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.

Megan Thee Stallion received the lengthy open letter in response to Drake's controversial song "Circa Loco"

The petition urged Iowa's governor Kim Reynolds to pardon the incarcerated teen.

Throughout his congressional run, the 25-year-old Democrat has focused his campaign on the issue of gun violence and crime on Florida's streets.

The 49-year-old has been under fire since the release of his 2021 special 'The Closer,' where he made insensitive remarks about the trans community. 

The six-part series celebrates Amherst college's Black female alums.

It's important for people who possess the imagery of Takeoff to think about the social implications that come from sharing horrific photos and videos.

The Biden Administration mourned Takeoff.

An open letter to lawmakers demands limits on how lyrics can be used against defendants.

Black women are becoming the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, but funding remains a challenge.

The state rep is fighting to represent Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional district. 

A Black woman on TikTok recently went viral after discovering that a racist internet troll digitally altered her photo.

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