Salim Akil

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'Love Is__' Creator Mara Brock Akil on Fighting for Diverse TV

'Love Is__' Creator Mara Brock Akil on Fighting for Diverse TV

The prolific TV producer ('Girlfriends,' 'The Game' and 'Being Mary Jane) opens up to ET about telling her real-life love story with 'Black Lightning' creator Salim Akil in 'Love Is__,' premiering June 19 at 10 p.m ET on OWN.

‘Love Is__’ Creator Mara Brock Akil on Telling Her Real-Life Love Story on TV (Exclusive)

‘Love Is__’ Creator Mara Brock Akil on Telling Her Real-Life Love Story on TV (Exclusive)

The prolific TV producer brings her romance with ‘Black Lightning’ creator and EP Salim Akil to OWN.

How 'Black Lightning' Became a Superhero Show With a Social Conscience (Exclusive)

How 'Black Lightning' Became a Superhero Show With a Social Conscience (Exclusive)

Showrunner and executive producer Salim Akil talks to ET about how he's using a masked vigilante to show what being black in America means.

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