

What I Said To My White, Male Coworker Who Asked If My Black Hair Was Dirty
A White man noticed that his Black woman coworker had been wearing a hat during their video conference meetings. He asked if her hair was di
As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane
May 23, 20205 min read


I Could've Had A Quarantine Bae…But He Didn’t Want To Social Distance
Two sisters, Vanessa and Veronica, talk about one's dating experience online in the midst of a global pandemic.
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
May 9, 20207 min read


"Them Today, Me Tomorrow" Why Diamond D. Used Her Platform To Expose Chris Stylezz
When host Chris Stylezz was first associated with sexual assault, Diamond D. decided to collect the stories. She unearthed a decade of alleg
As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane
May 2, 202011 min read


When Outside Opens Up, I'm Still Gon Be Choosy
While we're all longing for the days when we can go outside freely, don't let that desperation make you accept invitations to places
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Apr 4, 20203 min read


Surviving COVID-19: I Felt Like My Entire Body Was Deteriorating
Theresa Ukpo is a 34-year-old, living in Brooklyn. Despite being a runner in good health, she says the coronavirus wreaked havoc on her syst
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
Mar 28, 202011 min read


Long Skirts Come Up Just Like Short Ones Do: A Spiritual Meditation
NSNC founder Veronica Wells-Puoane reflects on the erroneous belief that a woman's attire is a reflection of her relationship with God.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Mar 21, 20205 min read


What I Learned About Myself During A Silent Retreat
Ramona speaks about having the opportunity to watch where her brain went when she went on a ten-day silent retreat for the first time in Sou
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
Mar 8, 202014 min read


Only Black Women Get Canceled
Photo by Johnathan Kaufman on Unsplash Yesterday, I wrote about the backlash and abuse Gayle King has been receiving for asking Lisa...
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Feb 8, 20204 min read


Give Your Adult Self The Things You Needed As A Child
When we were kids we didn't have much of a say about what we were exposed to. But now that we're grown, we can parent and heal ourse
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Jan 18, 20205 min read


There's Sweetness In Every Season
Actor Josh Gad's daughter became very emotional when she realized she wouldn't remain a child forever. Meanwhile, as a kid all I wan
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Jan 11, 20203 min read


Excuse Me, Can You Move Your Ass Out Of My Face?
A woman confronts a couple on the New York City subway after they took issue with her asking the woman to move her ass out of her face.
As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane
Dec 7, 20192 min read


When You Tell A Hotep You're A Feminist
Veronica Wells-Puoane recounts a recent experience telling a Hotep she met on the Subway that she's a feminist.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Nov 23, 20197 min read


Men Need To Prove They're More Than What's In Their Wallet
Men and women alike place too much emphasis on a man's ability to provide without requiring him to do anything else.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Nov 2, 20194 min read

Why Black Girls Loved Tweety Bird
Have you noticed that Black girls and grown women had a special affinity for Tweety Bird? NSNCMag explains why that might be.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Oct 26, 20194 min read


My Pastor Denied Me Communion Because I Had A Baby Out Of Wedlock
Kia shared the story of her pastor refusing to serve her communion because she wouldn't apologize to the congregation for having a child
As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane
Oct 13, 20198 min read


How Planning My Wedding Reminded Me Of Something Else Slavery Took From Us
In planning my wedding, I was unpleasantly reminded of the way slavery robbed Black Americans of our cultural ties.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Sep 14, 20196 min read


How Getting Out Of An Abusive Relationship, Helped Isis King Transition
Isis King never thought she would have the courage to transition into the woman she always knew she was. But leaving an abusive relationship
As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane
Sep 7, 20195 min read

How Cis Black Women Have Endangered Our Black Trans Sisters
When Laverne Cox said that cis Black women can talk to cis Black men about their attraction to trans women, cis women got upset.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Jul 6, 20193 min read


#LogOffSis
NoSugarNoCream founder Veronica Wells-Puoane discusses the importance of stepping away from the screen for your mental and physical health.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Jun 29, 20196 min read


Being Pro Black When You’re Perceived As White
Dr. Jasmine H. Winbush talks navigating the world as a lighter complected biracial woman raising a Black daughter.
As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane
Jun 22, 201912 min read