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 who’s contributed music reviews, long-form essays, and historical guides to Complex, MTV News, GRAMMY.com, Stereogum, UPROXX, SPIN Magazine, and other publications.
Work
Earl has covered a wide range of beats throughout his journalism career, including education, local government, fashion, film, sports, food, and music.
Along with his editorial work, Earl is a noted photographer and public speaker, who’s connected with aspiring journalists across the country as a panelist, keynote speaker, and moderator. He’s also the co-host of the music review podcast Rap & Reason.
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