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Keydra Manns is a Harlem-based journalist with a focus on entertainment and criminal justice reform. The Buffalo, NY native is obsessed with all things Buffalo, (yes that includes the Bills) and all things Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter.

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Celebs Entertainment Featured June 23, 2021

Sterling K. Brown breaks down Black freedom on theGrio’s ‘Juneteenth Live!’

This year, Juneteenth became a national holiday and another celebration that honors Black history and our ancestors. During a recent

Entertainment Featured Film Television June 23, 2021

Lifetime drops first trailer for Meghan, Harry TV movie ‘Escaping the Palace’

Lifetime released the official trailer of Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace on Wednesday via Instagram and it is just

Featured Politics June 23, 2021

India Walton poised to beat incumbent Byron Brown in Buffalo mayoral primary

It looks like Buffalo, New York — the state’s second largest city — has a new mayor. Based on the

Samaria Rice responds to Shaun King sharing conversation on podcast

One thing Shaun King knows how to do is trend on Twitter. The author posted an article he wrote in regards

Celebs Entertainment Featured Music Television June 22, 2021

DMX to receive special tribute, curated by Swizz Beatz, at 2021 BET Awards

BET is set to honor the late DMX. The network will air a tribute to the rapper at the 2021

Featured LGBTQ+ June 22, 2021

‘Reparations’ fee for Seattle Pride event draws ‘reverse racism’ backlash

The Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network is charging white people a “reparations fee” to enter its Pride event in Seattle,

Entertainment Featured Television June 22, 2021

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios launches court series ‘We the People with Judge Lauren Lake’

Judge Lauren Lake is headed to Byron Allen‘s Entertainment Studios. The host of Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court is embarking on a new

Entertainment Featured Podcast June 22, 2021

Jemele Hill creates new podcast network with Spotify ‘The Unbothered Network’

Jemele Hill is not slowing down. The journalist and podcaster is collaborating with Spotify to create her own podcast network. The recently

Crime Featured June 22, 2021

3 people killed, 4 others injured after shooting in St. Louis

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are still looking for answers after several people were shot in St. Louis on Monday.

Rittenhouse’s legal team says nearly $500K has been raised for his defense

Despite being charged with two murders during a protest in Wisconsin, Kyle Rittenhouse has received tremendous financial support, some of

Featured Politics June 21, 2021

Obama supports Manchin’s voting rights compromise, condemns GOP for ‘obstruction’

Former President Barack Obama has announced he’s supporting West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin’s voting rights proposal. On Monday, during a tele-town hall

Celebs Entertainment Featured June 21, 2021

Jazmine Sullivan calls out Macy’s employee for alleged racism on Juneteenth

Singer Jazmine Sullivan is calling out an employee at the major retailer Macy’s. The “Pick Up Your Feelings” singer is

Celebs Featured Politics The Arts June 21, 2021

Biden to host Obama for White House portrait reveal after Trump’s refusal: report

It has been announced that President Joe Biden will host the unveiling of former President Barack Obama and former first lady

Featured Sports June 21, 2021

Shaquille O’Neal says he would have knocked Ben Simmons out if he played with him

Shaquille O’Neal is not impressed with Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons after his lackluster performance in Game 7 Sunday night. The NBA

Crime Featured June 20, 2021

This Black father is serving a 22-year-sentence for marijuana but is dedicated to raising his kids

Richeda Ashmeade was just 12-years-old when her father was incarcerated. In light of Father’s Day, she reflected on their last

Celebs Entertainment Featured June 19, 2021

Macy Gray says the American flag needs a makeover

Macy Gray is calling for the American flag to get a face lift. Just in time for Juneteenth, Gray wrote

Azealia Banks responds to Candace Owens’ Juneteenth criticism

Azealia Banks is not impressed by Candace Owens’ Juneteenth comments. Many across the country are celebrating the news of Juneteenth becoming

Featured Local News News June 19, 2021

Arizona heatwave affecting Black community at higher rates

As the summer heats up it’s the Black community that will be impacted the most. Arizona has reached record breaking

Crime Featured June 19, 2021

Couple scams thousands in Black community during pandemic

Legal action is being taken against a Texas couple who allegedly scammed Black people out of huge sums of money.

Featured Local News New York June 19, 2021

George Floyd Statues for Juneteenth unveiled

A six-foot statue of George Floyd has been placed in New York City. The piece was unveiled on Saturday by