Beasley, Clift to highlight history of women in Washington journalism Nov. 19

Join author Maurine Beasley and Newsweek columnist Eleanor Clift, both National Press Club members, over lunch Nov. 19 to discuss Beasley’s newest book, “Women of the Washington Press: Politics, Prejudice and Persistence,” at 12 noon in the Winner’s Room.

Beasley’s book chronicles the resistance women journalists found from the 1830s to the present in cracking the Washington media establishment and recounts the determination and resourcefulness of these pioneers. Even today with the upheaval in the news business, the stakes and costs for women continue to be particularly high as they wrestle with combining both family life and the heavy demands of new career paths.

Cost is $25 each for members and their guests and $30 for nonmembers. The event is sponsored by the Club’s History and Heritage and Book and Author committees. To reserve, please call the Club’s reservation line: 202-662-7501.