First LGBTQ Paper Awarded Seat In WH Briefing Room

The Washington Blade reports:

The Washington Blade, the nation’s oldest LGBTQ newspaper, has secured an officially designated seat in the White House James S. Brady briefing room, marking the first time an LGBTQ publication has been afforded the honor.

The White House Correspondents Association, which is responsible for the seating assignment in the briefing room, made the announcement Friday as part of the updated seating chart, which will take effect on Jan. 3.

Chris Johnson, White House reporter for the Blade, will be responsible for filling the seat for the LGBTQ news outlet.

Read the full article. Congrats, Chris!

Congrats to the talented team at @WashBlade for securing an officially designated seat in the White House briefing room, a first for an LGBTQ publication! ?https://t.co/Lv77JeBWh1

— NBC Out (@NBCOUT) December 21, 2021

The Washington Blade, the nation’s oldest LGBTQ newspaper, has secured an officially designated seat in the White House James S. Brady briefing room, marking the first time an LGBTQ publication has been afforded the honor. https://t.co/WjXCIbPsNY

— Washington Blade (@WashBlade) December 20, 2021