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An Update on our 2021 National Convention
March 31, 2021 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 2021 National Convention. The convention is scheduled for September 9-12 and...
Congratulations to Christina Kahrl on Her New Role
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists would like to congratulate Christina Kahrl on her new role as the sports editor for the San Francisco Chronicle. She will be leaving her current role as a longtime senior editor at ESPN. Kahrl, a Lifetime Member of NLGJA:...
Applications for 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, DC – NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is now accepting online submissions for its 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards. The Excellence in Journalism Awards are open to anyone,...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Names Linda Villarosa, Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler to LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that New York Times Magazine contributing writer Linda Villarosa and...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Mourns the Passing of Monica Roberts
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of national board director Monica Roberts. "The passing of Monica Roberts is a tremendous loss," said former NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Vice President of Print Ina...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces 2020-2021 National Board of Directors
PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, DC (SEPTEMBER 28, 2020) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced its 2020-2021 national board of directors. The newly elected directors were elected to their positions during the national...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces 2020 Scholarship Award Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced the recipients of the Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award, the Steve Mason Sports Media...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces Virtual Convention, October 23-25
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Virtual Convention from October 23-25. The Virtual Convention will feature a Career & Community Expo, breakout and plenary sessions, and opportunities to network and...
A Note Regarding the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists National Convention
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...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces 2020 Excellence in Journalism Award Recipients
FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced the recipients of its 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognized exemplary work produced in 2019....