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NLGJA to Honor Variety Editor-in-Chief Claudia Eller with Lisa Ben Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Longtime Hollywood journalist Marc Malkin will present the Lisa Ben Award to Eller at NLGJA’s L.A. Exclusive event WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association...
NLGJA Now Accepting Applications for Student Opportunities
NLGJA is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for several scholarships and student opportunities. The deadline to apply for the Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship, Kay Longcope Scholarship, Facebook Journalism Project Scholarships and Steve Mason...
A Message from NLGJA
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists calls upon the White House to immediately reinstate CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credentials and to commit to fostering an environment where journalists can do their jobs without fear of losing the access...
Lydia Polgreen to Receive NLGJA Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ Coverage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is proud to announce that HuffPost Editor-in-Chief Lydia Polgreen is the recipient of the...
A Message from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists
Last night NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists celebrated the closing of its national convention in Palm Springs. During the closing reception, Marshall McPeek, a volunteer emcee, made an inappropriate, unscripted remark that does not reflect our values. He...
NLGJA Announces 2018-2019 National Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 7, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, D.C. - NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists - is pleased to announce its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Sharif Durhams of CNN was confirmed...
NLGJA 2019 National Convention to be Held in New Orleans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to announce that its 2019 National Convention will be held August 29 - September...
NLGJA Announces Aarons, Longcope and Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship Award Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces that Madeline Broom is the recipient of the 2018 Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award and Kelsi...
NLGJA Names Hilton Als and Dudley Clendinen to LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Award-winning writer and educator Hilton Als and veteran reporter and editor Dudley Clendinen are the 2018 inductees to the LGBTQ Journalists...
NLGJA Announces Carolyn Ryan as First Recipient of the NLGJA Leadership Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 20, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces that The New York Times Assistant Managing Editor Carolyn Ryan is the inaugural...