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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. – Cardinal Wilton Gregory
Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Seventh Archbishop of Washington and the first African-American Cardinal in the Catholic Church, will speak at a National Press Club in-person Headliners Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Cardinal Gregory was elevated to the College of Cardinals in November 2020, becoming the highest-ranking African-American Catholic in history. He serves as a close advisor to Pope Francis and is a leading voice in the Catholic Church for racial and social justice, immigration reform, and numerous life issues that challenge our unity in our shared humanity and ability to treat each…
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Press Conference and Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Unveiling
BEN & JERRY’S ANNOUNCES ITS SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSE ACT Unveils new flavor made in partnership with Black-owned businesses to support a new vision for public safety What: Press Conference and Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Unveiling Who: Jabari Paul, Ben & Jerry’s Congresswoman Cori Bush Monifa Bandele, Movement 4 Black Lives When: Monday, September 20 at 10 a.m. Where: National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC Why: Ben & Jerry’s is announcing its support of the People’s Response Act in a press conference with…
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Governor Asa Hutchinson to Introduce His NGA Chair’s Initiative on Computer Science Education
Media contacts: Eric Wohlschlegel, 202-624-5391 or [email protected] James Nash, 202-624-3658 or [email protected] Governor Asa Hutchinson to Introduce His NGA Chair’s Initiative on Computer Science Education National Initiative Will Build on Successes in Arkansas WASHINGTON – National Governors Association Chairman and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will introduce his 2021-22 NGA Chairman’s Initiative, K-12 Computer Science Education, Oct. 1 at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Since becoming Governor of Arkansas in 2015, Gov. Hutchinson has championed computer science…
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Photography Committee Holiday Party
This year's Photo Committee holiday party happens on Tuesday, 17 December at 12 noon in the McLendon Room, next to the Reliable Source. We'll start with a self-serve, self-funded lunch, with the party following lunch. We will use the occasion to recognize our intrepid volunteer photographers, who answered our calls to cover Club events in the past year. Those individuals deserve our heartfelt thanks, and we'll do just that on 17 December. And the holiday party will give participants a chance to show off a holiday photo and tell the story behind the photo. Which holiday? That's up to you.…
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Young Members Happy Hour with Eric Geller
NPC Young Members and their guests are welcome to join Politico’s Cybersecurity Reporter and Spelling Bee runner-up Eric Geller for cocktails and conversation. Eric Geller is a cybersecurity reporter at POLITICO, covering the White House and the Departments of Justice, State and Commerce. His beat includes cyber policymaking at the Office of Management and Budget and the National Security Council; American cyber diplomacy efforts at the State Department; cybercrime prosecutions at the Justice Department; and digital security research at the Commerce Department. He has also covered global…
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Young Members “Giving Thanks” Happy Hour
It’s the season to give thanks and the Young Members Committee at the National Press Club is thankful for YOU so please join us for a festive reception in the holiday spirit. All National Press Club Young Members and their guests are welcome. Light drinks, snacks, and other refreshments will be provided.
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Screening of “Guru Nanak: The Founder of Sikhism - Life and Legacy"
The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. presents the premiere screening of the upcoming public television documentary “Guru Nanak: The Founder of Sikhism - Life and Legacy" Guru Nanak founded the fifth-largest religion in the world, yet Americans, and the Western World know very little about him. This unique film coincides with his 550th birthday celebration. His message was ahead of his time. He was considered a revolutionary activist. Nanak espoused equality for all, gender empowerment, service to others, and devotion to the environment. The documentary interweaves his life, and how…
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Freedom of the Media Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony
For more information, please visit: https://www.transatlantic.org/events/tln-freedom-of-the-media-gala-dinner-and-award-ceremony/
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GAMA to Host 2022 State of the Industry Press Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) will host its annual State of the Industry Press Conference on February 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET at the National Press Club, in Washington D.C. During this event, GAMA will announce the 2021 year-end aircraft shipment and billing numbers for the global general and business aviation industry, provide some industry updates and host a panel discussion with industry leaders on the issues important to general aviation. WHAT: GAMA State of the Industry Press Conference and Panel Discussion WHO: GAMA…
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Writing With Fire: Screening and Conversation with Directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh
We invite you to a special screening of the Oscar-nominated film Writing with Fire, which shares the story of Khabar Lahariya, the only news network in India run by women. With wit and grace, this fierce band of Dalit (low caste) women serve as an anchor for truth and justice, and a pillar of democracy. Together, they defy the bounds of gender and caste, and redefine what it means to be powerful, in their homes and for the world. “The most inspiring journalism movie — maybe ever. An essential portrait of the fight for press freedom…Writing with Fire reminds us that there are always people who…
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