Early Life and Education of Candace Owens: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Candace Owens. From birth to education, explore key events.

Candace Owens is an American conservative and far-right political commentator and author known for her controversial views and promotion of conspiracy theories. She gained prominence through her pro-Trump activism and criticism of the Democratic Party. Owens has founded organizations like BLEXIT, which encourages Black Americans to leave the Democratic Party. Her commentary often focuses on topics related to race, politics, and culture, attracting both significant support and widespread criticism.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

April 29, 1989: Candace Owens' Birth

On April 29, 1989, Candace Amber Owens Farmer (née Owens) was born. She is known as an American political commentator and author.

2007: Named to University of Rhode Island Dean's List

During her first year, in the Fall of 2007, Candace Owens was named to the University of Rhode Island Dean's List.

2007: Received Racist Death Threats

In 2007, while a 17-year-old senior at Stamford High School, Candace Owens received racist death threat voicemail messages from classmates.

January 2008: Settlement in Lawsuit Against Stamford Board of Education

In January 2008, Candace Owens's family received a $37,500 settlement after suing the Stamford Board of Education over the death threats she received.

2015: Identified as Liberal

Candace Owens said she had no interest in politics whatsoever before 2015, but previously identified as liberal.

2016: The Original Blexit Movement Started

In 2016, Me'Lea Connelly started the original Blexit movement to achieve Black economic independence. This is unrelated to the BLEXIT Foundation Owens co-founded.

2017: Became Conservative

In 2017, Candace Owens became a conservative after facing doxing and gaining support from figures involved in the Gamergate harassment campaign.

2017: Shift to Conservative Stance

In 2017, Candace Owens, who previously posted anti-Trump content, began identifying as a conservative Donald Trump supporter, characterizing Trump as the "savior" of Western civilization.

April 2018: Kanye West Tweeted Support

In April 2018, Kanye West tweeted: "I love the way Candace Owens thinks."

October 2018: BLEXIT Foundation Launch

At the launch in October 2018, Candace Owens said that Kanye West designed merchandise for the movement, but West later denied it and disavowed the effort.

October 2018: Registered as Republican

In October 2018, Candace Owens said that she had never voted and had only recently become a registered Republican.

December 2018: Meeting George Farmer

In December 2018, Candace Owens met George Farmer at the launch event for Turning Point UK.

2018: Co-founded BLEXIT Foundation

In 2018, Candace Owens co-founded the BLEXIT Foundation along with Brandon Tatum.

January 2019: Stated "The left hates America, and Trump loves it."

In January 2019, Candace Owens stated: "The left hates America, and Trump loves it," adding that the left is "destroying everything through this cultural Marxist ideology".

September 2020: Kanye West Continues to Support

After an apology, as of September 2020 Kanye West continued to support Owens.

2022: Graduated from the University of Rhode Island

In 2022, Candace Owens completed her bachelor's degree requirements at the University of Rhode Island.

April 2024: Conversion to Catholicism

In April 2024, Candace Owens announced her conversion from Reformed Evangelical Protestantism to Catholicism, the denomination of her husband. She was also baptized in the Brompton Oratory.