EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 50 MIN
Juneteenth Special | Byron Allen: Don't Let White Media Define Black America!
from The Don Lemon Show · host Lemon Media Network
Today is Juneteenth, and we're bringing you special programming all day long to honor the holiday and reflect on its meaning. Don sits down with media mogul, producer, comedian, and philanthropist Byron Allen for a powerful conversation about the legacy of slavery, the economic systems that have perpetuated inequality, and why Juneteenth remains as important as ever. They also discuss the power of media ownership and why it's essential for Black communities to tell their own stories rather than allowing others to define their image. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Today is Juneteenth, and we're bringing you special programming all day long to honor the holiday and reflect on its meaning. Don sits down with media mogul, producer, comedian, and philanthropist Byron Allen for a powerful conversation about the legacy of slavery, the economic systems that have perpetuated inequality, and why Juneteenth remains as important as ever. They also discuss the power of media ownership and why it's essential for Black communities to tell their own stories rather than allowing others to define their image. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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