NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
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LGBTQ+ journalists and communicators on a mission to improve coverage.
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Next month, September 4-7, join Press On in ATL at the NLGJA’s annual national convention @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social, one of the largest gatherings of LGBTQ+ journalists & communicators!
Come say, “hi,” and build with us! #NLGJA25
Come say, “hi,” and build with us! #NLGJA25
August 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Next month, September 4-7, join Press On in ATL at the NLGJA’s annual national convention @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social, one of the largest gatherings of LGBTQ+ journalists & communicators!
Come say, “hi,” and build with us! #NLGJA25
Come say, “hi,” and build with us! #NLGJA25
🏳️🌈 Today’s the LAST DAY of Pride Month and we’re just $1,000 from hitting our fundraising goal!
Support LGBTQ+ journalists & help us finish strong. Every gift counts.
🔗 www.giveoutday.org/organization...
#PrideMonth #LGBTQJournalists #DonateNow
📣 RT to spread the word!
Support LGBTQ+ journalists & help us finish strong. Every gift counts.
🔗 www.giveoutday.org/organization...
#PrideMonth #LGBTQJournalists #DonateNow
📣 RT to spread the word!
June 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🏳️🌈 Today’s the LAST DAY of Pride Month and we’re just $1,000 from hitting our fundraising goal!
Support LGBTQ+ journalists & help us finish strong. Every gift counts.
🔗 www.giveoutday.org/organization...
#PrideMonth #LGBTQJournalists #DonateNow
📣 RT to spread the word!
Support LGBTQ+ journalists & help us finish strong. Every gift counts.
🔗 www.giveoutday.org/organization...
#PrideMonth #LGBTQJournalists #DonateNow
📣 RT to spread the word!
As lawmakers push bans on drag, NLGJA’s new guidance helps you cover the impact, not just the politics.
🔗 Link to the full guidance in our bio
🟠 This has all happened before
🟣 Look beyond the law
🟠 Question double standards
🟣 Seek out evidence
🔗 Link to the full guidance in our bio
🟠 This has all happened before
🟣 Look beyond the law
🟠 Question double standards
🟣 Seek out evidence
June 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
As lawmakers push bans on drag, NLGJA’s new guidance helps you cover the impact, not just the politics.
🔗 Link to the full guidance in our bio
🟠 This has all happened before
🟣 Look beyond the law
🟠 Question double standards
🟣 Seek out evidence
🔗 Link to the full guidance in our bio
🟠 This has all happened before
🟣 Look beyond the law
🟠 Question double standards
🟣 Seek out evidence
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Make sure to join the #EFA with @nlgjaofficial tomorrow as we explore how different editorial professionals show #pride each day, despite modern challenges.
June 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Make sure to join the #EFA with @nlgjaofficial tomorrow as we explore how different editorial professionals show #pride each day, despite modern challenges.
🎥 Big news: A documentary crew will be at #NLGJA25 to hear from members like you!
Got something to share? Submit a memory at the link in bio, or bring it with you to convention!
Not registered yet? Grab your ticket at the 🖇️ in bio!
#LGBTQJournalism #QueerMedia #LGBTQVoices
Got something to share? Submit a memory at the link in bio, or bring it with you to convention!
Not registered yet? Grab your ticket at the 🖇️ in bio!
#LGBTQJournalism #QueerMedia #LGBTQVoices
June 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🎥 Big news: A documentary crew will be at #NLGJA25 to hear from members like you!
Got something to share? Submit a memory at the link in bio, or bring it with you to convention!
Not registered yet? Grab your ticket at the 🖇️ in bio!
#LGBTQJournalism #QueerMedia #LGBTQVoices
Got something to share? Submit a memory at the link in bio, or bring it with you to convention!
Not registered yet? Grab your ticket at the 🖇️ in bio!
#LGBTQJournalism #QueerMedia #LGBTQVoices
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The deployment of federal agencies to LA may be getting the headlines, but many of the most serious abuses have come from local police.
We helped lead a letter to the LAPD and LASD reminding them of journalists' rights and the liability they're risking: media.freedom.press/media/docume...
We helped lead a letter to the LAPD and LASD reminding them of journalists' rights and the liability they're risking: media.freedom.press/media/docume...
June 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The deployment of federal agencies to LA may be getting the headlines, but many of the most serious abuses have come from local police.
We helped lead a letter to the LAPD and LASD reminding them of journalists' rights and the liability they're risking: media.freedom.press/media/docume...
We helped lead a letter to the LAPD and LASD reminding them of journalists' rights and the liability they're risking: media.freedom.press/media/docume...
In its first one hundred days, the new administration issued a series of executive orders targeting gender identity and rolling back protections for transgender people.
🖇️ Read past the jargon and cover their real-world impact with the guidance in our bio.
🖇️ Read past the jargon and cover their real-world impact with the guidance in our bio.
June 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In its first one hundred days, the new administration issued a series of executive orders targeting gender identity and rolling back protections for transgender people.
🖇️ Read past the jargon and cover their real-world impact with the guidance in our bio.
🖇️ Read past the jargon and cover their real-world impact with the guidance in our bio.
📣 Give OUT Day is tomorrow!
We’re close to our $7,500 stretch goal — help us get there. Your gift supports LGBTQ+ journalists through training, mentorship and community.
📍 Donate at the link in our bio ⬆️
⏰ Every dollar counts!
#GiveOUTDay #LGBTQJournalism #NLGJA
We’re close to our $7,500 stretch goal — help us get there. Your gift supports LGBTQ+ journalists through training, mentorship and community.
📍 Donate at the link in our bio ⬆️
⏰ Every dollar counts!
#GiveOUTDay #LGBTQJournalism #NLGJA
June 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
📣 Give OUT Day is tomorrow!
We’re close to our $7,500 stretch goal — help us get there. Your gift supports LGBTQ+ journalists through training, mentorship and community.
📍 Donate at the link in our bio ⬆️
⏰ Every dollar counts!
#GiveOUTDay #LGBTQJournalism #NLGJA
We’re close to our $7,500 stretch goal — help us get there. Your gift supports LGBTQ+ journalists through training, mentorship and community.
📍 Donate at the link in our bio ⬆️
⏰ Every dollar counts!
#GiveOUTDay #LGBTQJournalism #NLGJA
We are proud to announce the 2025 cohort for our CONNECT Student Journalism Training Project!
Our 2025 scholars are Katherine Dailey, tanka dhakal, Justin Doud, Ariana Isabel Duckett, Florian Knowles, Chelsea Kurnick, Kimberly Olivas, Jordan Pettiford, Lealer Sims and Danilo Wrightsell.
Our 2025 scholars are Katherine Dailey, tanka dhakal, Justin Doud, Ariana Isabel Duckett, Florian Knowles, Chelsea Kurnick, Kimberly Olivas, Jordan Pettiford, Lealer Sims and Danilo Wrightsell.
May 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We are proud to announce the 2025 cohort for our CONNECT Student Journalism Training Project!
Our 2025 scholars are Katherine Dailey, tanka dhakal, Justin Doud, Ariana Isabel Duckett, Florian Knowles, Chelsea Kurnick, Kimberly Olivas, Jordan Pettiford, Lealer Sims and Danilo Wrightsell.
Our 2025 scholars are Katherine Dailey, tanka dhakal, Justin Doud, Ariana Isabel Duckett, Florian Knowles, Chelsea Kurnick, Kimberly Olivas, Jordan Pettiford, Lealer Sims and Danilo Wrightsell.
🚨LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIPS 🚨
Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarships are due tonight at midnight ET!
Find more information and apply at the link in our bio ⬆️
Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarships are due tonight at midnight ET!
Find more information and apply at the link in our bio ⬆️
🎓🏳️🌈 Attention student members!
📚 Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarship awards are due NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 20!
📝 Don't miss this chance to advance your education! Apply by midnight ET on May 20 ⬆️ link in bio to apply!
📚 Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarship awards are due NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 20!
📝 Don't miss this chance to advance your education! Apply by midnight ET on May 20 ⬆️ link in bio to apply!
May 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIPS 🚨
Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarships are due tonight at midnight ET!
Find more information and apply at the link in our bio ⬆️
Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarships are due tonight at midnight ET!
Find more information and apply at the link in our bio ⬆️
🎓🏳️🌈 Attention student members!
📚 Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarship awards are due NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 20!
📝 Don't miss this chance to advance your education! Apply by midnight ET on May 20 ⬆️ link in bio to apply!
📚 Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarship awards are due NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 20!
📝 Don't miss this chance to advance your education! Apply by midnight ET on May 20 ⬆️ link in bio to apply!
May 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🎓🏳️🌈 Attention student members!
📚 Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarship awards are due NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 20!
📝 Don't miss this chance to advance your education! Apply by midnight ET on May 20 ⬆️ link in bio to apply!
📚 Applications for our Kay Longcope and Leroy F. Aarons scholarship awards are due NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 20!
📝 Don't miss this chance to advance your education! Apply by midnight ET on May 20 ⬆️ link in bio to apply!
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How are journalists navigating increasingly volatile attacks on the transgender community?
Join us Thursday, June 5 for a panel discussion with Chicago reporters, who will share how they’re managing misinformation, safety risks, and editorial gatekeeping.
RSVP today!
Join us Thursday, June 5 for a panel discussion with Chicago reporters, who will share how they’re managing misinformation, safety risks, and editorial gatekeeping.
RSVP today!
Resisting the Rollbacks: Transgender Rights in Chicago Journalism
Join leading journalists for a timely conversation on covering the Trump administration’s attacks on transgender rights and the vital role o
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May 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
How are journalists navigating increasingly volatile attacks on the transgender community?
Join us Thursday, June 5 for a panel discussion with Chicago reporters, who will share how they’re managing misinformation, safety risks, and editorial gatekeeping.
RSVP today!
Join us Thursday, June 5 for a panel discussion with Chicago reporters, who will share how they’re managing misinformation, safety risks, and editorial gatekeeping.
RSVP today!
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Working with the @transjournalists.org, Ileana Garnand has been following up on the impact of executive orders with 60+ requests filed with agencies across federal and state government. Follow the FOIAs and suggest your own here: www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
The impact of anti-trans federal action
The Trans Journalists Association and MuckRock have partnered to help journalists document and report on the Trump administration’s actions targeting trans communities.
www.muckrock.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Working with the @transjournalists.org, Ileana Garnand has been following up on the impact of executive orders with 60+ requests filed with agencies across federal and state government. Follow the FOIAs and suggest your own here: www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
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While this report presents itself as an apolitical “review of evidence and best practices,” it deserves the same scrutiny and careful fact-checking as any government-produced document. Journalists should quote it only with appropriate context and after thorough vetting.
The Trans Journalists Association urges caution in covering the HHS report on gender care
With the recent release of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report on gender-related medical care for trans youth, the Trans Journalists Association urges newsrooms and journalists repor...
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May 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
While this report presents itself as an apolitical “review of evidence and best practices,” it deserves the same scrutiny and careful fact-checking as any government-produced document. Journalists should quote it only with appropriate context and after thorough vetting.
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🚨 The deadline for applications for the 2025 Curve Fellowship for Emerging Journalists has been extended to May 7, 2025! Apps are open to LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary journalists. APPLY AT: nlgja.org/awardinfo/curve-award
Co-presented by @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
#lgbtq #lgbt #journalism #nlgja
Co-presented by @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
#lgbtq #lgbt #journalism #nlgja
April 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🚨 The deadline for applications for the 2025 Curve Fellowship for Emerging Journalists has been extended to May 7, 2025! Apps are open to LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary journalists. APPLY AT: nlgja.org/awardinfo/curve-award
Co-presented by @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
#lgbtq #lgbt #journalism #nlgja
Co-presented by @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
#lgbtq #lgbt #journalism #nlgja
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This tour was an eye-opening, world-expanding, game-changing experience for us all, reminding us that Chicago is a much bigger city than we see every day.
Thank you to NLGJA for making this tour possible through the "Our Community Initiative." #journalismmatters (2/2)
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Thank you to NLGJA for making this tour possible through the "Our Community Initiative." #journalismmatters (2/2)
@nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This tour was an eye-opening, world-expanding, game-changing experience for us all, reminding us that Chicago is a much bigger city than we see every day.
Thank you to NLGJA for making this tour possible through the "Our Community Initiative." #journalismmatters (2/2)
@nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
Thank you to NLGJA for making this tour possible through the "Our Community Initiative." #journalismmatters (2/2)
@nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
⏰ Last chance! Nominations for the 2025 Curve Fellowship close TOMORROW (April 30)! ✍️
Open to U.S.-based lesbian, queer women, trans women & nonbinary journalists.
Nominate yourself or someone you know at the link in our bio!
#CurveFellowship #LGBTQJournalism
Open to U.S.-based lesbian, queer women, trans women & nonbinary journalists.
Nominate yourself or someone you know at the link in our bio!
#CurveFellowship #LGBTQJournalism
April 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
⏰ Last chance! Nominations for the 2025 Curve Fellowship close TOMORROW (April 30)! ✍️
Open to U.S.-based lesbian, queer women, trans women & nonbinary journalists.
Nominate yourself or someone you know at the link in our bio!
#CurveFellowship #LGBTQJournalism
Open to U.S.-based lesbian, queer women, trans women & nonbinary journalists.
Nominate yourself or someone you know at the link in our bio!
#CurveFellowship #LGBTQJournalism
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Thanks to ALL who joined us for our tour of Chicago's South Side LGBTQ History!
Tours With Mike highlighted the inspiring lives of LGBTQ icons -- including Honey Dijon, Frankie Knuckles, Lena Waithe, and more -- as we visited historic sites from the South Loop to Bronzeville to South Commons. (1/2)
Tours With Mike highlighted the inspiring lives of LGBTQ icons -- including Honey Dijon, Frankie Knuckles, Lena Waithe, and more -- as we visited historic sites from the South Loop to Bronzeville to South Commons. (1/2)
April 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Thanks to ALL who joined us for our tour of Chicago's South Side LGBTQ History!
Tours With Mike highlighted the inspiring lives of LGBTQ icons -- including Honey Dijon, Frankie Knuckles, Lena Waithe, and more -- as we visited historic sites from the South Loop to Bronzeville to South Commons. (1/2)
Tours With Mike highlighted the inspiring lives of LGBTQ icons -- including Honey Dijon, Frankie Knuckles, Lena Waithe, and more -- as we visited historic sites from the South Loop to Bronzeville to South Commons. (1/2)
🏳️🌈 Help lift up new voices in journalism! Nominate someone for the 2025 Curve Fellowship for Emerging Journalists — $5K, mentorship, and more.
Open to U.S.-based lesbians, queer/trans women & nonbinary folks.
Deadline: next Wednesday, April 30. Details at link in bio ⬆️
Open to U.S.-based lesbians, queer/trans women & nonbinary folks.
Deadline: next Wednesday, April 30. Details at link in bio ⬆️
April 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🏳️🌈 Help lift up new voices in journalism! Nominate someone for the 2025 Curve Fellowship for Emerging Journalists — $5K, mentorship, and more.
Open to U.S.-based lesbians, queer/trans women & nonbinary folks.
Deadline: next Wednesday, April 30. Details at link in bio ⬆️
Open to U.S.-based lesbians, queer/trans women & nonbinary folks.
Deadline: next Wednesday, April 30. Details at link in bio ⬆️
NLGJA joined @spj-posts.bsky.social in recognizing #SPJEthicsWeek by signing onto a joint statement reaffirming the vital role of ethical reporting in a functioning democracy. That statement also calls upon government officials to respect the role of a free press.
Full statement @ link in bio.
Full statement @ link in bio.
April 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NLGJA joined @spj-posts.bsky.social in recognizing #SPJEthicsWeek by signing onto a joint statement reaffirming the vital role of ethical reporting in a functioning democracy. That statement also calls upon government officials to respect the role of a free press.
Full statement @ link in bio.
Full statement @ link in bio.
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SPJ and a coalition of organizations dedicated to supporting and advancing journalism reaffirm the essential role of ethical journalism in a functioning democracy during #SPJEthicsWeek.
Read the full statement on the SPJ website: www.spj.org/journalism-o...
Read the full statement on the SPJ website: www.spj.org/journalism-o...
April 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
SPJ and a coalition of organizations dedicated to supporting and advancing journalism reaffirm the essential role of ethical journalism in a functioning democracy during #SPJEthicsWeek.
Read the full statement on the SPJ website: www.spj.org/journalism-o...
Read the full statement on the SPJ website: www.spj.org/journalism-o...
🚨 Less than 24 hours left! 🚨
Submit your work for the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards by noon ET tomorrow, April 15! Open to all journalists, all 2024 work eligible. NLGJA members get 50% off—don’t miss out! 🏆✨
🔗 www.nlgja.org/excellence-i...
Submit your work for the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards by noon ET tomorrow, April 15! Open to all journalists, all 2024 work eligible. NLGJA members get 50% off—don’t miss out! 🏆✨
🔗 www.nlgja.org/excellence-i...
April 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🚨 Less than 24 hours left! 🚨
Submit your work for the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards by noon ET tomorrow, April 15! Open to all journalists, all 2024 work eligible. NLGJA members get 50% off—don’t miss out! 🏆✨
🔗 www.nlgja.org/excellence-i...
Submit your work for the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards by noon ET tomorrow, April 15! Open to all journalists, all 2024 work eligible. NLGJA members get 50% off—don’t miss out! 🏆✨
🔗 www.nlgja.org/excellence-i...
🏆 Your work deserves the spotlight. Submit a nomination for the 2025 NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Awards by April 15!
Celebrate the power of LGBTQ+ storytelling.
🔗 Submit a nomination at the link in our bio.
Celebrate the power of LGBTQ+ storytelling.
🔗 Submit a nomination at the link in our bio.
April 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🏆 Your work deserves the spotlight. Submit a nomination for the 2025 NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Awards by April 15!
Celebrate the power of LGBTQ+ storytelling.
🔗 Submit a nomination at the link in our bio.
Celebrate the power of LGBTQ+ storytelling.
🔗 Submit a nomination at the link in our bio.
Due to server outages, the nomination submission form for our 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards is temporarily unavailable.
As a result, we will be extending the deadline to submit nominations to Tuesday, April 15.
Learn more at nlgja.org/excellence-i...
As a result, we will be extending the deadline to submit nominations to Tuesday, April 15.
Learn more at nlgja.org/excellence-i...
April 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Due to server outages, the nomination submission form for our 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards is temporarily unavailable.
As a result, we will be extending the deadline to submit nominations to Tuesday, April 15.
Learn more at nlgja.org/excellence-i...
As a result, we will be extending the deadline to submit nominations to Tuesday, April 15.
Learn more at nlgja.org/excellence-i...
On this #TransDayOfVisibility, we celebrate trans lives and recommit to covering their stories with fairness, accuracy & care. Visibility carries weight, and responsible, informed reporting remains essential. 🏳️⚧️
March 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
On this #TransDayOfVisibility, we celebrate trans lives and recommit to covering their stories with fairness, accuracy & care. Visibility carries weight, and responsible, informed reporting remains essential. 🏳️⚧️