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Educated Black Women Do Find Husbands

She Matters: A revived story sparks an age-old debate about going to college versus getting married.

Touch My Hair? That Will Never Be Cool

She Matters: An interactive art exhibit on black women's hair missed a real teachable moment.

My Ex Wants to Borrow a Large Sum of Money

Ask Demetria: A recent episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta offers lessons in why this is a bad idea.

Who Cares If Women Are the Breadwinners?

She Matters: Fortunately, the recent flare-up over a new study won't slow down the progress.

I Want to Marry Her but She Drinks Too Much

Ask Demetria: Getting your girlfriend to admit that she has a problem may be the toughest step.

My Man Wants Me to Drop My Male Bestie

Ask Demetria: A suddenly insecure boyfriend may mean that something's changed in your relationship.

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.

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