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Keona writes about the colorism she experiences in the black community

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer

Keonna Burnett is now a Senior in high school who plans of attending UNT to study Communications/ Journalism, Social Media Marketing, and African American Studies. She is a blogger who focuses her content on beauty and fashion, as well as mental health awareness and cultural appreciation. Burnett is a Staff Writer for her school’s newspaper, and a former intern for Fishbowl Radio after co-hosting Sports Talk and The Drift on 99.9 The Wild, Mansfield ISD’s student-run Radio station. Aside from writing, Keonna has trained in competitive dance for 15 years and is currently a part of one of Dallas’ top Hip Hop crews, Bangerz Dance Co. She’s the middle child of 5 girls and expected to remain the shortest in her family.

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Singer Kaash Paige (center) poses with her old classmates. Paige visited the Practicum Digital Audio class at Ben  Barber so the students could interview her.

Kaash Paige: More Than ‘Love Songs’

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
December 21, 2019

A year after releasing Love Songs, life for Kaash Paige has taken a complete 180 as she now lives the life she’d always dreamed of. The new artist, who’s now reached #13 on Spotify’s R&B/ Soul chart, has learned a ton about the impacts of success on her road to stardom. Kaash Paige, former...

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The Influence of Race, Judgment on Amber Guyger’s Sentencing

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
November 30, 2019

When the jury convicted Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, for the murder of 26-year-old Botham Jean, our country took a step toward racial justice and American equality. Although many argue Guyger should face a sentence longer than 10 years, it’s an accomplishment in itself for a white...

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7 Realistic Tips for Senior Year

7 Realistic Tips for Senior Year

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019

After a long journey over the past 12 years, seniors enter the final steps of their high school careers. Although they may feel stressed and catch a case of senioritis in the upcoming months, rest assured, they will graduate soon.  Here’s a list of goals and tips to help 2020 Broncos walk the stage...

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B Polished owner  Frankesha Watkins stands behind the checkout counter at her store.

Black Beauty

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020

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Robert Bradley, 9, dribbles the basketball during a game. Bradley plays basketball despite missing a rib.

Robert Bradley: Despite His Differences

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
December 31, 2019

On the basketball court, no one ever knows what runs through the athletes’ minds as they play a game, pass the ball or hit a three-pointer. They all want to win, of course, advance to district play, and probably even to state championships. For freshman Robert Bradley, playing basketball is about...

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Burnett writes about the movie, Countdown

Review: Countdown

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019

When a group of friends download an app that determines their death to the exact second and punishes those who attempt to change their fate actually exists, they encounter a dark secret that affects their lives — an app called Countdown.  In the opening scene of the movie “A Countdown to the...

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Coach Jeffrey Lindsey teaches his government class.

Coach Jeffrey Lindsey: Standing In The Hall Of Fame

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
October 27, 2019

Coach Jeffrey Lindsey teaches government and serves as the Head Girl’s Track coach and Cross Country coach. He is also an old face to Mansfield ISD but a new face to Legacy. Lindsey played basketball at Mansfield High School. Basketball was the highlight of every school day until his coaches insisted...

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Keona writes about the colorism she experiences in the black community

The Skin I Wear

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
February 1, 2020

As I grew up, I often felt as if I didn’t fit in with my own family — my mother and sisters had lighter skin tones, and I took after my father’s darker complexion. In elementary school, my friends would see my mother and sister, ask if I’d been adopted and tell me I wasn’t as pretty as them....

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More Than Stepping

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019

When Coach Jamie Turner took over the Notorious Step Team this year, her goals reached further than stomping, rehearsing and hyping up the school. Turner hoped to build a family of young women and men excited to embrace themselves through a modern configuration of a historical art form.  Stepping...

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Keona writes about the colorism she experiences in the black community

Blog: Dancing For America’s Team

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019

When I received an invite to perform in the Dallas Cowboys Back to Football Halftime Show of the 2019 season opener against the New York Giants, I was so confused. I was exhilarated but in an “oh my gosh, me?” way. It’s not every day that non-union dancers like me get the opportunity to perform...

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Keonna writes about her transition into Legacy Student Media

The Big Jump

Keonna Burnett, Staff Writer
September 3, 2019

Since I was a freshman, I’ve built my college applications. I participated in many extracurricular activities as I exuded leadership among my class, and class among the teachers and staff at Summit High. I lead as captain of the hip hop team, editor of the newspaper and an active member of UIL activities....

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