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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The Must-See LGBTQ Films at the BlackStar Film Festival

There are some definite standouts at this year’s diverse film fest.

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ICandy Owner Releases Video Apologizing for Racial Slur

“I’m ashamed,” Darryl DePiano says.

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Black Trans Activist Airs Claim of “Retaliation”

Christian Lovehall says a LGBTQ leader “threatened” his job.

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Petition Calling on Milan Christopher to Boycott ICandy Gains Traction

The well-known black gay performer is scheduled to appear at the club in September.

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LGBTQ&A: Crystal Fox

We chat with the executive chef of the hit new restaurant Bocconcini.

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Now Isn’t the Time for Marginalized People to Compromise

How the fruits of Caitlyn Jenner’s Trump complicity serve as a lesson for the Gayborhood.

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Penn Med Students Create LGBTQ Health App

SpectrumScores aims to connect LGBTQ patients with providers.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: A Hero Like Me.

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Philly Millennials Need to Up Their Game

Owens: For all our supposed diversity, huge divides still exist.

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The Top LGBTQ Performers of the Summer

These hot performers are taking over the city and proving why they’re a tough act to follow.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Juice: A Summer Day Party for LGBTQ Womxn.

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Mazzoni Responds to Community Criticism

Many aren’t pleased with the nonprofit’s choice for interim director.

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LGBTQ&A: Kevin Trimell Jones

We chat with the new director of the Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services.

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LGBTQ POC Say Race Is Biggest Barrier to Their Advancement at Nonprofits

The study was released this week

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: LGBTQ Home for Hope’s Community Day.