.NLGJA Connect student Kristin Lam (is on Bluesky) gives us a look at outgoing @NLGJA president Jen Christensen and the work she has done to stabilize the group in turbulent times and expand membership and diversity. #nlgja2018 news.nlgjaconnect.org/2018/09/07/nlg…

Watch this video produced by @NLGJAconnect student Tamica Jean-Charles about Palm Springs City Council member Lisa Middleton, the first openly transgender person elected to a non-judicial office in California. #nlgja2018 youtu.be/CfmyiKm9o1s

In the last generation, Palm Springs has seen a fascinating political shift, driven by the LGBT community. @NLGJAconnect student @i_oriion reports. #nlgja2018 news.nlgjaconnect.org/2018/09/07/pal…

The first winner of the NLGJA Jeanne Córdova Award, given to a trailblazing LGBTQ woman in journalism, is Karen Hawkins. @NLGJAconnect student Ben Appel talks to the Rebellious Magazine founder and looks at the meaning behind the award. #nlgja2018 news.nlgjaconnect.org/2018/09/07/kar…

Karen Hawkins of Rebellious Magazine says legacy news organizations need to listen to their audiences more closely #NLGJA2018 Karen Hawkins

No national survey has been conducted to look at the number of LGBTQ journalists in newsrooms. The American Society of NewsEditors is launching one at NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists's 2018 National Convention. Read the story by @jacofreak123a bit.ly/2oOHQEm #nlgja2018 #nlgja18 #nlgja

Hey, @NLGJA people! Check out the coverage from this year’s fabulous student reporters here: news.nlgjaconnect.org #NLGJA2018

The Archives Project, which aims to preserve Louisiana's queer history, has gotten a new home. Read the story by CONNECT reporter Mackenzie Farkus. bit.ly/2Pr04Md

NOAGE is helping LGBTQ seniors in New Orleans age with dignity. Read the story by CONNECT reporter Alesia Bani. bit.ly/2Prn2D5

NLGJA is setting a standard for increasing diversity in news media. Read the story by CONNECT reporter Andre Menchavez. bit.ly/2ZGO6hk

Coverage of the Stonewall anniversary showed how far media outlets have come in reporting about queer communities. Read the story by CONNECT reporter Kayla Brown. bit.ly/2NITHRS

A New Orleans cosmetologist helps clients explore gender expression through their hairstyles. Read the story by CONNECT reporter Irena Fischer-Hwang. bit.ly/32htrSU

Southern Decadence marks 48 years of celebrating “pleasure for pleasure’s sake.” Read the story by Connect reporter Ethan Knox. bit.ly/2LeBD0p

The queer art show "Identity Measures" in New Orleans celebrates differences. Read the story by Connect reporter Adam Ferraz. bit.ly/2LcTCEx

After NAHJ returned more than $16,000 to Fox, some are questioning the network's sponsorship of NLGJA events. Read the story by Connect reporter Jonathan Lee. bit.ly/2NO63IJ

The HIV infection rate in New Orleans has decreased, but LGBTQ groups emphasize the need to continue to educate communities. Read the story by Connect reporter Ryan Killian Krause. bit.ly/30XOSrX

Older people in New Orleans living with HIV say that they don’t feel like they’re getting the resources they need or that they're being heard. Read the story by Connect reporter Alesia Bani. bit.ly/2zESy5F

A change to federal funding has forced the closing of Belle Reve, an HIV/AIDS care facility in New Orleans. Read the story by Connect reporter Ethan Knox. bit.ly/2ZnvS9g

The Crime Against Nature Law from 1805 continues to haunt New Orleans residents. Watch the video by Connect reporters Jeremiah Rhodes and Meg Shutzer. bit.ly/2zHj12I