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 Inky and Daily News Don’t Know How to Talk About Racism

Owens: The city’s newspapers are writing about gentrification all wrong.

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The Top LGBTQ Event Producers of the Summer

Their events do more than entertain — they also actually impress us.

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Mazzoni Center Announces Interim Executive Director

The decision comes after months of controversial resignations.

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LGBTQ&A: Brianna “Cherry Bomb” Golphin

She chats with us about kink culture, leather, and breaking sexual fetish sterotypes.

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The Top LGBTQ Venues of the Summer

These hot spots prove that new fun can be found within the Gayborhood — and outside it.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Jill Sobule Live.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: the 22nd Annual Philadelphia Alternative Prom.

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Pa. Democrats, Quit Blaming Stop-and-Go Stores and Fault Yourselves

Owens: Anti-nuisance legislation does nothing to address the real crisis hurting our communities.

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IBA’s Board of Directors Sees Diversity Boost

The city’s LGBT chamber of commerce is making strides.

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LGBTQ&A: Wit López

We speak with the transgender visual artist on how they use their aesthetics to challenge gender, race, and desirability norms.

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Why I’m Giving Up on “Allies”

Owens: Allyship prioritizes the concerns of the privileged over those they’re supposed to be helping. It’s time for a new approach.

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Kenney to Sign Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism Complaints

The ceremony is this afternoon.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philly HER Summer Party.

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OPINION: Complicity and the Gayborhood

Owens: It’s not those fighting for change who are causing division, but those who want things to remain the same.

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LGBTQ&A: Alex Deering

We chat with the rising civic leader about his political pursuits and being out in the local black professional scene.