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Dec 18

To Critics Who Feel Tiffany Haddish Is Doing Too Much

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Tiffany Haddish & Maya Rudolph (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) By Veronica Wells There are plenty of Black women America loves that I care for just a little bit less. And while a few close friends and family might know how I feel, I try not to express those sentiments publicly because there are no shortage of people who talk sh*t…

Dec 18

Can We Stop Talking About Our Breakup Blessings Like Burdens?

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Ashanti By Veronica Wells Early last week, I stumbled across a clip of singer Ashanti taking time out during one of her concerts to speak to her audience about her personal life. In a video from the concert, she said: “See, I just want to make sure y’all really understand what I’m saying. I’ve been betrayed before, publicly at that"…

Dec 18

Yay or Nay to Charging Men for Your Number on Dating Apps?

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By Veronica Wells I’ve always thought the conception of online dating was an interesting one. And if I didn’t have such a fear of strangers, it might have been a nice option for me when I was still accepting applications. But that’s not the way the cookie crumbled. And while there are some experiences that I wish I’d had, like…

Dec 18

‘Married at First Sight:’ Can We Not Blame Relationship Struggles on Natural Hair, Please?

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Jephte and Shawniece By Veronica Wells I love me some “Married At First Sight.” While most of the couples on this Lifetime series eventually divorce, it’s fascinating to watch two strangers come together and unite in Holy Matrimony the day they meet each other. Each season, the show usually finds one Black couple to feature. Naturally, it’s the Black couple’s…

Dec 18

Do You Forgive Your Man Faster Than Your Family & Friends?

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By Veronica Wells For as much damage as social media is probably doing to all of our psyches, it's provided endless inspiration for me as a writer and thinker. It's a study in human behavior at our fingertips. A few weeks ago, I stumbled across this post on Instagram. It resonated with me immediately because in the past few years…