Deborah Douglas
VICE
Chicago, IL, United States
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Past articles by Deborah:
‘I Wish Juneteenth Could Remain Underground, Secret, and Sacred’
The first federally recognized Juneteenth has come and gone, but deep ambivalence about it remains. → Read More
Timeline: Milestones of the Black Press in the U.S.
The Black press has powered political action and lifted spirits as it chronicled achievements, aspirations, and challenges. Here's a look at its history. → Read More
Meet the New Black Press
As part of “the new Black press,” these outlets are often well-positioned to display an empathetic understanding of the communities they cover. → Read More
Did Racism Kill Erica Garner?
The 27-year-old activist whose father's killing sparked a national outcry did not die at the hands of police like him. But her death is still an outrage that speaks to systemic American hate. → Read More
Fear and insecurity shape the lives of children whose parents are undocumented
A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation details the high toll of "crimmigration," the intersection of criminal and immigration law. → Read More
The Last Time the KKK Surged in the United States
We talked to author Linda Gordon about her horrifyingly prescient new book. → Read More
Taking the #MeToo conversation beyond sexual harassment
The viral hashtag points to the need for a broader paradigm shift on controlling women’s bodies. → Read More
Haki Madhubuti reflects on 50 years of cultivating black arts
The founder of Third World Press continues his lifelong mission of building sustainable black institutions. → Read More
Soda tax debate overlooks sugar’s sinister history
Our sugar addiction has roots in slavery and Cook County’s controversial tax could help disrupt an industry that profits off our poor health. → Read More
In Chicago, Dick Gregory cultivated fame and activism
The late comedian set the bar for black celebrities taking a stand on civil rights by risking arrest and lost income for causes throughout his life. → Read More
In dealing with Confederate monuments, South Africa provides a model
Instead of celebrating emblems of white power as President Trump supports, removing them is a way to own our national narrative. → Read More
Oprah Explains How Henrietta Lacks's Story Resonates with African Americans
Oprah Winfrey's new HBO movie shows that medicine—and other communities—continue to commodify black bodies. → Read More
That Time White People Burned and Pillaged a Black Community on Election Day
The 1920 massacre in Ocoee, Florida involved whites lynching, castrating, and removing hundreds of blacks from their land in retaliation for them trying to exercise their right to vote. → Read More
That Time White People Burned and Pillaged a Black Community on Election Day
The 1920 massacre in Ocoee, Florida, involved whites lynching, castrating, and removing hundreds of blacks from their land in retaliation for them trying to exercise their right to vote. → Read More
Issa Rae on Blackness, Dreadlocks, and Black People Getting Treated Like Pets
We sat down for some real talk with the creator and star of Insecure. → Read More
Issa Rae on Blackness, Dreadlocks, and Black People Getting Treated Like Pets
We sat down for some real talk with the creator and star of Insecure. → Read More
The Leslie Jones Hack Proves the Internet Still Can’t Accept Successful Dark-Skinned Women
The latest attacks on the 'Ghostbusters' star speaks to a centuries-old disparagement and mistreatment of black women. → Read More
Do the Rape Allegations Against Nate Parker Make It Wrong to Support 'Birth of a Nation'?
Can—and should—we separate the actions of artists from the content of their art? → Read More
People in Chicago Don't Need a Report to Know the Cops Are Racist As Hell
From being used as target practice to enduring physical and verbal abuse to an utter lack of accountability, it's what locals have been saying all along. → Read More
The Real Story Behind Chicago's Horrific Gun Violence
Sky-high unemployment in communities of color is a key factor behind a massive spike in gun violence so far this year. → Read More