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Korean Peninsula Peaceful Unification Forum
Marking the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Korea and United States alliance and the recent State Visit to the United States by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) and PUAC Washington Chapter host the Korean Peninsula Peaceful Unification Forum 2023. Topics include: "The Turbulent Situation on the Korean Peninsula and ROK-US Security Cooperation" and "ROK-US Cooperation for the Peaceful Unification and Future Direction of the Bilateral Alliance." The event will feature both American and Korean experts on the Korean Peninsula, such as Mr.…
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When Journalists Must Flee: Remote Reporting and Next Steps
Join the National Press Club on World Press Freedom Day at 1 p.m. in the Fourth Estate Room for a panel on remote reporting. Journalists who have been forced to flee their countries will convey their own personal stories of how they got out and got settled in a new location. They will share what circumstances lead them to leave and what the current climate is for journalists in their home country. They will highlight the process they underwent when trying to cover what's happening in their countries.
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Legends of Broadcast: Diane Rehm
Diane Rehm will be the guest of honor at the Legends of Broadcast dinner being held Thursday, May 18 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge Rehm is a native Washingtonian who began her radio career in 1973 as a volunteer for WAMU 88.5, the NPR member station in Washington, D.C. She was hired as an assistant producer and later became the host and producer of two health-oriented programs. In 1979, she began hosting WAMU’s local morning talk show, Kaleidoscope, which was renamed The Diane Rehm Show in 1984. The Diane Rehm Show grew from a local program to one with international reach and a…
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: Japan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita
Japan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita will outline key issues for the upcoming G7 Hiroshima Summit at a Headliners Newsmaker on May 9 at 9:30 a.m. at the National Press Club. Leaders of the G7 member states of France, the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada and the EU president will meet May 19 to May 21 in Hiroshima. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the 2023 president of G7, said Japan chose Hiroshima, a city which experienced the horrors of nuclear war, as a “fitting location to express its commitment to peace.” During a visit to Washington in January, Kishida said the…
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Embassy Press Attaché Mixer
The National Press Club cordially invites embassy press attachés to join Club members for an exclusive reception on Thursday, November 2, from 6-8 p.m. The bi-annual press attaché mixer aims to bring together Washington’s diplomatic community with the National Press Club’s vibrant network of journalists. The event, which is sponsored by the Club’s International Correspondents Committee, is an opportunity for journalists to build relations with embassy officials from the countries they cover. Drinks and small bites will be provided.
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Extra, extra: How to solve the local news crisis
Extra, extra: How to solve the local news crisis Join us as we kick off National News Literacy Week 2024! Seats are limited, so register today! A live, in-person panel discussion featuring: Sarabeth Berman, CEO of the American Journalism Project Margaret Sullivan, author of Ghosting the News: Local Journalism and the Crisis of American Democracy Steven Waldman, founder and president of Rebuild Local News Kimi Yoshino, editor of The Baltimore Banner Moderated by Tracie Potts, executive director of the Eisenhower Institute Program begins promptly at 7. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments…
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NPC Headliners: Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
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Join Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for a Headliners address on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Press Club. Becerra, the first Latino to hold the office, has outlined a broad agenda for the agency, including reducing healthcare costs, expanding access to care, tackling health disparities, and strengthening behavioral health. He will discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s impact on a number of these goals, including closing health equity gaps and the Inflation Reduction Act. Becerra will also highlight the need to shift from an illness-care…
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Beyond the Ballot: How Election Officials are Facing 2024
Beyond the Ballot: How Election Officials are Facing 2024 Light breakfast served at 8:00am; event 9:00 - 11:00am. Nationwide, election officials are working diligently to prepare for record levels of voter participation and ensure the 2024 election is conducted with fairness and integrity. How are election officials – from secretaries of state to election directors and local officials – preparing to face this cycle? What lessons from past cycles are changing how we conduct elections? And how can election officials build greater community trust and promote a fair, transparent election…
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NPC Headliners: FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf
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Join Commissioner of Food and Drugs Robert M. Califf, M.D. for a Headliners address on Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 12:30 to 2 pm at the National Press Club. The Food and Drug Administration oversees the safety of more than $2.1 trillion worth of food, tobacco, and medical products produced in the U.S. and abroad, and regulates about 75% of the U.S. food supply. Dr. Califf's remarks will focus on communication and its link to health outcomes, and will be followed by a question-and-answer period. The Headliners event begins with a light lunch in the Holeman Lounge at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p…
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Queen Sylvia Nagginda Luswata of Bugunda
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