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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Stop praising Obama for shutting down that ‘heckler’ at the White House

The woman who interrupted Obama had a point, but no one is listening.

On Jun 25, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Why Hillary Clinton’s #AllLivesMatter moment fails black people

Why one flubbed line is such a harsh insult.

On Jun 24, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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How the Charleston shooting debunks one of the most dangerous myths about racism

The apple fell just an inch away from the tree.

On Jun 24, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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What Taylor Swift’s war on Apple and Spotify gets wrong

Musicians don't need Taylor Swift to save them. The industry needs unions.

On Jun 23, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The real reason we should care about Obama using the ‘N-word’

We know how to treat racist symbols, but what about racist policies?

On Jun 22, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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This is how cops treat a white man who gunned down nine innocent people

Not even white criminals are exempt from white privilege.

On Jun 19, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The Charleston shooting is a reminder of the danger of white supremacy in America

Yes, this is about race.

On Jun 19, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The sex tape tipping point: What the Hulk Hogan trial means for the future of privacy

It's not just about laws and money. It's about consent.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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9 ridiculous things everyone needs to stop saying about Rachel Dolezal

Don't give her a pass.

On Jun 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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What Rachel Dolezal can teach us about being a white ally

This is not what working for justice looks like.

On Jun 15, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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11 facts about white privilege everyone should know

#CheckYourPrivilege isn't just a hashtag.

On May 12, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Baltimore’s lost generation

If the report about 'missing' black men isn’t a wake-up call, what is?

On May 5, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The sad message Michael Slager’s laugh sends to black people

It’s hard enough to feel safe as a black person already.

On Apr 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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5 things the Internet doesn’t understand about acting ‘ghetto’

This is what people like Hilary Duff need to learn.

On Mar 30, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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The Woody Allen and Bill Cosby allegations expose a dangerous double standard in Hollywood

Even as the Internet reminds us of Allen's past, he's still industry royalty.

On Mar 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton