Presenting the 19th Annual President's Arts Awards recipient for the Native Son Award: Theo Von! Theo Von, originally from Covington and Mandeville, is a successful American stand-up comedian and podcaster recognized for his distinctive, candid style that blends Southern storytelling with raw, vulnerable humor about addiction, mental health, and his unconventional past. He first gained public attention on reality shows in the early 2000s, but successfully transitioned into comedy, releasing spec

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12K views · 355 reactions | This Indigenous comedian is bringing laughter and representation to social media. Sherry Mckay told CBC Indigenous how her life as a content creator began — and what impact she hopes to have on Indigenous youth. Read the story here  https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-content-creator-sherry-mckay-1.6699835  Kevin Nepitabo/CBC | CBC Indigenous | Facebook