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A Ray of Light, Love, and Laughter. Celebrating the Life of Teddy Ray
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A Ray of Light, Love, and Laughter. Celebrating the Life of Teddy Ray

Devyn Bakewell, Sentinel Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2022

Los Angeles born-and-bred comedian, Teddy Ray (Theadore Brown), was a hilarious and beloved performer who filled many of our homes and hearts with laughter. Born on July 30, 1990, Ray was a man of many talents. Best known for his work in the comedy sector, with appearances on hit networks such as Comedy Central, BET, and HBO, many may recognize him from his hilarious improv skits, short films, and standup routines. Teddy Ray came into the entertainment business back in 2011. His first major appearance was on BET’s Comic View. As his career excelled, the beloved comedian went on to

Golden Globe Awards Blackout — Travesty or Testament?
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Golden Globe Awards Blackout — Travesty or Testament?

Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture EditorJanuary 16, 2020

Black talent being shut out of the Golden Globes is not just a travesty but also a testament to the power of the work and the narratives being told that challenge the status quo. Why folks assume that awards shows invested in the same media industries that continue to perpetuate and recycle the vilest stereotypes of black identity and behavior would somehow acknowledge the stories, performances and behind-the-scenes work that challenges dominant ways of thinking about Black people on and off-screen is befuddling.

Media Pioneer and Tech Businessman Clayton Banks on Increasing Our Value in The Digital Economy
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Media Pioneer and Tech Businessman Clayton Banks on Increasing Our Value in The Digital Economy

Nadine Matthews, Contributing WriterJanuary 9, 2020

California born businessman Clayton Banks was an excited teen going to visit his brother at his UCLA dorm, he says, when he first encountered racism. “I was walking along and a car came by and someone yelled the N-word. I was just so appalled. I freaked out. I mean,” he paused at the memory, “I was really flabbergasted.” After he processed the incident Banks says he realized, “It had nothing to do with me. It was their ignorance.”