Mizzou Chapter Updates
The Mizzou chapter of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association works to create conversations about media diversity, ethics, and coverage. Group members meet at 6 p.m. most Thursdays in Neff Hall 204. These meetings let group members relax in an informal...Boston Chapter Updates
The Boston Chapter formed in 1992 (formerly known as the New England Chapter) includes members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and even some members in Canada. Our E-board consists of Jeremy C. Fox as president and Bill...
NLGJA Georgia Chapter Supports New Ways Atlanta
New Ways Reporting HIV & AIDS Today will commence March 5th at Emory University Robert W. Woodruff Library Atlanta, Georgia. As an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and...
NLGJA Welcomes the University of Oregon Student Chapter
Over the weekend, the NLGJA Board of Directors voted to certify the newest chapter of NLGJA at the University of Oregon and bringing the total number of NLGJA chapters to 19. The University of Oregon Student Chapter has been working diligently since fall to develop a...
Gio Benitez and LZ Granderson to Co-Host NLGJA New York Benefit
NLGJA is proud to announce that ABC News Correspondent Gio Benitez and ESPN Senior Writer & ABC News Contributor LZ Granderson will co-host its 21st annual New York Benefit: Headlines & Headliners on Thursday, March 31.
About the South Florida Chapter
The South Florida Chapter was formed to connect and support members, as well as to provide a much needed voice in the local journalism community. While striving to meet the needs of this unique community, your chapter officers always appreciate your feedback and...
Bob Ross Scholarship 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.
NLGJA Stylebook Supplement on LGBTQ Terminology
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...
It’d be Great to See You at L.A. Exclusive
I hope to see you on Thursday, June 25 for L.A. Exclusive – A National Benefit for NLGJA and an evening not to be missed.
We’re coming together to support NLGJA’s work to advance fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. Cyd Zeigler, co-founder of OutSports, will be honored with the Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage.
A Call for Applications to NLGJA 2015 Scholarships
NLGJA today announced a call for entries for the Aarons and Longcope scholarships to honor and advance fair and accurate coverage of the LBGT community.
Communications and Marketing Internship
Founded in 1990, National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. NLGJA has been a beacon for LGBT journalists through its education, networking and training programs – most especially its national convention, the largest gathering of its kind. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members.
Northwestern University Student Chapter
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the Northwestern University Student Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888....Washington DC Chapter Leadership
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the Washington, DC Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888....Missouri Chapter Leadership
Chapter President: Doug Moore
dmoore@post-dispatch.com
Treasurer: Troy Diggs
tdiggs@kc.rr.com
Chicago Chapter Leadership
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the Chicago Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888....Central Florida Chapter Leadership
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the Central Florida Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888....At-Large Chapter Leadership
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the At-Large Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888....Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses how the Covid-19 Pandemic will End, Vaccine Mandates, Misinformation, and HIV at NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists National Convention
Press Contact: Clare Lefebure press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON (September 12, 2021) – Today, in a taped interview broadcast during the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists National Convention, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, “the only way to really counter...NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces 2021 Scholarship Award Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2021 PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure 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 Kay Longcope...NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces 2021 Excellence in Journalism Award Recipients
FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 14, 2021) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced the recipients of its 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards and...2021 National Convention Update – July 8, 2021
We are pleased to share some updates with the membership regarding our 2021 National Convention. The safety of our members remains the association’s top priority, and your feedback has informed our decisions each step of the way. Over the last few months, we...NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and Insider, Inc. Announce Inaugural Insider Fellowship Recipient
WASHINGTON, DC (July 6, 2021) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and Insider, Inc. announced that Rachel Mendelson is the first recipient of the inaugural Insider fellowship. The new Insider Fellowship aims to provide a fellowship opportunity for an...NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and The Curve Foundation Announce Inaugural Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2021) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and The Curve Foundation announced the recipients of the inaugural Curve Award for Emerging Journalists. The recipients of the inaugural 2021 Curve Award for Emerging Journalists are...Statement on 60 Minutes Segment on Transgender Healthcare
Last night, 60 Minutes aired a segment focused on transgender healthcare. The piece included representatives from organizations like the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), while also featuring individuals...Registration For Our 2021 National Convention is Now Open
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to announce that registration for our 2021 National Convention is now open! The convention will be held September 9-12. All programming will be available online via the Pathable platform. Register here!...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:...
2021 Excellence In Journalism Awards
Submit by March 2