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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.

Ernest Owens | Published Aug 21, 2024
opinion

The Real Reason Trump Spews Racism: It’s a Distraction

SAME OLD SHOW

By 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.

Ernest Owens | Published Aug 01, 2024
opinion

Clooney Doesn't Get to Decide if Biden Runs. Black Voters Do

SORRY GEORGE

Black 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.

Ernest Owens | Published Jul 11, 2024
opinion

Wes Moore: Driven, Charismatic—and Maybe a Future President

STAR QUALITY

The 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.

Ernest Owens | Published Jun 18, 2024
opinion

There’s Only One Reason Diddy Is ‘Apologizing’ Now

NO REMORSE

The 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.

Ernest Owens | Published May 19, 2024
opinion

Diddy Defenders Can’t Unsee Disturbing Assault Video

HIP HOP’S #METOO MOMENT

The hip-hop mogul has been exposed for physically assaulting Cassie Ventura by a 2016 surveillance video.

Ernest Owens | Published May 18, 2024
opinion

Turns Out Diddy’s ‘Brother Love’ Persona Was a Total Sham

TWO-FACED

I 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.

Ernest Owens | Published Dec 07, 2023
opinion

Do Not Give George Santos Money, Even as a Joke

JUST SAY NO

An expelled congressman currently facing several federal indictments shouldn’t be treated as a celebrity.

Ernest Owens | Published Dec 05, 2023
opinion

Can We Admit Mainstreaming Juneteenth Has Been a Disaster?

NO SOUL

Nearly two years after being nationally recognized, the celebration of Black American emancipation has turned into a misguided holiday of performativity.

Ernest Owens | Published Jun 17, 2023
opinion

How White Liberal Elites Failed George Floyd

POST LESS, DO MORE

Three years after the racial uprisings, the performative nature of white progressives hasn’t led to meaningful reforms.

Ernest Owens | Published Jun 07, 2023

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