Let Me Tell You

Sep 1
4 min

Sexualized & Stigmatized: The Realities Of Breastfeeding a Black Son

The mother of both a daughter and later a son, Imani has noticed a difference in the way people perceive her feeding her boy.

'They Don't Have To Carry It Alone' Working As An Abortion Doula

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jul 16
7 min

'They Don't Have To Carry It Alone' Working As An Abortion Doula

To close out our series, we spoke with abortion doula Talyce Ketura about her work, shame and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Sisterhood, Sexuality & Safe Spaces: A Thank You To Zane

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jun 18
4 min

Sisterhood, Sexuality & Safe Spaces: A Thank You To Zane

I’m obsessed with the phenomenon that is Black girlhood. There are so many beautiful aspects of what it means to transition into...

White Decorum: Suppressing Black Joy From The Crib To Commencement

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jun 11
4 min

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.

For Overwhelmed Black Mothers Who’ve Been Told Their Breastmilk Isn’t Enough

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Apr 16
6 min

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.

What A Twerking Class Taught Me About Womanhood

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Feb 14
5 min

What A Twerking Class Taught Me About Womanhood

When Ayana Lockett signed up for CJ the Trainer's twerk class, she thought she was just learning a dance trend. Instead she got so much more

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Feb 5
3 min

Why Black Girls Loved Melissas

In celebration of Black History Month, we're recounting people, places & things that played a significant role in the lives of Black girls.

Why Ashley Quit: I'm Taking An Ancestral Rest

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Dec 18, 2021
7 min

Why Ashley Quit: I'm Taking An Ancestral Rest

Photographer and artist Ashley Johnson explains why she walked away from her job after nine years.

Why Victoria Quit: You're Not Finna Kill Me

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Dec 11, 2021
5 min

Why Victoria Quit: You're Not Finna Kill Me

After a decade working as an editor at a Black women's lifestyle site, Victoria left due to burn out betrayal.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Dec 4, 2021
6 min

Why Olesha Quit: I Was Exhausted

Olesha Haskett, a former schoolteacher, explained why exhaustion made her leave education and gave her time to devote to her photography.

Why Danyelle Quit: I Gave That Job My Power

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Nov 20, 2021
8 min

Why Danyelle Quit: I Gave That Job My Power

Danyelle Thomas shares why she had to leave her job as an HR consultant in our series about Black women and The Great Resignation.

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Nov 6, 2021
3 min

An Open Letter To MadameNoire

After more than a decade working for the Black women's lifestyle publication, former editor Veronica Wells says goodbye.

My Therapist Taught Me: Overextending Was My Trauma Response

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Oct 30, 2021
5 min

My Therapist Taught Me: Overextending Was My Trauma Response

After years of avoiding it, Tanya Jefferies started going to therapy during the pandemic. She learned how she was operating from trauma.

My Therapist Taught Me: Make Peace With Uncertainty

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Oct 23, 2021
4 min

My Therapist Taught Me: Make Peace With Uncertainty

Caron has consistently been in therapy for over 20 years. She talks lessons learned, advocating for yourself and the courage to do the work.

My Therapist Taught Me: I Took My First Love Into My Other Relationships

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

May 8, 2021
9 min

My Therapist Taught Me: I Took My First Love Into My Other Relationships

For the first story in our "My Therapist Taught Me" series, Imani shares how she learned she carried her first love into new relationships.

Why I Left: It Was Only Going To Get Worse

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 27, 2021
9 min

Why I Left: It Was Only Going To Get Worse

Gabrielle Inés never thought she'd be a Black trans women suffering partner violence. But that's where her relationship was headed.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 20, 2021
10 min

Why I Left: I Can't Trust Him Anymore

Monique Jackson thought she and her husband were doing just fine. But when he up and left, she had to face some hard truths.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 13, 2021
13 min

Why I Left: I Was Always Losing

Ten years after she began a relationship with her ex-husband, Brittny reflects on why the marriage was a mistake and why she left.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 6, 2021
15 min

Why I Left: God Told Me To Run!

Ashanti recounts leaving her 20+ year relationship rife with infidelity and children fathered outside of her marriage.

How To Avoid Fake Friendships & Cultivate Sincere Sisterhood

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Nov 7, 2020
13 min

How To Avoid Fake Friendships & Cultivate Sincere Sisterhood

To end our Black Mean Girl series, we spoke to Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C, about how to build strong, lasting sisterhood with other Black

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