NLGJA Recognizes 2015 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners

Aug 25, 2015

NLGJA announces the recipients of its Excellence in Journalism Awards and salutes their exemplary work. The NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Awards were established in 1993 to foster and recognize excellence in journalism on issues related to the LGBT community. In addition to special recognition awards, awards will be presented for excellence in news writing, feature writing, opinion writing, blogging, network television, radio, online, HIV/AIDS coverage and student journalism.

NLGJA Announces 2015 Inductees to LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame

Aug 18, 2015

NLGJA is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2015 and the 10th year of our LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame. Please join us in recognizing this year’s inductee: Randy Alfred, Alison Bechdel, Alan Bell, Lou Chibbaro, Jr., Charles Kaiser and Armistead Maupin.

Bob Ross Scholarship 2015

Aug 11, 2015

NLGJA-NorCal is pleased to announce its 2015 Bob Ross Student Scholarship. For the eighth year in a row, the Bob Ross Foundation has generously offered $2,500 for the winner of this scholarship.

Social Media Internship

Aug 4, 2015

This position performs the majority of their work at the NLGJA national office, which is a shared space with other organizations. The atmosphere is business casual and friendly. Some local travel may be optional for offsite meetings, but is not a requirement. This position reports directly to the Communications & Program Coordinator or their designee.

Candidates Sought for Chapter Leadership Positions

Jul 21, 2015

Nominations Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2015 Nominations are now being accepted for Chapter Presidents and Board Members. All nominees must be members in good standing for at least one year by the time of the election. Eligible members must nominate themselves. All...

Thanks to Out Members, Sponsors and Guests Who Supported L.A. Exclusive

Jun 29, 2015

Last Thursday night’s Los Angeles benefit event for NLGJA, L.A. Exclusive, was a fun evening to gather together those committed to inclusive diversity in newsrooms and news coverage. We’d like to thank the members, friends and sponsors who supported the benefit and...

NLGJA Stylebook Supplement on LGBTQ Terminology

Jun 29, 2015

NLGJA’s Stylebook Supplement on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Terminology is intended to complement the stylebooks of individual publications, as well as the Associated Press stylebook, the leading stylebook in U.S. newsrooms. It reflects NLGJA’s...

Open Letter: Covering Marriage and the SCOTUS Decision

Jun 25, 2015

The U.S. Supreme Court released its decision Friday on marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Here’s our guidance.

The NLGJA National Convention Moves to Nearby Hotel

Jun 19, 2015

NLGJA learned recently that the Hyatt has changed its timeline and will be completing major renovations during our convention dates. NLGJA has changed the site of this year’s convention. I am pleased to announce the 2015 National Convention & LGBT Media Summit will be held in the nearby Westin St. Francis.

Congratulations to NLGJA Lifetime Member LZ Granderson

Jun 4, 2015

The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association would like to congratulate LZ Granderson on his expanded role as a contributor for ABC News. He continues as a senior writer at ESPN where he has worked since 2005. LZ, a Lifetime Member of NLGJA, is a leading...