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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

Winn Resigns as Mazzoni Center’s Medical Director

The nonprofit’s board confirmed the move on Friday morning.

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Mazzoni Center Staff Members Stage Walkout After Reports

Roughly 30 employees briefly walked off the job.

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Black Lives Matter’s “Black Only” Meetings Aren’t Racist

Owens: Trying to desegregate BLM Philly meetings is antithetical to allyship.

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Mazzoni Medical Director Is Under “Investigation,” Sources Claim

Dr. Robert Winn hasn’t been to the center in more than a week.

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LGBTQ&A: Raquel Evita Saraswati

We chat with the Muslim queer activist on interfaith relations and LGBTQ advocacy.

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That Time a Straight White Woman Wrote About Woody’s …

A tone-deaf review points to a larger problem.

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DVLF Announces Its 2017 Heroes Awardees

In its 11th year, the event celebrates a diverse array of LGBTQ community leaders.

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“Pop-Up Love Party” Counters Anti-Trans Bus

Despite conflicting reports, organizers claim it was a peaceful event disrupted by outsiders.

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Is Real Equality Finally Coming to the Gayborhood?

How Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community is facing up to its longstanding racial problems.

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LGBTQ&A: Henry Sias

We chat with the transgender lawyer on equality, trans-masculinity, and his historic run for judicial office.

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Sharron Cooks to Chair LGBT Commission

Cooks, a trans advocate, will serve as the commission’s inaugural chair.

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Michael Weiss, Two Others Resign From Mazzoni Board

Weiss is a part of the case against D.A. Seth Williams.

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OPINION: Why Seth Williams Hasn’t Resigned

Owens: Philly’s tolerance for corruption provides a refuge yet again.

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“Pop-Up Love Party” to Counter Anti-Trans Bus

The transphobic road tour will meet with protest in Philly.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: POSSE’s The Greatest Show on Earth!