The Ben Shapiro Show Candace Owens | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 97
Sep 6, 2020
Candace Owens, a prominent conservative commentator and author behind the Blexit movement, shares her journey to conservatism and critiques liberal policies affecting Black communities. She discusses her book 'Blackout', advocating for personal responsibility and shedding light on the impacts of movements like Black Lives Matter. The dialogue emphasizes overcoming victim mentality, the importance of education, and shifting from problem-focused racial discourse to actionable solutions. Owens also reflects on her transformative 15-year career and the future of Black political engagement.
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BLM's False Narrative
- Candace Owens views Black Lives Matter as a lie built on the false narrative of unarmed Black Americans being targeted by police.
- She argues that Black Americans are more likely to be victims of Black-on-Black crime than police brutality.
Systemic White Guilt
- Candace Owens argues systemic racism doesn't exist; the real issue is systemic white guilt.
- This guilt prevents Black Americans from becoming self-reliant.
Political Awakening
- Candace Owens was raised conservatively but was ignorant about politics.
- She initially believed Democrats were champions of Black rights, but Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and media coverage sparked her political awakening.
