by Sachelle Brooks | Mar 30, 2016 | Philadelphia Chapter
President Eric Walter is a web producer at WHYY, Philadelphia’s leading public media service, where he edits several blogs, including Speak Easy, a collection of essays and commentary from members of the community. Before moving to Philadelphia in 2009, he...
by Sachelle Brooks | Feb 26, 2016 | University of Missouri Student Chapter
The Mizzou chapter of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association works to create conversations about media diversity, ethics, and coverage. Group members meet at 6 p.m. most Thursdays in Neff Hall 204. These meetings let group members relax in an informal...
by Sachelle Brooks | Feb 26, 2016 | Boston Chapter
The Boston Chapter formed in 1992 (formerly known as the New England Chapter) includes members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and even some members in Canada. Our E-board consists of Jeremy C. Fox as president and Bill...
by Bach Polakowski | Feb 25, 2016 | Georgia Chapter, New Ways Reporting on HIV/AIDS Today
New Ways Reporting HIV & AIDS Today will commence March 5th at Emory University Robert W. Woodruff Library Atlanta, Georgia. As an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and...
by Bach Polakowski | Feb 25, 2016 | University of Oregon Student Chapter
Over the weekend, the NLGJA Board of Directors voted to certify the newest chapter of NLGJA at the University of Oregon and bringing the total number of NLGJA chapters to 19. The University of Oregon Student Chapter has been working diligently since fall to develop a...
by Bach Polakowski | Feb 18, 2016 | New York Chapter
NLGJA is proud to announce that ABC News Correspondent Gio Benitez and ESPN Senior Writer & ABC News Contributor LZ Granderson will co-host its 21st annual New York Benefit: Headlines & Headliners on Thursday, March 31.
by Bach Polakowski | Oct 30, 2015 | South Florida Chapter
The South Florida Chapter was formed to connect and support members, as well as to provide a much needed voice in the local journalism community. While striving to meet the needs of this unique community, your chapter officers always appreciate your feedback and...
by Matthew Rose | Aug 11, 2015 | Northern California Chapter
NLGJA-NorCal is pleased to announce its 2015 Bob Ross Student Scholarship. For the eighth year in a row, the Bob Ross Foundation has generously offered $2,500 for the winner of this scholarship.
by Bach Polakowski | Jun 29, 2015 | News
NLGJA’s Stylebook Supplement on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Terminology is intended to complement the stylebooks of individual publications, as well as the Associated Press stylebook, the leading stylebook in U.S. newsrooms. It reflects NLGJA’s...
by Bach Polakowski | Jun 3, 2015 | News
I hope to see you on Thursday, June 25 for L.A. Exclusive – A National Benefit for NLGJA and an evening not to be missed.
We’re coming together to support NLGJA’s work to advance fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. Cyd Zeigler, co-founder of OutSports, will be honored with the Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage.
by Bach Polakowski | Feb 24, 2015 | Index Page Top, News
NLGJA today announced a call for entries for the Aarons and Longcope scholarships to honor and advance fair and accurate coverage of the LBGT community.
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 21, 2015 | News
Founded in 1990, National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. NLGJA has been a beacon for LGBT journalists through its education, networking and training programs – most especially its national convention, the largest gathering of its kind. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members.
by Bach Polakowski | Dec 23, 2014 | Northwestern University Student Chapter
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the Northwestern University Student Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or...
by Bach Polakowski | Dec 23, 2014 | Missouri Chapter
Chapter President: Doug Moore
dmoore@post-dispatch.com
Treasurer: Troy Diggs
tdiggs@kc.rr.com
by Bach Polakowski | Dec 23, 2014 | Chicago Chapter
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the Chicago Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888.
by Bach Polakowski | Dec 23, 2014 | Central Florida Chapter
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the Central Florida Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888.
by Bach Polakowski | Dec 23, 2014 | At-Large Chapter
We are currently looking for dedicated members interested in re-energizing the At-Large Chapter and returning it to its former glory. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact NLGJA at info@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888.
by Clare Lefebure | Nov 20, 2024 | OutNewsWire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Our dad, Danielle direct trailer link: Contact: David Roberson Roberson Public Relations david@robersonpr.com 310-925-8786 LGBTQ+ JOURNALISTS AND OUTLETS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ZOOM PRESS DAYS WITH QUEER DIRECTOR S.E. KING AND DANIELLE...
by Clare Lefebure | Nov 19, 2024 | OutNewsWire
Media Contact: Calvin Fleming On behalf of California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Centers (323) 484-6707 calvin@goodpr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Centers Release Two Landmark Studies on Transgender Violence and the Impact of...
by Clare Lefebure | Nov 4, 2024 | Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 4, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 4, 2024) – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announces its support for two groundbreaking initiatives dedicated to election...
by Clare Lefebure | Oct 31, 2024 | TravelOutNewsWire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: LoAnn Halden (she/her) Communications@iglta.org +1.954.253.4095 (mobile & WhatsApp) OSAKA, Japan (31 October 2024) — The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) concluded its 2024 Global Convention in Osaka,...
by Clare Lefebure | Oct 25, 2024 | Index Page Top, News
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....
by Clare Lefebure | Oct 11, 2024 | Index Page Top, News
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...
by Clare Lefebure | Oct 3, 2024 | News
OSAKA, Japan (3 October 2024) — The IGLTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, has announced the recipients of this year’s 2024 Global Convention fellowships. This program supports LGBTQ+ tourism professionals and emerging...
by Clare Lefebure | Sep 30, 2024 | OutNewsWire
RUBIO NOMINADA POR SU PRIMER LATIN GRAMMY® BAJO LA CATEGORÍA MEJOR VIDEO MUSICAL VERSIÓN LARGA CON “NACIMOS LLORANDO” VE AQUÍ Crédito: Daniel Yepes “[Rubio] es versátil y se inclina hacia la oscuridad y el existencialismo.” – Rolling Stone...
by Clare Lefebure | Sep 17, 2024 | Index Page Top, News
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced its 2024-2025 national board of directors. Ken Miguel of KGO-TV was re-elected as board president. Erik Hall of The Alton Telegraph was re-elected as vice president of print and online....
by Clare Lefebure | Sep 7, 2024 | Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, September 7, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that reporter and editor Jeffrey Schmalz, film critic Kevin Thomas, and...
