News April 13 , 2010
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For Immediate Release : April 13, 2010
Media Contact : Bach Polakowski , 202-588-9888 or bach@nlgja.org

NLGJA Announces Harvey Levin as host of Los Angeles Benefit

Washington , D.C. – Today the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) announces that Harvey Levin will host its second annual Los Angeles Benefit. This fundraiser helps to fund the journalist development programs and student education projects of NLGJA, as the nonprofit continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Harvey Levin, executive producer of TMZ.com and TMZ TV has been host of “The People's Court” since 1997. Formerly an investigative reporter with KCBS TV, Levin has received numerous awards, including nine Emmy Awards.

Founded in 1990, NLGJA is the leading professional organization for LGBT journalists with 19 chapters nationwide, as well as members around the globe.

NLGJA will host its 2010 National Convention and 7th Annual LGBT Media Summit in San Francisco this year September 2-5. Information is available at: http://www.nlgja.org

About the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association

NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members. For more information, visit the NLGJA Web site at www.nlgja.org.

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