'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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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