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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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City Life

Mazzoni Center Announces Nancy Brisbon As Medical Director

The decision comes after the former medical director resigned amid controversy at the Gayborhood nonprofit.

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LGBTQ&A: Stephanie Haynes

We chat with the executive director of Philly Family Pride.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philly Bi Visibility Rally

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Queer Scholar Releases Book on Black Comic Culture

Dr. Sheena Howard will celebrate the launch of The Encyclopedia of Black Comics this Tuesday.

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Sex-Positive Club Owner: “We’re Not Backing Down”

Philly Music Hall owner Deborah Rose Hinchey vows to fight for its permit.

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Mazzoni Center Staff Vote to Unionize

By a 51-34 vote, front-line staff at the controversial nonprofit chose to organize under the SEIU.

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Let’s Make History and Abolish Columbus Day in Philly

Owens: We can be the first major East Coast city to disavow a figure of oppression.

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Mazzoni Staff Forced Firing of Anti-Union Consultants

The Gayborhood nonprofit hired a firm that openly expressed support for alt-right ideology.

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LGBTQ&A: Rafael Alvarez Febo

We chat with the City Council staffer.

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Meet the Local Queer Model Who Could Land a Deal With Maxim

Jessa Jordan of South Philly is a current finalist in the magazine’s “Maxim’s Finest” contest.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: The Third Annual Trans Flag Raising Over City Hall.

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The City Tolerates the FOP’s Lack of Respect for Black Lives

Owens: This is how institutional racism persists.

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LGBTQ&A: Nima Etemadi

We chat with Food Network’s Cupcake Wars winner.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: SuperDope House Party.

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OPINION: “Stronger Together” Is Keeping Us Apart

Owens: The mantra of uniting is another subconscious way of neglecting the most marginalized.