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Fighting ‘fatigue’ to find new ways of telling HIV and AIDS stories

Fighting ‘fatigue’ to find new ways of telling HIV and AIDS stories

by Gianluca D'Elia | Sep 9, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

Although a story about a disease with a positive spin might come as a surprise to some editors, NLGJA panelists said writing uplifting stories about people affected by HIV and AIDS is necessary.

Gay Syrians share a glimpse of their world

Gay Syrians share a glimpse of their world

by Hani Zaitoun | Sep 9, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

A small, underground community lets LGBTQ Syrians live and interact with one another apart from traditional social expectations.

Principal brings LGBTQ lessons to Philadelphia public school

Principal brings LGBTQ lessons to Philadelphia public school

by Crystal Wong | Sep 9, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

When Lauren Overton became the principal of William M. Meredith Elementary in Philadelphia, she immediately put LGBTQ issues on the school’s agenda.

Created in God’s image

Created in God’s image

by Salgu Wissmath | Sep 9, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari, who is queer, trans and genderqueer, has served as the rabbi of the Kol Tzedek reconstructionist congregation in Philadelphia for the past year.

After the #ResistMarch, what is the future of pride?

After the #ResistMarch, what is the future of pride?

by Carmen Triola | Sep 9, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

The pride march is one of the most visible, powerful and longstanding traditions of queer rights movements. But it is also a point of contention.

Asexual people of color: Existing on a spectrum of marginalization

Asexual people of color: Existing on a spectrum of marginalization

by Kiana Schmitt | Sep 9, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

  Let’s get something straight (or, rather, queer): The “A” in LGBTQIA stands for asexual. Not ally. Asexuality is an identity in which a person experiences little to no sexual attraction. “Unlike celibacy, which people choose [not to engage in sex], asexuality...
Journalists discuss what it’s like to cover Trump

Journalists discuss what it’s like to cover Trump

by Anna-Marie Moran | Sep 9, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

At the 2017 NLGJA Convention in Philadelphia, journalists from across the country discussed these challenges of reporting on President Trump.

Activist makes space for people to be their whole selves

Activist makes space for people to be their whole selves

by Harold Daniel | Sep 8, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

According to the Williams Institute, 1.4 million Latinx adults identify as LGBTQ. Harold Daniel, a student reporter with NLGJA’s Connect journalism training program, sat down with Francisco Cortes, an LGBTQ Latino activist, to talk about intersectionality.

LGBTQ human trafficking victims lack visibility. Here’s how journalists can help.

LGBTQ human trafficking victims lack visibility. Here’s how journalists can help.

by Gianluca D'Elia | Sep 8, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

Despite the prevalence of LGBTQ identification among homeless youth, service providers are struggling to meet the needs of that population.

‘Dreamers’ rally against DACA decision

‘Dreamers’ rally against DACA decision

by Leydy Rangel Perez | Sep 8, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

Dismayed but determined protestors gathered Tuesday in cities across the United States, nervously waiting for the hammer to fall on a program that had brought stability to their uncertain lives.

Nothing about us without us: Music venue accessibility and the need for diversity

Nothing about us without us: Music venue accessibility and the need for diversity

by Tre Simmons | Sep 8, 2017 | 2017 Project, Stories |

What happens when arts venues are physically inaccessible, or make you feel out of place based on your disability, race, gender or sexual identity?

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