Timeline Archives : Page 8 of 9 : NLGJA

Annual Convention in Las Vegas

by Wes Young | Sep 2, 1998 | Timeline

The NLGJA holds its annual convention in Las Vegas, with over 500 people in attendance.

First Published Stylebook Addenda: Gay/Lesbian Terminology

by Bach Polakowski | Jan 23, 1997 | Timeline

Karen-Louise Boothe is elected NLGJA president. NLGJA publishes Stylebook Addenda: Gay/Lesbian Terminology. The German Association of Gay and Lesbian Journalists is founded. NLGJA issues an updated domestic partner benefits guide. The Washington Post refuses to extend...

NLGJA Hires Executive Director

by Bach Polakowski | Jan 23, 1996 | Timeline

Michael Frederickson becomes NLGJA’s first full-time executive director. NLGJA national headquarters relocates from Northern California to Washington, DC.

Report on Gay and Lesbian Issues in Electronic Journalism

by Bach Polakowski | Jan 12, 1995 | Timeline

NLGJA and the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation publish Another Perspective: A report on Gay and Lesbian Issues in Electronic Journalism. The survey reveals most are unimpressed with the quality and extent of coverage of many gay issues.

Canadian Chapter Formed

by Bach Polakowski | Jan 12, 1995 | Timeline

Canada forms its own National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association with ties to the U.S. parent group.

Stephen Gendel Comes Out

by Bach Polakowski | Jan 12, 1994 | Timeline

NLGJA member Stephen Gendel is the first journalist to disclose he is gay on a major network when he outs himself during an NBC broadcast of the Stonewall Celebration.