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A Note Regarding the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists National Convention
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 National Convention, scheduled for September 10-13 in Chicago. The safety of our members has...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces 2020 Excellence in Journalism Award Recipients
FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced the recipients of its 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognized exemplary work produced in 2019....
Jonathan Capehart to Receive Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ Coverage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that Washington Post opinion writer Jonathan Capehart is the recipient of the Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, NABJ, NAHJ, AAJA and JAWS Met with ViacomCBS Executive to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion
FOR RELEASE: February 18, 2020PRESS CONTACT: Dillon LewisPress@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON – NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), Asian...
Applications for 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards Now Available
WASHINGTON, DC – NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is now accepting online applications for its 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards. The Excellence in Journalism Awards are open to anyone, including non-members and journalists who do not identify as LGBTQ....
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces 2019-2020 National Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 29, 2019 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced its 2019-2020 board of directors. The newly elected directors were voted into...
NLGJA 2020 National Convention to be Held in Chicago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that its 2020 National Convention will be held in Chicago from September 10 -...
Washington Blade to Receive Inaugural NLGJA Legacy Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 19, 2019 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that the Washington Blade is the inaugural recipient of the NLGJA Legacy Award. The...
NLGJA Names Steve Rothaus, Kara Swisher and Lilli Vincenz to LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that longtime Miami Herald reporter Steve Rothaus, Recode co-founder Kara...
NLGJA Announces 2019 Scholarship Award Recipients and CONNECT: Student Journalism Training Project Class
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2019 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced the recipients of several scholarships, as well as the class of students who will participate...