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The 2025 NLGJA LGBTQ+ Student Conference is a place for students to connect with your peers, learn from industry professionals, score an internship, meet with recruiters from top news organizations and more!

Taking place virtually from March 7-8, 2025, the fifth annual virtual Student Conference from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists will explore the intersections of the news industry and LGBTQ+ identities.

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Navigating Outness & Identity in the Newsroom
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
We hear recruiters say, “bring your whole self,” to work, but that can be easier said than done. As queer journalists, how can we stay true to ourselves in a newsroom that might be hostile to us? In this session, attendees will hear from established journalists about how they approach their work with authenticity and integrity.
Speakers
avatar for Corey Antonio Rose (He/Him)

Corey Antonio Rose (He/Him)

Producer, NPR's It's Been a Minute, NPR
Corey Antonio Rose is a producer, reporter, and host based in Oakland, CA. He His work explores the intersections of public health, history, and culture. His work has been featured on NPR, Netflix, Into Magazine, KQED, and more. Rose is also a live event host, bringing communities... Read More →
avatar for Daria Cottingham (She/Her)

Daria Cottingham (She/Her)

Editorial Creative Director
Daria L. Cottingham (she/her) is an award-winning media professional. She is a proud Southern Black queer woman based in Los Angeles, holding a mass communications degree from Prairie View A&M University in Texas and a master's in Sports & Entertainment journalism from the University... Read More →
avatar for Steven Romo (He/Him)

Steven Romo (He/Him)

Correspondent, NBC News
Steven Romo is a New York-based correspondent for NBC News. He started his journalism career reporting for his college newspaper. He went on to work in several local TV stations, before becoming an anchor at KTRK, the ABC station in Houston. In 2021, Romo moved to New York City and... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
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