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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: Rasputin’s Room

Lil’ Steph returns with a burlesque show of global proportions.

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LGBTQ&A: Le Thomas

We chat with the president of Philadelphia Black Pride.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

The Queering Racial Justice Institute takes place this Saturday.

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LGBTQ&A: Zachary Wilcha

Our chat with the director of Philly’s LGBTQ chamber of commerce.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

See you at the Haus of Ham Brunch at CiBo.

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REVIEW: Mauckingbird Theatre’s The Pirates of Penzance

The gender binary is an illusion in this refreshing queer swashbuckler.

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Phillies to Host Inaugural “Pride Night”

The team is embracing an unofficial event and making it their own.

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LGBTQ&A: Nikki Lopez

We chat with GALAEI’s new executive director.

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Plus other awesome events worthy of your attendance.

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OPINION: More Should Be Factored In What’s Considered ‘LGBTQ Friendly’

The recent Campus Pride rankings have me scratching my head.

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Kickstarter Lauches for All-Inclusive LGBTQ Dating App

Philly/NY startup’s “Sapiens” will address issues of gender inclusivity, body positivity and safe sex in online dating.

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LGBTQ&A: Rashad Corey

The Philly transplant chats with us about “Stomp the Runway.”

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Plus other awesome events worthy of your attendance.

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LGBTQ&A: Diner en Blanc’s Fernando Valle

We chatted with the popular group leader about this year’s event.

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OPINION: It’s Time to Address Gayborhood Racism

A coordinated intervention by the city’s highest LGBT office is long overdue.