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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More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the fundraising event.
The current silence is deafening.
Activists took over the podium at a flag-raising ceremony on Sunday.
We talked with executive director Rue Landau shortly after the announcement.
The high-profile group has joined four others asking Nellie Fitzpatrick to step down.
The demonstration also called out Philadelphia FIGHT’s executive director and ICandy.
The AIDS coalition has joined other groups asking Nellie Fitzpatrick to step down.
A former ICandy employee talks about his unwilling role in a widening controversy.
Community members and institutions are distancing themselves from the club.
A racial justice group has asked the city’s LGBT Affairs director to step down.
The community is speaking out.
They’ve called a hearing to address the community’s concerns.
Club owner admits to it and apologizes on Facebook.
Protesters say the Gayborhood clubs have dress codes that discriminate against people of color.
Friday marks the first time Philly has held a Bi Visibility Day rally.