Akil appeared at the 2025 IndieWire Honors event to accept the Visionary Award for her work on the Netflix romance series.

The prolific TV creator explains how she turned a Judy Blume adaptation into another modern love letter to Black audiences.

Visionary Award recipient Mara Brock Akil, creator of the hit Netflix series 'Forever', reflects on recent success.

In an era of disappearing DEI policies and fewer opportunities for writers, Brock Akil’s Shadow Program invites up-and-coming ...

Discover why Black mothers are captivated by Netflix’s 'Forever,' a teen romance that resonates with their experiences ...

The Friday before the new Netflix adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel Forever was set to release, its creator Mara Brock Akil was power-walking through New York City for exercise. The Los Angeles ...

The actress reflects on portraying Keisha in this acclaimed series, how Mara Brock Akil’s vision reshaped the story, and why ...

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s Forever creator Mara Brock Akil’s Writers Colony has added eight new up and coming writers to their ...

Showrunner Mara Brock Akil infused her new Netflix show 'Forever' with the spirit of L.A., including in the set design. The affluent Edwards home houses art from several local Black artists.