NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is a nonprofit, journalist-led organization based in Washington, D.C., working within the news media to improve coverage of LGBTQ+ communities and issues. It aims to promote fair and accurate reporting and to foster diverse, inclusive workplaces by holding the industry accountable and delivering education, professional development, and mentoring. Its primary audience includes journalists, media organizations, and student reporters engaged in training programs. The group highlights its active program portfolio with recognitions such as the Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage, honoring journalists in 2024 and 2025. It has also run initiatives like the CONNECT student journalism training project, launched in 2023, and has collaborated on industry resources, including a Spanish-language stylebook produced with other journalism organizations.