Trans Journalists Association upcoming events

Engaging with the Trans News Initiative as a Journalist (Thu, April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join the Trans Journalists Association on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET for a practical walkthrough of how journalists can use the Trans News Initiative to strengthen their reporting on trans communities. In this session, TJA staff will demonstrate how to navigate the database to identify coverage trends, surface underreported stories, and develop compelling story ideas across beats.

Whether you’re covering politics, culture, health, or beyond, this workshop will offer actionable tools to deepen your reporting and expand your sourcing.

Speakers: Tre'vell Anderson & CD Davidson-Hiers

Working with the Trans News Initiative: For Media Researchers (Thu, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

This session is designed for media researchers interested in analyzing coverage of trans communities. Join the Trans Journalists Association on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET as staff demonstrate how to effectively use the Trans News Initiative database to identify key trends, track narratives, and generate meaningful research questions.

Participants will learn how to engage the database as a research tool, with guidance on uncovering insights that can inform studies, reports, and broader media analysis.

Speakers: Tre'vell Anderson & CD Davidson-Hiers
Date & Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET

MayBook Club: Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby (Wed, May 06, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Start Reading for Our May Book Club

RSVP now for the next meeting of the NLGJA x TJA Book Club! We’ll meet on Wednesday, May 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET on Zoom to discuss Wow, No Thank You.

by Samantha Irby.

RSVP Here!