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Moment of Silence for Shireen Abu Akleh
The National Press Club will hold a moment of silence event to mark the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin. Scheduled speakers at the event include NPC board member and Bloomberg Government reporter Emily WIlkins and Al Jazeera bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara. 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.
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Climate Emergency and Energy Security
Over 850 elected officials and veterans commend IRA passage to combat the climate crisis and increase international security. Elected veterans call for a Climate Emergency Declaration.
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49th Annual National Press Club Journalism Awards Dinner
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The National Press Club will celebrate the best in broadcast and print stories from breaking news and Washington regional reporting to humor, political journalism and many other categories at the 49th Annual Journalism Awards Dinner. A special presentation of the President's Award will honor the late Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Please join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31st starting with a reception in the Holeman Lounge followed at 7 p.m. with dinner and program in the ballroom. This event is business attire.
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Persecuted Chinese Petitioners in USA
Petitioners will discuss recent attacks against them at the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC and their appeal to the DoS to cancel diplomatic immunity of their persecutors.
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AACR Policy Briefing for Cancer Progress Report
AACR to Host a Policy Briefing at the National Press Club to Unveil 12th Annual Cancer Progress Report The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)—the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer—will host a policy briefing to unveil the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2022 at the National Press Club on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 12-1:30 p.m. There will also be a virtual livestream of the event. Now in its 12th edition, the AACR Cancer Progress Report showcases progress against cancer from the…
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Ballot Measure Battlegrounds in 2022
About this event The Fairness Project invites you to join Ballot Measure Battlegrounds in 2022, an exploration of key issues headed before voters this November. You'll hear from experts and advocates about the fight to enshrine pro-choice protections in state constitutions, protect direct democracy efforts across the country with the Ballot Measure Rescue Campaign, empower citizen-led ballot measures in order to expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, and more. Featuring: Kelly Hall, Executive Director of the Fairness Project Kelley Robinson, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood…
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Nearshoring Trailblazers: The case for the Dominican Republic
Speaker: Víctor Bisonó, Minister of industry, commerce and micro, Small and medium enterprises Please join us in the following Conferences of Dominican Week 2022 RSVP HERE
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Rumi Forum Book Event: Vincent N. Parrillo, "Hearts & Minds"
Bestselling Dr. Vincent N. Parrillo will discuss his new book, “Hearts & Minds” at a Rumi Forum in-person Book Event on Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 PM. RSVp: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/412375585477 Dr. Parrillo and Dr. Ansari present a comparative and qualitative cross-cultural study of an educational phenomenon, Hizmet schools, in seven countries of varying histories and ethnic compositions. Some are fairly homogeneous, while others are longstanding multicultural, multiracial societies. Some have Muslim-majority populations, others a small Muslim minority. Through hundreds of…
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CBC 2022 African & Caribbean International Leadership Conference and Presidential Awards Gala
CBC 2022 African & Caribbean International Leadership Conference and Presidential Awards Gala Honoring Community and Faith Based Leaders who have made a tremendous impact on the global African diaspora. This event will be held in collaboration with the United States 51st Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Convention. Our theme for this year is “United in Faith for Social Change”. The leadership awards gala honors the accomplishments of renowned leaders globally, volunteers, and leaders in community development, diplomats, elected officials,…
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‘Make Blue the New Pink’ Gala
We are excited to host the ‘Make Blue the New Pink’ Gala on November 11th, 2022 at the National Press Club in Washington DC. This year’s theme, “Make Blue the New Pink” was designed to bring attention to the reality that prostate cancer diagnoses are increasing and surpassing the number of breast cancer diagnoses. Just as pink ribbon awareness is synonymous with breast cancer, we hope to increase the recognition of blue-ribbon awareness for prostate cancer as a similar symbol. United in the journey to impact Veterans’ lives through knowledge and awareness surrounding prostate cancer screening…
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