

As Told To Veronica R. Wells
- Mar 24, 2017
- 11 min
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


Veronica R. Wells
- Mar 24, 2017
- 3 min
How Can I Say I Love Myself And Not Help Others? Phyllis Hyman On Employing Black People
In an interview with Ebony/Jet Magazine from 1987, Phyllis Hyman speaks about the importance of employing Black people as a Black woman in t

Veronica R. Wells
- Mar 21, 2017
- 8 min
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.


Veronica R. Wells
- Mar 20, 2017
- 3 min
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...


Veronica R. Wells
- Mar 19, 2017
- 8 min
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...


As Told To Veronica R. Wells
- Mar 16, 2017
- 13 min
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, 2017
- 3 min
Should You Text Him First?
Do the standards of men initiating conversation with a woman first still stand?


Veronica R. Wells
- Feb 6, 2017
- 2 min
Yolanda Adams On Surviving An Abusive Relationship: “It Was As Though The Lord Said, ‘Okay, You Chos
Her testimony was so honest and powerful.

Veronica R. Wells
- Feb 2, 2017
- 1 min
Heffa You Have No Idea What It Took For Me To Just Stand Here And Breathe: T-Boz On Her First Outing
T-Boz shares her first outing after recovering from brain tumor surgery.