Derrick Clifton

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Derrick is an writer and speaker focusing on the intersections of identity, pop culture, politics and social justice issues. Formerly of Mic and the Daily Dot, he recently completed his Master's in Journalism at Northwestern University.

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2/26/17

The simple reason “La La Land” will win Best Picture, even though “Moonlight” is a better film

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2017

2/6/17

Donald Trump’s blunder proves how little white America understands about black history

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PublishedFebruary 6, 2017

1/10/17

Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech was a textbook lesson in how to use one’s privilege for good

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PublishedJanuary 10, 2017

12/13/16

“Moonlight” is the best movie of 2016. But will white America watch it?

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PublishedDecember 13, 2016

12/7/16

Why even slam dunk video evidence couldn’t win a conviction in the Walter Scott mistrial

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PublishedDecember 7, 2016

5/2/16

Larry Wilmore proved just how uncomfortable white people in America still are with race

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PublishedMay 2, 2016

12/11/15

Dealing with survivor’s guilt in Chicago: Why I refuse to watch the Laquan McDonald video

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PublishedDecember 11, 2015

11/18/15

In 2015, it should not be possible for Charlie Sheen to be blackmailed because of HIV

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PublishedNovember 18, 2015

Derrick Clifton's posts

The simple reason “La La Land” will win Best Picture, even though “Moonlight” is a better film

Donald Trump’s blunder proves how little white America understands about black history

Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech was a textbook lesson in how to use one’s privilege for good

“Moonlight” is the best movie of 2016. But will white America watch it?

Why even slam dunk video evidence couldn’t win a conviction in the Walter Scott mistrial

Larry Wilmore proved just how uncomfortable white people in America still are with race

Dealing with survivor’s guilt in Chicago: Why I refuse to watch the Laquan McDonald video

In 2015, it should not be possible for Charlie Sheen to be blackmailed because of HIV