
An Open Letter To MadameNoire
After more than a decade working for the Black women's lifestyle publication, former editor Veronica Wells says goodbye.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Nov 6, 20213 min read

How Light Skinned Girls Perpetuate Colorism
Dr. Sarah Webb speaks about colorism and the way many of us subconsciously perpetuate it against dark skinned Black women.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Oct 24, 202013 min read

When Mean Girls Go Corporate
Working with Black women this author assumed she would avoid the backbiting associated with corporate America. But she was wrong.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Oct 17, 20209 min read

My Friend Is A Married Mean Girl
Natalie reflects on the ways in which her friend used her marriage to feel superior.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Oct 10, 20208 min read

I Was A Church Mean Girl
In the first story from our Black Mean Girl Series, Denisha Thomas talks about outgrowing her mean church girl phase.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Oct 3, 20208 min read


In Defense of Tahiry Jose
I've been so disappointed seeing the public reaction to Tahiry Jose sharing her experience of domestic violence with Joe Budden. So I ha
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Sep 6, 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
As Told To Veronica R. Wells-Puoane
Jul 25, 20201 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
Jul 21, 20184 min read
Where I Went Wrong In My Critique Of Black Men...Hint: It Wasn't Word Choice
I got a very strong and vitriolic response to a piece a wrote for MadameNoire last week, asking Black men to do better. Here's what I sh
Veronica R. Wells
Oct 7, 20178 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
As Told To Veronica R. Wells
Jul 21, 201719 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.
Veronica R. Wells
Apr 8, 20174 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...
Veronica R. Wells
Mar 19, 20178 min read