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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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Nation Reacts To Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
June 18, 2021
Several Portland officers on the protest response team resigned after the indictment of an officer accused of assaulting a protestor.
Police Officers Shot In North Philadelphia
June 18, 2021
The Holly Springs police officer was new on the force and just 25-years-old. The incident all started when he stopped a man for speeding.
Omarion Bow wow thegrio.com
June 18, 2021
Bow Wow and Omarion are set to headline “The Millennium Tour 2021″ with Soulja Boy and Ashanti joining them on the road.
June 18, 2021
The trailer for the special Father’s Day episode recently dropped. The show airs on Sunday and features fellow actor Kevin Hart.
Detroit thegrio.com
June 18, 2021
A young boy, 2, was killed on a highway in Detroit and officers are asking the public for any leads in the case.
"Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala
June 17, 2021
Lala and Carmelo Anthony have been on and off for years but according to TMZ the personality and entrepreneur filed divorce documents on Thursday.
June 17, 2021
A social worker grew suspicious about Majelic Young’s whereabouts and asked police to check in on her. They found her remains in the backyard.
Dionne Warwick thegrio.com
June 17, 2021
Dionne Warwick has become such a force on Twitter that its CEO Jack Dorsey may have to put her on the payroll.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend Gun Violence Forum  In Las Vegas
June 17, 2021
Craig Melvin of Today gets deep about fatherhood in his new book: ‘Pops: Learning to be a Son and a Father.’
Meghan McCain Whoopi Goldberg thegrio.com
June 17, 2021
Whoopi Goldberg and Meghan McCain shared a passionate exchange, yet again, on ‘The View’ as the hosts were discussing President Joe Biden.
5th Annual Sports Humanitarian Awards Presented By ESPN
June 16, 2021
The couple’s Why Not You Foundation announced on Wednesday the opening of a charter high school in Washington.
June 16, 2021
Onovughakpor “Onovu” Otitigbe is Albany High School’s record as the first Black valedictorian. She is on her way to Harvard University.
June 16, 2021
ABC News reporter Rachel Scott had a simple question for Russian President Vladimir Putin: “what are you so afraid of?”
June 16, 2021
7-year-old Shamar Jackson was mauled by the dog on Sunday. The boy was outside looking for his own dog with his brother.
Rita Moreno thegrio.com
June 16, 2021
On ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ Moreno said the timing of the feedback of ‘In the Heights’ was off and misguided.
June 15, 2021
Leona Lewis, Michael Costello and Chrissy Teigen have some healing to do after bullying accusations go viral.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Train For G-8
June 15, 2021
William Zachery Harvey, 60, was taken into police custody on April 2 and was in the interview room alone when he was discovered hanging.
Justin Tyran Roberts thegrio.com
June 15, 2021
Justin Tyran Roberts allegedly admitted to seeking out white men during a two-day attack in Alabama and Georgia.
June 15, 2021
Shane Wayne Michael was sentenced on June 9th after physically attacking and spitting on a man at Vision 4 Less eyewear on Nov. 11 in Iowa.
MacKenzie Scott thegrio.com
June 15, 2021
MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist, and ex-wife to Jeff Bezos recently donated $2.7 billion to an array of charities.