Candace Owens
Candace Owens
#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Candace Amber Owens Shook is a prominent American conservative commentator, author, and activist.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: April 29, 1989 (age 33)
Status: Alive
Nationality and Profession(s)
American
Political Commentator, Author, Activist
Early Life and Background
Candace Owens was born on April 29, 1989, in Stamford, Connecticut. She grew up in a low-income household with her parents. Her early life involved facing challenges such as poverty and racism, which later influenced her activism.
Owens initially gained fame after starting the social media campaign Blexit (Black Exit) in 2018, encouraging African Americans to exit the Democratic Party and join the Republican Party. The movement aimed at challenging traditional voting patterns within the Black community and promoting conservative values.
Major Accomplishments
Creator of Blexit: Owens conceptualized and led the social media campaign Blexit, sparking a national conversation about racial politics in America.
Author of "Blackout": In 2020, she published her book "Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation," where she argued that African Americans should abandon their long-standing allegiance to the Democratic Party.
Notable Works or Actions
Some notable works and actions by Owens include:
Tucker Carlson Show: She regularly appears on Fox News's Tucker Carlson show, contributing her perspective as a conservative commentator.
OANN: Candace is also a regular contributor to One America News Network (OANN), discussing politics and current events.
Impact and Legacy
Candace Owens has become a prominent figure in American politics, known for challenging the status quo. Through her activism and media appearances, she aims to reshape conservative discourse on issues like racism, police brutality, and economic inequality. Her unapologetic approach to expressing her opinions often sparks heated debates, making her one of the most recognizable names in contemporary conservatism.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Candace Owens is widely quoted for her unwavering dedication to conservative principles. Her sharp intellect and unapologetic style have made her a household name among political enthusiasts and critics alike.
Quotes by Candace Owens
Long before Donald Trump came down the escalator, Kanye West was public enemy No. 1 for simply trying to tell the truth to people about things that were going on, so I'm unsurprised that he supports me and my ideas and me just thinking freely.
I didn't vote, exactly. This is the first time I've been politically inclined and active, and I think Donald Trump is a tremendous president. And I wanted to be educated. I wanted to do a deep dive before I started going out there and saying stuff as opposed to other people who mindlessly vote.
The polls told us that Hillary Clinton was going to win, and she didn't. I wasn't fooled by the polls.
You can't speak as a conservative on campus without being boycott, without being protested, without students lining up and playing music loudly so that they can drown out the sound of your voices.
The reason that we're seeing so many people flee the Left - I like to call them liberal refugees, like myself - is because they do not allow you to think freely. If you agree with them 95 percent and disagree on 5 percent, you are essentially excommunicated. You're not allowed to be a liberal anymore. You're not allowed to be a Democrat anymore.
We say it all the time: the leftist media is inciting violence and hate by calling everybody a racist and a white supremacist.
My take, after spending some time with him, is that Kanye West is not a conservative. He's not a Republican, but he is a free thinker, and he's an independent thinker.
The liberal people are the violent people in this country. The Democrat Party are the violent people.
I was a first-generation college student. This was supposed to be the ticket to prosperity. But it wasn't. I left college with a mountain of debt and no practical skills.