Mara Brock Akil Honored with Norman Lear Award
Update: 2025-11-20
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Mara Brock Akil, a trailblazing television producer and writer, is set to receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award at the Producers Guild Awards. This honor acknowledges her significant contributions to television, marking a major milestone in her illustrious career. Brock Akil, who began her journey at 23, made history as the youngest African American showrunner on broadcast network television with Girlfriends. Throughout the 2000s, she was the only African American showrunner with a series on television every year. Her work, including Being Mary Jane, The Game, and Black Lightning, consistently pushes boundaries and brings diverse stories to the forefront, earning her widespread acclaim and a dedicated audience. This award celebrates her enduring legacy and commitment to authentic storytelling.
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