Nominations for Chapter Leadership Now Being Accepted

Our mission comes to life at the local level, and our regional chapters are where our members come together. Help lead a chapter of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists and submit a nomination for yourself today!

Nomination forms must be emailed to elections@nlgja.org by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3.

Thank you for an amazing #NLGJA24!

We’re already preparing for our 2025 Convention in Atlanta but we need your help to make it happen! Here’s how you can contribute:

  • Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping next year’s programming, so fill out our #NLGJA24 Feedback Survey HERE.
  • We are now accepting applications for our 2025 Convention Planning Committee – APPLY HERE.
  • ​​​​Help plan a session for next year! Submit a Session or Speaker Proposal HERE.

Make a gift to show your pride.

Support the Future of LGBTQ+ Journalism.

Membership Assistance Available for Journalists Affected by Layoffs

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is deeply concerned by the recent wave of layoffs in newsrooms across the country.

In light of these challenging times, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is offering affected journalists the opportunity to have their membership fees waived. We encourage affected journalists to reach out to us at info@nlgja.org for assistance.

Remembering Edythe Eyde: LGBTQ+ History Month 2024

Next up in our series of trailblazing queer journalists for LGBTQ+ History Month is Edythe Eyde, also known by her pseudonym, Lisa Ben! Born in 1921 in San Francisco, Edythe Eyde lived at a time when being openly gay was fraught with danger, fear, and suppression....

Coming Out Day: Remembering Our Founder, Leroy Aarons

This Coming Out Day, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with the trailblazers who have made journalism a safer space for LGBTQ+ people everywhere. We’re starting close to home with our founder, Leroy Aarons, whose courageous coming out led to the creation of our...