole world and lose their soul. I pray they accept Christ before His return.

[@fountain855]

Golden Opportunitytospeak yes and amen.

[@Butterflies515]

She's Muslim

[@beingmarilyngail8470]

@@Butterflies515 I think they both are.

[@amcra1]

Golden Opportunitytospeak you’re an idiot

[@pampeeleshelton3401]

I agree. Accept Jesus as your lord and Saviour, time is winding up.

[@Letisha_Letisha_Letisha]

I loved them as a couple but I’m so MAD at him for ruining their career over his affair. SMFH 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@amcra1]

Letisha Native NYer their career was not ruined. So shut up

[@poppinc8145]

Anyone can make an accusation. Nothing came out of it in court. The CW/Warner/DC did their own internal review, found nothing and kept Salim and their show on air for years (Black Lightning) whereas OWN scrapped the show they had (Love Is).

[@sthunda7132]

Her mother white?

[@carolynhowell9768]

S Thundaher mother is bi racial

[@ricoarrington436]

S Thunda you can't look at her mother and see that she's mixed race wow

[@chynadoll880]

S Thunda very inspirational

[@jcfullmore4504]

African American totally, both parents black and all four grandparents black and all eight great grandparents black.

[@jcfullmore4504]

NO her mother is a black woman whose parents and all four grandparents and all eight great grandparents are Black Americans. She is too light skin and has blue eyes because that 2% that came from slavery came out to haunt her and render her invisible and a spy for her people!!.

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

Writers, I’m in the UK. How many of you have moved to Hollywood for your dream, what did you do?Or do you believe you can achieve success where you are?

[@yogaflame4128]

Always follow your dreams, however keep in mind that these writers moved to Hollywood during the 90's and there was a market for people of color cuz she basically wrote on ALL the shows geared to black audiences so she/they were very fortunate.

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

I understand that. But nothing is going to change if we stick to the rules. We have to fight, and be smart to create our own lane.

[@Rose2gard]

She is amazing !