Derrick Clifton is an independent journalist, speaker and commentator, primarily covering issues of identity, social justice and culture. Derrick's works have featured at the Guardian, Quartz, Chicago Reader, Daily Dot, Mic and several other publications, in addition to broadcast appearances on MSBNC, HLN and various NPR affiliates. Derrick is also a master's candidate at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Follow Derrick on Facebook, Twitter and online derrickclifton.com