by Bach Polakowski | Apr 20, 2016 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, News
If you weren’t able to meet the awards submission deadline, there’s still time. Entries for the 2016 Excellence in Journalism Awards will be accepted until 11:59pm ET Tuesday, May 3.
by Bach Polakowski | Apr 18, 2016 | News
Need a competitive edge to win an Excellence in Journalism Award? Submit your work to the Excellence in Journalism Awards category or categories that best match. Now with 30 possible categories to apply for, its important to nominate your work in a complimentary category.
by Bach Polakowski | Apr 15, 2016 | News
Two national scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students dedicated to fostering fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues For Immediate Release: April 15, 2016 Media Contact: Bach Polakowski Bach@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 Washington, DC – NLGJA – The...
by Bach Polakowski | Apr 15, 2016 | Index Page Top, News
Applications for the Connect Student Journalism Project, the Aarons Scholarship and the Longcope Scholarship are now available. All three applications are due May 31, 2016.
by Sachelle Brooks | Apr 14, 2016 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, News
Need a competitive edge to win an Excellence in Journalism Award? The Excellence in Feature Writing Award and the Excellence in Newswriting Award see the largest volume of applicants, here are some tips to make your work stand out from the rest. “The Excellence...
by Sachelle Brooks | Apr 5, 2016 | News
As representatives of more than 6,000 journalists of color across America, we are pleased that The Wall Street Journal and its parent company Dow Jones have pledged to close the race and gender salary gaps among their employees, as reported by the Washington Post on...
by Sachelle Brooks | Apr 5, 2016 | News
This category recognizes outstanding one-time or ongoing coverage of bisexual issues. Submission must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described for writing, TV, radio, digital and photojournalism.
by Bach Polakowski | Apr 1, 2016 | News
NLGJA held its 21st annual New York Benefit: Headlines & Headliners on Thursday at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, raising tens of thousands of dollars for its many programs. Gio Benitez, ABC News correspondent, and LZ Granderson, ESPN senior writer and ABC News contributor, co-hosted the night’s festivities, where they presented NLGJA’s Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship and Kay Longcope Scholarship.
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 | Mar 29, 2016 | News
This year’s New York Benefit: Headlines & Headliners will feature a live performance by a cast member of the Tony Award-Winning musical, “Fun Home,” based on the best-selling graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel.
