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Excellence in Religion Coverage
This category recognizes outstanding one-time or ongoing coverage of the intersection of religion/spirituality and LGBTQ issues. Submission must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, digital and photojournalism.
Open Letter: NLGJA Stands with Jacqui Helbert and WUTC-FM
NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists calls for the reinstatement of WUTC-FM reporter Jacqui Helbert, who was ousted from her job after covering Tennessee state officials in a way they didn’t like. The University of Tennessee Chattanooga said university...
PRESS RELEASE: National Journalists Associations Launch LGBTQ Guide for Spanish-Language Media
National LGBTQ Task Force Joins NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) in Publishing LGBTQ Guide for Spanish-Language Journalists CONTACTS: Dillon Lewis NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists...
Open Letter: Trans Coverage in Wake of Oakland Warehouse Fire
NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is made up of working journalists and media professionals. We are not an advocacy group. Our mission is to ensure fair and accurate coverage of issues that affect LGBTQ people. Three transgender people have been reported...
NLGJA President Jen Christensen Receives CNN Diversity Ovation Award
PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, D.C.- Today NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is excited to announce that NLGJA President Jen Christensen is the recipient of the 2016 CNN Diversity Ovation Award. Christensen is an...
NLGJA and Other Journalism Associations Ask Trump to Commit to Protective Press Pool for Transparency
NLGJA is proud to join fellow journalism organizations in asking President-elect Donald Trump to respect the relationship of the press and the White House. The full letter, published by the American Society of News Editors is below. The original version can be found...
NLGJA Announces Bruni, Goff Among Special Guests at Dateline:DC
PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, D.C.- Today NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces that New York Times Columnist Frank Bruni and News4 Today Weekend Edition Anchor Angie Goff will join a growing list of special...
NLGJA Announces Frank Bruni as 2016 Randy Shilts Award for LGBT Coverage Winner
PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, D.C.- Today NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists - announces The New York Times columnist Frank Bruni as the recipient of its Randy Shilts Award for LGBT Coverage. “Randy Shilts paved the...
NLGJA Announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, D.C.- NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists - is pleased to announce it has unanimously confirmed the 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Jen Christensen of CNN was re-elected President upon...
Thank You from NLGJA
Today is a somber day for our country and NLGJA joins in the reflection on this, the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 as we wrap up our 2016 National Convention & LGBT Media Summit in South Beach. We hope solace comes to those in need and insight and resolve comes to us...