Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Jun 11, 2022
- 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.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Apr 16, 2022
- 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.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Feb 14, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
We Did Say Podcast: Manifestation
In the first ever We Did Say podcast, sisters Vanessa Wells and Veronica Wells-Puoane discuss manifestation in their personal lives and...
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.
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.
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.
