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Black History Month is here, and we’re honoring its theme—“African Americans and the Arts”—by featuring some leading lights of the entertainment world. Join MasterClass and hear their insights on how to tell urgent, compelling stories. |
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| Bring your visions to life |
| with Ava DuVernay, the writer-director behind Selma, 13th, and ORIGIN |
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| Turn your experiences into art |
| with Issa Rae, Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, writer, and entrepreneur |
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| Use humor to make an impact |
| with Kevin Hart, comedy icon, actor, and entrepreneur |
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| _Instructor Spotlight |
| Ava DuVernay |
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| Even though you may never pick up a film camera, managing a set requires leadership skills that apply to all walks of life. Ava takes you behind the scenes of her latest production to illuminate the profound lessons of high-profile moviemaking. Learn how authenticity, vision, and collaboration can help you bring your own personal and professional visions to life. |
| In this class, you’ll: |
- Zero in on your creative vision.
- Pivot gracefully in the face of the unexpected.
- Lead with authenticity and compassion.
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| _MEMBER EXCLUSIVE |
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| Identify and amplify your creative voice |
| Members get exclusive access to Issa’s Class Guide, jam-packed with her insights into creativity, the entertainment industry, and more. You’ll even find a special section on TV pilots, cohosted by another creative powerhouse: Shonda Rhimes.
Become a MasterClass member today. |
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| _RELEVANT NOW |
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| Regional flavors, global implications |
| Soul food is not just a collection of dishes; as food historian Michael Twitty says, “it’s a family, a constellation.” As you’ll learn in his deep-diving (and mouthwatering) class, myriad influences converge around this essential cuisine. Learn the fascinating history of soul food—and pick up some great recipes while you’re at it. |
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Boost your powers of persuasion, tap into your creative potential, and make a feast with the world’s best in business, entertainment, cooking, and more. Only on MasterClass. |
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| _Weekly Roundup |
| More ways to uplift Black History Month |
 | Choose from a trove of Black history books and articles. | | | | Peruse a quick primer on Black feminism. | | | | Discover major milestones of the Civil Rights Movement. | | | | What do you know about Brown v. Board of Education? | | | | Retrace the Great Migration. | | | |
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