shanon enjoys writing about beauty, health and misogynoir in pop culture. When she isn’t writing, she offers commentary and editorial assistance to other writers and experts via organizations including the OPed Project, The School of the New York Times and The Writer’s Center.
The LILY AT THE WASHINGTON POST
As An OPINION WRITER and pop culture critic, Shanon lee contributed to the Post’s news site for millennial women from its inception, including its inaugural ‘Lily Lines’ newsletter in 2017, until 2021.
tapped to contribute after developing her writing voice at hearst magazines digital media, Her early essays on R. Kelly and Bill Cosby played a key role in shaping the opinion space for The Lily, guiding its editorial direction and ensuring diverse, thought-provoking content.
in early 2022, the Washington Post integrated the publication into its general coverage.
Amy King, The Lily’s editor-in-chief for NeimanLab:
#METOO, DISABILITY, MULTIRACIAL IDENTIY, MEDICAL RACISM & MISOGYNOIR
HIGHLY CITED WORKS
MeTOO WON’t SUcceed if we don’t listen to black women, an article by Shanon Lee, explores the history of anti-rape work of black women in america since slavery.
I’m a rape survivor. I’m afraid I can’t protect my disabled daughter, an article by Shanon Lee,
highlights the increased risk of sexual violence for children with asd and intellectual disabilities.
meghan markle and the problem with policing the identity of mixed race people, an essay by Shanon Lee,
analyzes the scrutiny of a multiracial princess through the lens of white racism and black prejudice.
Also see:
- Racial disparities lead to poor mental health care for black Americans (Verywell mind)
- Serena Williams and the epidemic of policing black women’s anger (Washington Post)
- Director David Heilbroner Talks White Appropriation, Sandra Bland’s Legacy and More. (FORBES)
- I’m Focused on Accepting My Daughter’s Autism — Not a Cure (HEALTHLINE)
- Will the #MeToo Movement Lead to Lasting Social Change? Six Women Weigh In (Washington Post)
- Why America cares more about race than sexual assaulT (WASHINGTON POST)