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NPC Headliners Book Event: "Reinventing the Wheel," Patricia A. Broderick
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Judge Patricia A. Broderick, a senior judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, will discuss her new book “Reinventing the Wheel: Hard Roads Can Lead to Beautiful Places” at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. She will be joined by Sen. Tom Harkin, one of the main authors of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. After suffering life-changing injuries in a car accident as a teenager, Broderick resolved to forge a new path through life as a woman in a wheelchair. What followed was a life of career achievement and personal adventure (…
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2022 Children's Holiday Event & Toy Drive
Kick your holiday spirit into full blast! Come enjoy the National Press Club's Children's Holiday Party and Toy Drive. Bring the whole family out on Saturday, December 17th from 11am to 2pm. You can expect kid-friendly hors d'oeuvres, music, activities, a holiday magic show, and Yes, Santa will be there taking holiday photos! Tickets are $15 per person. If you'd like to participate in the toy drive, we will have a drop box near the Club entrance. All donations will go to Children's National Hospital. Please check out "Dr. Bear's Closet Wish List & Guidelines" when deciding what to donate…
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AGOA and Business Opportunities in D.R. Congo
Join us for an insightful event on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 3-5pm at the National Press Club, featuring His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, the Minister of Foreign Trade for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Minister Kahongya will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and prospects the DRC faces in relation to the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—an economic platform that has been at the core of facilitating and promoting USA and Africa Trade and Investments over the past two decades—creating millions of jobs and generating economic development. The Congo, the…
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Concert For Austin Tice
Marking the 12th year since Austin’s abduction in Syria with music by country music star Scotty Hasting Club members must be logged into their press.org account in order to access tickets at the member rate.
Join the National Press Club in marking 12 years since Austin Tice's abduction in Syria. Country music rising star Scotty Hasting, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan will perform two sets. Between sets we will hear from speakers in Austin’s life including: his employers; his CO; government officials and his family. Tickets include a drink ticket and light fare. About Austin Tice Austin Tice was taken in Syria 12 years ago – on Aug. 14, 2012. As President Biden has said “we know with certainty Austin is being held by the government of Syria.” The program will provide an update on Austin…
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25th Annual Members' Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
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Join NPC members and guests for the official opening of the 25th annual members' photography exhibit, Wednesday, Sept.4th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the First Amendment Lounge. The exhibit is the Club's annual celebration of visual storytelling, with print photos and electronic images on display in the 13th floor lobby for all of September. Here's your chance to meet many of the photographers, and hear about their work. At this year's exhibit, we're also honoring Club members taking part in each of the annual photo shows since they began in 1999. Questions: contact Photography Team chair Alan Kotok…
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Americans for Citizen Voting Press Conference
ACV, GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER, AND STATE LEGISLATORS KICK OFF 8 STATE CAMPAIGN TO PASS CITIZEN ONLY VOTING AMENDMENTS WHAT: Press conference launching Americans for Citizen Voting's campaign to pass Citizen Only Voting Amendments(COVA) in eight states. WHO: ACV President Avi McCulluh GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger NC State Senator Brad Overcash NC State Senate Candidate Semone Pemberton OK State Senator Shane Jett SC State Senator Josh Kimbrell WI State Senator Julian Bradley Hispanos Del Sur Director Gil Pagan WHEN: 10:00am, Wednesday, September 4 WHERE: First Amendment Lounge…
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2024 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report
New data from the 2024 GAP Report offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with the widespread adoption of productivity-enhancing tools, and how "bundling" these tools with other interventions will accelerate sustainable agricultural productivity growth. What: Washington D.C. and Online – October 3, 2024 – The Global Agricultural Productivity Initiative at Virginia Tech (GAP Initiative) is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report. The launch event, to be held at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. and…
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NPC Headliners: Nobel Women Laureates on Freedom and Democracy
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From de-escalating war and conflict internationally to preserving peaceful elections at home, the leaders of the Nobel Women’s Initiative (NWI) are seeking to change the world. Join National Press Club President Emily Wilkins in a rare conversation with five Nobel Peace Prize laureates about the crucial role of women who are fighting for peace and democracy at a Headliners Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 13. The Headliners Luncheon highlighting women leading in change will feature Shirin Ebadi, the 2003 laureate from Iran; Leymah Gbowee, the 2011 laureate from Liberia; Tawakkol Karman, the 2011…
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NPC Headliners: Families of Seven American Hostages in Gaza
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The families of seven American hostages held in Gaza will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker event on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. As the one-year anniversary of the hostage crisis approaches, the families will emphasize their ongoing pursuit of a resolution that ensures the safe return of all hostages. They will also address the urgent need for international pressure on Hamas, which violated a previous agreement and brutally executed six hostages last month before issuing new demands to negotiators. The families of these Americans will reflect on the past year, sharing…
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Black Youth Groups Convene to Announce 50-Day Voter Mobilization Plan
Black Youth Groups Convene to Announce 50-Day Voter Mobilization Plan and Demand Action on Key Issues Identified in Black Youth Agenda Framework created will be a registration and mobilization tool that responds to a need for accountability beyond Election Day. In response to dangerous policies outlined in Project 2025 and the ongoing frustration voiced by Black youth that their votes are courted but their voices remain unheard, the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) and HBCU Green Fund will host Vision Forward to chart the course for a policy-driven Black youth movement.…
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