On behalf of the board of directors of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, thank you for your patience as we have been working to evaluate our options surrounding the National Convention, scheduled for September 10-13 in Chicago. The safety of our members has remained our foremost priority and always will. As such, we are exploring ways to facilitate professional development and networking opportunities that are typically offered at the National Convention in ways that are both safe and accessible. The board of directors has issued an update regarding the status of the convention and will continue to share information as quickly as it becomes available.