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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.

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As 'Waiting To Exhale' marks its 30th anniversary, Angela Bassett reflected on the powerful bond formed onscreen with her castmates and how seeing Black women lead a major film in 1995 was "a first of its kind" in Hollywood.

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As the New Year approaches, many of us are busy building resolutions: career goals, fitness plans, financial intentions, and personal milestones. But amid all of the ambition and hustle, there’s one goal we often forget to prioritize: staying connected to the people who matter most. In a world where everyone is striving, grinding, and trying […]

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From shimmering metallics to playful patterns, these festive nail art looks will make your hands the life of the party.

Nicki Minaj appears to be aligning herself more closely with Trump in recent months. How did we get here? Here's a timeline.

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