“It was exciting for me to just know that somebody that’s in a position that can greenlight the movie that she was so into making sure that we were authentically telling a story about Black women and how we move, look, do our hair, dress, and vibe with each other. Being a part of that I just feel like I’m so in my purpose because this is all I want to do.”

Mahogany fans can expect more films before the year closes out including a To Her, With Love (September) that is a nod to Sidney Poitier’s 1967 film To Sir, with Love. It’s a story that centers around romance, as well as how educators help students expand their dreams. Additionally, the first Mahogany Christmas film is set for December.

“With all the streamers, the cable channels, and everyone making content in the African American space — and in every space — [we were] able to carve out this lane where you can come and say, ‘I want to feel good. I want to lean into love, hope, and possibilities.'”

Unthinkably Good Things is now airing on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Toni Judkins

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