Always Quote by Salim Akil

Jefferson Pierce is the epitome of what black men are: He loves his wife, his children, and the community.

— Salim Akil

Michael Schultz's 'Cooley High' is a classic. Oftentimes, we don't get to see films about coming of age, especially for young African Americans.

— Salim Akil

As an artist, I write and I do what I know and what creatively comes out of me, and I think that other artists…

— Salim Akil

Every time I get an opportunity to do what I love to do, it's huge. It never gets old.

— Salim Akil

When you're young, taking a risk doesn't necessarily feel like a risk because you're young.

— Salim Akil

I don't walk around all the time thinking of myself as African American, but oftentimes in Hollywood, you are reminded of that in ways…

— Salim Akil

It's a wonderful thing to see 'Wonder Woman' directed by a woman. That did have an affect on the character, the , and the…

— Salim Akil

There are so many families who do not come up in a traditional household. African Americans, Latins, and, I'm sure, whites as well, but…

— Salim Akil

Come election time, black and white politicians put on their costumes of compassion and care, shake black hands, kiss black babies, sing 'We Shall…

— Salim Akil

When you see a superhero that looks like you and lives in and fights in a neighborhood that is sort of like yours, it's…

— Salim Akil

It doesn't make sense to constantly talk about the lack of diversity in Hollywood. We all know it's there. My wife and I just…

— Salim Akil

If you bury me in a grave, don't ever come visit - because you won't find me there. You'll find me in the books…

— Salim Akil