Mara Brock Akil quotes

We still have a lot of work to do in American culture. More open-mindedness is happening - in some cases rapidly, in some, slowly. (Mara Brock Akil)
Any form of media is an opportunity to be a mirror and reflection of what we are experiencing more in the details of our life. What makes it fun and unique in a lot of ways is how that journey is changing just by the mere fact of the current time. View quote
Mara Brock Akil
Being black, Latino, or Asian is not a genre. Romantic comedies, thrillers, action - those are genres. I think there's a lot of people who want to have the conversation. I don't think people are afraid of it, I just think it's the time to have that conversation. Race is not a genre. View quote
Mara Brock Akil
A staple of my personality is that I want what I want - and Im willing to do without until I get it. View quote
Mara Brock Akil
I'm trying to talk about challenging subjects people might not like and trying to find relief as we discuss it. View quote
Mara Brock Akil
If you want something, work hard for it, go after it. I can't worry about all the 'no's, because I believe there's a yes, and I've been very fortunate to find those in my career and made the most of those opportunities. View quote
Mara Brock Akil
I love writing about black women, but if you go beyond that, we're human beings - and because we're human beings, it's universal for everybody. View quote
Mara Brock Akil
I think pregnancy, like life, is what you make it. I received a good hand. I'm thankful and blessed and so peaceful and can't wait to welcome my son. View quote
Mara Brock Akil