Salim Akil

Look: There’s a New Sexy Black Superhero on the Block

Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil are back with "Black Lightning."
05/18/2017

Experience The Best!

Check out the guests who will be at BET Experience!
02/12/2015

Mara Brock Akil: 'We're in Conversation About What's Going On With Our People in America'

The Being Mary Jane creator on the current racial unrest.
12/22/2014

BET Announces Four New Series in Development

New shows from the Akils, Jeanette Jenkins and more.
06/11/2013
Mara Brock Akil, Being Mary Jane

BET Original Movie Being Mary Jane to Open Urbanworld Film Fest

Gabrielle Union stars in the film.
09/07/2012

Diggy Simmons Gets Original Movie Pilot

It's a BET film produced by Mara Brock and Salim Akil.
08/20/2012
Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil

The Akils Get Black Film Festival Spotlight

The power couple are featured at the 16th Annual ABFF.
04/26/2012

Richard Roundtree and Aaron D. Spears Join Single Black Female

Actors round out new BET series.
03/22/2012