Demetria L. Lucas
ARTICLES:
10 Pieces of Advice for Postcollege Life
She Matters: This writer wishes someone had told her these things at her commencement.
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.