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NPC Headliners Film Screening: Christy Turlington Burns, "Giving Birth in America"
Christy Turlington Burns, founder & CEO of the nonprofit Every Mother Counts, will discuss U.S. maternal health challenges, as well as legislation she is encouraging Congress to pass to improve access to maternity care for American women at a special film screening at the National Press Club on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2018 at 5 p.m. in the club’s Ballroom. The newsmaker event will begin with a screening of two short films from the Every Mother Count’s series, “Giving Birth in America,” that demonstrate the challenges pregnant women and mothers are facing in the United States,…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon with Five-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky
Livestream will begin 3/26 at 1:00pm ET. As the 2018 Winter Olympics conclude, all eyes will turn to the 2020 Summer games in Tokyo. Katie Ledecky, one of the best female swimmers in the history of the sport, will share what life is like as a student at Stanford University and discuss her plans for future competition at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Monday, March 26, 2018. At just 20 years old, Ledecky has already competed in two Olympic Games (London in 2012 and Rio in 2016) and is the proud winner of five Olympic gold medals and 14 World Championship titles. She holds…
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National Press Club News Conference on Jailed Journalist Emilio Gutierrez
Livestream will begin 1/19 at 2:00pm ET. What: The National Press Club and its non-profit affiliate arm the National Press Club Journalism Institute, will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. Friday to discuss developments in the case of Mexican journalist Emilio Gutierrez. Gutierrez, who in October accepted the NPC Press Freedom Award on behalf of Mexico’s journalists, now is confined to the El Paso Detention Center while his asylum case is under consideration by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The Press Club has asked for his release but Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have…
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The Inauguration of Andrea Edney
The Board of Governors of The National Press Club requests the pleasure of your company at The Inauguration of Andrea Edney News Editor at Bloomberg News and 111th President of the National Press Club Sat. Feb. 10, 2018Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.Dinner at 7:30 p.m.Dancing will follow Keynote Speaker: Renowned First Amendment Advocate Floyd AbramsMusical Act: Swing Machine Black Tie Optional Renowned first amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams is the confirmed keynote speaker for President Andrea Edney's Inauguration on Feb 10. The Inaugural Gala will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed…
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Press Conference Regarding Recent Detainment of Mexican Journalist Emilio Gutierrez by ICE Officials
Livestream will begin at 1:00pm ET. To submit your question for the speakers during the news conference, please send to [email protected] with the subject line “Emilio” along with your name and organization. The National Press Club Journalism Institute will hold a press conference on Monday, Dec. 11 at 1:00 p.m. regarding the recent detainment of Mexican journalist and National Press Club Press Freedom award winner Emilio Gutierrez by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. The press conference will take place in the club's First Amendment Lounge. Click here to download…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat
Livestream will begin 11/15 at 1:00pm ET. H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, will discuss the role of a united and integrated Africa in the global community at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Wednesday, November 15. The address at the National Press Club is part of the Chairperson’s three-day inaugural visit to Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and attend the 2017 AU-US High Level Dialogue. “It is an honor to welcome H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, African Union Commission, on…
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The Kalb Report: Guardians of the Fourth Estate
Livestream will begin 10/16 at 8:00pm ET. The President of the United States has challenged the legitimacy of journalism. What is his intent and can he succeed? What is the proper response from the journalistic community? Are some news organizations “out to get him” as backers of the president have alleged? Is President Trump actually good for the news business that he routinely assails? While the president has riled up his base by repeatedly accusing venerable news organizations of peddling “fake news” and being “enemies of the American people,” two of nation’s most respected newspapers…
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National Press Club Communicators Summit: Creating and Delivering Effective Content in the Era of 'Fake News'
National Press Club Communicators Summit to Focus on Creating and Delivering Effective Content in the Era of 'Fake News' On Wednesday, October 18, the National Press Club will host its annual Communicators’ Summit at the National Press Club, First Amendment Lounge, 529 14th Street, NW -- 13th floor. This year’s theme is “Content is King.” Leading experts will share insights on producing content suited to the unique strengths of different digital, online and social media channels, as well as emerging technologies. We’ll discuss the challenges of developing credible and compelling content at a…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon with National Museum of African American History & Culture Director Lonnie Bunch
Lonnie G. Bunch III, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture, will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the museum's opening at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 21. Established by Act of Congress in 2003, the museum is the only national institution devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. The museum opened to the public on Sept. 24, 2016 as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution. Lunch will be served in the club’s Ballroom at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning…
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NPC Member Photo Exhibit Reception
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