Meet the Students of Connect, NLGJA’s Student Journalism Project

Meet the Students of Connect, NLGJA’s Student Journalism Project

Each year at its national convention, NLGJA hosts Connect, a program that brings student journalists from across the country to the convention city for a week of mentoring, training and professional development. Working with a group of mentors — a team of journalists from across media platforms — each of this year’s 12 students will work on their resumés, interview with recruiters and journalists, and get a taste of what it’s like to work in a converged media newsroom.

NLGJA-NorCal Hosts: Conference Kick-Off at LOOKOUT

NLGJA-NorCal Hosts: Conference Kick-Off at LOOKOUT

Come kick off the 2015 NLGJA National Convention and LGBT Media Summit at our Conference Kick-Off at LOOKOUT. Located at the corner of Market and 16th Streets. The local chapter reserved the lounge left of the stairs. Join us and  hear about the coming week from the...

Celebrate NLGJA’s 25th Anniversary in Silver

Celebrate NLGJA’s 25th Anniversary in Silver

This year’s National Convention & LGBT Summit culminates with a Silver Party on September 5 as we celebrate the 25 years since NLGJA's founding. Visit with friends and colleagues. Bid on some fabulous silent auction items. Relax and unwind after a full weekend of...

The NLGJA National Convention Moves to Nearby Hotel

The NLGJA National Convention Moves to Nearby Hotel

Dear NLGJA Members and Convention Attendees, NLGJA learned recently that the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero has changed its timeline and will be completing major renovations during our convention dates. To provide the best experience possible, NLGJA has changed the site of...

Come Home and Celebrate 25 Years of NLGJA’s History

NLGJA Convention Assistance Fund

Want to “Come Home” for the NLGJA National Convention & LGBT Media Summit but can’t make it work in your budget? NLGJA might be able to help!

Meet the Students of Connect, NLGJA’s Student Journalism Project

Connect: A Student Journalism Training Project

The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is hosting its annual student journalism training project, Connect, at the 2015  National Convention & LGBT Media Summit from August 31 to Sept. 5 in San Francisco. Each year, NLGJA chooses 12 students...

NLGJA Convention Takes Shape

NLGJA Convention Takes Shape

San Francisco isn’t just known for its cool summer days, gay rights advocacy, culinary bests and entrepreneurial spirit - it is also the birthplace of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association. Twenty-five years ago, Roy Aarons got a group of journalists...

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