Inside the Black Box

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

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

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

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

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."

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.

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

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.

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.

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.