TV Shows - Derecka Purnell
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on December 21, 2024. Derecka Purnell has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#83The Daily Showas Self • 1 episode • #83 most popular showThe Daily Show is an American late-night program that combines comedy with satire to dissect current events, politics, and media. Known for its humorous take on the news, the show features a team of correspondents who contribute to segments and interviews.
Movies - Derecka Purnell
Sorted by online popularity. Derecka Purnell has appeared in 0 movies with data.
Derecka Purnell Biography
Derecka Purnell is an American lawyer, writer, and organizer. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, she received her bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her jurisprudence degree from Harvard Law School. Purnell became politically active during college, advocating for police reform after the killing of Trayvon Martin and organizing during the Ferguson Uprising following Michael Brown's death. She is known for her 2021 memoir, Becoming Abolitionists, which garnered positive reviews from Boston Review, PEN America, Kirkus, and others. As a human rights lawyer and writer, Purnell supports the defunding of the police to redirect funds towards essential services like housing and healthcare. She is also a co-author of the policy proposal #8ToAbolition.
On December 21, 2024, Derecka Purnell had 5 Wikipedia visits, making them the #31,221 most popular actor online.
