Philadelphia Magazine

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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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.

Protesters
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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.

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A Black Face in a White Space

My four years inside Penn’s walls.

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LGBTQ&A: Elicia Gonzales

We chat with the new executive director of the Women’s Fund on her new role.

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Philly Isn’t Charlottesville. It’s Worse.

Owens: Despite its progressive claims, this city continues to foster some of the most disgusting forms of racism around.

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Trans Worker Says Coffee Shop Fired Them After They Reported Harassment

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Trans Worker Says Coffee Shop Fired Them After They Reported Harassment

The former employee says one of the shop’s regular patrons was “transphobic.”

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Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs Seeks First-Ever Deputy Director

A second position is opening up to help lead the city on LGBTQ issues.

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GALAEI’s Trans-Health Information Project to Be Renamed Trans Equity Project

The change reflects a focus on disparities affecting the most vulnerable within the LGBTQ community.

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White People, Only You Can Stop the Next Charlottesville

Owens: It’s time for white people to show up — and own up.

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LGBTQ&A: Tiommi Jenae Luckett

We chat with the transgender activist on being a Philly transplant, spreading HIV awareness, and confronting Gayborhood racism.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Martha Graham Cracker’s 12th Anniversary Party.

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The Forgotten Man of the ICandy Video Controversy Speaks

Ricky Peterson says he doesn’t feel Darryl DePiano’s public apology was sincere.

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Gayborhood Producer Admits “Untimely” Performer Payments

Josh Schonewolf finally addresses the speculation surrounding his split from Tabu.