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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.

The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton expressed deep sorrow after a jury found the defendant Chikei Rick Chow not guilty for his 2023 shooting.

Racially-charged murder trial of Black teen Karmelo Anthony underway, with jury selection focusing on his young age and claims of self-defense.

Bill Cosby was ordered to pay nearly $60 million in damages, but questions remain about whether he has the resources to cover the hefty sum.

NOAA forecasts below-normal Atlantic hurricane season due to El Niño, but urges preparation to stay safe.

Musical acts Young MC and Morris Day have pulled out of the Freedom 250 event set for next month in Washington, D.C.

Christian Menefee, a rising Democratic star, defeats longtime Rep. Al Green in Texas-18 primary, poised to continue Green's legacy in Congress.

Pope issues historic apology for Church's role in slavery, connecting it to modern tech exploitation.

George Floyd's life and legacy honored six years after his tragic murder, sparking calls for continued police reform and community support.

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic primary, aims to become first Black female governor

Autistic boy allegedly abused at Louisville school; mother demands investigation and accountability

Thousands of Black voters rally in Alabama to protest Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act protections.

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 369 into law that will make most local elections in five metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan.