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The Field Negro is a political and social commentary blog founded in March 2006 by attorney and writer Wayne Bennett. The blog focuses on politics, social justice, and issues that disproportionately impact people of color and urban America, offering analysis that is direct, historically grounded, and unfiltered.
Written primarily under the persona “The Field Negro,” the blog combines original commentary with active reader engagement, creating a space where critical conversations extend beyond headlines and into broader cultural and systemic realities. Over the years, the platform has cultivated a loyal national readership and remains a trusted voice in progressive political discourse
The Field Negro averages approximately 17,000 page views per week and has generated nearly seven million page views since its launch. It has been ranked among the top political blogs by Technorati and consistently places in the top tier of African American blogs for authority and readership
The blog has received multiple honors, including the Black Weblog Award for Best Political Blog, and has been cited and featured by major national media outlets such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Washington Post, as well as magazines including Essence and GQ
More than a blog, The Field Negro has served as a digital organizing hub. Through its connection to the Afrosphere—an alliance of African American political blogs—the platform played a meaningful role in raising awareness and mobilizing public engagement around pivotal justice cases such as Jena 6 and Genarlow Wilson
Today, The Field Negro continues its mission of challenging power, documenting political reality, and providing unapologetic commentary rooted in lived experience and legal insight.
Wayne Bennett is the founder and author of The Field Negro Blog, a nationally recognized platform examining politics, social justice, and issues impacting people of color and urban America. Launched in March 2006, The Field Negro quickly became a leading voice in political commentary, blending sharp analysis with unapologetic perspective. Bennett writes under the avatar “The Field Negro,” alongside thoughtful engagement from a loyal and active readership .
Since its inception, The Field Negro has generated nearly seven million page views and averages approximately 17,000 page views per week. The blog has been ranked among the top political blogs by Technorati, which tracks over 12 million blogs worldwide, and it consistently ranks in the top ten African American blogs for authority and readership.
Bennett’s work and influence extend beyond blogging. The Field Negro has received numerous honors, including the Black Weblog Award for Best Political Blog, and has been featured in major national publications such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Washington Post, as well as magazines including Essence and GQ
His broader commentary on social justice has also appeared in Black Enterprise Magazine, The New Pittsburgh Courier, and other outlets.
In addition to his work as a writer and commentator, Bennett is an attorney who practices criminal law. He is also a co-founder of the Afrosphere, a collective of African American political blogs that played a significant role in mobilizing national attention around the Jena 6 and Genarlow Wilson cases
Wayne Bennett is a proud graduate of West Indies College High School. He and his wife are residents of Georgia.