NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to announce that The Washington Post opinion writer Jonathan Capehart is the recipient of the Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ Coverage. Read more at .
#NLGJA2020
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Harris Faulkner is back this year as a
#HeadlinesandHeadliners
special guest! Register at
#NLGJA2017
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A Message from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. As journalists, it is our job to tell the stories of those who have been lost to anti-trans violence with fairness, accuracy, respect and dignity.
We have a responsibility to share their stories and honor their memories.
#TDOR
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Our colleagues @
@TransJA
: "We urge newsrooms to refrain from speculating without further facts... Sharing partial, un-fact-checked, or contextless information and public records during breaking news events can have outsized consequences for members of marginalized communities."
Our statement on the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN:
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JUST ANNOUNCED!
@NPR
@arishapiro
will interview Terry Gross live on Sept 9 at NLGJA Nat'l Convention! Register at
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We are pleased to announce that
@TrevellAnderson
is the recipient of our 2021 Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage!
The award honors a journalist whose work is distinguished by insight and impact through features on the LGBTQ community.
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We are proud to recognize Errin Haines as the 2022 winner of our Leadership Award!
“Through her work at The 19th, Errin has been a champion of the kind of fair and accurate coverage that we advocate for,” said Executive Director Adam Pawlus.
Congratulations, Errin!
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Join NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists at our Virtual Convention next week for, "From Broadcast Intern to Becoming 'Mayor Pete': A Conversation with
@PeteButtigieg
." Learn more and register at .
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Congrats to Shar Jossell, one of the winners of the 2021 Curve Award for Emerging Journalists!
@SharSaysSo
is a media personality, journalist, and writer. She focuses on pop culture and the intersections of gender, race, and entertainment.
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Freedom of the press is enshrined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. We condemn this morning’s arrests of the CNN journalists in Minneapolis and stand behind the countless reporters covering the protests around the country.
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter and camera crew as they report from protests in Minneapolis
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We are proud to announce that Sharif Durhams is the next president of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists.
#NLGJA2018
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You never know who will come to Headlines and Headliners. We’re thrilled that Ronan Farrow and Anthony Rapp came to show their support
#NLGJA2018
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Congratulations to Sam Sanders, Jordana Hochman, Jinae West, Anjuli Sastry and Andrea Gutierrez for “It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders”, the winners of our Excellence in Podcasts Award!
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Our Stylebook on LGBTQ Terminology is available to journalists for free at . It is bilingual and offers additional guidance on balance and covering transgender individuals.
#SCOTUS
#PrideMonth
#Pride
#LGBTQ
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Congratulations to Jazmine Hughes for “Learning to Swim Taught Me More Than I Bargained for,” the winner of our Excellence in Newswriting, Non-Daily Award!
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NLGJA is pleased to announce that Steve Rothaus, Kara Swisher and Lilli Vincenz are the 2019 inductees to the LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame. Read more:
#NLGJA2019
@SteveRothaus
@karaswisher
@MiamiHerald
@Recode
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We’re wishing everyone a safe and happy
#Pride2021
!
As always, our Stylebook is available as a resource for journalists covering LGBTQ topics - check it out at to make sure your coverage is accurate, fair and inclusive!
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NLGJA is saddened to hear of the layoff at
@Into
. For those affected, please reach out to NLGJA if there is anything we can do to help you. Thank you for telling LGBTQ stories. "Grindr Axes Staff of LGBTQ Publication Into in Mass Layoff"
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We are far from the first to celebrate Tre’vell Anderson for their tremendous work and accomplishments. The award-winning journalist has been recognized by the Online News Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Shorty Awards, the LA Press Club and more.
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Christina Kahrl is used to being a pioneer. Throughout her career, she has blazed trails in the world of sports journalism, founding Baseball Prospectus in 1998 and pioneering statistical tools which are now hallmarks of modern baseball analysis.
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NLGJA Executive Director
@AdamPawlus
looks forward to his picture with longtime NLGJA supporter
@HARRISFAULKNER
every year at Headlines & Headliners
#NLGJA2018
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“Sexual Preference”: Politically charged term implying that sexuality is the result of a conscious choice. Avoid or use only in quotations.
@nytimes
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists wishes all of our members and friends a happy National
#ComingOutDay
!
On this day and all days, we honor the pioneers who have paved the way for LGBTQ people working in journalism.
We’re here. We’re queer. We’re on deadline.
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Spotted -
@meredithvieira
,
@BrookeBCNN
,
@javimorgado
,
@WillieGeist
&
@ThomasARoberts
in
#NYC
at
@nlgja
's
#NLGJA25
!!
http://t.co/t8QL0Xu63x
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
We really love journos
Who are LGBTQ.
Happy
#ValentinesDay2019
from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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Thank you again to Dennis and Judy Shepard, as well as the Matthew Shepard Foundation, for their participation in our 2018 National Convention.
#NLGJA2018
@WyoJudyShepard
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We are proud to recognize Jane Coaston as the 2022 winner of our Jeanne Cordóva Award!
@janecoaston
is the host of "The Argument," a podcast from The New York Times.
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Today is
#BiVisibilityDay
! As journalists, we must do our part to honor bisexual people by telling their stories and ensuring that our coverage is fair, accurate and inclusive.
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🏆 We are delighted to announce the recipients of our 2022 Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognize the exemplary work produced in 2022!
To view the full list of the award recipients, click here ➡️
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Let this
#TransDayofVisibility
serve as a reminder that as journalists, we have a responsibility to tell the stories of transgender people with fairness, accuracy, respect and dignity, and to uplift their voices as much as possible.
#TDOV
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Are you an LGBTQ student journalist? Thanks to the generosity of a handful of folks, we have a few free memberships available! Send us a DM with your resume if you're interested.
cc:
@collegemedia
@AskCBI
@SPLC
@aaja
@NABJ
@najournalists
@womenjournos
@NAHJ
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NLGJA is pleased to announce that
@EW
Editor-in-Chief
@HenryGoldblatt
is the recipient of the 2018 NLGJA Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage. He will receive the award at L.A. Exclusive on June 1.
#NLGJA2018
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March is Bisexual Health Awareness Month! This month and every month, we remind journalists to cover the bisexual community and bisexual health issues with fairness and accuracy. We offer many resources to support journalists and newsrooms looking to improve their coverage.
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A Message from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists President Sharif Durhams
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A statement from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists on the arrest of reporter Evan Lambert
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Congratulations to Katie Barnes, one of the winners of the 2021 Curve Award for Emerging Journalists!
Barnes is a feature writer at ESPN, covering culture, LGBTQ issues, women’s basketball, collegiate softball and women’s combat sports.
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.
@karaswisher
,
@SteveRothaus
and Lilli Vincenz are the 2019 inductees to the NLGJA LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame.
#NLGJA2019
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For more guidance, please find a statement on our website with principles to keep in mind when covering this attack and other incidents of anti-LGBTQ violence.
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Congratulations to Christina Kahrl, recipient of the 2023 Jeanne Córdova Award!
The Jeanne Córdova Award recognizes the achievement of an LGBTQ+ woman for a current body of work in journalism and/or opinion.
Full release ➡️
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“Because you identify as one letter in the LGBTQ acronym... doesn’t make you an expert on every letter in the acronym,” says
@raymondbraun
on the importance of communicating with, and learning about, other LGBTQ people.
#NLGJA2019
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists wishes all of our members and friends a happy and safe National Coming Out Day! We must continue to be visible and share out stories. We're here. We're queer. We're on deadline.
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A Message from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists
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Our being known in our communities as members of the LGBTQ community shouldn't put us in danger. This incident shows how important it is for us to be able to do our work safely and to tell stories of continuing anti-LGBTQ violence to our audiences.
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The Excellence in Business Coverage Award is presented to Julia Carpenter for “When Work Puts You Back in the Closet,” CNN Business.
@CNNBusiness
@juliacarpenter
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We're delighted to welcome our friends from
@NABJ
to
#NLGJA2022
! Thanks for joining us
@Dorothy4NABJ
.
.
@NABJ
in the house at
@nlgja
in
#Chicago
. Hats off to
@sdurhams
for putting on a great conference.
@femiredwood
@kathychaney
@TrevellAnderson
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We are heartbroken to hear of the senseless murder of journalist Dylan Lyons last night in Pine Hills, FL. Our hearts are with Lyons' family, friends and loved ones, and we wish his colleague, Jesse Walden, a speedy recovery.
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🏆 We are delighted to announce the recipients of our 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognize the exemplary work produced in 2020!
To view the full list of the award recipients, click here ➡️
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Thanks for coming to Headlines & Headliners Anthony Rapp! We love when our non-journo friends show their support for NLGJA. Catch him on
@startrekcbs
#NLGJA2018
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NLGJA is proud to announce the recipients of our 2018 Excellence in Journalism Awards.
#NLGJA2018
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The recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Online Journalism Award is Jessica Mason Pieklo
#NLGJA2018
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We are thrilled to announce our inaugural Student Conference on June 25-26! This two-day virtual event will feature opportunities for students to learn from industry experts, connect with their peers, and develop their skills.
Find more information here:
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists calls upon the White House to immediately reinstate CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credentials and to commit to fostering an environment where journalists can do their jobs without fear of losing the access necessary to do so.
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Did you see that
@NLGJAConnect
student
@kristinslam
had her news story published in
@TheAdvocateMag
? Congrats, Kristin!
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We are proud to recognize Ryan Williams as the 2023 winner of our Leadership Award!
“Ryan has demonstrated a deep dedication to uplifting diverse voices at every stage of his career,” said Executive Director Adam Pawlus.
Read the full release ➡️
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Congratulations to the many NLGJA members and friends that made the
#Out100
list this year! Among those on the list are 2018 National Convention attendees
@KarlJSchmid
and
@DianaTourjee
, as well as longtime NLGJA members
@EricBMarcus
and
@MichaelAusiello
.
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Congratulations to David Crary, recipient of the 2023 Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ+ Coverage!
The Randy Shilts Award honors journalists who consistently bring stories of the LGBTQ+ community to life in mainstream media outlets.
Full release ➡️
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Congratulations to Rachel Savage, the winner of our Journalist of the Year Award!
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Congrats to Giulia Heyward, one of the winners of the 2021 Curve Award for Emerging Journalists.
@giuliaheyward
is a queer journalist of color who is currently a reporting fellow for the National desk at The New York Times.
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#NLGJA2017
forecast just got better!
@SteveSosna4NY
will join
@SamChampion
@DrewTumaABC7
&
@6abcadamjoseph
at Convention Opening Reception!
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Today is National HIV Testing Day! NLGJA is encouraging everyone to get tested and our friends, including
@frandrescher
, are helping us spread the word! Discover your testing options and locate a testing center at
#DoingItMyWay
#ActAgainstAIDS
@CDC_HIVAIDS
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The NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Stylebook on LGBTQ Terminology is available to journalists in English and Spanish at .
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists sends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and
@CBSNews
colleagues of Maria Mercader. Maria was an outstanding journalist, a champion of diversity and an ardent supporter of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists.
Maria Mercader, our beloved CBS News colleague, died from COVID-19 on Sunday at age 54.
"It's nearly impossible to be someone EVERYONE loves, but Maria was."
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On this
#DayInLGBTQ
, the NLGJA staff is working hard to wrap up a great year of promoting fair and accurate LGBTQ news coverage and is beginning work on our 2019 National Convention in New Orleans!
#NLGJA2018
🏳️🌈
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Today NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces that Rebellious Magazine for Women founder and editor-in-chief Karen Hawkins is the inaugural recipient of the new NLGJA Jeanne Córdova Award.
@RebelliousMag
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The 21st annual NLGJA CONNECT: Student Journalism Training Project has officially kicked off at the Hotel Zoso! Meet these amazing students at the National Convention this week!
#NLGJA2018
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is deeply concerned by the recent wave of layoffs in newsrooms across the country.
Affected journalists can reach out at info
@nlgja
.org for assistance, including waived membership fees to ensure continued access to our resources.
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💜Congrats to the winners of our 2023 Curve Award for Emerging Journalists, presented in partnership with The Curve Foundation!
🏆The winners of this year's award are Christiane Cordero, Daric L. Cottingham, Hannah Schoenbaum, Salgu Wissmath and Sara Youngblood Gregory.
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We are proud to announce the 2022 cohort for our CONNECT Student Journalism Training Project! Our 2022 Scholars are Alex Anteau, Ose Ehianeta Arheghan, H. Conley, Mary Helene Hall, Miguel Johnson, Kaitlyn Lavo, Erin McGroatry, Daryl Perry, Abigail Ruhman and Marissa Sasso.
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Journalists bravely go to work each day in newsrooms across this country to report the news with fairness and accuracy. Our hearts go out to the victims of the attack on the Capital Gazette, and the families, friends and colleagues of those victims.
@capgaznews
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Check out the outstanding work that was produced this weekend by our 10 CONNECT: Student Journalism Training Project students at
#NLGJA2018
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💸 Thanks to the generosity of several of our members, we have several ✨free✨ student memberships available to interested candidates!
DM us if you’re interested in redeeming one of those memberships - they’ll go quickly, so move fast!
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Mourns the Passing of Monica Roberts
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists wishes all of our members and friends a happy National Coming Out Day! We're here. We're queer. We're on deadline.
#NLGJA2019
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NLGJA would like to congratulate LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame member and former LGBTQ Media Summit Co-Chair Tracy Baim on her appointment as Publisher of Chicago Reader!
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💅 We're excited to be showing off our new look today!
✨ Please pardon the dust while we remodel and update our materials ✨
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists would like to congratulate Lifetime Member
@ChristinaKahrl
on her new role as the sports editor for the
@sfchronicle
!
Read more about what Kahrl's new position represents for trans journalists here:
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As you enjoy NLGJA's National Convention later this week, keep an eye out for our amazing sponsors!
#NLGJA2018
@FordFoundation
@CocaCola
@JetBlue
@AARP
@NBCNews
@espn
@FoxNews
@VisitGreaterPS
@Prudential
@Toyota
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Let this
#TransDayofVisibility
serve as a reminder that as journalists, we have a responsibility to tell the stories of transgender people with fairness, accuracy, respect and dignity.
#TDOV
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🏆 We are delighted to announce the recipients of our 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognize the exemplary work produced in 2022! To view the full list of the award recipients, click here ➡️
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Today, we are thrilled to announce the 2021 inductees into the LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame: Christina Kahrl and Monica Roberts.
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The recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Religion Coverage Award is Michael J. O'Loughlin for “Plague: Untold stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church,” America Media.
@americamag
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NLGJA wishes all of our friends and members a safe and happy Pride Month!
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NLGJA wishes our sincerest congratulations to
@RonanFarrow
for receiving the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Public Service with the
@nytimes
and
@NewYorker
#NLGJA2018
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NLGJA President Sharif Durhams presented the Michael Triplett Service Award to convention planner Derrick Jones for ten years of outstanding conventions.
#NLGJA2019
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NLGJA’s 2018 National Convention starts TOMORROW at the Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs
#NLGJA2018
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Today, NLGJA staffers are at the
@amhistorymuseum
to celebrate NLGJA Hall of Famer and Lifetime Member Mark Segal. Segal is donating 16 cubic feet of memorabilia and items chronicling LGBTQ history to the
@smithsonian
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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is saddened to hear about the passing of 2009 LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame inductee Deb Price. Price was a trailblazer for so many LGBTQ journalists and we extend our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
I am very sorry to report the death of
@bydebprice
, a tremendous journalist, a Nieman Fellow (Class of 2011), and a real trailblazer for LGBTQ people in newsrooms and around the country.
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