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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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City Life

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.

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LGBTQ&A: Heath Fogg Davis

We chat with the trans male advocate on intersectionality, masculinity, and his new book.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philly Dyke Ride 2017.

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Mayor’s Commissions Are an Exploitation of Diverse Community Labor

Kenney’s administration doesn’t have a diverse talent issue — as long as they’re unpaid appointees.

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“It Was an Ambush”

Behind the vote that ousted Sharron Cooks as Philly’s LGBT Commission chair.

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LGBTQ&A: Clay Cane

We chat with the Philadelphia native on his career, identity, and debut memoir.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Daddy & Friends at L’Etage.

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Sharron Cooks Announces Resignation From LGBT Commission

The move follows her removal as chair in a 16-3 vote.

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The NGLCC Conference Is Coming to Philly Next Year

Here’s everything you’ve wanted to know since the news dropped.

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LGBTQ&A: Feminista Jones

We chat with the well-known activist and newsmaker.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: IBA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.

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Why Rich Negrin Should Be Our Next DA

Owens: What sets Negrin apart in this crowded race is his diplomacy, reliability, and visibility.

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Council Passes Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism

If Mayor Kenney signs it, PCHR will have the power to issue “cease-operations orders.”