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Does Battling a Stereotype Wear You Out?
In her Essence column, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas weighs in on the “Sorry, I’m not an Angry Black Woman” phenomenon. Situations like these, in which we come face to face with the Fear of the Angry Black Woman, are the equivalent of that ever-circulating story about an old white woman holding a…
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Where's the Support for Tameka Raymond?
The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas writes in her Essence column that Usher’s ex-wife is a grieving mother who deserves our sympathy, not our judgment, in the wake of the tragic accident that left her son, Kyle Glover, brain-dead. Sure, there have been tweets and story comments wishing the best for Tameka during this…
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When to Snitch on a Suspected Cheater
(The Root) — “I saw my friend’s husband on a dating website. They have children and I don’t want to disrupt their home. I’m torn. Please help. Do I tell her, and if so, how?” —T.T. In general, I’m not a fan of friends or family disclosing when they think someone in a relationship is…
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Is the Support for Frank Ocean Too Good to Be True?
The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas writes in her Essence column that Frank Ocean’s fans have been supportive and politicallly correct about the singer’s revelation that he was in love with a man — but she wonders whether the love fest will last. … Without labeling himself as “gay” or “bi,” Ocean offered a…
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If I Spill My Big Secret, Will She Leave?
(The Root) — “I have a major secret that I’ve been keeping from a woman I’m dating. I’m afraid if I tell her too soon, it will scare her away. And if I tell her too late, she will think I am not trustworthy, and she will leave. When do you think is the best…
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Is It OK to Ditch Hubby for My Married Mate?
(The Root) — “I’m married. He’s married. We haven’t done anything physically, but we are so connected, to the point that we are both willing to leave our respective spouses. Is there a right way of doing this? Am I wrong? I haven’t touched him out of respect for his wife, but I still feel…
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Women of 'Love & Hip-Hop ATL': Too Far Gone
The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas, a begrudging Love & Hip Hop viewer, writes in her Essence column that the VH1 show’s cast members are likely beyond help when it comes to their outrageous antics. I said to myself, “Self … ” (because that’s where I start all my internal dialogues) — “Self, you…
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Really, Lil Wayne, You Respect Women?
In her column at Essence, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas takes issue with the rapper’s “I believe females deserve the ultimate respect at all times, no matter when or where or how” comment. “I don’t know what anyone else believes, but I believe females deserve the ultimate respect at all times no matter,…
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When His Words Don't Match His Actions
(The Root) — “I met a guy who told me that the moment he saw me, he knew I was ‘the One.’ He asked for permission to court me and then started saying he was my man. I found out that he went on a date this past weekend and he’s been telling the other…
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Stop Blaming Rihanna for the Brawl
Whatever happened between Chris Brown and Drake wasn’t about her at all, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas argues in a piece for Essence. Since the fight, Rihanna’s name has been dragged through the mud. In the Twitterverse, where every rude thought gets 140 characters to shine, she’s been called a “ho” for dating…
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