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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Owens: The mantra of uniting is another subconscious way of neglecting the most marginalized.
We chat with the new executive director of the Women’s Fund on her new role.
Owens: Despite its progressive claims, this city continues to foster some of the most disgusting forms of racism around.
The former employee says one of the shop’s regular patrons was “transphobic.”
A second position is opening up to help lead the city on LGBTQ issues.
The change reflects a focus on disparities affecting the most vulnerable within the LGBTQ community.
Owens: It’s time for white people to show up — and own up.
We chat with the transgender activist on being a Philly transplant, spreading HIV awareness, and confronting Gayborhood racism.
Ricky Peterson says he doesn’t feel Darryl DePiano’s public apology was sincere.
Josh Schonewolf finally addresses the speculation surrounding his split from Tabu.