NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists condemns the arrests of journalist and NLGJA Lifetime Member Don Lemon and journalist Georgia Fort for engaging in newsgathering. Their arrests should alarm all Americans who believe in the Constitution and a functioning democracy.
Across the country, local newsrooms are shrinking — leaving communities with fewer journalists, fewer local stories, and fewer perspectives. For journalists and audiences of color, this loss is deeply felt. Local stations are the entry point for many underrepresented journalists and provide culturally relevant coverage national outlets often miss.
Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists named CONNECT students Chelsea Kurnick and Kimberly Olivas the recipients of the 2025 Phillips-Green Family Scholarship. These scholarships provide financial assistance to two CONNECT participants.
Last Wednesday at its annual board meeting, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists voted on its 2025-2026 national board of directors.
Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that journalist and author Charles M. Blow, writer and activist Mark S. King and investigative reporter Lyra McKee are the 2025 inductees into the LGBTQ+ Journalists Hall of Fame.
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that Georgia Voice is the 2025 recipient of the Legacy Award. Georgia Voice is the media outlet of record for the LGBTQ community in Atlanta and throughout the state.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, D.C. (August 12, 2025) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that Center for Investigative Reporting Chief Operating...
Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced the recipients of its 2025 Leroy F. Aarons and Kay Longcope Scholarships, which support the next generation of LGBTQ+ media professionals.
Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that Missy Spears, Executive Director of Queer Kentucky, is the recipient of the 2025 Jeanne Córdova Award.
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+Journalists announced that assistant managing editor and digital journalist Stefanie Loh is the 2025 recipient of the Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage.