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"Colorism is the Ugly, Twin Sister of Racism" A Conversation With Esha Jordan

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Jul 21, 201719 min read

"Colorism is the Ugly, Twin Sister of Racism" A Conversation With Esha Jordan

After her comments about Rickey Smiley's joke about dark skinned women went viral, I spoke with Jordan to see what else she had to say a

I Don't Have Any Hope For My Marriage But I Have Hope For My Life

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Jun 30, 201713 min read

I Don't Have Any Hope For My Marriage But I Have Hope For My Life

Image via Bigstock Photo l felt like I was in the right place to allow someone in. It still took a lot because he had baby mama drama. He...

Don't Let Your Salsa Teacher's Flapping Penis Take You Out Of The Lesson & Other Things

Veronica R. Wells

Jun 22, 20173 min read

Don't Let Your Salsa Teacher's Flapping Penis Take You Out Of The Lesson & Other Things

Returning to the US after an amazing trip to Cuba, this Black girl shares some of the lessons she learned and re-learned along the way.

My Late Grandmother Shared A Message With My Mom During Her Mastectomy

Veronica R. Wells

May 5, 20171 min read

My Late Grandmother Shared A Message With My Mom During Her Mastectomy

My sister and I share our thoughts and feelings on my mother's mastectomy and as well as the message my grandmother shared with her beyo

Veronica R. Wells

Apr 29, 20174 min read

When A White Woman With Fake Lips & A Black Boyfriend Tries To Relate To Black Women

In an attempt to relate to her Black clients, a White makeup artist uses her Black boyfriend and other stereotypes as an "in."

"Skin Don't Stop No Show" Burn Survivor Julie Saint-Fleur Shares Her Story

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Apr 21, 20177 min read

"Skin Don't Stop No Show" Burn Survivor Julie Saint-Fleur Shares Her Story

Julie Saint-Fleur was a 22-year-old college student when an accident resulted in 2nd and 3rd degree burns and changed her outlook on life.

I Knew Our Marriage Was Over When Two Women Told Me They Were Carrying His Child

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Apr 14, 201710 min read

I Knew Our Marriage Was Over When Two Women Told Me They Were Carrying His Child

Shondra shares the story of her first marriage at nineteen-years-old. And how it fell apart shortly afterward.

Divorcing My Wife And Reconnecting With My Mother (Part 2)

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Apr 8, 20179 min read

Divorcing My Wife And Reconnecting With My Mother (Part 2)

After fighting so hard for her parents to respect her relationship with her girlfriend and then wife, JaLissa deals with the pain of divorc

Coming Out To My Parents: The Pastor And First Lady (Part 1)

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Apr 7, 201714 min read

Coming Out To My Parents: The Pastor And First Lady (Part 1)

JaLissa Coffee shares the painful but ultimately redemptive story of coming out as a lesbian to her mother and father.

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Mar 31, 20176 min read

I Was Called A Nigger In Africa

Even though she had heard about the street harassment, Brittany was surprised by what she heard in Morocco.

God Told Me I Wouldn't Die From Breast Cancer And Then It Came Back

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Mar 24, 201711 min read

God Told Me I Wouldn't Die From Breast Cancer And Then It Came Back

In 2009, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. During that time, she heard a message from God saying it wouldn't kill her. Then seven

I Don’t Listen To “Forever My Lady” Because Of Him: A Story of Abuse And Survival

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Mar 16, 201713 min read

I Don’t Listen To “Forever My Lady” Because Of Him: A Story of Abuse And Survival

Charrisse recounts the physically abusive relationship she shared with her son's father, the lessons she learned and what she would tell

Veronica R. Wells

Feb 6, 20173 min read

Should You Text Him First?

Do the standards of men initiating conversation with a woman first still stand?

Dreadlocks, Jealousy & Miscarriage: A Hair Horror Story

Veronica R. Wells

Jan 31, 20175 min read

Dreadlocks, Jealousy & Miscarriage: A Hair Horror Story

Find out why this woman had to take the faux locs she had installed out of her head.

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