derrick-clifton

Derrick Clifton


Derrick Clifton is an identity and culture reporter and columnist. His work has appeared on NBC News, the Guardian, Vox, the Root, Quartz, MSNBC, HLN, and Mic. He is the communications manager for ProPublica Illinois. 

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What the Internet gets wrong about Azealia Banks and the word ‘f****t’

The LGBT community needs a frank conversation.

On Sep 23, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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There shouldn’t still be a glass ceiling for black actresses in 2015

#BlackGirlsWinning was trending at the Emmys on Sunday, but why did progress take this long?

On Sep 22, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Alabama could start taxing porn—and it’s the biggest buzzkill ever

Alabama wants to send the porn industry flying away on a sin wagon. And it's all about money.

On Sep 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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White men know all there is to know about diversity

Let's just leave all the work to Matt Damon and Vanity Fair. They know best.

On Sep 15, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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How to talk to sexist dudes about Carly Fiorina

Donald Trump thinks 'her face' isn't electable—and he's definitely not alone.

On Sep 14, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Apple may be changing the world—but it still hasn’t changed its diversity problem

Making a woman smile went way too far—and it could've been avoided.

On Sep 10, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Why the success of the Williams Sisters is a testament to black resilience

They've beaten the odds—both on and off the court.

On Sep 8, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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If you’re in your 20s and you don’t feel like an adult yet, here’s why

We're holding on to our childhoods, even though we desperately want to feel grown up.

On Sep 3, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Ten years later, Pandora is still streaming—but is anyone listening?

One day of ad-free listening won't help the service beat Spotify.

On Sep 3, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Nicki Minaj and Kanye West are right—the VMAs are complete trash

VMAs killed the video star.

On Aug 31, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The problem with how we celebrated #WomensEqualityDay

Can we really call it a celebration of all women?

On Aug 27, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Don’t watch the video of two journalists being gunned down in Virginia

Gun violence doesn't exist for your infotainment.

On Aug 26, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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How #LaughingWhileBlack reveals an ugly truth about white privilege

White people laugh? No problem. Black people laugh? Call the police.

On Aug 26, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The real reason everybody should panic about #BlackMonday

No country's economy should be 'too big to fail.'

On Aug 24, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Shaun King isn’t the second coming of Rachel Dolezal

This is what happens when you follow Breitbart logic on race.

On Aug 20, 2015 by Derrick Clifton