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Dino-Ray Ramos

@dinoray.bsky.social

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Journalism is dead. I am a journalist. QPOC. DIASPORA founder (thediasporatimes.com) Always working on a new podcast. Former Cracker Barrel host (1996) and recovering Deadline editor.

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 1d

Remember when STRUCTURE turned into EXPRESS MEN? That was a major moment in mall history.

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 8d

It must be really serious if I made a whole video about how bad it was....

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TL;DR: We Deserve Better Than The 'The Hand That Rocks The Cradle' Reimagining... or Whatever That Was

Too Long; Dino-Ray: October 23, 2025: A Weekly Video Digest for Diaspora Subscribers

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 12d

In your humble opinion, what are the best alternatives to Spotify?

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 16d

This dumbass family should have known better than to bring a chimp home and act like nothing bad is gonna happen.

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Primate | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 17d

I have included D'Angelo in a new section of the flagship DIASPORA site called "Dossier" where we highlight a person, a moment in history, and/or a piece of art or media that has impacted culture! thediasporatimes.com/2025/10/15/l...

LEGEND: D'Angelo - DIASPORA

LEGEND: D'Angelo

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 18d

I know I can survive without social media. If I can quit drinking and quit smoking, I can quit social media. If anything, I need to make a lean social media diet. I need the paleo diet of social. But also, the best method that helped me quit smoking was quitting cold turkey. I'm considering it.

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 19d

Filet Chee Heaux

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 24d

The latest installment of what I like to call my "Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ on but the Rent" essay series! Subscribe to DIASPORA to read!

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The bird's eye

Issue No. 66: Unemployment in your 40s hits different.

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 24d

You know how they say name your emotions? I have named my inner saboteur Barbara and my anxiety Chloe.

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 25d

I am manifesting me and Kelly Clarkson singing this at karaoke in the near future.

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Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood - In Another's Eyes (live)

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · 26d

I was in chorale in high school and sometimes our student director would warm us up when our actual director was busy at the beginning of rehearsal. One time, during our warm up exercises, she said "Now, go down on 'mi'" and she was the only one who didn't realize what she just said out loud.

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 27

I just clicked a video with a young woman who was I am guessing was between 17-21 years old that pronounced the name "Phoebe" as "FOE-BEE".

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 26

The only thing that gets me out of bed every morning is the jar of homemade overnight oats I get to eat for breakfast every morning.

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 25

I know my parents loved me... stand behind me come what may!

Can you believe A DIFFERENT WORLD is 38 years old?!

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Revisiting the First Season Of 'A Different World'

Issue No. 64: Meet me at The Pit!

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 24

I don't understand.... Tylenol makes you artistic?

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 24

Not gonna lie: I'm really excited for NOW YOU SEE ME NOW YOU DONT.

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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (2025) - Official Trailer #2

YouTube video by Lionsgate Movies

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 24

It would have been hilarious if Brendan Carr was all, "Disney MUST suspend Jimmy Kimmel and re-release SONG OF THE SOUTH!"

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 23

My new social media rule: every time I sign on, I ask myself, "What am I looking for?" If I can't answer within 1/2 a second, I sign off. TRY IT!

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 19

HIM is a fun moviegoing experience and is visually stunning, but isn't quite the horror movie it wants to be. However, the film still speaks to Justin Tipping's distinct point of view which I would like to see more of...

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'HIM' Isn't The G.O.A.T., But It's A Filmmaking Evolution For Justin Tipping

Issue No. 63: 'HIM' feels at home in the Monkeypaw universe.

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 18

PTA's latest feels fresh, sharp, timely, but also has its speed bumps -- specifically in its foray into "diverse" storytelling....

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‘One Battle After Another’: A Revolutionary Romp of Reality and Racist Ridiculousness

Issue No. 62: The movie has weed-growing nuns.

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 18

Hey ABC and Disney -- how is the view from your knees? Hope your gag reflex isn't acting up.

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Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 13

I mean, why is everyone still talking about that guy?

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 8

As with all films, I was asked by a publicist my initial reaction to Nia DaCosta's queer infused adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler", HEDDA starring Tessa Thompson.

I responded: "It was absolutely cunty."

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 8

QUESTION: Do any of my journo peers have any psychologist/sociologist/psychiatrist resources? I am working on a story regarding cults. :)

Dino-Ray Ramos @dinoray.bsky.social · Sep 5

I received an email with a subject line "Whimsy is back" and it just really irritated me.