When the latest new relationship advice
guide, “The Denzel Principle,” landed on the desk of ESSENCE Relationships Editor Demetria L. Lucas, our resident dating diva was skeptical. Yet another How To Fix It guide for single Black women? A quick read through of author Jimi Izreal‘s tome uncovered biting commentary on the state of Black relationships and one more candid male perspective on where we–that’s right ladies and gentlemen–need to do better.
ESSENCE.com caught up with Izreal recently to uncover his take on the lack of suitable Black mates, why Black men must make better choices, and why Black women should tear up their “He Must Have…” checklists.
