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the FAQ, answered
What is Pretty Shades of Melanin?
Pretty Shades of Melanin is an uplifting Black women's media brand created to celebrate Black women, tell our stories, uncover overlooked history, and keep our community informed about the topics affecting us. We've always been great. We're still great. And people need to see it.
Who is PSOM for?
PSOM is for Black women collectively — everyday women and entrepreneurs, moms and professionals, every life stage. The common connection is seeing ourselves reflected, celebrated, informed, and inspired.
How does PSOM choose which stories to tell?
Our filter is simple: Does our community need to know about this? We celebrate wins, restore overlooked history, and cover the conversations that matter — without building our platform on trauma or gossip.
Can I or my business be featured?
Yes. PSOM may feature a woman or story organically when it genuinely moves the brand and fits the editorial direction. For business owners who want guaranteed promotional placement, there is also a paid feature path — professional storytelling and exposure to more eyes through PSOM and Pretty Melanin Bosses.
Does a paid feature guarantee sales or followers?
No. We promise eyes — not sales. PSOM promises visibility and exposure through storytelling; we never promise sales, customers, followers, revenue, or virality.
How can I share a story tip or a Black Girl Win?
We love to see it! Reach out through PSOM's social channels with your story tips, wins, and suggestions — the community is how the stories get told.
Still got questions? The fastest way to reach PSOM is through our social channels.