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....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,...Excellence in Nonbinary and Gender Nonconforming Coverage
This category recognizes outstanding one-time or ongoing coverage of nonbinary and/or gender nonconforming issues. Submission must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, digital and photojournalism. Apply here....
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...
Cyd Zeigler
Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler founded Outspots.com in 1999. At first, the blog primarily covered the N.F.L., but soon became a hub for sports news related to LGBTQ people. Since its founding, Outsports has reported on countless coming out stories, milestones and...
Linda Villarosa
Linda Villarosa is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, where she covers race, inequality and health. For several years, she edited the health pages for The New York Times, working on health coverage for Science Times and for the newspaper at large....
Jim Buzinski
Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler founded Outspots.com in 1999. At first, the blog primarily covered the N.F.L., but soon became a hub for sports news related to LGBTQ people. Since its founding, Outsports has reported on countless coming out stories, milestones 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...
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...
2021 Excellence In Journalism Awards
Submit by March 2