Inside the Black Box
INSIDE THE BLACK BOX spotlights the greatest artists of color, from actors to producers to directors, writers and musicians, and reflects on how one's complexion affected their journey to success.
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Phylicia Rashad visits The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore talk to Phylicia Rashad about her illustrious career and her tenure as the Dean of the Chadwick Boseman School of Fine Arts at Howard University.
- Episode 2: Da'Vinchi & Dyllón Burnside visit The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore are visited by stage and screen stars Da'Vinchi and Dyllón Burnside.
- Episode 3: Raven-Symoné & Marc John Jefferies visit The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, childhood stars Raven-Symoné and Marc John Jefferies talk about their transition to adult roles with hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore.
- Episode 4: Directors Salli Richardson-Whitfield & Darnell Martin visit The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, Darnell Williams and Salli Richardson-Whitfield discuss the obstacles faced by women directors of color with hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore.
- Episode 5: Broadway Veterans Norm Lewis & Tonya Pinkins visit The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, Broadway veterans Norm Lewis and Tonya Pinkins discuss the twists and turns of their careers with hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore.
- Episode 6: Joe Morton and Tracey Moore open up the Black Box for Everyone
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore discuss their personal journeys and offer life lessons to an audience of acting students.
- Episode 7: Godfather of Harlem Creator Markuann Smith visit The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore welcome Executive Producer and actor Markuann Smith who details the long journey to bring his hit show, "The Godfather of Harlem," to TV.
- Episode 8: "Empire's" Tobias Truvillion & "She's Gotta Have It's" Chyna Layne visit The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore sit down with "Empire's" Tobias Truvillion and Chyna Layne from "She's Gotta Have It," to discuss stereotyping in the entertainment industry.
- Episode 9: Casting Directors Leah Daniels Butler & Kim Williams visit The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, casting directors Kim Williams and Leah Daniels Butler sit down with hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore to discuss the issues facing actors of color in tv and film.
- Episode 10: "Queen Sugar's" Omar J. Dorsey & "Boardwalk Empire's" Justiin A. Davis visit The Black Box
Aired: Feb 17, 2022On this episode of Inside The Black Box, hosts Joe Morton and Tracey Moore welcome actor and producer Omar J. Dorsey and "Boardwalk Empire's" Justiin A. Davis.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Wendell Pierce and Julito McCullum Visit the Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022THE WIRE'S Wendell Pierce and Julito McCullum sit down with Joe and Tracey to discuss being a part of one of the greatest ensemble casts on TV.
- Episode 2: Debbie Allen and Rob Morgan Visit the Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 20225x Emmy Award Winner Debbie Allen and STRANGER THING's Rob Morgan discuss breaking down barriers and building a lasting career.
- Episode 3: Jeffrey Wright and Malik Yoba Visit the Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022Emmy Award Winner Jeffrey Wright (WESTORLD) and Actor Malik Yoba share the big breaks that led to their illustrious careers.
- Episode 4: Keith David and Twinkie Byrd Visit the Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022Keith David discusses his 5 Ken Burns' documentary narrations. Twinkie Byrd shares how she cast Michael B. Jordan in his first breakout film role.
- Episode 5: Naturi Naughton and Kellita Smith Visit the Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022Naturi Naughton discusses her transition from singing in 3LW to acting. Kellita Smith shares how she scored her iconic role in THE BERNIE MAC SHOW.
- Episode 6: Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Essence Atkins Visit The Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022Playwright Ruben Santiago-Hudson discusses his relationship with August Wilson. Actress Essence Atkins discusses her distinguished 35-year career.
- Episode 7: Condola Rashad, Keesha Sharp and Jeff Byrd Visit The Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022Condola Rashad (BILLIONS), Keesha Sharp (LEATHAL WEAPON, EMPIRE) and Director Jeff Byrd join Joe and Tracey in the Black Box.
- Episode 8: Hisham Tawfiq and Grace Porter Visit the Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022THE BLACKLIST'S Hisham Tawfiq and THE GODFATHER OF HARLEM's Grace Porter sit down with Joe and Tracey in the Black Box.
- Episode 9: Trai Byers and Cassandra Freeman Visit the Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022EMPIRE's Trai Byers shares how he earned a leading role in the #1 show in America. Then, Cassandra Freeman shares how she took on Aunt Viv in BEL AIR.
- Episode 10: Terri J. Vaughn and J. Kevin Swain Visit the Black Box
Aired: Dec 1, 2022ITBB's very own J. Kevin Swain shares how he began directing Tupac's music videos. Also, 3x NAACP Image Award winner Terri Vaughn visits the Black Box