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.

President Joe Biden released new campaign ads highlighting their commitment to Black America, as shared exclusively by NewsOne.

Jackie Wilson was awarded a $17 million settlement for his wrongful conviction brought on by the "Chicago police torturers."

Republicans blamed the crime wave on migrants.

Race Forward is honoring Women’s History Month with the release of "Women Transcend."

In Our Own Voice launched its I Am A Reproductive Justice Voter campaign to educate Black women voters on reproductive justice issues.

The NAACP's Black Policy Agenda highlights the pressing concerns of Black Americans ranging from health care and voting rights to police reform.

Ye has launched a new Instagram page dedicated to the venture, which seems to show the Donda Academy's new direction.

These heroes made incredible strides in the fight for equality.

Elizabeth Francis has become the oldest living person in the United States and the fifth oldest person living globally.

Senate Bill 6009's passage comes four years after the death of Manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, who died while in police custody after he was wrongfully handcuffed and hog-tied.

Alabama's AG cut him a sweet plea deal.

Three historically Black colleges and universities are among the public institutions of higher leaning in Mississippi that are in jeopardy of being closed if Senate Bill 2726 passes.