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: Anti-nuisance legislation does nothing to address the real crisis hurting our communities.
The city’s LGBT chamber of commerce is making strides.
We speak with the transgender visual artist on how they use their aesthetics to challenge gender, race, and desirability norms.
Owens: Allyship prioritizes the concerns of the privileged over those they’re supposed to be helping. It’s time for a new approach.
Kenney to Sign Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism Complaints
The ceremony is this afternoon.
Owens: It’s not those fighting for change who are causing division, but those who want things to remain the same.
We chat with the rising civic leader about his political pursuits and being out in the local black professional scene.
A gym coach who was leading a class attended by an off-duty police officer says the boy was the “aggressor.”
Owens: The tax isn’t bringing in as much money as expected — because the people it targets don’t have it.
Owens: Organizers of Philly Pride Presents aren’t embracing the progress within the community.
The reveal is planned for the Pride kick-off at City Hall.
Off-Duty Cop Body-Slammed 14-Year-Old, Says Family
Naji Tribble spent nearly a week in the ICU at CHOP.