Shanelle Matthews, Author at Women's eNews

Shirley Q. Liquor Uncorks Backlash v. Blackface

By Shanelle Matthews ● Arts & Culture ● June 30, 2008

Shirley Q. Liquor is a blackface act that may be the most obvious target for women’s media activists. But many say their aim should go throughout U.S. pop culture and include hip hop and Eddie Murphy’s “Norbit.”

Transgender Rights Run Into Bathroom Politics

By Shanelle Matthews ● Arts & Culture ● April 28, 2008

A county ordinance in Maryland that protects transgender rights is facing a public referendum challenge in November. One transgender advocate says it looks like a test case for national opposition to the antidiscrimination push.

Patrick, Ochoa Win; Senate Shortchanges Wage Bill

By Shanelle Matthews ● Arts & Culture ● April 26, 2008

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Two women in sports had significant "firsts" this week.

On April 20 U.S. race car driver Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an IndyCar Series event when she claimed victory in the Japan Indy 300 in Motegi. Patrick beat two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves by 5.86 seconds.

Former Track Athlete Says Marion Still Her Star

By Shanelle Matthews ● Arts & Culture ● January 21, 2008

When Shanelle Matthews first met Marion Jones it was like encountering a goddess. Today, the sprinter’s downfall feels like a personal loss and the writer is shocked by the severity of the six-month jail sentence for Jones, who is nursing a baby.

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