NLGJA Los Angeles
@lanlgja.bsky.social
The L.A. Chapter of NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists. We're here, we're queer, we're on deadline! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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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
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
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
📸 photos by Jeremy Cuenca
December 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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
📸 photos by Jeremy Cuenca
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We joined journalism organizations nationwide to urge regulators to protect local voices, newsroom diversity, and editorial independence as media-ownership rules are reconsidered.
https://bit.ly/4j0XQNP
https://bit.ly/4j0XQNP
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We joined journalism organizations nationwide to urge regulators to protect local voices, newsroom diversity, and editorial independence as media-ownership rules are reconsidered.
https://bit.ly/4j0XQNP
https://bit.ly/4j0XQNP
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🏳️⚧️ 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 👇
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 👇
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🏳️⚧️ 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 👇
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 👇
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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.
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.
wapo.st
November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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.
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...
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...
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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...
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...
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.
October 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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.
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
More photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/19620...
📸 MaKayla Hart and Louis White
August 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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
More photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/19620...
📸 MaKayla Hart and Louis White
🧵 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, ...
August 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
🧵 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, ...
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
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
August 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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
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
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.
August 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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.
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
Get your tickets for this weekend’s gayest gathering of media professionals:
🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8
July 24, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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
Get your tickets for this weekend’s gayest gathering of media professionals:
🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8
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
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
July 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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
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
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
🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8
July 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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
🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8
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
🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8
July 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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
🎟️ bit.ly/40mtUn8
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ICE lawyers shouldn't hide their identities in court, and immigration judges shouldn't condone the practice.
This disturbing trend must be stopped immediately.
This disturbing trend must be stopped immediately.
ICE Lawyers Are Hiding Their Names in Immigration Court
ICE attorneys fighting to deport immigrants are able to obscure their identities — no masks required.
theintercept.com
July 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
ICE lawyers shouldn't hide their identities in court, and immigration judges shouldn't condone the practice.
This disturbing trend must be stopped immediately.
This disturbing trend must be stopped immediately.
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
Sign up today: bit.ly/3IvFE0D
July 16, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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
Sign up today: bit.ly/3IvFE0D
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...
www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...
July 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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...
www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...
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🔔 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...
🕒 Wednesday, July 9, 3 p.m. EDT/12 p.m. PDT
RSVP: freedom.press/reporting-un...
July 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🔔 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...
🕒 Wednesday, July 9, 3 p.m. EDT/12 p.m. PDT
RSVP: freedom.press/reporting-un...
@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!
June 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
@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!
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.
June 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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.
We are thrilled to announce three inaugural journalism awards NLGJA LA is giving to SoCal newsrooms and LGBTQ+ journalists at our Press Pride Prom next month!
Our first award is the Troy Masters Legacy Award for Visionaries in Media, presented in collaboration with the Los Angeles Blade.
Our first award is the Troy Masters Legacy Award for Visionaries in Media, presented in collaboration with the Los Angeles Blade.
June 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We are thrilled to announce three inaugural journalism awards NLGJA LA is giving to SoCal newsrooms and LGBTQ+ journalists at our Press Pride Prom next month!
Our first award is the Troy Masters Legacy Award for Visionaries in Media, presented in collaboration with the Los Angeles Blade.
Our first award is the Troy Masters Legacy Award for Visionaries in Media, presented in collaboration with the Los Angeles Blade.
You’re invited to our biggest party of the year!
Tickets are now on sale for Press Pride Prom, our prom-themed benefit presented by @abc7.bsky.social. Join us on July 26 for a night of drinks and dancing as we honor the very best of SoCal LGBTQ+ journalism!
lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...
Tickets are now on sale for Press Pride Prom, our prom-themed benefit presented by @abc7.bsky.social. Join us on July 26 for a night of drinks and dancing as we honor the very best of SoCal LGBTQ+ journalism!
lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...
June 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
You’re invited to our biggest party of the year!
Tickets are now on sale for Press Pride Prom, our prom-themed benefit presented by @abc7.bsky.social. Join us on July 26 for a night of drinks and dancing as we honor the very best of SoCal LGBTQ+ journalism!
lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...
Tickets are now on sale for Press Pride Prom, our prom-themed benefit presented by @abc7.bsky.social. Join us on July 26 for a night of drinks and dancing as we honor the very best of SoCal LGBTQ+ journalism!
lanlgja.betterworld.org/events/press...
Applications are now open for the next round of LA Radio Club's Reporting Incubator! Make sure your application stands out by attending a pitching workshop tomorrow at noon.
Pitching Workshop: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reporting Incubator Application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Pitching Workshop: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reporting Incubator Application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Applications are now open for the next round of LA Radio Club's Reporting Incubator! Make sure your application stands out by attending a pitching workshop tomorrow at noon.
Pitching Workshop: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reporting Incubator Application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Pitching Workshop: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reporting Incubator Application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Hey diva, let’s clear that to-do list! Join us at Couplet Coffee in Westlake next week and finish up your latest assignment, write the next chapter of your book, or simply bask in queer productive vibes. ✨ 🌈 ✨
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...
June 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Hey diva, let’s clear that to-do list! Join us at Couplet Coffee in Westlake next week and finish up your latest assignment, write the next chapter of your book, or simply bask in queer productive vibes. ✨ 🌈 ✨
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/working-qu...
We’re thrilled to be a part of the Hollywood Climate Summit this year! Join us and connect with fellow creatives and media professionals dedicated to using their skills to build a greener future.
Use code PARTNERHCS25 for 50% off your conference pass!
www.hollywoodclimatesummit.com/tickets
Use code PARTNERHCS25 for 50% off your conference pass!
www.hollywoodclimatesummit.com/tickets
May 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We’re thrilled to be a part of the Hollywood Climate Summit this year! Join us and connect with fellow creatives and media professionals dedicated to using their skills to build a greener future.
Use code PARTNERHCS25 for 50% off your conference pass!
www.hollywoodclimatesummit.com/tickets
Use code PARTNERHCS25 for 50% off your conference pass!
www.hollywoodclimatesummit.com/tickets