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NPC Headliners: Coffee & Conversation with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian and the first African American to hold the office in its nearly 175-year history, will discuss his vision for the institution and sign copies of his recent book, “A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama and Trump,” at a National Press Club Headliners event on Monday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. As the Smithsonian's secretary, Bunch oversees 19 museums, 21 libraries and the National Zoo, as well as all of their corresponding research and education centers. Bunch comes…
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Greenberg Speaker Series: Difficult Memories
Syracuse University’s Greenberg House and The Lender Center for Social Justice invite you to this year’s Greenberg Speaker Series, “Difficult Memories”. Gathering together prominent museum and memorial directors, critical scholars and advocates for a roundtable discussion, “Difficult Memories” seeks to promote dialogue about how we might productively and respectfully engage with our shared past and learn from it. Participants throughout the evening include: - Chancellor Kent Syverud, Syracuse University - Dr. A.D. Carson, Professor of Hip-Hop at University of Virginia; Artist, “…
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2019 NPC Children's Holiday Party
It's time again to make plans to attend the National Press Club's Annual Children Holiday Party! Remember, everyone must make a reservation to attend this great event. Food, music, entertainment, fun for the whole family... and yes, Santa will be there! Tickets are only $10.00 per person. Don't miss out -- make your reservations now! See you at the party!
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Community Health Leadership Forum [POSTPONED]
[POSTPONED] Building a Blueprint for Collective Action Hosted by U.S. News & World Report Join U.S News & World Report for the inaugural Community Health Leadership Forum on April 7, 2020. This event will bring together public health officials, hospital and health system leaders, business executives, heads of community organizations, and others dedicated to advancing effective solutions for building healthier communities and addressing the social determinants of health. View the full slate of sessions and speakers and register for the event here. Save 30% on registration when…
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Freedom Forum 2020 hosted by Advocates of Silenced Turkey (CANCELLED)
Freedom Forum 2020 hosted by Advocates of Silenced Turkey is a unique convention for human rights activists, intellectuals, and policy makers focused on human rights violations in Turkey. The conference will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 8AM-5PM at @PressClubDC featuring Enes Kanter as the Host Committee Chair. Confirmed speakers include Rabia Chaudry, NYT Bestselling Author; Katrina Lantos Swett, President of Lantos Foundation for Human Rights; and David Phillips, Director of the Program on Peace-Building and Rights, Institute for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University. …
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The Root Cause Coalition
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GAMA State of the Industry
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Countdown to Census 2020
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A Campaign for Nature
A Campaign for Nature: How Stewart Udall's Legacy Can Help Us Solve the Conservation Crisis
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The State of Space 2020
Space Foundation News “State of Space” at National Press Club Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2020) — Space Foundation will be hosting a “State of Space” event Tuesday, Feb. 11, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. Following brief opening remarks by Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor, Christian Davenport of the The Washington Post will moderate a discussion between two senior space leaders of the U.S. Congress, Rep. Kendra S. Horn (D-OK) and Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), the bipartisan co-chairs of…
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