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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

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Liberty City’s LGBT Bar Tour features special guests Cyndi Lauper and Debra Messing.

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Derek Green Introduces Bill to Address Gayborhood Racism

The legislation would ensure that businesses follow the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance.

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Theatre Exile’s Jenson Titus Lavallee

The actor on what Philly’s LGBTQ performance scene.

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OPINION: I No Longer Support the HRC

It’s time for these LGBTQ advocates to get real about intersectionality.

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LGBTQ&A: Woody’s Co-Owner Billy Weiss

For the first time, a Woody’s owner speaks publicly on Gayborhood racism.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

AIDS Law Project is throwing the third-annual “Boo at Bahdeebahdu.”

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Action Wellness celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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New Attendees Confirmed for Gayborhood Racism Hearing

Jane Shull and Nurit Shein have said they will attend, says PCHR.

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Kenney Announces New Commission on LGBT Affairs

The timing isn’t tied to recent events, says the Mayor’s Office.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Fall Ball 2016.

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The 30th-Annual AIDS Walk Philly Is This Sunday

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the fundraising event.

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OPINION: Black Officials Should Speak Out on Gayborhood Racism

The current silence is deafening.

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Protesters Criticize Kenney, Fitzpatrick at OutFest Kickoff

Activists took over the podium at a flag-raising ceremony on Sunday.

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PCHR Orders Gayborhood Bar Owners to Attend Hearing

We talked with executive director Rue Landau shortly after the announcement.

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Black Lives Matter Philly Joins Resignation Call

The high-profile group has joined four others asking Nellie Fitzpatrick to step down.