Shannon Dawson
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.
Barack Obama’s presidency was defined not just by policy, but by words that inspired millions. Here are eight powerful quotes that continue to resonate today from the history maker.
On Oct. 18, 2,000+ protests will take place nationwide for No Kings Day, opposing Trump’s policies on immigration, policing, healthcare, and more. Here’s what to know about the movement.
Donald Trump and New York AG Letitia James have clashed in court for years. Here’s a look back at their heated legal feuds.
Stephen Miller sparked discourse online after citing Trump’s 'plenary authority' on CNN. He abruptly went silent, sparking online debate about whether it was a glitch or a slip of truth.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declared all city-owned property “ICE-Free Zones,” blocking federal immigration agents from using them for arrests. Here’s what Chicago residents need to know.
Diversity in the military—and in all aspects of American life—is essential to our nation's strength and well-being. Here's why.
On Sept. 30, Public Citizen filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, alleging HUD violated the Hatch Act by blaming Democrats for the shutdown. Here's what to know about the law.
Here’s what we know so far about the ongoing government shutdown and its potential impact on Black people if a deal isn’t reached soon.
A Listeria outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta has sickened 20 across 15 states, causing four deaths, according to CDC and USDA issued alerts. Here's what to know about the nationwide recall.
The DHS has launched Operation Midway Blitz, a major ICE effort targeting “criminal illegal aliens” across Chicago and Illinois. Here's everything we know about the contentious effort.
From homelessness to Hollywood, Steve Harvey built a comedy empire through grit, hustle, and a talent for turning laughs into lasting success. Here's how.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill to mint a silver coin honoring Charlie Kirk, but can a controversial figure really land on U.S. currency? Here's what it would take to make it happen.