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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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NBA YoungBoy performs at the Lil' WeezyAna Fest at Champions Square on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in New Orleans. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) thegrio.com
October 26, 2020
NBA YoungBoy who's had several run-ins with the law is now being investigated for allegedly assaulting and pistol-whipping a Texas…
Jared Kushner Donald Trump African Americans thegrio.com
October 26, 2020
Jared Kushner implies Black people don't 'want to be successful' as he defends Trump and all he has done for…
Barack Obama ACA healthcare thegrio.com
October 26, 2020
Barack Obama reflects on the Affordable Care Act, says Trump is trying to dismantle the law through Supreme Court.
Beenie Man thegrio.com
October 26, 2020
Beenie Man was reportedly hospitalized after collapsing at his mother's funeral who passed away in September.
Protests Continue Over Death Of George Floyd, Killed In Police Custody In Minneapolis
October 23, 2020
Alleged Boogaloo Bois member charged with rioting during Minneapolis protest. The man allegedly traveled to Minneapolis from Texas.
BET Presents "An Evening With 'The Quad'" At The Paley Center
October 23, 2020
Marc Lamont Hill to vote Democrat for 1st time in 24 years. Hill says he usually votes for the Green…
October 23, 2020
David Banner says Black students belong at HBCUs. Banner and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund are raising funds for the…
October 23, 2020
Ex-NFL star Dana Stubblefield was sentenced to 15 years to life for rape and false imprisonment. His attorneys are appealing…
October 22, 2020
School apologizes after Indiana student listed as 'Black Guy' in yearbook. The school called the incident an "error."
Beyonce Ivy Park Adidas
October 22, 2020
Beyonce reveals new looks from 2nd Ivy Park collection. The collection drops on October 30 and is titled, Drip 2.
President Trump Welcomes Nigerian President Buhari To The White House
October 22, 2020
Congressional Black Caucus sends letter to Nigerian president over SARS crisis. They ask protestors in Nigeria to be released from…
October 22, 2020
A Dutch researcher was allegedly able to guess President Donald Trump’s Twitter password, "maga2020!" and he says it wasn’t the…
Shonda Rhimes Disney Netflix
October 21, 2020
Shonda Rhimes says she's ready to 'own her s--t' as she moves to Netflix. Missing Disneyland tickets sparked her move.
The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Canada House
October 21, 2020
Former royals Meghan Markle and Prince Harry launched the new website for their Archewell organization on Tuesday.
Republicans Hold Virtual 2020 National Convention
October 21, 2020
Giuliani seen reaching into his pants in front of woman in 'Borat' scene. The new Borat film set to debut…
"Widows" European Premiere
October 21, 2020
Daniel Kaluuya to produce 'heartbreaking,' live-action 'Barney' movie. Kaluuya is analyzing the role the 1990’s TV character.
Premiere Of Focus Features' "BlacKkKlansman" - Red Carpet
October 20, 2020
Dave Chappelle says 'There’s no pension plan for leaders' on Netflix's My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
MIchael Steele Joe Biden Trump Thegrio.com
October 20, 2020
Ex-RNC chair Michael Steele endorses Biden: 'We are blinded by our partisanship.' He has been open about his feelings for…
50 Cent Trump money thegrio.com
October 20, 2020
Rapper/actor/producer 50 Cent doubles down on Trump endorsement and says his finances are the reason why he supports the president.
October 20, 2020
Bill Cosby's newest mugshot was released and the prison says it is normal for them to update an inmate’s photo…