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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Americans Honor Veterans Day
February 16, 2021
Capt. Paris Davis is one of the first Black officers in the Special Forces but race played a part in…
NY Congressional Candidate Jamaal Bowman Encourages Early Voting At Bronx Subway Stop
February 16, 2021
Rep. Jamaal Bowman took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce his mother Ms. Pauline Bowman passed away from COVID-19.
Alexis Ohanian thegrio.com
February 16, 2021
Alexis Ohanian, the husband to superstar Serena Williams, attended the Australian Open rocking a T-shirt stating, "greatest female athlete."
Ariel Young thegrio.com
February 16, 2021
Ariel Young awakes from a coma after being injured in a crash involving the Chief's assistant coach Britt Reid.
LA Community Screening Of Warner Bros Pictures' "Just Mercy" - Arrivals
February 15, 2021
Michael B. Jordan rents out an aquarium for Lori Harvey on Valentine's Day. He also went all out and bought…
Q85: A Musical Celebration For Quincy Jones
February 15, 2021
Oprah with Meghan and Harry: a CBS special airs Sunday, March 7 at 8 PM. The couple will dish on…
Healthcare Organization Opens Drive-Thru Rapid COVID-19 Testing Sites Throughout New York City And Long Island
February 15, 2021
COVID-19 cases are dropping in US, but not because of vaccinations. Since the holiday season, the number of deaths is…
Senators Meet With Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett
February 15, 2021
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott says Donald Trump is the 'one person I don't blame' for Capitol attack. He says…
Slide With Intention thegrio
February 14, 2021
Genese Jamilah is the founder of some of today’s most exciting events for young Black professionals such as Much Love…
Pepper spray girl Rochester
February 12, 2021
New footage has been released of the officer who pepper-sprayed a nine-year-old girl. The full 86-minute video was released on…
February 12, 2021
The body was found near the Neuse River in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. Brittany Simone Smith was six…
Republican Georgia Senate Candidates Perdue And Loeffler Campaign For Runoff Election
February 12, 2021
Nikki Haley publicly criticizes Trump for the Capitol riots. The potential 2024 presidential candidate said she is disgusted by his…
Derek Chauvin thegrio.com
February 12, 2021
William Barr reportedly rejected a deal in which Derek Chauvin agreed to plead guilty to third-degree murder in George Floyd's…
February 11, 2021
The Baton Rouge Metro Council voted on a $4.5 million settlement for the family of Alton Sterling, who was shot…
Morehouse thegrio.com
February 11, 2021
Morehouse College announced an online program to help students finish their degrees. It is open to men from all schools…
President Trump Departs White House For Border Visit
February 11, 2021
Donald Trump's Twitter ban is permanent even if he runs in 2024. Twitter's CFO says he will not be allowed…
C.H. James III thegrio.com
February 11, 2021
Charles H. 'Chuck' James III, CEO of one of the country's oldest Black businesses, passed away at 62 due to…
Covid coronavirus thegrio.com
February 11, 2021
Doctors investigate whether COVID-19 causes diabetes after the 'concerning' trend and experts say there could be a link.
BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train Awards -  Show
February 10, 2021
Tisha Campbell and Tichnia Arnold team up for new talk show. The pair will also co-executive produce the show.
Quil Lemons
February 10, 2021
Quil Lemons becomes the youngest photog to shoot a Vanity Fair cover after his photo series Glitterboy gained attention.