Episode 104: Ernest Owens "The Case for Black Journalism"

Show Notes for Black Voices Matter Podcast

Episode: Breaking Down the Cassie and Diddy Case with Ernest Owens

Introduction

- Host: Camari  Ellis & Manny Smith

- Guest: Ernest Owens, bestselling author and journalist

Episode Highlights

1. Introduction to Ernest Owens**

   - Ernest Owens is the author of "The Case for Cancel Culture."

   - President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists.

   - Contributor to multiple publications, including Rolling Stone.

2. Overview of the Cassie vs. Diddy Case**

   - Cassie sued Diddy for various allegations.

   - Diddy's lawyer claimed Cassie was attempting to blackmail him for $30 million.

   - Cassie's attorney stated Diddy offered a six-figure settlement to avoid the lawsuit.

   - Discussion on the accuracy and integrity of reporting on this case by various media outlets.

3. Black Media Coverage of Legal Issues**

   - Historical reluctance of Black media outlets to cover legal cases involving prominent Black figures.

   - The role of Black journalists in reporting such stories.

   - Example: Megan K. reporting during the Megan Thee Stallion trial and its impact.

4. Challenges in Black Journalism**

 5.Ernest Owens’ Experience**

 


 Key Quotes

- "We continue to amplify and fund and support people who don't know what they're doing." – Ernest Owens

- "We need to decolonize our minds with the words that we say." – Ernest Owens

Resources Mentioned

- **Book:** [The Case for Cancel Culture](https://www.amazon.com/Case-Cancel-Culture-Navigating-Condemning/dp/1250777280)

- **Podcast:** Listen to Ernest Owens on various podcast platforms.

- **Course:** NYU Rolling Stone Modern Journalism Course – Learn the fundamentals of modern journalism.

Social Media and Contact

- **Ernest Owens:**

  - Website: [ernestowens.com](https://ernestowens.com)

  - Twitter: [@MrErnestOwens](https://twitter.com/MrErnestOwens)

  - Instagram: [@MrErnestOwens](https://instagram.com/MrErnestOwens)

Camari  Ellis is on  Twitter: at TheFinanceRebel](https://twitter.com/TheFinanceRebel)
Manny is on Twitter at https://x.com/manuelsmith

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