Candace Owens is an American conservative commentator and political activist. She is known for her pro-Trump views and her criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Candace Owens is an American conservative commentator, political activist, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her outspoken support of President Donald Trump and her criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement. Owens is the founder of the Blexit movement, which encourages African Americans to leave the Democratic Party and become Republicans.
Owens was born in 1989 in Stamford, Connecticut. She attended the University of Rhode Island, where she studied journalism and political science. After college, Owens worked as a communications director for the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA. She also worked as a freelance writer and editor for various publications, including Breitbart News.
In 2017, Owens gained national attention for her criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement. She argued that the movement was not focused on improving the lives of African Americans, but instead was a tool of the Democratic Party to gain votes. Owens also argued that the Democratic Party had failed to address the issues facing African Americans, such as poverty and crime.
In 2018, Owens founded the Blexit movement, which encourages African Americans to leave the Democratic Party and become Republicans. She argued that the Republican Party was more focused on economic empowerment and job creation, which would benefit African Americans. Owens has also been an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump, praising his economic policies and his efforts to reduce crime.
Owens has become a prominent figure in the conservative movement, appearing on numerous television and radio programs. She has also written several books, including Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democratic Plantation. Owens has been criticized by some for her views, but she has remained steadfast in her beliefs and continues to be a powerful voice in the conservative movement.