Demetria L. Lucas
The Root
San Fernando Valley, CA, United States
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Past articles by Demetria:
Everyone, and Quite Literally Their Mother, Has Read The Coldest Winter Ever
We flipped the pages well into the night, seduced by the whirlwind of drama, graphic sex and Winter’s constant scheming → Read More
Was Chicago mayor wrong for haircut during pandemic? Depends.
Author Demetria L. Lucas says that while Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was dead wrong for her trim, she can't blame her either. → Read More
The People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: Not Guilty. What, Did You Expect Something Different?
The trial of the century comes to an end, but the damage remains. → Read More
On Nick Young and Kehlani: Cheaters Never Win ... Unless You’re a Man
She Matters: The NBA player was caught on video admitting his infidelity, and the R&B singer was accused of cheating even when she wasn’t. Guess who took more heat? → Read More
The People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: Mark Fuhrman Caught on Tape
The LAPD detective testified that he never used the n-word, but the defense has proof that he lied. → Read More
Yes, My Ex and I Broke Up, but Did He Have to Ignore My Child’s Calls?
Ask Demetria: If he’s not the child’s father, then he’s under no obligation to maintain contact with your daughter after your relationship ends. → Read More
The People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: We, the Jury ... Have Had Enough of This Mess
The jurors get restless as the trial drags on and on. → Read More
The People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: It Doesn’t Fit
The moment with the glove changes everything. → Read More
To the Men Who Are Hating on Ciara for Getting Engaged: Get Over It
She Matters: Stop being mad because the single mom found an upgrade to a bad ex. → Read More
The People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: Poor Marcia Clark Can’t Catch a Break
Even a new hairstyle can’t save the prosecutor from the harsh glare of the spotlight. → Read More
The People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: Johnnie Cochran Gets Inside Christopher Darden’s Head
The savvy defense attorney knocks the co-prosecutor off his game by merely suggesting he’s only on the case because he’s black. → Read More
Women, Stop Listening to Sexist Relationship ‘Experts’
She Matters: If you have men who hold shoddy views about sex and women, it follows that their advice to women also will be shoddy. → Read More
The People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: It’s a Black Thing
The Dream Team picks a jury of O.J.’s peers and Chris Darden joins the prosecution. → Read More
No, Sexism Is Not the Main Reason Beyoncé Was Criticized and Kendrick Lamar Wasn’t
There are plenty of other valid reasons that their Black Lives Matter-inspired performances didn’t provoke the same reactions. → Read More
People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: The Dream Team Gets Ready to Play the Race Card
Johnnie Cochran joins O.J.’s legal defense and Marcia Clark and the prosecution team aren’t ready for what’s coming. → Read More
Here’s the Problem With That Steve Harvey Video That Shames Sisters for Wanting Attractive Men
She Matters: These women were told to look beyond a man’s appearance, but when are men going to get that same message? → Read More
The People v. O.J. Simpson Recap: The Infamous Bronco Chase
Simpson makes the biggest run of his life and America can't stop watching. → Read More
Are Hair Extensions for Girls a Bit Too Much?
She Matters: A mother’s choice of hairstyle for her daughter has sparked an online debate. → Read More
We Dated for 2 Years and He Still Wouldn’t Claim Me as His Girlfriend
Ask Demetria: You gave him two years to commit, which is far longer than you should have. → Read More
Why We Need More Films About Slavery
The buzz around Nate Parker’s slave-rebellion flick, The Birth of a Nation, has some people saying, “Enough with the slave movies.” I say keep them coming. → Read More