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2021 National Convention Update – July 8, 2021
We are pleased to share some updates with the membership regarding our 2021 National Convention. The safety of our members remains the association's top priority, and your feedback has informed our decisions each step of the way. Over the last few months, we have...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and Insider, Inc. Announce Inaugural Insider Fellowship Recipient
WASHINGTON, DC (July 6, 2021) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and Insider, Inc. announced that Rachel Mendelson is the first recipient of the inaugural Insider fellowship. The new Insider Fellowship aims to provide a fellowship opportunity for an...
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and The Curve Foundation Announce Inaugural Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2021) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and The Curve Foundation announced the recipients of the inaugural Curve Award for Emerging Journalists. The recipients of the inaugural 2021 Curve Award for Emerging Journalists are...
Statement on 60 Minutes Segment on Transgender Healthcare
Last night, 60 Minutes aired a segment focused on transgender healthcare. The piece included representatives from organizations like the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), while also featuring individuals...
Registration For Our 2021 National Convention is Now Open
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to announce that registration for our 2021 National Convention is now open! The convention will be held September 9-12. All programming will be available online via the Pathable platform. Register here!...
An Update on our 2021 National Convention
March 31, 2021 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 2021 National Convention. The convention is scheduled for September 9-12 and...
Congratulations to Christina Kahrl on Her New Role
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists would like to congratulate Christina Kahrl on her new role as the sports editor for the San Francisco Chronicle. She will be leaving her current role as a longtime senior editor at ESPN. Kahrl, a Lifetime Member of NLGJA:...
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,...
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...
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 of Print Ina...