Let Me Tell You

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Sep 206 min read

Why Survivors Defend Abusers

In light of celebrity survivors showing support for famous abusers, we spoke to LMFT Cherlette McCullough to find out why.

Someone To Know: A Celebration Of Black Girl Friendships

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Feb 27, 20235 min read

Someone To Know: A Celebration Of Black Girl Friendships

As a part of our Black Love series, Veronica Wells-Puoane celebrates the power of Black girl friendships.

Being Loved By A Black Woman Taught Me How To Love Myself: Ashley and Brianne

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Feb 14, 20234 min read

Being Loved By A Black Woman Taught Me How To Love Myself: Ashley and Brianne

For Valentine's Day, Ashley Maxwell shares her love story with her wife Brianne.

Ashlyn Mason

Feb 4, 20236 min read

Love From The Crown On Down

In the first story in our No One Loves Like Black Women series, Ashlyn Mason writes about being seen by the Black women who've done her hair

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Nov 12, 20225 min read

My Husband Doesn't Come Before My Child

In church, we're taught that your spouse should come before your child. But this author does not agree, at all.

Sexualized & Stigmatized: The Realities Of Breastfeeding a Black Son

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Sep 1, 20224 min read

Sexualized & Stigmatized: The Realities Of Breastfeeding a Black Son

The mother of both a daughter and later a son, Imani has noticed a difference in the way people perceive her feeding her boy.

'They Don't Have To Carry It Alone' Working As An Abortion Doula

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jul 16, 20227 min read

'They Don't Have To Carry It Alone' Working As An Abortion Doula

To close out our series, we spoke with abortion doula Talyce Ketura about her work, shame and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Sisterhood, Sexuality & Safe Spaces: A Thank You To Zane

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jun 18, 20224 min read

Sisterhood, Sexuality & Safe Spaces: A Thank You To Zane

I’m obsessed with the phenomenon that is Black girlhood. There are so many beautiful aspects of what it means to transition into...

White Decorum: Suppressing Black Joy From The Crib To Commencement

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jun 11, 20224 min read

White Decorum: Suppressing Black Joy From The Crib To Commencement

This Black mother recounts being dismissed from a classical concert with her infant son. She examines how Black joy pays for white rules.

For Overwhelmed Black Mothers Who’ve Been Told Their Breastmilk Isn’t Enough

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Apr 16, 20226 min read

For Overwhelmed Black Mothers Who’ve Been Told Their Breastmilk Isn’t Enough

Reflecting on a moment that felt like judgement and condemnation from another Black mother, this woman learned to be more compassionate.

What A Twerking Class Taught Me About Womanhood

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Feb 14, 20225 min read

What A Twerking Class Taught Me About Womanhood

When Ayana Lockett signed up for CJ the Trainer's twerk class, she thought she was just learning a dance trend. Instead she got so much more

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Feb 5, 20223 min read

Why Black Girls Loved Melissas

In celebration of Black History Month, we're recounting people, places & things that played a significant role in the lives of Black girls.

Why Ashley Quit: I'm Taking An Ancestral Rest

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Dec 18, 20217 min read

Why Ashley Quit: I'm Taking An Ancestral Rest

Photographer and artist Ashley Johnson explains why she walked away from her job after nine years.

Why Victoria Quit: You're Not Finna Kill Me

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Dec 11, 20215 min read

Why Victoria Quit: You're Not Finna Kill Me

After a decade working as an editor at a Black women's lifestyle site, Victoria left due to burn out betrayal.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Dec 4, 20216 min read

Why Olesha Quit: I Was Exhausted

Olesha Haskett, a former schoolteacher, explained why exhaustion made her leave education and gave her time to devote to her photography.

Why Danyelle Quit: I Gave That Job My Power

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Nov 20, 20218 min read

Why Danyelle Quit: I Gave That Job My Power

Danyelle Thomas shares why she had to leave her job as an HR consultant in our series about Black women and The Great Resignation.

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Nov 6, 20213 min read

An Open Letter To MadameNoire

After more than a decade working for the Black women's lifestyle publication, former editor Veronica Wells says goodbye.

My Therapist Taught Me: Overextending Was My Trauma Response

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Oct 30, 20215 min read

My Therapist Taught Me: Overextending Was My Trauma Response

After years of avoiding it, Tanya Jefferies started going to therapy during the pandemic. She learned how she was operating from trauma.

My Therapist Taught Me: Make Peace With Uncertainty

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Oct 23, 20214 min read

My Therapist Taught Me: Make Peace With Uncertainty

Caron has consistently been in therapy for over 20 years. She talks lessons learned, advocating for yourself and the courage to do the work.

My Therapist Taught Me: I Took My First Love Into My Other Relationships

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

May 8, 20219 min read

My Therapist Taught Me: I Took My First Love Into My Other Relationships

For the first story in our "My Therapist Taught Me" series, Imani shares how she learned she carried her first love into new relationships.

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