The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is an American professional association dedicated to unbiased coverage of gay/lesbian issues in the media. It is based in Washington, D.C., and the membership consists primarily of journalists and students in print, broadcast, and online media.
According to the NLGJA's web site, "The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students who work within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members."
Read more about National Lesbian And Gay Journalists Association: History, Conventions, LGBT Journalist Hall of Fame, Excellence in Journalism Awards, Contributions To Journalism, Newsroom Outreach Project, Rapid Response Task Force, Student Outreach, Membership
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—Carson McCullers (1917–1967)
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—Marguerite Duras (b. 1914)
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—Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)