Ernest Owens

Writer at Large, Politics

Ernest Owens is an award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC. As an openly gay black journalist, he has made headlines for speaking frankly about intersectional issues in society regarding race, LGBTQ, and pop culture.

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Tabu Lounge to Acquire, Expand Into ICandy Nightclub Space

Tabu’s owners expect to take over the significantly larger location in September.

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Bebashi Sues R&B Singer Kelly Price Over Gala No-Show

The HIV/AIDS nonprofit claims the Grammy-nominated musician has refused to pay back a $25,000 advance.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philly Family Pride Picnic

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Protesters Demand “No Cops at Pride” Following Arrest of Trans Activist

Activist groups are calling on the DA to drop all charges against ReeAnna Segin.

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How the “Stand With Meek Mill” Movement Got Hijacked

The true beneficiaries of the rapper’s fight for criminal justice reform have been his celebrity friends and politicians.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Raspberry Royale’s Church Show and Brunch

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I Went to See Aunt Mary Pat Last Night. This Isn’t What Philly Drag Should Be.

A performer recently accused of transphobia played it safe on stage, but the opening act and, worse, the audience were a different story.

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Drag Performer Aunt Mary Pat Was Asked to Leave Fundraiser

Troy David Hendrickson says he was booked to host a karaoke fundraiser at Win Win Coffee Bar before a transgender employee raised concerns about his “transphobic” persona.

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Alternative Pride Events: Our All-Inclusive Guide

Skipping Philly Pride this weekend? Here’s a diverse lineup of LGBTQ events you can check out instead.

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Here’s How the Free Library Is Celebrating Pride Month In A Big Way

The organization is hosting over 30 LGBTQ events across the city that you can attend all month long.

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Think the Supreme Court Cake Ruling Is Bad? In Pa., It’s So Much Worse

Outside of Pennsylvania’s major cities and a few other municipalities, it’s completely legal to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

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LGBTQ&A: Kay Martinez

Meet the new Mazzoni employee who is addressing diversity at the LGBTQ nonprofit in a critical way.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Queer Bodies.

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Mazzoni Center to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegation Involving Former Executive

Upper-level managers at the LGBTQ nonprofit were first made aware of the allegation during Tuesday’s LGBTQ State of the Union.

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GALAEI’s Interim Executive Director Addresses Transgender Employee Demotions

Fran Cortes has spoken with the GALAEI board about concerns over the downsizing of the nonprofit’s Trans Equity Project.