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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.

As National Breastfeeding Month continues, it's clear that Black mothers need more resources and community backing to successfully breastfeed their babies.

One month after her unexpected passing, the family of LaToya Malcolm, a Miss Universe Jamaica contestant, gathered to lay her to rest on Aug. 22.

A tragic lightning strike in Margate, Florida, has claimed the lives of a mother, Kenya Glasgow, and her 2-year-old daughter, Kennedi.

What is the best sex position, you ask? If you go by the data, doggy style has a pretty strong claim to the crown. Here's why.

Mýa is sharing the workout routine that keeps her stage-ready at 46, from boxing and deep squats to high heels on the treadmill, and yes, she really does work out in heels.

The swinging scene is heating up across the nation, with some states leading the charge, according to a new study from LoveHoney.

A heated exchange erupted at a Walmart after a young white boy allegedly hurled a racial slur at a Black officer, after he allegedly ran into a shopper with a fake gun.

A groundbreaking AI-assisted hair braiding solution, HaloBraid, has raised $7 million to bring its innovative technology to salons nationwide.

The kinky fetish of panty-stuffing, where individuals insert women's underwear into their body, has seen a surge in popularity as people seek out novel sexual experiences. But how do you do it safely?

The Brooklyn Public Library will celebrate pioneer Machel Montano with "Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition," opening Aug. 22.

Mary J. Blige chose not to have kids when younger, but her perspective shifted as she aged and saw the joys of parenthood.

As the fashion world looks ahead to 2026, Black women can expect a diverse array of stylish options this fall. Here's what we know.