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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., will speak about the Air Force mission in an ever-changing national security environment at a National Press Club in-person Headliners event on Friday Aug. 6. The one-hour Newsmaker will be held at 2 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. The event is open to credentialed media, service members and Club members, but registration is required. Click here to register. Attendees will be expected to have a vaccination card on their phone or recent negative COVID test to enter the Club.The program will also stream live on the Club's website and YouTube…
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Teamsters Union Leadership Candidate Debate
Two candidates vying to lead the 1.4 million member Teamsters union will face off in a debate at the National Press Club at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 1. The election of the new general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters marks the beginning of a new era for the powerful union. Teamsters President James P. Hoffa, 80, will step down in March after leading the organization for 23 years. His father, Jimmy Hoffa, led the organization from 1957 until 1971. Two longtime labor leaders are seeking the post. Teamsters International Vice President-East Sean M. O'Brien, representing the…
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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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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas
Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, will speak at an in-person National Press Club Newsmaker about the representation of Latinos in Hollywood and media. Castro is seeking more representation for Latinos in Hollywood, book publishing and journalism and wants more transparency from employers about the diversity of their organizations. The one-hour Headliners Newsmaker will be held at 11 a.m. in the Holeman Lounge. The event is open to credentialed media and Club members. Registration is required. Attendees must have a vaccination card on their phone or recent negative COVID test to enter the Club.…
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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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NPC Headliners Book Event: Robert Costa, “Peril”
Washington Post reporter and National Press Club member Robert Costa will speak at a National Press Club in-person Headliners Book Event on Monday, Oct. 4. Costa will discuss “Peril,” the soon-to-be released book he wrote with journalist and Club member Bob Woodward. The book covers President Trump’s final year in office, his management of the coronavirus pandemic, attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will include a question-and-answer session moderated by NPC Membership Secretary and Senior Congressional…
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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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NPC Winter Reception
‘Tis the season! Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak, 112th President of the National Press Club, requests the pleasure of your company at the NPC Winter Reception. It's been a fabulous year - let's celebrate with cheer! 6:00 p.m. Vivian Awards Presentation 6:30 p.m. Meet, Mingle & Make Merry! Business/Cocktail Attire
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, the first woman to lead the labor federation in its 135-year history, will speak at a National Press Club Headliners event on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Shuler is expected to address the pandemic's impact on the economy, the wave of collective action and strike activity, and legislative efforts that affect labor and the workplace. The AFL-CIO has thrown its support behind the Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package at the center of President Biden's domestic agenda. The 10-year spending plan would expand child care, invest in clean energy, and…
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