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Tag: Demetria L. Lucas

Niecy Nash And Wife Jessica Are Sure Betts
Cover Stories · Entertainment

Niecy Nash And Wife Jessica Are Sure Betts

Like their fans, the couple didn’t see their romance coming. Now they know theirs is a love assigned by a higher power.
By Demetria L. Lucas · Feb 24, 2022
Tabitha Brown Is A Master Class In Living And Loving With Purpose
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle

Tabitha Brown Is A Master Class In Living And Loving With Purpose

Why this feel-good guru is a guiding light
By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 26, 2022
First Look: Tabitha Brown, Our Guiding Light
Celebrity · Lifestyle · Magazine

First Look: Tabitha Brown, Our Guiding Light

Feel-good guru Tabitha Brown’s meteoric rise is a master class in living and loving with purpose
By Demetria L. Lucas · Nov 4, 2021
Michaela Coel Wants To Destroy Everything You Think You Know About Rape
Entertainment · TV

Michaela Coel Wants To Destroy Everything You Think You Know About Rape

"It's an emotionally messy ride, but one well worth taking," says Demetria Lucas on the acclaimed British writer's new HBO drama.
By Demetria L. Lucas · Jun 8, 2020
Artist Lina Viktor's New Show Is A Stroke Of Genius
Entertainment

Artist Lina Viktor's New Show Is A Stroke Of Genius

Gilt textiles, African wonder and astrophysics are just a few of the themes Lina Iris Viktor depicts on her canvases, which have been shown around the world, including her current exhibit at London’s Autograph Gallery
By Demetria L. Lucas · Oct 14, 2019
B. Smith Deserves Better Than This
Love & Sex · Op-Ed

B. Smith Deserves Better Than This

"Some men can’t deal with being overshadowed by their more prominent and powerful wives."
By Demetria L. Lucas · Feb 1, 2019
Offset’s Desperate Apology to Cardi B Wasn’t An Act Of Love, It Was Ego
Celebrity

Offset’s Desperate Apology to Cardi B Wasn’t An Act Of Love, It Was Ego

Separations and divorces are emotionally devastating. They should not be determined by popular vote or public opinion.
By Demetria L. Lucas · Dec 17, 2018
The Trouble With Asking Women In Abusive Relationships Why They Don't Leave
Culture · Relationships

The Trouble With Asking Women In Abusive Relationships Why They Don't Leave

By Demetria L. Lucas · Apr 10, 2018
The Sexting Blues
Love & Sex

The Sexting Blues

It's so tempting to send your man a sexy picture to make him think of you. But what happens when that naked shot gets blasted out into the world? Three women share how love on camera almost ruined their lives, and how you can avoid becoming an unexpected porn star. 

By Demetria L. Lucas · Aug 30, 2014
Real Talk: Oprah and Cissy Houston Talk Whitney, Top 5 Moments
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Real Talk: Oprah and Cissy Houston Talk Whitney, Top 5 Moments

Cissy Houston opens up about Whitney's drug abuse, her broken marriage and more on Oprah's Next Chapter.

By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 29, 2013
Real Talk: Are You Afraid of Online Dating?
News

Real Talk: Are You Afraid of Online Dating?

Now that Manti Te'o's internet dating drama is in the headlines, are your more cautious about mingling online?

By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 28, 2013
Real Talk: Stop Making Michelle Obama Your Feminist Leader
News

Real Talk: Stop Making Michelle Obama Your Feminist Leader

Some feminists are angry that Michelle Obama isn't using her brilliance to make a greater difference.

By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 23, 2013
Real Talk: Yes! Celebrating Our Victory Over 'All My Babies' Mamas'
News

Real Talk: Yes! Celebrating Our Victory Over 'All My Babies' Mamas'

Now that Oxygen's most controversial show is off the air, are there more that should go?

By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 16, 2013
Real Talk: What's Up With the 'Scandal' Backlash?
Entertainment

Real Talk: What's Up With the 'Scandal' Backlash?

Some skeptics have grown critical over Kerry Washington's character Olivia Pope.
By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 14, 2013
Real Talk: Stop Saying Black Women Don't Get Married
News

Real Talk: Stop Saying Black Women Don't Get Married

With the pending nuptials of three celebrated Black women, we can (finally) kick off a new narrative when it comes to Black women and relationships, particularly the flipside that also talks about what the majority of us do — get married.

By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 9, 2013
Real Talk: Tales in Traveling While Black
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Real Talk: Tales in Traveling While Black

Are you worried about the way Black Americans are seen and treated across the globe?

By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 7, 2013
Real Talk: Can We Please Stop Using the Term ‘Baby Mama’?
News

Real Talk: Can We Please Stop Using the Term ‘Baby Mama’?

Women should be acknowledged with respect, if not for the former relationship, if there was one, then at least for the hard work of raising a child.

By Demetria L. Lucas · Jan 2, 2013
Real Talk: 5 Shameful Things About ‘All My Babies’ Mamas’
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Real Talk: 5 Shameful Things About ‘All My Babies’ Mamas’

Lucas tells why she will not be tuning in to Oxygen's new reality show.

By Demetria L. Lucas · Dec 31, 2012
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