Ernest Owens

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.

Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama takes the stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024.

‘DO SOMETHING’

Michelle Obama Just Reminded America of Her Power

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.

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Photo illustration of an orange Donald Trump

SAME OLD SHOW

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

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.

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Members of the audience hold signs that read "We're On Board" and "Historically Black" before the start of a campaign rally for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at Girard College on May 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

SORRY GEORGE

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

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.

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A photo illustration of Governor Wes Moore and the Presidential Seal.

STAR QUALITY

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

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.

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