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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Close out Pride season with us at one of our favorite spots in town — Liberation Coffee House! We’ll be catching up on work & setting intentions for the coming months, so join us next week & check off that to-do list among community and friends. 🌈 RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1992096348...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We want to thank every single person who attended this year’s Press Pride Prom and joined us in celebrating LGBTQ+ journalism in Southern California! Check out our photos from the night, and stay tuned for more! 📸 Lynny Van Trieste & Louis White www.flickr.com/photos/19620...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

✨ Critiquing with Pride Award for Excellence in Arts & Entertainment Journalism Winner: @xoxsai.bsky.social

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

✨ Excellence in LGBTQ+ Reporting Newsroom Award Winner: @qvoicenews.bsky.social

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

✨ Queer Beat Award for Excellence in LGBTQ+ Reporting Winner: Grace Under Fire: Transgender Student Athlete AB Hernandez’s Winning Weekend by @cerisecastle.bsky.social for @capitalandmain.bsky.social

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We are thrilled to share the winners of our three juried awards, announced last Saturday at our 2026 Press Pride Prom benefit and awards showcase! Congratulations to all the winners! Stay tuned for prom photos! 💃

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We had a blast at our Meet the Editors mixer last week! Thank you to the many incredible LGBTQ+ editors and newsroom leaders who joined us to mix and mingle with freelancers and NLGJA members. Huge thank you to The Black Cat for hosting us and NLGJA for supporting the event!

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce This Way Out Radio founders Greg Gordon & Lucia Chappelle are the recipients of this year’s Troy Masters Legacy Award for Visionaries in Media! Chappelle will join us to accept the award at our Press Pride Prom gala on May 9. 🎟️ lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It’s time to dust off your formal wear, because NLGJA LA’s Press Pride Prom is back! Our annual prom-themed awards gala and fundraiser returns on May 9 at a new location — the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Early bird tix available through Sunday, April 19! lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

As a filmmaker whose work is produced in partnership w/news outlets, Aurora Brachman will help us explore how relationships between journalists & documentary filmmakers can be nurtured this Monday at our Queer Journalists in Conversation roundtable! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1984339665...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

LGBTQ+ identities have been at the core of Michiel Thomas’ work, shining a light on stories overlooked & misreported by mainstream media. Hear from our panelists as they unravel the role of advocacy within documentary filmmaking & journalism this Monday! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1984339665...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

After 15 years in the audio journalism space, Olive Samuel Greenspan pivoted away from journalism & into filmmaking. Join us on Monday to find out what informed Olive’s decision & what new possibilities LGBTQ+ journalists might find in filmmaking. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1984339665...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Our first "Queer Journalists in Conversation" roundtable of the year will feature documentary filmmakers discussing how journalism influences and intersects with their work! Space is limited — RSVP today! www.eventbrite.com/e/1984339665...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

We’ve been nominated for the @losangelesblade.bsky.social's Best of LA 2026 Awards! We’re honored to be able to create space for SoCal journalists, creatives and media types of all stripes to connect, share resources and improve our craft. Vote by March 6 at BestofLGBTQLA.com. 🌈

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This month, we’re taking our coworking meetup to Couplet Coffee in DTLA! Bring a buddy, indulge in a caffeinated treat and bask in queer creative energy that will see you wrapping up those never-ending projects and generally slaying all around. 💅 RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1982904415...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Join us for an extra special edition of our Working Queers meetups dedicated to manifesting a fiercer you in 2026! Then, we’ll unwind as our evening transitions into our first mixer of the year. Come hang out! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We packed the house, y’all! A big thank you goes out to all who attended our holiday party last week. We’re honored to be part of your holiday season and look forward to making this an annual tradition. 📸 photos by Jeremy Cuenca

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Indigenous Journalists Association @indigenousja.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We joined journalism organizations nationwide to urge regulators to protect local voices, newsroom diversity, and editorial independence as media-ownership rules are reconsidered. bit.ly/4j0XQNP

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 11/11/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ We’re back with paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives! Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you. With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026. Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️ 🧵 Details 👇

Graphic on light grey and pastel purple background featuring six Trans+ creatives. Text that reads: Trans+ History Week 04-10 May 2026. Paid opportunities for Trans+ Creatives.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 06/11/2025

Breaking news: The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end a policy under which people can self-identify their gender on passports, the latest in a string of rulings by the high court rolling back gay and transgender rights.

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Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports

Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the administration to end for now a policy under which people can self-identify their gender on passports.

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Diva, come hang out with us as we tackle our to-do lists at Fan Girl Cafe next week! Bring a buddy, indulge in a caffeinated treat and bask in queer creative energy that will see you wrapping up those never-ending projects. ✅ RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Stay tuned as our programming returns, with coworking meetups, mixers and a special panel planned for the coming months! More photos: www.flickr.com/photos/19620...

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Press Pride Prom 2025 Disposable Cameras

Explore this photo album by NLGJA LA on Flickr!

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

With your help, we were able to bring Press Pride Prom to life, honoring the work and legacy of LGBTQ+ journalists in SoCal while strengthening the bonds of our community. This last batch of photos really captures the energy of the night and what we hope to build on next year.

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

A round of applause goes out to the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles and Charles Galin King, who punctuated the evening with their incredible performances, and to DJ Ash for getting Press Pride Prom moving and grooving! 🕺🪩💃 More photos: www.flickr.com/photos/19620... 📸 MaKayla Hart and Louis White

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

See more photos from Press Pride Prom here: www.flickr.com/photos/19620... Photos by MaKayla Hart and Louis White

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Press Pride Prom 2025

Explore this photo album by NLGJA LA on Flickr!

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

including the Trans Journalists Association's Tre'vell Anderson, ABC7’s David Gonzalez, NBCLA’s Alex Rozier, Joshua Marin-Mora — who presented our awardees with a formal commendation from California State Assemblymember Rick Zbur — and NLGJA President Ken Miguel!

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🧵 A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to our Press Pride Prom host Tracy E. Gilchrist for elevating the evening and #holdingspace for us and queer journalistic excellence, as well as our presenters and guest speakers who expertly steered our awards ceremony along, ...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Were you or someone you know honored with a superlative? Tag yourself or your friends below so we can celebrate you. And, thank you again to everyone who made our Press Pride Prom so special. You can now explore all the photos from the night here: www.flickr.com/photos/19620...

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Press Pride Prom 2025

Explore this photo album by NLGJA LA on Flickr!

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Our Press Pride Prom red carpet photos are here — and our guests did not disappoint! It wouldn’t be a prom without some superlatives! In order of appearance, we present our picks for Most Iconic, Prom Realness, Best Dressed and Cutest Couple! Photos by Louis White

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Join us in congratulating the winners of our inaugural awards: the Los Angeles Blade, Lil Kalish and John Griffiths! Check out our first batch of photos from the night, courtesy of Makayla Hart, and stay tuned for more! www.flickr.com/photos/19620...

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Press Pride Prom 2025

Explore this photo album by NLGJA LA on Flickr!

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Press Pride Prom was a roaring success, and it’s all thanks to you! With your support, we were able to host an evening of queer joy and affirmation, coming together in community to celebrate the journalists and news outlets telling our stories and documenting LGBTQ+ life.

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Charles Galin King, a self-described “creature of facial expressions” featured in Revry's “King of Drag,” will perform at Press Pride Prom this Saturday! Get your tickets for this weekend’s gayest gathering of media professionals: 🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

If you haven’t gotten your tickets to Press Pide Prom, now’s the time. Tickets are now on sale! Our biggest party of the year will feature special performances, curated vendors and sponsored goodies, making this a night you won’t want to miss. bit.ly/40mtUn8

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

We’re excited to announce that the Trans Chorus of LA will bring their talents to Press Pride Prom! Not only that, but we’ve extended the event by an hour to make room for this and other special performances during our biggest party of the year. 🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

We’ll be #holdingspace for LGBTQ+ excellence with Tracy Gilchrist, local veteran journalist & our host for Press Pride Prom! If you missed Tracy at our Meet the Editors mixer, now’s your chance to get to know her & enjoy her brilliant on-stage energy. 🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 16/07/2025

ICE lawyers shouldn't hide their identities in court, and immigration judges shouldn't condone the practice. This disturbing trend must be stopped immediately.

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ICE Lawyers Are Hiding Their Names in Immigration Court

ICE attorneys fighting to deport immigrants are able to obscure their identities — no masks required.

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Press Pride Prom is coming up fast! And we’re looking for volunteers to help us make it a fabulous affair. From helping to run our silent auction to documenting the night, we got a role for you! Sign up today: bit.ly/3IvFE0D

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

You can’t escape those pressing deadlines, but you can escape the heat and get your work done while sipping an iced coffee and indulging in yummy treats and great company! Check out our coworking meetup for LGBTQ+ journalists and folks in media: www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 02/07/2025

🔔 Join us for a conversation about protests and press freedom in Los Angeles, featuring @adamrose.bsky.social‬, @bencamach0.bsky.social, @acatwithnews.bsky.social, @tinadesireeberg.com, and FPF's Caitlin Vogus. 🕒 Wednesday, July 9, 3 p.m. EDT/12 p.m. PDT RSVP: freedom.press/reporting-un...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Find out which publication will receive this top honor at our prom-themed benefit and awards showcase on July 26. Join us for a night of queer joy and excellence and dance the night away! Early bird tickets for Press Pride Prom are on sale through June 20. lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

This award honors a news outlet whose coverage of the queer and trans community is well-informed, complex, varied and intersectional, with a track record of promoting The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists’ mission to advance fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ communities and issues.

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

@laist.com, Los Angeles Blade and @variety.com round out our finalists as they vie for our chapter’s Excellence in LGBTQ+ Reporting Newsroom Award!

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Join us on July 26 for a night of drinks and dancing at Press Pride Prom, where we’ll celebrate these outstanding journalists for their work keeping our community informed. Early bird tickets on sale now through June 20! lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...

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NLGJA Los Angeles Press Pride Prom by NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, LA

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Next up, we have our Queer Beat Award for Excellence in LGBTQ+ Reporting! This award honors a single story or series that demonstrates care, skill and a commitment to fair and accurate reporting of LGBTQ+ themes, issues and people.

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Join us in honoring these queer media trailblazers at Press Pride Prom, a prom-themed benefit and awards showcase, on July 26 at the historic Glendale Central Air Terminal. Early bird tickets on sale now through June 20! lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...

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NLGJA Los Angeles Press Pride Prom by NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, LA

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This year's nominees are: Mariah Castañeda, co-founder of LA Public Press LZ Granderson, OpEd columnist for the Los Angeles Times and ABC News contributor John Griffiths, founder of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics

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NLGJA Los Angeles @lanlgja.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This award, named in honor of trailblazing journalist and former LA Blade publisher Troy Masters, honors a journalist or news media professional whose work reflects a dedication to the craft of journalism and a commitment to setting the stage for the next generation of LGBTQ+ industry leaders.

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