by Bach Polakowski | Sep 30, 2013 | NLGJA Updates
Statement from UNITY: McLEAN, Va. — UNITY: Journalists for Diversity is pleased to announce the election of David Steinberg as its president. “I appreciate the support of the UNITY board and plan to announce, as early as next week, specific proposals to reform UNITY...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 25, 2013 | NLGJA Updates
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Board of Directors has affirmed Jen Christensen of CNN as its new president, succeeding the late Michael Triplett. Following the rules of the NLGJA bylaws, Christensen will serve the remainder of the term, through...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 17, 2013 | History, Michael R. Triplett, NLGJA Updates, Timeline
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our friend and leader, NLGJA President Michael Triplett, passed away today after a courageous battle with cancer. While Michael only served as president for a few short months, he has been a member of our leadership...
by Bach Polakowski | Oct 20, 2012 | NLGJA Updates
Washington, D.C. – As part of a new annual event, the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association will be presenting the NLGJA Randy Shilts Award for LGBT Coverage. The award is designed to honor journalists who consistently bring stories of the lesbian,...
by Bach Polakowski | Oct 1, 2012 | NLGJA Updates
“Are You Gay?” is the latest NLGJA tip sheet on LGBT coverage. From the introduction: When is it appropriate to ask a subject to disclose his/her sexual orientation for a story? Is it ever? Spring 2012, a New York judge ruled it wasn’t defamatory to call...
by Bach Polakowski | Aug 30, 2012 | NLGJA Updates
Washington, DC- The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) announced the winners of its two annual scholarship awards. Both scholarships – worth $3,000 each – are awarded each year to deserving students who are dedicated to furthering NLGJA’s...