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An Evening with Mara Brock Akil.
Mon, Jul 06
|Hotel Indigo Williamsburg
Celebrating the release of her debut novel, The Revelation of Dionne Daphne, in conversation with BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Founder Beverly Bond.
Time & Location
Jul 06, 2026, 7:45 PM – 10:00 PM
Hotel Indigo Williamsburg, 500 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
About the Event
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Presents: An Evening with Mara Brock Akil in partnership with Aliya Cocktail Den.
As BLACK GIRLS ROCK! continues its Road to 20 celebration, we're delighted to partner with Aliya Cocktail Den for a special evening featuring one of the defining storytellers of our time.
Join BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Founder & CEO Beverly Bond for a special conversation with award-winning writer, producer, director, and cultural trailblazer Mara Brock Akil as she celebrates the release of her highly anticipated debut novel, The Revelation of Dionne Daphne.
As the visionary creator behind groundbreaking series including Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane, and Forever, Mara Brock Akil has spent more than two decades shaping the cultural landscape through unforgettable characters and authentic storytelling. A BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Shot Caller Award honoree, Mara has inspired generations by placing the lives, voices, and complexity of Black women at the center of her work.