Central Florida NLGJA

04/08/2022

Special Advisory: Covering Monkeypox Because of the unique nature of the monkeypox outbreak, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists advises an added layer of caution in how you cover it. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox was discovered in 1958. The firs...

01/06/2022

Happy Pride Central Florida!

Pride events happening around Central Florida during the month of June

18/05/2022

The semester is wrapping up soon, but it’s never too early to start thinking about scholarships for next year. NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists offers four great awards to support student journalists! Applications for each of our scholarships are due Friday May 27 at noon ET, so make sure to get your application in ASAP for your chance to win up to $10,000 in tuition assistance! https://www.nlgja.org/scholarships/

07/04/2022

This is a MUST READ opinion piece that provides much needed context to Florida’s new “Don’t Say Gay” law

With words like “grooming” and “predations,” they’re trafficking in hateful slurs.

05/10/2021

Come Out With Pride festival and parade is on Saturday, October 9, Extra Covid precautions will include an extended parade route to accomodate social distancing. Those attending are being asked to wear a mask.

23/09/2021

New study shows how journalists in the South cover LGBTQ+ issues.
https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/SouthernMediaReportCard-2021_Final.pdf

02/09/2021

Countdown to Convention: Registration for the 2021 National Convention costs $150 for NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists members and $250 for non-members.

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists 2021 National Convention September 9-12, 2021 NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists are pleased to announce that registration for our 2021 National Convention is now open! The convention will be held September 9-12 on the Pathable virtual platform. T...

02/09/2021

Countdown to Convention: Virtual Convention registration costs $25 for those with a valid Student ID who are NOT current members. The $25 Virtual Convention registration fee includes a complimentary one-year membership. After registering, please email [email protected] to set up your member profile

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists 2021 National Convention September 9-12, 2021 NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists are pleased to announce that registration for our 2021 National Convention is now open! The convention will be held September 9-12 on the Pathable virtual platform. T...

16/08/2021

50% off tuition for members of NLGJA for the Poynter Producer Project. Deadline to apply is Aug 23.

This hallmark Poynter program — now entirely online — will help TV producers tell stronger stories and make tough calls on deadline.

13/07/2021

2021 NLGJA Convention will be online only Sept. 8-11. The convention will return to in-person next year at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. https://bit.ly/3kaqnUK

29/06/2021

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to announce that we will host our National Convention from September 9-12, 2021. The National Convention will feature a Career & Community Expo, more than 40 breakout and plenary sessions, and opportunities to network and connect. https://www.nlgja.org/2021/registration/

Registration NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to announce that we will host our National Convention from September 9-12, 2021. The National Convention will feature a Career & Community Expo, more than 40 breakout and plenary sessions, and opportunities to network and connect. R...

23/06/2021

Beer protest at historic bar known for riots that sparked the gay civil rights movement.

"You can’t turn your logo rainbow on social media, call yourself an ally, and then turn around and make donations that fuel hate."

07/06/2021

Learn how to improve your newsroom's coverage of LGBTQ issues, meet a CNN talent recruiter and GET A JOB! Check out the final schedule for the NLGJA Student Convention June 25-26 nlgja.org/student2021/schedule/

04/06/2021

History center Pulse exhibit runs through Aug. 15

For the first time since the pandemic began, the Orange County Regional History Center is opening an exhibit to honor and remember the lives lost during the Pulse nightclub shooting and the community response that followed the tragedy.

03/06/2021

Florida governor kills funding for LGBTQ programs in Orlando

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday slashed $900,000 in funding for programs that serve LGBTQ people in Central Florida, including a program that provides mental-health services to survivors and family members of victims of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting.

13/05/2021

U.S. House honors victims of Pulse massacre

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to make Pulse nightclub a national memorial site.

12/05/2021

ATTENTION UCF STUDENTS!!!! Thanks to a generous donation from the Walton Family Foundation, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is offering 100 free memberships for students and recent graduates who are not already members. Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/NLGJAfreestudentmembership

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to offer complimentary student memberships to 100 interested candidates thanks to the generous support of the Walton Family Foundation. These student memberships are valid for one year and include complimentary registrations to our inaugural Stu...

03/05/2021

FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR STUDENTS!!!! Thanks to a generous donation from the Walton Family Foundation, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is offering 100 free memberships for students and recent graduates who are not already members. Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/NLGJAfreestudentmembership

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to offer complimentary student memberships to 100 interested candidates thanks to the generous support of the Walton Family Foundation. These student memberships are valid for one year and include complimentary registrations to our inaugural Stu...

30/04/2021

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is excited to announce the creation of The Curve Award for Emerging Journalists, sponsored by The Curve Foundation providing financial support to emerging journalists whose work fosters fair and accurate coverage and elevates the voices of LGBTQ+ women. Click here for more details: https://www.nlgja.org/awards/curve-award/

28/04/2021

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS!!!! Thanks to a generous donation from the Walton Family Foundation, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is offering 100 free memberships for students and recent graduates who are not already members. Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/NLGJAfreestudentmembership

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to offer complimentary student memberships to 100 interested candidates thanks to the generous support of the Walton Family Foundation. These student memberships are valid for one year and include complimentary registrations to our inaugural Stu...

27/04/2021

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS!!!! Thanks to a generous donation from the Walton Family Foundation, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is offering 100 free memberships for students and recent graduates who are not already members. Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/NLGJAfreestudentmembership

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is pleased to offer complimentary student memberships to 100 interested candidates thanks to the generous support of the Walton Family Foundation. These student memberships are valid for one year and include complimentary registrations to our inaugural Stu...

26/04/2021

Don't Miss Your Chance to Submit Your Feedback for the 2021 Convention. The convention will be held September 9-12. Click the link to make your voice heard https://tinyurl.com/4aakyr7k

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is currently planning our 2021 Convention from September 9-12. The safety of our members and supporters remains our highest priority. The National Board of Directors is seeking feedback about your plans and preferences as we plan our 2021 Convention. We wi...

24/04/2021

49 Legacy Scholarships program receives a big boost in their effort to honor victims of the Pulse Nightclub massacre

L’Oréal USA funds onePULSE Foundation’s 49 Legacy Scholarship Program to honor victims of the Pulse Nightclub massacre.

14/04/2021

Florida House votes to ban transgender girls from sports. State Democrats made emotional pleas before the vote.

A bill that would prevent men and transgender women from participating in Florida school and college sports designated for women passed in a Florida House vote Wednesday after two days of intense debate.

06/04/2021

Erik Sandoval - News 6 and Executive Producer Phil Landeros spoke to UCF journalism students on Monday about the opportunities available for students. https://www.nlgja.org/connect-a-student-journalism-training-project/