by Sachelle Brooks | Jan 1, 2018 | Awards, Excellence in Journalism Awards
This category recognizes outstanding one-time or ongoing coverage featuring queer people of color. Submission must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, digital and photojournalism. Submissions must be a single article or...
by Dillon Lewis | Sep 21, 2017 | 2017 Hall of Fame
Jinx Beers is the founding publisher and first managing editor of America’s longest running lesbian newspaper, The Lesbian News, launched in 1975. She is a pioneering journalist as well as a lifelong feminist and advocate for human rights. Beers proudly served in the...
by Dillon Lewis | Sep 21, 2017 | 2017 Hall of Fame
Dan Savage is an award-winning journalist and author, TV personality, and activist best known for his political and social commentary, as well as his honest approach to sex, love and relationships. His sex advice column, “Savage Love,” introduced over 25 years ago, is...
by Dillon Lewis | Sep 19, 2017 | Index Page Top, News
PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is proud to announce that NPR’S “Weekend Edition Saturday” host Scott Simon is the recipient of the 2017 Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ...
by Dillon Lewis | Sep 19, 2017 | Randy Shilts Award
NPR “Weekend Edition Saturday” host Scott Simon was the recipient of the 2017 Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ Coverage. Scott Simon has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His...
by Dillon Lewis | Sep 5, 2017 | Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 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 two new inductees will be enrolled in the LGBTQ Journalists...
by Dillon Lewis | Aug 11, 2017 | Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 11, 2017 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 2018 National Convention will be held September 6-9 in...
by Dillon Lewis | Aug 7, 2017 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 7, 2017 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces the recipients of its Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognizes...
by Dillon Lewis | Jun 12, 2017 | Index Page Top, News
Washington, DC (Monday, June 12, 2017) – This week, the Southern Baptist Convention will convene June 13–14 in Phoenix. A coalition of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and queer people (LGBTQ) will also be in Phoenix to challenge church teachings that have...
by Dillon Lewis | Jun 9, 2017 | Index Page Top, News
In the early-morning hours on June 12, 2016 in Orlando, the LGBTQ and Latinx communities were attacked at Pulse Nightclub. As news outlets cover the anniversary of the attack, NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is here to help you ensure the coverage is both...
