Earl Ofari Hutchinson facts for kids

Earl Ofari Hutchinson (born October 8, 1945) is an American author and media critic. This means he writes books and articles, and shares his opinions on news and current events. He is known for his work on politics and issues related to race in America.

About Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Earl Ofari Hutchinson was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Catholic elementary schools and Mt. Carmel High School. In 1961, he moved to Los Angeles and attended Dorsey High School. He later earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from California State University, Los Angeles. He also received a master's degree in humanities from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

His father, Earl Hutchinson Sr., wrote a book called A Colored Man's Journey Through 20th Century Segregated America. Earl Ofari Hutchinson's daughter, Sikivu Hutchinson, is also a well-known author and speaker. His son, Fanon Hutchinson, is a talented documentary videographer and producer.

Earl Hutchinson's Career

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is a commentator who shares his views on important topics. He has written more than 10 books about politics and racial issues in America. He also writes for many news websites and is often interviewed by TV and radio stations.

Radio Host and TV Commentator

He hosts a live radio show called The Hutchinson Report. This show is on KPFK-FM radio in Los Angeles and KTYM-Radio. On his show, he shares his thoughts and takes calls from listeners. Since the 1990s, he has often appeared on U.S. television programs. He shares his balanced opinions on breaking news and important stories.

He is a frequent guest on many news shows. These include Fox News, PBS, NPR, CNN, and MSNBC. He is also a writer for New America Media. He contributes regularly to The Huffington Post and the grio-MSNBC. His radio show, The Hutchinson Report, is shared in over fifty cities across the country.

His Books and Writings

Hutchinson's books often explore important historical and social topics. His 1996 book, Betrayed: The Presidential Failure to Protect Black Lives, looked at how leaders sometimes failed to protect Black lives in the past. Another book, From King to Obama: Witness to a Turbulent History, shares his personal view of major events. It covers half a century, from the 1960s to the early 2000s.

Some of his recent books include How Obama Won. He also wrote The Ethnic Presidency: How Race decides the Race to the White House. Another book is The Latino Challenge to Black America. He has written many articles about race and politics. These have appeared in major newspapers like the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. His interviews have been featured in Time and Newsweek.

Community Work

Earl Ofari Hutchinson founded the Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable (LAUPR). This organization holds community discussions. It also gives money to local non-profit groups. The LAUPR's Impact Micro Awards help organizations that work to build stronger communities. Some groups that have received these awards include the Harmony Project. This project helps young people learn music. Other recipients include Eso Won Books, a bookstore, and the Korean American Historical Society. The Centro Latino for Literacy also received support.

Books by Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Earl Ofari Hutchinson has written many books. Here are some of them:

• The Myth of Black Capitalism (1970)
• Let Your Motto Be Resistance: The Life and Thought of Henry Highland Garnett (1972)
• The Mugging of Black America (1991)
• Black Fatherhood: The Guide to Male Parenting (1994)
• Beyond O.J.: Race, Sex and Class Lessons For America (1996)
• Betrayed: A History of Presidential Failure to Protect Black Lives (1996)
• The Assassination of the Black Male Image (1997)
• The Latino Challenge to Black America: Towards a Conversation Between African Americans and Hispanics (2007)
• The Ethnic Presidency: How Race Decides the Race to the White House (2008)
• How Obama Won (2009)