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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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.”

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Sims on Ethics Investigation: “My Appearances Are Consistent With State Law”

The state rep’s speaking engagements are undergoing scrutiny.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Dame Luz’s “Summertime: Outdoor ’90s Dance Party.”

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Diversity Isn’t “Being in the Room”

Owens: It’s whites giving up their seats.

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GALAEI Announces 2017 DARLA Awardees

The event celebrates LGBTQ community leaders.

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LGBTQ&A: Anthony Leon

We chat with the queer Latinx community leader.

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OPINION: Brian Sims, Stop Chasing the National Spotlight

Owens: It’s time to focus on the Gayborhood.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Queer Performances of Color.

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Trump’s First 100 Days Weren’t a Damn Comedy

Owens: It’s clear the resistance has been co-opted.

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Meet the Activist Who Protested Mazzoni With an HIV Meds Strike

Abdul-Aliy Muhammad on his extreme measure of resistance — and its swift end.

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Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism Complaints Passes Out of Committee

Businesses found to discriminate could be issued “cease operations orders.”

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Mazzoni Center CEO, Board President Resign

The nonprofit made the announcement on Monday.