About Shannon Dawson

Shannon Dawson is a podcaster, former radio host, and digital content writer based in New York City. She's previously penned for sites including Power 96.5 FM in Lansing, Michigan, and WGCI Chicago for over five years. Shannon joined the iOne team in 2020 as a staff writer for MadameNoire, Bossip, HelloBeautiful, and NewsOne writing about a number of topics from pop culture and entertainment to music and news. When she isn’t writing, you can find Shannon heavily immersed in New York’s music scene as a full-time DJ.

NewsOne sat down with BLIS Collective co-founder Trevor Smith to discuss how his powerful action hub is advancing the fight for reparations in New York City.

The entertainment industry is seeing an exciting wave of new, talented Black actresses who are shaping the future of television and film.

Don Cornelius, the legendary creator and host of 'Soul Train,' cemented an incredible legacy for Black music throughout the '70s and early 2000s.

When every headline feels like a personal blow and your spirit stays in fight-or-flight, here’s how to combat news fatigue.

Black drivers like Bubba Wallace and the legendary Wendell Scott have rewritten the narrative in NASCAR, breaking barriers and making history on tracks once closed to them.

The Young Doctors Project partners with Howard University to guide high school boys of color toward futures in health professions.

A quiet crisis has steadily eroded Black landownership across generations, known as heirs’ property. Here's how you can protect your land from this vicious loophole.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's One Summer Chicago program is offering thousands of young people in the city the chance to gain work experience.

Despite rising incomes, many Black Americans continue to face major hurdles when it comes to saving for retirement, according to a new study.

Spanning over two centuries—from the 1800s through the 2000s—the EJI’s "A History of Racial Injustice" calendar is a tool designed to shed light on critical but often overlooked moments in American history. 

The Fort Pierce home where Zora Neale Hurston spent her final years will soon be transformed into a visitor and education center.

Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease, but how can we change this alarming disparity? It starts with knowledge.