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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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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.

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Differing Accounts Emerge in Alleged “Body-Slamming” of 14-Year-Old

A gym coach who was leading a class attended by an off-duty police officer says the boy was the “aggressor.”

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Equality Coalition’s “Take Pride Back” Celebration.

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Philly’s Soda Tax Is Shaping Up to Be an Epic Flop

Owens: The tax isn’t bringing in as much money as expected — because the people it targets don’t have it.

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OPINION: Why I’m Boycotting Philly Pride

Owens: Organizers of Philly Pride Presents aren’t embracing the progress within the community.

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Philly’s Pride Flag to Get Two New Stripes: Black and Brown

The reveal is planned for the Pride kick-off at City Hall.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: The First Annual Pride Month Kick-Off at City Hall.

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Off-Duty Cop Body-Slammed 14-Year-Old, Says Family

Naji Tribble spent nearly a week in the ICU at CHOP.