Demetria L. Lucas
ARTICLES:
Should I Only Date Men at My Income Level?
Ask Demetria: Just because a guy earns as much as you doesn't mean he's free of insecurities.
That Time Snoop Ran an Actual Brothel
She Matters: His pimp persona wasn't just for show. He should be ashamed, but he's not.
Does It Matter If He Calls Me His Girlfriend?
Ask Demetria: How he introduces you to friends and family does say something about your relationship.
'Dark Girls': Can We Have True Healing?
She Matters: As Bill Duke's film on colorism comes to TV, we need civil discourse on the issue.
I Sided Against Him in a Family Feud; He's Mad
Ask Demetria: When your boyfriend fights with his relatives, it's important to know your role.
Why Don't All Women Think They Can Lead?
She Matters: Even in 2013, there are some who still believe that a man can do it better.
My Husband's Too Hard on My Daughter
Ask Demetria: Giving stepparents a role in disciplining children is key to a happy blended family.
Kerry Rhodes: Gay or Straight? Who Cares?
She Matters: It's really none of our business whether a celebrity is in the closet or not.
Iyanla and DMX: Entertainment or Exploitation?
In a piece for Clutch magazine, The Root's contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas says the rapper clearly needs something, but it's not for us to gawk and laugh at his situation.
Why Don't Men Get Brokenhearted?
Ask Demetria: You'd be surprised by how much a guy can be hurt by a bad breakup.