About NLGJA

Since its founding in 1990, NLGJA has grown to a 1,300-member, 24-chapter organization in the United States with affiliations in Canada and Germany. The issues of same-sex marriage, gay families, parenting and adoption, gays in the military, sex education in the schools, civil liberties, gay-related ballot initiatives, gay bashing and anti-gay violence are commanding media attention with regularity. NLGJA has had a positive effect on responsible gay coverage, but we still have work to do.

NLGJA keeps its members informed of legislative issues that impact gays and lesbians through our website, e-mail and our newsletter. We do not, however, lend our name to, nor participate as a group in political action events or organizations.

NLGJA is a 501 (c) 3 organization.

Goals

Enhance the professionalism, skills and career opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender journalists
Strengthen the identity, respect and status of LGBT journalists in the newsroom and throughout the practice of journalism
Advocate for the highest journalistic and ethical standards in the coverage of LGBT issues
Collaborate with other professional journalist associations and promote the principles of inclusion and diversity within our ranks
Provide mentoring and leadership to future journalists

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