Jacen Bowman graces stages from ballroom to activism
CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Jacen Bowman is a leader in the LGBTQ+ community with a colorful background and a passion for purpose.
For 25 years, the Philadelphia native was a competitor on the 'ballroom' scene where he gained Hall of Fame status. He also was a professional makeup artist for decades, and his services were utilized during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in 2016.
His lifelong desire for community engagement led him to build a simultaneous career as an activist. Today he is the President of Philadelphia Black Pride, and a director of digital strategy for the Human Rights Campaign.
Jacen recently became the first person to be awarded twice with a Philadelphia Gay News Stonewall Award, in recognition of his place on the forefront of advocacy for the community over so many years.
