National Press Club Journalism Institute schedules virtual panel on reporting on LGBTQ community, June 17

The National Press Club Journalism Institute is hosting a virtual discussion of reporting on the LGBTQ community on Tuesday, June 17 at noon.

The event is free but registration is required.

The event is being held during Pride Month and at a time when the LGBTQ community is under attack by actions being taken by local governments, businesses, Congress, and the White House.

Experienced journalists plan to discuss the storytelling strategies needed to cultivate trusted community sources, navigate sensitive topics, and cover the experiences of LGBTQ Americans.

Speakers include:

• Kathryn Varn, Tampa Bay reporter at Axios
• Kevin Naff, co-owner and editor of the Washington Blade
• Bill Canacci, regional features editor for Asbury Park Press/Gannett NJ
• Jacob Reyes, GLAAD news coordinator and Texas Latino Pride vice president.

The Journalism Institute is the Club's nonprofit wing but the event announcement notes that this event "is not sponsored" nor "endorsed" by the Club.