Pride is local: How to report on LGBTQ+ stories for home audiences

National headlines say it all: Canceled or paused federal funding. Vanishing research and data. Slowed support for vital services. The stripping of fundamental civil rights. The LGBTQ+ community is under attack in actions being taken by local governments, businesses, Congress, and the White House.

At stake are the daily lives of millions of individuals who live, work, and play in communities across the country, some with limited access to reliable local news media. So how can journalists bridge the gap between policy and local impact in meaningful ways for their audiences?

Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute during Pride Month for a timely panel discussion on localizing Pride for communities nationwide. Experienced journalists will discuss the storytelling strategies needed to cultivate trusted community sources, navigate sensitive topics, and cover the experiences of LGBTQ+ Americans with depth and accuracy.

This free event will take place on Zoom. Registration is open.

Speakers include:

• Kathryn Varn, Tampa Bay reporter at Axios
• Bill Canacci, regional features editor for Asbury Park Press/Gannett NJ
• Jacob Reyes, GLAAD news coordinator and Texas Latino Pride vice president.