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As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane

Jul 2, 20226 min read

I Had An Abortion To Save My Children

A woman raising two children, learned their father was a married man the same time she realized she was carrying her third child.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jun 25, 20225 min read

Abortion In Three Stages: The Clinic

In light of the Supreme Court's decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, one woman shares her experience working for an abortion clinic.

“Cuties” Forces Us To Face Hard Truths We'd Like To Ignore

Sonia Grace

Sep 19, 20203 min read

“Cuties” Forces Us To Face Hard Truths We'd Like To Ignore

Sonia Grace writes about the misplaced backlash for Maïmouna Doucouré's film "Cuties." And why this story is necessary for our time.

Why Does Kanye West Feel This Way About Black Women? Woman At Rally Speaks Out

As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane

Jul 25, 20201 min read

Why Does Kanye West Feel This Way About Black Women? Woman At Rally Speaks Out

Iesha M. Daniels, the Black woman who got into an argument with Kanye West at his rally in South Carolina, shares her thoughts on the encoun

Don't Break Someone Trying To Heal Yourself: Lessons From Jada And August

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jul 11, 20208 min read

Don't Break Someone Trying To Heal Yourself: Lessons From Jada And August

Now that we've had time to sit with what Jada Pinkett-Smith shared at the Red Table about her relationship with August Alsina, we have a

How Domestic Violence Victims Can Survive COVID-19

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Apr 18, 202010 min read

How Domestic Violence Victims Can Survive COVID-19

Domestic violence has increased since we've been ordered to shelter in place due to COVID-19. Maribel Martinez-Gunter shares how safety

R. Kelly Survivor Faith Rodgers Talks The Excuses We Make For Black Men

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jan 4, 20203 min read

R. Kelly Survivor Faith Rodgers Talks The Excuses We Make For Black Men

Faith Rodgers, one of the women who dated and escaped singer R. Kelly's trenches, spoke about the way Black women defend Black men at al

Black Women Take Care Of Black Women & Other Lessons From Robyn Crawford's "A Song For

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Nov 16, 20194 min read

Black Women Take Care Of Black Women & Other Lessons From Robyn Crawford's "A Song For

Robyn Crawford said she sought to humanize Whitney Houston in her book "A Song For You." Not only did she do that, she imparted so

No, Diddy Shouldn’t Have Married Kim Porter

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 30, 20196 min read

No, Diddy Shouldn’t Have Married Kim Porter

On Diddy's posts about his relationship with Kim Porter, people are saying he should have married her. My question is for what, exactly?

As God Makes A Man Out Of John Gray, Maybe He’ll Stop Telling Women What To Do

Veronica R. Wells

Jan 12, 20195 min read

As God Makes A Man Out Of John Gray, Maybe He’ll Stop Telling Women What To Do

With his admitted infidelity scandal, John Gray, according to TD Jakes, is learning to be a man. Maybe now he'll talk to the men in chur

Veronica R. Wells

Jul 21, 20184 min read

Why You Should Marry A "Corny" Man

When cool and toxic masculinity are so intrinsically linked, it's better to commit to a man who society might regard as "corny.&quo

Veronica R. Wells

Jun 26, 20181 min read

Help Serita and KaMya

Serita, the subject of our last two stories, shared that she and her daughter were living in a shelter. We've created a fundraiser to he

The Essence Of Black Women Shines When It's Uncolonized

Veronica R. Wells

Feb 19, 20186 min read

The Essence Of Black Women Shines When It's Uncolonized

It would be hard to miss the enormous role Black women play in "Black Panther." Here are the reasons why they shine the way they d

Why Were We Here For Tracee Ellis Ross & Not Mo'Nique?

Veronica R. Wells

Jan 27, 20186 min read

Why Were We Here For Tracee Ellis Ross & Not Mo'Nique?

The stories of Tracee Ellis Ross asking for more money and Mo'Nique doing the same happened a single day apart. But the reactions were v

Anita Hill & Our Aunties: How Black Women Help & Hinder The Fight Against Sexual Assault

Veronica R. Wells

Dec 2, 20175 min read

Anita Hill & Our Aunties: How Black Women Help & Hinder The Fight Against Sexual Assault

The nationwide conversation about sexual harassment has made me examine the ways Black women have served as pioneers and obstructions to pro

Veronica R. Wells

May 26, 20173 min read

A Discussion On T.I.'s Audacity

In an advance clip for "The Family Hustle," Tiny finally confronts T.I. about his infidelity. He rationalized his despicable behav

"I Made Him Poppin'" Woman Who Had French Montana In His Feelings, Speaks Out

Veronica R. Wells

Apr 8, 20174 min read

"I Made Him Poppin'" Woman Who Had French Montana In His Feelings, Speaks Out

Maryam Barksdale, the 22-year-old young lady who had rapper French Montana all in his feelings, shares her side of the story.

The Deer, Georgina & Jordan Peele On The Importance of Black Women in "Get Out"

Veronica R. Wells

Mar 21, 20178 min read

The Deer, Georgina & Jordan Peele On The Importance of Black Women in "Get Out"

The movie has been out for nearly a month and there's still plenty to discuss, especially when it comes to Black women.

Muslim Basketball Player Banned From Game Because of Her Hijab

Veronica R. Wells

Mar 20, 20173 min read

Muslim Basketball Player Banned From Game Because of Her Hijab

Just as we celebrated the release of Nike's new athletic line for Muslim women, "Pro Hijab," we see just how far we still have to go when...

Are Black Men To Blame For Black Women's Insecurities?

Veronica R. Wells

Mar 19, 20178 min read

Are Black Men To Blame For Black Women's Insecurities?

Tyrese, as he's been known to do, made some pretty hateful comments about [Black] women in reference to beauty standards. Rapper Rah...

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