Learn more about gender-voice care for professionals with TJA
TJA is hosting a virtual panel with gender-voice care experts. Plus, we'll see you at NLGJA24 for a film screening.
Join us on Tuesday, September 10, from 5-6 p.m. PT / 8-9 p.m. ET for a Zoom panel exploring voice therapy and alignment options with a focus on career impact and personal growth. Hear from experts including speech-language pathologist Kevin Dorman, voice surgeon Joseph Chang, and voice pathologist Jess MacKimm, as they share insights on voice exercises, gender-affirming procedures, and finding trans-competent care. The event will be moderated by TJA member Tat Bellamy-Walker.
⏰ Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT
✍️ Register on our members site to receive a zoom link and the post-event recording
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Upcoming TJA events
Join TJA for a film screening at NLGJA24
Coming to Los Angeles for the NLGJA24 national convention? While you're there, attend an exclusive press screening of Will & Harper hosted by Netflix.
⏰ Friday, September 6, 8:00 p.m. PT
Location: Netflix EPIC office at 5901 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
✍️ Register by Monday, September 2
This screening is a collaboration between NLGJA, TJA, and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.
Fall TJA x NLGJA book clubs
The August meetup will not be focused on any particular book. Instead, it's a chance for members new and old to get together, chat about their summer reading, start planning for their in-person #NLGJA24 meetup and discuss which book they'll read next.
The meeting will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, August 28 at 8:30 p.m. ET. RSVP for the meeting here.
There will be two Book Club meetings held in September: one in-person at the #NLGJA24 Convention on Saturday, Sept. 7 and one on Zoom on Wednesday, September 25. Both meetings will be focused on "And the Band Play On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic," the groundbreaking 1987 book by Randy Shilts which chronicled the discovery of HIV/AIDS and the resulting government response.
At the in-person meetup, attendees will hear from Michael Lee, author of "When the Band Played On: The Life of Randy Shilts, America's Trailblazing Gay Journalist." RSVP for that session here!
See TJA members on NLGJA panels
Thursday, September 5th
- At 9:45 a.m., Orion Rummler and Kate Sosin will speak on "Building an Inclusive Brand: Navigating our Blind Spots." Participants will discuss how strategies to bring their full selves into the newsroom while avoiding tokenism and overextending themselves.
- At 11:00 a.m., Adam Rhodes will discuss models of bringing forth change in newsrooms on the panel "DEI is under attack: How our industry can combat it." Nico Lang will be on a panel about "Bi+ Representation in the Media" about how to improve the inclusion of bisexual communities in news.
- At 3:00 p.m., Tre'vell Anderson, Lil Kalish, and Jireh Deng will discuss how reporters and editors can avoid the pitfalls of stereotypes, navigate sensitive cultural topics, and avoid sensationalism in their panel, "Reporting with care on queer communities of color." Emilia Ruzicka will speak on "How to hold algorithms and artificial intelligence accountable," and Leo Aquino will speak on how to thrive as a freelance journalist.
- At 4:15 p.m., Orion Rummler, Tat Bellamy-Walker, Kate Sosin, and Katie Barnes will speak on self-care techniques as trans reporters in their newsrooms and current journalism climate. Leo Aquino will speak on storytelling with social media.
Friday, September 6th
- At 9:30 a.m., Gina Chua and Ina Fried will speak on "An AI Earthquake: The Landscape Ahead" to discuss the changes that AI has brought to the journalism industry.
- At 3:30 p.m., Kae Petrin will moderate a conversation with Katie Barnes and others on "Elevating Student Voices: Tips on Interviewing LGBTQ+ Youth" for the Education Writers Association. Arielle Rebekah, Arielle Duhaime-Ross, and Ale Pedraza Buenahora will also discuss responsible reporting on transgender communities from a multidisciplinary perspective that includes journalism, legal resources, communications, and others.
Saturday, September 7th
- At 9:00 a.m., Erin Reed will speak on "Facts, Fear and Finding Data: Navigating LGBTQ+ Issues in a challenging climate."
- At 1:00 p.m., Tre'vell Anderson will speak on "Covering the read carpet," and discuss how LGBTQ+ journalists can build a career for themselves in entertainment media.
- At 4:00 p.m., Nico Lang will discuss their experience turning their reporting into a book with several other authors.
Member spotlights
Nico Lang, founder of Queer News Daily, has a book coming out in October. American Teenager follows seven families in seven states as they navigate the serious reality of growing up trans, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming in America.
Erin Reed has received the Jeanne Córdova Award for tracking and analyzing the spread of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country. The Jeanne Córdova Award recognizes the achievement of an LGBTQ+ woman for a current body of work in journalism and/or opinion.
Sohini Desai spoke with Jules Gill Peterson on Slate's podcast "Outward" to discuss their latest article, which investigates what telehealth can and can't promise trans people amidst increasing political restrictions on trans healthcare. Listen to the conversation in Slate.
October Krausch, Detroit-based writer and sociologist, spoke on an episode of Death Panel, where they elaborated on their recent article documenting federal policies that downplay the risks of COVID-19. Listen to the podcast.
Vivian McCall is facilitating a virtual conversation on covering the trans community, including the science of medical transition, the influence of conservative interest groups, and the consequences of anti-trans laws and legislation. Attend the event on September 10th.
Job listings
Investigative Reporters & Editors is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative individual to join its training team and help journalists enhance their investigative and data skills. As the Training Director, you'll lead in-person and online workshops, develop training materials, and contribute to national conferences while also creating new curricula to address industry needs. The job posting is on the TJA jobs board.
Check out our jobs listserv for additional opportunities from EdSource, Stand With Trans, and TransLash Media. If you're an active TJA member, you can find a link to the listserv on your member dashboard.
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