Instagram/Mara Brock Akil & Karen P Celebrity Mara Brock Akil accepts the Norman Lear Award, calling stories "infrastructure" and producers "architects of imagination." Explore her powerful insights on s... March 22, 2026 AceShowbiz - Mara Brock Akil accepted the prestigious Norman Lear Achievement Award at the Producers Guild Awards on Saturday night, sharing profound insights about the importance of storytelling. Reflecting on the legacy of Norman Lear, after whom the award is named, Mara Brock Akil emphasized how stories form the very foundation of culture and perception.