Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch - xoJane

10 Things Every Non-Black Person Should Know (By Now) About Black Women

Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:30:00 -0500

I offer rules for non-Black people to engage Black women without causing offense. If you can manage NOT to do the following, you can probably come across as a decent human being.

Do You Fear Being Single?

Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:30:00 -0500

Are articles like these genuine cautionary tales for young women who think too highly of themselves or believe they can change time-honored rules and avoid the maybe tragic ending that comes to women who don’t just settle down, but settle too? All of the above?

I Think I'm Supposed To Be Upset About These Django Unchained Action Figures, But I Think They're Brilliant

Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:00 -0500

The Daily Beast called the release “audacious,” and they quoted Bethann Hardison, heroine to Black womankind, saying, “This doll shit is crazy.” But um …

Black Women’s Blogs: Where the Male Trolls Are

Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:30:00 -0500

I wondered if berating women online was to get the same effect of doing it in the real world. Guy emotionally batters women because he is insecure about himself and must make woman feel inferior so he can feel strong and she will be docile.

Do “Good” Men Cheat?

Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:00:00 -0500

My definition of a “good man” is one who demonstrates respect, honesty, trustworthiness, some get-go and fidelity.

I Was Black at a White School

Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:00:00 -0400

It’s a downside of private education that I’ve often heard discussed and worried over, mostly by Black parents who want the best education -- often perceived not to be a public one or in a predominately Black environment -- for their kids.

‘Scandal’ Exploits Black Women’s Images?? Huh?

Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:30:00 -0400

I watch Scandal — over and over and over — because I see a positive image of a professional Black woman.

Let's Talk About Sex – Or Not

Demetria L. Lucas of Clutch — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:30:00 -0400

How explicit are you willing to get with your friends about your sex life?