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Ernest Owens is the Political Writer at Large for Philadelphia magazine and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC. The award-winning journalist has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, CNN, NPR, and several other major media outlets. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and at ernestowens.com.
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Michelle Obama Just Reminded America of Her Power
‘DO SOMETHING’At the DNC, Michelle Obama stood in front of America endorsing another Black woman to take down the man who has been the bane of not only her existence—but that of her culture.

The Real Reason Trump Spews Racism: It’s a Distraction
SAME OLD SHOWBy pivoting the conversation away from serious issues to Kamala Harris’ racial identity, Trump’s masterful—and disgusting—NABJ stunt worked. The losers are Black voters.

Clooney Doesn't Get to Decide if Biden Runs. Black Voters Do
SORRY GEORGEBlack voters chose Joe Biden for a reason so it should be up to them to decide on his future. Not elites who would stay wealthy and connected if Trump wins.

Wes Moore: Driven, Charismatic—and Maybe a Future President
STAR QUALITYThe Maryland governor’s pardoning of thousands of people convicted of marijuana convictions is the latest power move by a politician who looks pretty damn presidential.

There’s Only One Reason Diddy Is ‘Apologizing’ Now
NO REMORSEThe hip-hop mogul’s latest social media stunt has become another example of how he can’t seem to keep his foot out of his mouth.

Diddy Defenders Can’t Unsee Disturbing Assault Video
HIP HOP’S #METOO MOMENTThe hip-hop mogul has been exposed for physically assaulting Cassie Ventura by a 2016 surveillance video.

Turns Out Diddy’s ‘Brother Love’ Persona Was a Total Sham
TWO-FACEDI grew up admiring someone who I believed was an evolved Black man. Now, amid the spate of abuse allegations leveled against him, I feel bamboozled.

Do Not Give George Santos Money, Even as a Joke
JUST SAY NOAn expelled congressman currently facing several federal indictments shouldn’t be treated as a celebrity.

Can We Admit Mainstreaming Juneteenth Has Been a Disaster?
NO SOULNearly two years after being nationally recognized, the celebration of Black American emancipation has turned into a misguided holiday of performativity.

How White Liberal Elites Failed George Floyd
POST LESS, DO MOREThree years after the racial uprisings, the performative nature of white progressives hasn’t led to meaningful reforms.
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