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Derecka Purnell

Derecka Purnell

Latest articles by Derecka Purnell

Politics
I organized for justice for black people under Obama. Here’s my plan for Trump’s presidency.I organized for justice for black people under Obama. Here’s my plan for Trump’s presidency.
Politics

Resistance to populist bigotry doesn’t operate on a four-year cycle.

By Derecka Purnell