I was nurtured by Ralph Farquhar and then, later, by Sara Finney-Johnson and Vida Spears, two black women. So, I actually was nurtured by my culture, in a safe environment that allowed me to build my confidence. And Debbie Allen was one of my mentors, along with Stan Lathan. Mara Brock Akil Read Quote
I can’t disappear. I come from a family of beautiful women, strong women – and ‘strong’ defined by being themselves. Mara Brock Akil Read Quote
When you realize you don’t own someone, you show up every day to try to make sure they stay in your life. Mara Brock Akil Read Quote
I’m trying to talk about challenging subjects people might not like and trying to find relief as we discuss it. Mara Brock Akil Read Quote
