Pride in full swing

by | Jun 12, 2013 | glbt, lgbt, NLGJA

In case you missed it, it’s June. And in much of the U.S., that means LGBTQ Pride Month. There’s been lots of gay happenings this month — some good, some bad. NLGJA was invited to attend the “off the record” conversations between Attorney General Eric Holder and media...

NLGJA invited to sit down with DOJ

by | Jun 3, 2013 | News, Uncategorized

Doj.png NLGJA recently received an invitation to sit down with The Department of Justice to discuss its recent monitoring of journalists.  While we appreciate being included in the conversation NLGJA declined to attend. The Department of Justice has...
NLGJA and AAJA Partner on Heartland Project

NLGJA and AAJA Partner on Heartland Project

by | Jun 1, 2013 | Timeline

NLGJA partners with the Asian American Journalist Association on the “Diverse and Inclusive: News of the Heartland” project. The project aimed to enhance coverage of communities of color and LGBTQ issues in the country’s heartland. Based at the University...

The Road to Boston

by | May 22, 2013 | News, Uncategorized

nlgja_logo_7.jpg We hope you’re ready for Boston: Uncommon, the NLGJA National Convention & 9th LGBT Media Summit. More than 350 journalists, news managers and communication professionals from across the United States will meet in Boston from August 22 to 25,...

Don’t work hard–work smart

by | May 14, 2013 | Michael Tune

By Michael Tune (NLGJA executive director) I met with one of my mentors recently. She asked how I was, and inquired if I had been working hard. (For the record, I have three mentors, and I don’t think any of them realize who they are.) For her, your work is the most...