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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GALAEI’s Trans Equity Project Receives $25,000 Grant
The funding will support the 15-year-old program’s ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention work and transgender advocacy efforts.
LGBTQ&A: Chris Landtroop
We chat with the queer entrepreneur on art, Queerality, and overcoming obstacles for women in business.
The Eagles Won Big Sunday Night, and So Did White Privilege
Owens: When so many are chanting “Fly Eagles Fly,” I am reminded of the double standards around these celebrations.
Activists Call for Boycott of Philly Women’s March Over “Collaboration” With Police
They claim that the event’s white organizers have put women of color and trans individuals at risk.
LGBTQ Event of the Week
Our pick: The Philly Pops Presents Rufus Wainwright.
Krasner Announces Rest of DA’s Office Leadership Hires in Internal Email
From former staffers to legal trailblazers, the new top prosecutor has put together a mix of influences to work in his administration.
Larry Krasner’s Social Justice Warrior Pass Is Hereby Revoked
DA Krasner is already looking less and less like Candidate Krasner. The time to start holding him accountable for that is now.
Local Singer Known for Gospel Says “It’s Time” to Come Out as Bisexual
Formerly known as Aaron Thomas, the popular recording artist now goes by Terrence Stone and has adopted an R&B sound.
The Personal Habits You Can Break to Begin Curing Racism This Year
Learn to recognize — and eliminate — these age-old knee-jerk defenses of racism in yourself.
G Philly’s Top 10 Stories of 2017
From a new pride flag to some controversial resignations, we rank the biggest LGBTQ stories of the year.
White Gay Male Business Owners Aren’t a Vulnerable Minority in Philly
Giving preference in city contracts to LGBTQ-owned businesses would make existing racial and gender bias worse.
LGBTQ&A: Matt Beierschmitt
We chat with the popular local DJ on community, activism, and calling out discrimination in the Gayborhood.
Malcolm Kenyatta Becomes Second Out Candidate to Run for State Rep in the 181st
Community advocate Alex Deering announced his bid earlier this month in what’s already shaping up to be an unprecedented race.