Mission & History

Founded in 1990, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ issues. NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members.

National Office Staff

Headquartered in Washington, DC, NLGJA’s professional staff handles the day-to-day operations of the association.

Board of Directors

At the national level, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is led by a board of directors that reflects the organization’s geographic and professional diversity.

Remembering Roy Aarons

Leroy F. Aarons: former Oakland Tribune executive editor and NLGJA founder.

Tax Statements

NLGJA's most recent 990 tax forms are available here.