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.
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.
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
Nov 24, 20189 min read
Black Women Share Why They Do And Don’t Spank Their Children
After the American Pediatric Association deemed spanking emotionally and psychologically, Black women discuss why they do and don't span
Imani Lia Whyte-Anigboro
Nov 3, 20188 min read
The Dramatic Arrival of Oghenebrume As Told By Her Dramatic Mother
Imani Lia Whyte-Anigboro shares the hilarious and dramatic birth story of her first born daughter.
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
Oct 6, 201820 min read
I Was Pregnant With A Hole In My Heart & Doctors Told Me To Toughen Up
Brooke was pregnant with her second son when she realized something was wrong with her heart. But her doctors dismissed her, ignoring her co
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
Aug 4, 20183 min read
Enjoy Your Vagina: After Childbirth, When Were You Interested in Sex Again?
We asked several Black women how long it took for their sexual desire to return after they gave birth...if it ever left. See what they said.
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
May 12, 201812 min read
My Dad Never Wanted To Be With My Mom & She Hated Me For It
Long ago, Aria made the decision to cut her mother out of her life completely. In this story, she explains all the hurts that led up to that
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
Oct 21, 20178 min read
Enjoy Your Vagina: Sex At 50 Is Fishnet Catsuits, Lube, And Not Waking The Kids
In this #EnjoyYourVagina story, three sisters, in their fifties and sixties talk about balancing marriage, children and still getting it in.
