Philadelphia Magazine

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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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.

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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.