Home • News Must-See: Demetria L. Lucas Talks Living Single on 'Today' ESSENCE's Demetria L. Lucas talks living single. Demetria L Lucas Today Show By · Updated October 28, 2020 ESSENCE magazine’s Relationships Editor Demetria L. Lucas (also our Real Talk columnist) stopped by the “Today” show this morning to discuss her new book, A Belle In Brooklyn: The Go-to-Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life. Check out her fabulous advice on living single and loving it. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy