National Press Club To Hold Moment of Silence Thursday For Al Jazeera Reporter

WASHINGTON, May 11 – The National Press Club will hold a moment of silence event to mark the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin. Following are the details:

When
Thursday, May 12 at 2pm Eastern

Where
National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045 13th Floor - Lisagor Room

Who
Emily Wilkins, NPC Board of Governors;
and Abderrahim Foukara,  Bureau Chief, Al Jazeera

What
Wilkins will greet the audience of Press Club members and invited guests
She will ask for a moment of silence for Shireen who was killed May 11.
Foukara, who represents Al Jazeera in North America, will speak.

Coverage is welcome but there will not be a Q&A as part of the event.

Entry requirements: Everyone entering the National Press Club must show a proof of vaccination and a photo ID. 

Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists. The Club has 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization and is a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.

Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club