Byron Allen On Black Ownership + Pursuing the American Dream (FULL Pt. 1)

It's important that as African-Americans we control our image and narrative. TheGrio recently sat down with Millionaire, media mogul Byron Allen to discuss his ownership, his family origins, the Black community and much, much more. Natasha Alford (@NatashaSAlford) reports from Allen's Entertainment Studios in Los Angeles.

0:28: Byron Allen on the history and importance of theGrio.
1:48: Byron Allen talks humble beginnings and childhood experience that inspired him to become more than just talent.
17:46: Byron Allen on negotiating and being valued for his talent.
20:46: Byron Allen on turning down job offer from Johnny Carson and being the youngest comedian to do 'The Tonight Show.'
30:09- Byron Allen talks transition from comedian to building Entertainment Studios.
59:21: Byron Allen on being a Black man in the industry and overcoming challenges due to race.
1:17:55: Byron Allen talks systemic exclusion for Black people and racial discrimination lawsuit against Comcast.
1:24:35: Byron Allen on making a seat at the table.











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