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  • He's Asking How Many Men I've Slept With

    (The Root) — “I know you don’t believe in discussing how many sexual partners you’ve had with someone you are dating, but what about if you are about to get married? Is that something that should be known — or, if your partner wants to know, should you discuss it?” —S.V. I’m not a fan…

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  • Creflo Dollar Story Reminds Us: Beating Kids Is Not OK

    Reflecting in a piece for Essence on the allegations against the pastor Creflo Dollar, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas says we have to realize that it’s primitive to treat our children this way. Creflo Dollar, founder and pastor of the Atlanta-based megachurch World Changers International, was arrested on Friday and charged with simple…

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  • He's Broke and Ready to Shack Up, but I'm Not

    (The Root) — My boyfriend of two years lost his job six months ago and is now losing his apartment. He’s asked to stay with me because he doesn’t want to move back home with his mother. I feel bad for him, but I don’t really want to live with him. What do I do?…

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  • Erykah Embraces Her Body; Why Can't You?

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  • Caught in the Middle: My Friends vs. My Man

    (The Root) — My friends say I spend all of my time with my boyfriend, but I feel that is normal, especially at the beginning of a relationship. They have stopped inviting me places, and the calls and texts are short. I love my boyfriend and my friends, but I can’t deal with my friends’…

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  • Mrs. O and Beyoncé: A Problematic Love Fest?

    (The Root) — Maybe you’ve heard about the ongoing love fest between Michelle Obama and pop star Beyoncé Knowles. Their public girl crush stems back to at least April 11, when Beyoncé posted an image on her blog of a handwritten note, fawning all over the first lady. “Michelle, is the ultimate example of a…

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  • Can a Man Recover From False Rape Allegations?

    In her column at Essence, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas says that the woman who told this life-shattering lie about former high school football player Brian Banks deserves to pay. Last week, a former high school athlete was exonerated on rape charges after his accuser admitted she had lied about the sexual assault.…

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  • Vibe Magazine's Cover: No Real Role Models

    The Root contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas argues in a blog post at A Belle in Brooklyn that no one at Vibe magazine really thought that Kandi and Evelyn were “your new role models.” I laughed when I saw the VIBE cover featuring Tamar Braxton, Kandi [Burruss], Evelyn Lozada, and Chrissy Lampkin all sporting f***-me…

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  • I Don't Want Kids, but He Does; Help!

    (The Root) — I don’t think I was born with the “mommy gene.” I am 34 and have concluded firmly that neither having nor raising children is for me. I’ve told my fiancé multiple times: “No, I don’t want children.” The wedding date has been set, but recently he’s been talking about planning a timeline…

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  • Celebs Are Not Obligated to Share Their Business

    In her column at Essence, The Root’s contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas praises Raven-Symoné for her response to the rumors about her sexuality. Last week, the National Enquirer — not exactly the standard of quality reporting — decided to get all up in actress Raven-Symoné’s business. The tabloid alleged that the child star (The Cosby…

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