About Keydra Manns

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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March 1, 2021
The Oberlin Conservatory of Music released an apology for promoting a Black History Month event with only white performers.
March 1, 2021
Chicago comedian Erica Watson has passed away due to complications of COVID-19. The actress and comedian died on Saturday.
March 1, 2021
Johnson & Johnson recently announced its one-dose vaccine will be good for distribution before the end of the week.
February 26, 2021
Black-owned companies like The Weather Channel are bridging the gap by featuring Black talent who are reshaping the TV landscape.
February 25, 2021
Richard Michetti is facing charges after his ex girlfriend alerted authorities he allegedly stormed the Capitol on Jan 6.
February 25, 2021
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says he didn't know he struck an individual while driving on Sept. 12, 2020.
Wssley Snipes Mahershala Ali thegrio.com
February 25, 2021
The reboot of Blade is on the way but it won’t include the iconic Wesley Snipes. as Mahershala Ali has…
College Football Playoff National Championship - Clemson v LSU
February 25, 2021
Justin Foster of the Clemson Tigers announced he is retiring from football due to health complications from COVID-19.
Grocery store thegrio.com
February 25, 2021
Los Angeles County passed a vote that would allow grocery store workers to receive an extra $5 as ‘hero pay.’
February 24, 2021
Black News Channel expands reach with new distribution deals. The organization recently announced new high-profile commentators.
Senate Homeland Security Committee Hears Testimony From Police Officials On January 6 Capitol Attack
February 24, 2021
Sen. Ron Johnson is catching heat for trying to distance Donald Trump from the Capitol mob, calling rioters "agent provocateurs."
President Trump Signs USMCA At White House
February 24, 2021
Mike Pence says he has close friendship with Donald Trump and plans to form a political group to protect their…
Florida Nyeisha Nelson thegrio.com
February 24, 2021
The remains of Nyeisha Nelson, 20, were found in a wooded area in Florida after she had gone missing for…
Zendaya thegrio.com
February 24, 2021
Zendaya corrects a question about what she likes in a man as she spoke with Vanity Fair for its The…
Taraji P. Henson And American Express Launch #ExpressThanks Pop Up Cafe
February 23, 2021
On a recent podcast, Taraji P. Henson opened up the unfair salary she earned after scoring a spot in 'The…
GOP Presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz Holds Indiana Primary Night Gathering
February 23, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz said his wife is upset over leaked text messages confirming their family vacation to Mexico amid the…
Senate Homeland Security Committee Hears Testimony From Police Officials On January 6 Capitol Attack
February 23, 2021
Capitol Police Captain Carneysha Mendoza shares powerful testimony on the fear she faced during the Capitol riot. Riots almost broke…
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Funding For California Universities
February 23, 2021
Chris Weiland, a track and field and cross country runner, has been dismissed from the UCLA teams for racist comments…
Christopher Pekny thegrio.com
February 23, 2021
Christopher Pekny passed away on Sunday due to what his family calls a ‘freak accident,” as part of a gender…
February 22, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis is accused of providing thousands of coronavirus vaccines to the state's wealthiest communities and neglecting others.