Ernest White II is a writer, educator, and explorer who served as the founding editor of Abernathy. Ernest is the publisher of FLY, and splits his time between Cape Town and Miami. His passions include São Paulo, Indian food, and Rita Hayworth. Follow him at ernestwhite2.com.

Abernathy Man: Carlos Watson

Abernathy talks to Carlos Watson, journalist, entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Ozy Media, about his biggest failure and the importance of resilience.

by Ernest White II on October 2, 2015

Abernathy Man: Wade Davis

Abernathy talks to Wade Davis, former NFL cornerback and Executive Director of You Can Play, about black masculinity, homophobia, sports, and queer youth.

by Ernest White II on September 18, 2015

Campaign Zero

"We can live in a world where the police don't kill people by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability."

by Ernest White II on September 11, 2015

Of Gods and Men

James C. Lewis' Yoruba African Orishas photography series sheds light on a rich religious legacy that spans history, oceans, and continents.

by Ernest White II on August 26, 2015

Blood Brothers: Haitians in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Constitutional Court rendered some 200,000 of its citizens stateless. Civil rights advocate France François tells us why we should care.

by Ernest White II on July 13, 2015

Happy Father’s Day

To our brother-fathers worldwide, we say thank you.

by Ernest White II on June 21, 2015

Black Like Me

Once upon a time, I lived in Colombia. I noticed that I was the only black guy who wasn’t a construction worker, security guard, mule driver, or servant.

by Ernest White II on June 1, 2015

In Memoriam

To the black men—and women—who died fighting for a country you believed in, even if it didn't believe in you, we give eternal thanks.

by Ernest White II on May 25, 2015

Douchebaggery and the Great Wall of China

“Hey you,” the vending lady barked at us. “You buy souvenir.” “No, no, thank you.” She stalked off, muttering. We were being cussed out in Mandarin.

by Ernest White II on May 6, 2015

Together, We Are Better

My mother and father grew up in segregation. Mickey and Miami have fooled people into thinking otherwise, but Florida is and always was a Southern state.

by Ernest White II on March 23, 2015

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