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Mark Your Calendars: DATELINE:DC on November 20th
Don’t miss this great evening of drinks, tasty treats, networking and presentation of this year’s NLGJA Randy Shilts Award for LGBT Coverage to Diane Rehm, renowned public radio host and winner of many honors and accolades for her engaging conversations on far-ranging topics with distinguished newsmakers.
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Compensation: Unpaid Internship Hours: Minimum of 16 hours, but 32 hours per week preferred. Flexible schedule. Summary Founded in 1990, National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and...
NLGJA Leaders: Introducing the Board of Directors for 2014 and Beyond
Washington, D.C. – The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association is pleased to announce we've added one new member to the board of directors and seven who renewed their commitment to serve. With a recent election and appointment, the national board consists...
NLGJA Recognizes 2014 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees
nlgja_logo.jpg For Release: September 5, 2014Media Contact: Bach Polakowski202-588-9888 or Bach@nlgja.org Washington, D.C. – The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association presented the organization's Excellence in Journalism Awards at its annual...
Behind the Scenes: RRTF reached out to ESPN’s leaders about coverage of Michael Sam
But when ESPN reporter Josina Anderson reported Tuesday on Michael Sam's showering habits in the Rams locker room, she crossed a line. NLGJA reached out to ESPN's upper management Tuesday, through its Rapid Response Task Force. They made clear that ESPN's coverage...
NLGJA Announces 2014 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners and Honorees
nlgja_logo.jpg Washington, D.C. - Today the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) announces the recipients of its Excellence in Journalism Awards and salutes their exemplary work.The NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Awards were established in 1993...
NLGJA Announces 2014 Inductees Into LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame
nlgja_logo.jpg July 23, 2014Media Contact: Bach Polakowski202-588-9888 or Bach@nlgja.orgWashington, D.C. — The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) announced today the 2014 inductees into the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame:Tracy Baim, Windy City...
NLGJA Announces Adam Pawlus as New Executive Director
Today, NLGJA announced that Adam K. Pawlus has assumed its top staff post and will oversee its efforts to ensure fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. As executive director, he will lead NLGJA’s flagship programs, including its annual convention, Breaking Barriers, August 21-24 in Chicago.
NLGJA Brings Its National Convention and LGBT Summit to Chicago
Chicago.gif Highlights Include a Conversation With NBA Player Jason Collins, a Panel on Chicago-style Politics and Expert Tips From “Oprah” Producer Chris Gajilan on Landing the Interviewer’s Big Get and MoreFor Immediate Release: July 7, 2014 Media Contact: Bach...