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Step inside candid masterclasses on art, identity, and life in entertainment.

Hosted by Joe Morton and Tracey Moore, this season opens intimate conversations with artists of color about their careers and navigating race in entertainment. Through reflections, craft advice, and hard-won perspective, each episode reveals what shapes performance and perseverance. Sign up to watch a series that sharpens how you see the artists behind the work.

Episode guide

10 episodes

1Phylicia Rashad

Tony Award-winning actress and director Phylicia Rashad reflects on her groundbreaking career, from "The Cosby Show" to the stage, sharing insights on representation, legacy and navigating race in Hollywood.

43 min

2Da'Vinchi and Dyllón Burnside

Actors Da'Vinchi and Dyllón Burnside discuss their rising careers, the challenges of breaking into the industry and how they use their platforms to address identity and representation.

40 min

3Raven-Symoné and Marc John Jefferies

Actors Raven-Symoné and Marc John Jefferies share their experiences growing up in Hollywood, reflecting on early success, career evolution and the complexities of representation in entertainment.

50 min

4Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Darnell Martin

Director Salli Richardson-Whitfield and filmmaker Darnell Martin discuss storytelling, directing and the importance of creating authentic narratives that reflect diverse experiences on screen.

46 min

5Norm Lewis and Tonya Pinkins

Broadway stars Norm Lewis and Tonya Pinkins reflect on their acclaimed stage careers, discussing representation in theater and the evolving opportunities for performers of color.

42 min

6Tracey and Joe's Journey to the Black Box

Hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore turn the conversation inward, sharing their own journeys in the industry and the experiences that led them to create "Inside the Black Box."

39 min

7Markuann Smith

Actor and producer Markuann Smith discusses his career and the importance of creating opportunities and ownership within the entertainment industry.

41 min

8Tobias Truvillion and Chyna Layne

Actors Tobias Truvillion and Chyna Layne share their experiences navigating television and film, reflecting on career growth and representation in Hollywood.

49 min

9Leah Daniels Butler and Kim Williams

Casting director Leah Daniels Butler and producer Kim Williams discuss the importance of inclusive casting and the impact of representation behind the scenes.

42 min

10Omar Dorsey and Justiin A. Davis

Actors Omar Dorsey and Justiin A. Davis reflect on their careers and discuss how storytelling can shape perspectives and expand opportunities in the industry.

43 min

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