Derrick Darby

Professor of Philosophy

Derrick Darby is the Henry Rutgers Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University. He discovered his passion for philosophy growing up in the Queensbridge public housing projects in NYC. He writes about rights, race, inequality, and democracy. His most recent book is A Realistic Blacktopia: Why We Must Unite to Fight. For more information, go to derrickdarby.com.

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The Past

Why resolving “Rustin’s dilemma” helps strengthen any democratic coalition

Famed activist Bayard Rustin constantly faced the dilemma of coordinating collective pursuits among diverse groups of people.