Inside the Black Box
A new spin on celebrity interview shows, INSIDE THE BLACK BOX spotlights the world’s 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. Led by Emmy Award-winning actor Joe Morton and casting director/celebrity acting coach Tracey Moore and filled with an audience of young artists clamoring to learn as much as they can from our hosts and A-List guests. Each episode is filled with life lessons, history, exciting performance exercises, and honest discussions about the role race plays in the entertainment industry.
Season 2022
Episode 1
Lindsey Vonn; Al Michaels; Domonique Foxworth; Howard Bryant
January 22, 2022
Episode 2
Max Scherzer, Billy Crystal
April 2, 2022
Episode 3
Nick Saban, Justin Verlander, Reene Montgomery, Larry Fitzgerald, Bomani Jones
September 10, 2022
Episode 4
Robert D. Manfred, Doc Rivers, Dave Zirin, Christine Brennan, Bomani Jones
November 12, 2022
Season 2021
Episode 1
Charles Barkley; Aly Reisman; David Cone; Renee Montgomery
July 31, 2021
Episode 2
Billie Jean King; John McEnroe; Peyton Manning; Jane McManus; Jessica Luther
August 28, 2021
Episode 3
Carmelo Anthony; Rasheda Ali; Ken Burns; Michelle Roberts; Demaurice Smith
September 25, 2021
Episode 4
Jerry Jones; Candace Parker; Keyshawn Johnson; Mark Leibovich
November 13, 2021
Season 2
Episode 1
Wendell Pierce and Julito McCullum Visit the Black Box
Episode 2
Debbie Allen and Rob Morgan Visit the Black Box
Episode 3
Jeffrey Wright and Malik Yoba Visit the Black Box
Episode 4
Keith David and Twinkie Byrd Visit the Black Box
Episode 5
Naturi Naughton and Kellita Smith Visit the Black Box
Episode 6
Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Essence Atkins Visit The Black Box
Episode 7
Condola Rashad, Keesha Sharp and Jeff Byrd Visit the Black Box
Episode 8
Hisham Tawfiq and Grace Porter Visit the Black Box
Episode 9
Trai Byers and Cassandra Freeman Visit the Black Box
Episode 10
erri J. Vaughn and J. Kevin Swain Visit the Black Box
Season 1
Episode 1
Phylicia Rashad visits The Black Box
January 1, 2022
Episode 2
Da'Vinchi & Dyllón Burnside visit The Black Box
January 8, 2022
Episode 3
Raven-Symoné & Marc John Jefferies visit The Black Box
January 15, 2022
Episode 4
Directors Salli Richardson-Whitfield & Darnell Martin visit The Black Box
January 22, 2022
Episode 5
Broadway Veterans Norm Lewis & Tonya Pinkins visit The Black Box
January 29, 2022
Episode 6
Joe Morton and Tracey Moore open up the Black Box for everyone
February 5, 2022
Episode 7
Godfather of Harlem Creator Markuann Smith visit The Black Box
February 12, 2022
Episode 8
“Empire’s” Tobias Truvillion & “She’s Gotta Have It’s” Chyna Layne visit The Black Box
February 19, 2022
Episode 9
Casting Directors Leah Daniels Butler & Kim Williams visit The Black Box
February 26, 2022
Episode 10
“Queen Sugar’s” Omar J. Dorsey & “Boardwalk Empire’s” Justiin A. Davis visit The Black Box
March 5, 2022