Los Angeles Blade
| Type | Bi-weekly LGBT newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, United States |
| Circulation | 20,000 (as of 2021)* |
| OCLC number | 1456441792 |
| Website | losangelesblade.com |
The Los Angeles Blade is an LGBT newspaper launched in 2017 as an offshoot of the Washington Blade.[1]
History
[edit]The Los Angeles Blade was launched in 2017 to serve "the second largest market in the country, and one that was underserved by alternative media."[2]
In August 2024, the newspaper, seeking to address the changing news needs resulting from historic demographic shifts in Southern California, announced a partnership with CALÓ News, a Latinx community-focused news outlet.[3] Soon thereafter, the newspaper announced Gisselle Palomera as the News Editor.[4]
Publisher Troy Masters died unexpectedly on December 11, 2024. The newspaper's management team has announced that the organization will continue under the leadership of local editor Gisselle Palomera.[5]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2023, the newspaper received GLAAD’s Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media.[6]
For its coverage of HIV news, the newspaper was the runner-up in the "Health and Health Care" category at the 2024 California Ethnic Media Awards.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Washington Blade to launch newspaper in Los Angeles". Washington Blade. March 10, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2024..
- ^ Kevin Naff (December 28, 2017). "A whirlwind year for the Blade". Washington Blade. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Los Angeles Blade announces strategic partnership with leading SoCal LatinX media CALÓ News". Los Angeles Blade. August 27, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024..
- ^ Troy Masters (September 22, 2024). "A new chapter for Los Angeles Blade: Introducing News Editor Gisselle Palomera". Los Angeles Blade. Retrieved September 24, 2024..
- ^ "Los AngelesLos Angeles Blade publisher Troy Masters dies at 63". Los Angeles Blade. December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ Ennis, Dawn (April 1, 2023). "GLAAD honors the Los Angeles Blade at annual LA media awards". Los Angeles Blade. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Los Angeles Blade among winners at 2024 California Ethnic Media Award". Los Angeles Blade. August 30, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.