About

Earl Hopkins is an award-winning features reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, covering arts, entertainment, and culture throughout the region.

He’s also a freelance writer whose byline can be found in Complex, MTV News, GRAMMY.com, Stereogum, UPROXX, SPIN Magazine, and other publications.

 

Work

Earl has covered a wide range of subjects throughout his journalism career, including education, fashion, film, sports, food, music, and the arts.

Along with his editorial work, Earl is a noted photographer and orator, who’s connected with aspiring journalists across the country as a panelist, keynote speaker, and moderator. He’s also the host of the entertainment podcast Outside The Margins.

 

LET’S CONNECT

Whether you’re a fellow journalist, an educator looking for a public speaker, or just stumbled upon one of Earl’s bylines, he’s happy to connect on social media.