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....Lydia Polgreen to Receive NLGJA Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ Coverage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is proud to announce that HuffPost Editor-in-Chief Lydia Polgreen is the recipient of the...
Lydia Polgreen
HuffPost Editor-in-Chief Lydia Polgreen is the recipient of the 2018 Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ Coverage. She was named editor-in-chief in December 2016 after spending nearly 15 years at The New York Times, where she most recently led an initiative to expand its...A Message from NLGJA
Last night NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists celebrated the closing of its national convention in Palm Springs. During the closing reception, Marshall McPeek, a volunteer emcee, made an inappropriate, unscripted remark that does not reflect our values. He...NLGJA Announces 2018-2019 National Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 7, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, D.C. – NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists – is pleased to announce its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Sharif Durhams of CNN was...NLGJA 2019 National Convention to be Held in New Orleans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to announce that its 2019 National Convention will be held August 29 –...NLGJA Announces Aarons, Longcope and Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship Award Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces that Madeline Broom is the recipient of the 2018 Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award and Kelsi...NLGJA Names Hilton Als and Dudley Clendinen to LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Award-winning writer and educator Hilton Als and veteran reporter and editor Dudley Clendinen are the 2018 inductees to the LGBTQ Journalists...
Dudley Clendinen
The late Dudley Clendinen was a national reporter and editor for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Baltimore Sun and The New York Times, frequently known for his writings on gay life, societal inequality, addiction and illness. Clendinen explored gay life in...
Hilton Als
Hilton Als is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, critic and social commentator. His work surrounding identity and queerness has earned him the praise of the nation’s leading literary and cultural institutions. He is currently a staff writer and theatre critic at The New...NLGJA Announces Carolyn Ryan as First Recipient of the NLGJA Leadership Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 20, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces that The New York Times Assistant Managing Editor Carolyn Ryan is the inaugural...
2018 National Convention
Hard Rock Hotel, Palm Springs
September 6-9, 2018