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Hollywood Writer Extols Black Woman’s Perspective : NPR

January 10, 2012 islamoyankee

Hollywood Writer Extols Black Woman’s Perspective : NPR.

One of the most powerful writers and producers in Hollywood is black, female, middle-aged and Muslim. Mara Brock Akil produces, along with her husband The Game — one of the biggest hit TV shows on cable. Last year, the couple collaborated on the film Jumping the Broom.

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