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....Nominations for 2022 Excellence in Journalism Awards Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2022 PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, DC (January 4, 2022) – NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is now accepting online nominations for its 2022 Excellence in Journalism Awards. The Excellence...David Plazas Named as the Recipient of the 2021 Leadership Award
WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that USA TODAY Network Tennessee Opinion and Engagement Director David Plazas is the recipient of the 2021 NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Leadership Award. The award recognizes...Windy City Times Named the 2021 Recipient of the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Legacy Award
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that the Windy City Times is the 2021 recipient of the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Legacy Award. The NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Legacy Award was created to...Nominations for Chapter Leadership Positions Are Now Open
Nominations are now being accepted for chapter leadership positions. Nominees for NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists chapter leadership positions – both new candidates and those planning to run for re-election – shall be required to submit an application...
Tre’vell Anderson
Tre’vell Anderson is the recipient of the 2021 Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage. Anderson is the Editor-At-Large for Tornoto’s Xtra Magazine and co-host of two podcasts, “What A Day” and “FANTI.” Before joining Xtra Magazine, Anderson...NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists to Honor Xtra Magazine Editor-at-Large Tre’vell Anderson with Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure Press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2021) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that award-winning journalist Tre’vell Anderson is the 2021 recipient of the Lisa Ben Award...
Christina Kahrl
Christina Kahrl is the sports editor for The San Francisco Chronicle and the first out transgender editor at a major metropolitan media outlet. Prior to joining the Chronicle, Kahrl served as a senior writer and editor at ESPN for ten years. She is also one of the...
Monica Roberts
Monica Roberts was a blogger, writer and transgender activist, and the founding editor of TransGriot, a blog devoted to covering the experiences of trans women, particularly trans women of color. The Houston native was an award-winning advocate and voice on trans...NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Names Christina Kahrl and Monica Roberts to LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 22, 2021 PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 22, 2021) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that BaseballProspectus.com co-founder and San Francisco Chronicle...A Message From NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists strongly encourages The New York Times to amend the bylines on all previously reported articles to reflect the reporters’ correct names and to work quickly with the New York Times Guild to address any relevant concerns...
2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
Learn More