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Author of ‘In The Mouth of The Wolf’ To Discuss Book on Journalism in Mexico
Former AP Bureau Chief for Mexico and Central America Katherine Corcoran will discuss her book, “In The Mouth of The Wolf”, about the murder of a prominent Mexican journalist at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 in the Fourth Estate room. Corcoran will be interviewed by border and Mexico correspondent for The Dallas Morning News Alfredo Corchado, author of “Homelands” and “Midnight In Mexico.” The event is open to all members and working journalists. This book event is sponsored by the PBS Office of the Public Editor, the Washington Office on Latin America and the National Association of…
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NPC Headliners Breakfast: Ron Nyswaner
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Screenwriter and director Ron Nyswaner will speak on provoking conversations through media and his portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community and their stories at a National Press Club Headliners breakfast on December 4. From his Academy Award-nominated screenplay for the seminal AIDS film “Philadelphia,” to the first mainstream transgender-focused film “Soldier’s Girl,” to Showtime’s upcoming “Fellow Travelers” focusing on the 1950s Washington, D.C. Lavender Scare and the men and women caught up in it, Ron Nyswaner has been the lens through which many Americans have viewed the stories of the LGBTQ+…
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Tackling News Deserts
Exploring how some news outlets are working to improve coverage of underserved communities Registration is essential in order to ensure attendees can gain access to the National Press Club.
Join us for an interesting discussion about how ethnic media and other media outlets are tackling the huge problem of news deserts for communities that are underserved by many mainstream media outlets. Communities of color or underrepresented groups often do not have their stories or concerns told unless they are connected to a big (often negative) event. But, several news outlets have tackled this issue directly, by focusing their journalism prowess on those audiences. We'll talk with leaders from thegrio, Telemundo, Native News Online, the Washington Informer, and the 19th to hear their…
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Evan Gershkovich Case: Where Do We Stand At One Year?
Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security services on March 29, 2023, while reporting in Yekaterinburg, Russia and has been held in Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison ever since. The U.S. Government and the Wall Street Journal vehemently deny all allegations against him. It is the first time since 1986 that Russia has brought allegations of espionage against a U.S. reporter in Russia. The U.S. Government has designated Evan “wrongfully detained.” Evan is a journalist, and journalism is not a crime. This briefing will provide the latest updates and perspectives on…
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Documentary Screening of "Victim/Suspect" & Panel Discussion
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Join journalist Rae de Leon, filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman and film participants Emma Mannion and Dyanie Bermeo for a screening of the documentary "Victim/Suspect" at 6:00 p.m. April 11. The film will be followed by a short panel discussion. "Victim/Suspect" chronicles de Leon’s investigation into a disturbing pattern: young women report sexual assault to the police but instead of the perpetrators being brought to justice, the women are arrested for filing a false report. Working for The Center for Investigative Reporting, de Leon’s exhaustive research uncovers a surprisingly large number of…
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Foreign Interference and Information Manipulation: Taiwan’s Experience
Taiwan successfully completed its presidential and legislative elections at the beginning of the year. However, China continued its attempts to influence the elections through military intimidation, economic coercion, and disinformation operations. Fortunately, Taiwan’s resilience was exemplified in resisting China’s information manipulation by the world’s most mature communities of fact checkers, government investments, high public media literacy, and robust public-private partnerships. Taiwan’s experience is of special importance this year, when there are about 60 countries around the…
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Press Conference with Rep. Shri Thanedar
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NPC Headliners: Dennis Francis
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Confronting climate change, maintaining peace and security, ending hunger, reacting to crises caused by natural disasters, and defending human rights are among the global challenges taken up by the United Nations. Is the international organization up to the task? On May 6, at 10 a.m., in the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Room, the President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis will discuss what lies in store for the UN in 2024, including efforts to supply humanitarian aid and protection in hot spots across the globe, as well as the UN’s plans for a “Summit of the…
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Documentary Screening of "Documenting Police Use of Force" & Discussion
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With the anniversary of George Floyd's tragic death upon us, join the National Press Club's Events Team for a screening and panel discussion with Frederick News-Post's Ceoli Jacoby, FRONTLINE's Serginho Roosblad and Georgetown University's Andrea M. Headley led by NPC member and AP Vice President Ron Nixon about the film "Documenting Police Use of Force." FRONTLINE and The Associated Press, in collaboration with the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism, investigate deaths that occurred after police used tactics like prone restraint and other “less-lethal force.” The documentary and…
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Debate Watch
Join us as we tune in to the highly anticipated debate, where we'll witness the clash of ideas and policies in real-time. Starting at 8 p.m., enjoy a selection of delicious snacks and drinks available for purchase throughout the evening. Once the debate starts at 9 p.m. catch every moment of the debate on our big screen with high-quality sound.
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