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ABC News anchor Amy Robach to host the NLGJA New York Benefit in March
Amy Robach.jpg Washington, D.C.– The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is proud to announce that ABC News anchor Amy Robach will host its 19th annual Headlines & Headliners New York Benefit on Thursday, March 20th. ABC News is...
NLGJA and AAJA Member Attacked
Randy%20G_0.JPG UPDATE: NYPD has made an arrest in the attack. No hate crime charges will be filed, according to police. Read more.New York Police are now investigating the recent beating of Randy Gener, an active member of the Asian American Journalists Association...
Resources for Reporting on the Transgender Community
As a reporter or editor, you might find yourself in unfamiliar territory like Caleb Hannan did when he wrote “Dr. V’s Magical Putter,” the article from Grantland.com that prompted a wave of criticism over the weekend. In reporting about inconsistencies in claims about...
UNITY Seeks Executive Director
UNITY.jpg UNITY: Journalists for Diversity, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director. Candidates interested in applying for the position should send a resume to Ms. Walt Swanston (walt@unityjournalists.org) and David Steinberg (david.steinberg.unity@gmail.com) by...
Covering Diversity in the Heartland
nlgja_logo.jpg NLGJA has joined with the Asian American Journalists Association on a special project, "Diverse and Inclusive: News of the Heartland." With a grant to AAJA from the Ford Foundation, we are developing a comprehensive plan on how to improve...
Heartland Project: Freelance Reporter
Job Title: Freelance ReporterDepartment: Heartland ProjectReports To: EditorStatus: NonexemptPROJECT The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) was awarded a grant from the Ford Foundation to launch “Diverse and Inclusive: News of the Heartland,” a project to...
Heartland Project: Editor
Job Title: EditorDepartment: Heartland ProjectReports To: Heartland Project Advisory Council and Affiliate Editors/ManagersStatus: NonexemptPROJECT The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) was awarded a grant from the Ford Foundation to launch “Diverse and...
Heartland Project: Multimedia Freelancer
Job Title: Multimedia FreelancerDepartment: Heartland ProjectReports To: EditorStatus: NonexemptPROJECTThe Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) was awarded a grant from the Ford Foundation to launch “Diverse and Inclusive: News of the Heartland,” a project to...
Call for Convention Presentation Proposals
nlgja2014-logo.jpg Got an idea for a session? Are you an expert on a topic you wish to share? Perhaps there's an issue you want to learn more about. Submit a proposal for the 2014 NLGJA LGBT Media Summit or National Convention, August 21-24 in...
Aarons and Longcope Scholarship Winners Announced
marioMontalvo.JPG DartunorroClark_Headshot.jpg The Leroy F. Aarons scholarship and Kay Longcope Scholarship are awarded each year to deserving students who are dedicated to furthering NLGJA's mission of fostering fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues.The 2013...