Gay journalist

A person’s sexual orientation and gender identity can affect their social outlooks — that’s why we’ve compiled this list of 20 trailblazing LGBTQ+ news anchors and journalists, some of who have. LGBT journalists aren't hard to come by - but sometimes the diversity in our newsrooms can make it seem so. Here are more than 70 excellent journalists.

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gay journalists. The following pages are in this category, out of total. This list may not reflect recent changes. Established in as part of NLGJA’s 15th anniversary celebration, the LGBTQ+ Journalists Hall of Fame was launched to make sure that their stories are told and preserved — not just for us, but for all journalists and for our readers and viewers.

The journalists honored here are true heroes. From Thomas Morgan III, the first gay Black man elected as of the National Association of Black Journalists, to the bravery of anchors and personalities like ABC’s Robin Robers, CNN’s Don Lemon, and the Los Angeles Times’ L.Z. Granderson, Black LGBTQIA reporting and contributions are deeply woven into the fiber of American culture.

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Introduction In the past few years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of bills targeting transgender and nonbinary people. Among the Among the legislative tactics are restrictions on the use of chosen names and pronouns, particularly in schools and government Introduction As culture-war rhetoric reliably stirs up anti-queer and anti-trans animus, conservative lawmakers have made attempts to restrict or ban drag performances — especially from public spaces or contexts that include children, like drag story hours.

In the first few months of the second administration, the has targeted diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts that allegedly violate the Constitution and civil rights laws. This guidance prepares journalists with tools to cover these actions and their effects. Book your room as soon as possible as the block fills up quickly. Book Now. Register now. Make a gift to show your pride. Reach out for assistance.