The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is an organization in pursuit of gaining fair representation of the gay community in media life and coverage of LGBT issues. Not only does it seek advancement and change for the LGBT lives but also offers professional development to all members.
Former Oakland Tribune executive editor, Leroy F. Aarons, founded NLGJA but unfortunately passed away 6 years ago to cancer. NLGJA's board of directors consists of people who reflect specific diversity, both geographic and professional. NLGJA consists of 22 chapters led by journalists and media professionals of the LGBT community. The organization has put together a strong bond of diverse members to fulfill a professional goal of promoting non-discrimination morals and equalities. Through educating others of the sensitive and crucial need for accuracy in media, news coverage has prospered in the LGBT community.
I believe this organization is one of many diversity tools that will truly help the problem of misrepresentation in mass media. NLGJA, alone, has a wide range of followers that seek equality just like the majority of other Americans. The organization has strictly put their views and thoughts on the issue boldly to better advance others' knowledge of the issue. It's important to take the time to note how to correctly observe and acknowledge others in the media but also in all aspects of life. NLGJA has taken that time by forming an organization set to achieve various goals to enhance and provide the diverse information to those who are unaware of the sensitivity felt by the LGBT community.
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