Vibe Magazine's Cover: No Real Role Models

May 25, 2012

The Root contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas argues in a blog post at A Belle in Brooklyn that no one at the magazine really thought reality TV's Kandi and Evelyn were "your new role models."

I Don't Want Kids, but He Does; Help!

Ask Demetria: If you disagree about being parents now, it doesn't bode well for your marriage.

Celebs Are Not Obligated to Share Their Business

In her column at Essence, The Root's contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas praises Raven-Symoné for her response to the rumors about her sexuality.

Why Can't He Be More Than My Homeboy?

Ask Demetria: If he says your friendship won't turn into a full-blown relationship, listen closely.

I Checked His Phone to See If He Was Cheating

Ask Demetria: If you're snooping around for signs of infidelity, be prepared for the fallout.

Obama's Old Flames: Where's the Heat?

Vanity Fair's revelations from the president's ex-girlfriends really aren't all that revealing.

'Girls' Doesn't Bother Me; All My Friends Are Black

At Clutch magazine, The Root contributor editor Demetria L. Lucas says she's not bothered by the racial makeup of HBO's Girls because her own group of friends isn't ethnically diverse, either.

I'm Dating a White Girl. Will Sisters Be Mad?

Ask Demetria: Black women may not be as angry about interracial hookups as you might think.

Nas: Why Not Get Daughter's Permission to Sing About Her?

In the recently released single "Daughters," Nas includes some very personal information about his 17-year-old. The Root's contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas, in her column at Essence, says that the right thing to do would have been to ask his daughter's permission.

Can I Turn My Boy Toy Into a Boyfriend?

Ask Demetria: Changing a friend with benefits into a real partner can be trickier than you think.