Eugene Daniels Advocates for LGBTQ+ Journalism Funding at Out100 Gala
Eugene Daniels, an MSNBC senior Washington reporter and co-anchor of 'The Weekend,' used his platform at the Out100 gala in Los Angeles to appeal for financial support for The Advocate Journalism Project. This new nonprofit fundraising initiative aims to sustain and expand queer journalism, ensuring the continued reporting of LGBTQ+ history and the preservation of nearly 60 years of existing archives. Daniels, recognized as an Out100 storyteller, urged attendees, including celebrities and allies, to contribute to the project. The initiative seeks donations from individuals, foundations, and companies to fund journalists, investigations, on-the-ground coverage from Washington D.C., multimedia work, and to create fellowships and internships. A key goal is to keep online reporting free of paywalls and protect the print archive. Daniels emphasized the historical importance of print journalism for the LGBTQ+ community, recalling how magazines like The Advocate provided vital news and a sense of belonging before...
