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Did I Blow It With My Boo in a Crisis?
(The Root) — “My boyfriend got a call from his stepmom that his father had a stroke and was taken to the emergency room. Of course, my boyfriend had to go to the hospital, but he wanted his mother to be there, too, even though his parents have been divorced forever. He asked me to…
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No, Black Women Weren't Better in the 1970s
The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas argues at Clutch magazine that a piece of animation making the social networking rounds says more about the person who created it than it does about a decline in black female virtue. Have you seen this cartoon? It’s been making the rounds on social media, at least among…
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When Your Homegirl Is Being Abused
(The Root) — “A close relative is involved in a physically and verbally abusive relationship with her boyfriend. She constantly complains about him and says she wants to leave him, but she never does. I can’t keep her away from him even though I have tried. (Once, when she stayed at my house and was…
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Stop Talking About Celebs' Kids
In a piece for Essence, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas scolds anyone who would dare criticize Hollywood’s youngest, most vulnerable stars. Ladies, we need a new rule: No greasy talking about celebrity children. That means the children of celebrities and the children who are celebrities … “It’s disgusting that some focus on looks,”…
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Get Busy Online, Then Quickly Take It Offline
(The Root) — “I’m in my 30s and haven’t had much luck dating. Where I live, there aren’t very many options to meet the type of guy I like. I’m a little embarrassed that it’s come to this and nervous about who I’ll meet, but I am finally ready to try online dating. Any thoughts…
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Leave Gabby Douglas' Hair Alone
In her Essence column, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas tells critics that the two-time Olympic gold medalist’s hair perfectly looks fine — and even if it didn’t, her performance is what matters. In the same way the phenomenal and oft-winning Williams sisters are dressed down for their colorful and sometimes skimpy attire, Dear…
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A Love Square: Him, Him, Me and My Kid
(The Root) — “My 6-year-old told her father that my boyfriend stayed over the last two nights. I told her not to talk about what goes on in my house with her father, especially since my boyfriend and her dad don’t get along, to the point that they don’t speak. I also discovered that her…
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Driving While Black and Female
The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas, in a piece for Clutch magazine, chronicles the experiences that convinced her that racial profiling of motorists knows no gender. Sixteen years ago, I got my driver’s license. I bounced and hopped my way into the house where my dad was waiting for me, expecting him to geek…
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Cubicle Crushin': Should I Let Him Know?
(The Root) — “I have a serious crush on a co-worker. I’m not sure if he has a girlfriend. Any advice on how I can begin to drop hints so that it’s not overwhelming but I can get an idea if he’s interested and available?” —G.B. My usual approach to dating is “no risk, no…
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Can I Date During My Divorce?
(The Root) — ” What is the rule of thumb on dating during the divorce process? Do women expect a divorce to be final in order to take a man seriously? Is it unfair or wrong to show an interest in other women while you are waiting for the final decree?” —O.U. The rule of thumb…
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