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Negotiating Through Tough Times: Skills Workshop for Women Journalists
The National Press Club’s Freelance Committee is joining with Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS) to address an issue that Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg touched on when she explored the shortage of female leaders in a TedWomen talk in Dec. 2010. “Women do not negotiate for themselves,’’ Sandberg said. “A study in the last two years of people entering the workforce out of college showed that 57 percent of men entering are negotiating for their salary and only 7 percent of women.” Men also are more likely to attribute their success to themselves rather than others who…
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Wooing the Latino Vote
There are less than two months before Election Day, and the Latino vote is more important than ever to national politics. But because the Latino population is so diverse, harnessing its power at the ballot box presents a challenge for political parties. Hispanics are the fastest-growing group of independent voters, and 46 percent say they reject a party label, according to a recent study. Panelists from the Pew Hispanic Center and the National Council of La Raza will discuss voter mobilization efforts, and tactics politicians are using to attract the growing population of Latino voters. In…
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Photo Team to hear photographer and activist Nancy Shia
D.C. community photographer and activist Nancy Shia will talk about her acclaimed Out My Window photo collection at the next National Press Club Photography Team meeting on Thursday, July 15 at 11:30 am in the Cosgrove Lounge. The Out My Window collection chronicles Shia's 40 years living in D.C. at Ontario Road and Columbia Road NW, and the changes taking place in the Adams Morgan and surrounding neighborhoods over that time. Shia will display and talk about the photos in her collection, and how she combines photography and community work. Participants are invited to stay for a self-funded…
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Broadcast Team Meeting
Are you looking to get more out of your National Press Club membership? Maybe you're looking to meet other Club members? By joining a National Press Club team you're doing both! The Broadcast-Podcast team meets monthly and serves as a forum for members interested in multimedia journalism, including radio, television, podcasting and digital. The team hosts a variety of activities including professional development, podcast creation, social events and lively monthly discussions. Join us for our monthly Broadcast Team meeting, Thursday, August 5 at 12 p.m. ET. This hour-long meeting will take…
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Tacos & Tequila: Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a Tequila Tasting
Join us on Friday, September 17 as we celebrate Mexican Independence Day with tequila tastings and education. Florina Martinez, the U.S. Representative of the Tequila Regulatory Council will lead a quick educational session about the Tequila Appellation of Origin that will include information about the role of CRT, the territory of production, categories and classes of tequila and some tasting notes. The presentation will end with a tasting of 3 classes of tequila (Blanco, Reposado and Añejo). Follow up with Tacos in the Reliable Source. Reserve your spot at our 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.…
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10 World Conflicts to Watch in 2020 - Sponsored by the International Correspondents Committee
The National Press Club is hosting Robert Malley, President & CEO of the International Crisis Group (ICG). The former White House foreign affairs adviser will discuss the 10 conflicts to watch in 2020 on January 28th at 9:30 a.m. The ICG is an independent organization working to prevent wars and shape policies that aim to build a more peaceful world. Founded in 1995, they have offices and staff around the globe and a presence in the most volatile conflict zones. Malley previously served at the National Security Council under Barack Obama where he acted as the president’s advisor on ISIS.…
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NPC Photography Committee Meeting
We will have our first Photo Committee of 2020 on Tuesday, February 11 at 12:00 noon in the Cosgrove Lounge on the 14th floor. We will start with a self-funded, self-serve lunch at the Reliable Source, followed by the meeting. Hope you can make it!
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The African American Woman, 400 Years of Perseverance
Gloria Browne-Marshall plans to present her latest book, The African American Woman, 400 Years of Perseverance at a National Press Club Book Rap on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. The event is free for Club members and their guests but purchasing food and drink at the Club's Reliable Source Bar & Grill is encouraged. The book contains a series of essays depicting treatment and experiences of African-American women over the years. As one reader says “A must read! Gloria Browne-Marshall has the ability to capture and dissect issues in a constantly reliable, relevant and…
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Screening of "Black Press: Soldiers without Swords"
Event Description: The National Press Club, Events Committee, is featuring the documentary The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords, by award-winning director Stanley Nelson. The film debuted on PBS during Black History Month 1999 and was featured by NPR during the March On Washington 50th Anniversary recognition. Nelson was the Sundance Film Festival winner of the “Freedom of Expression Award in 1999 and the documentary was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. It was in 1827 that a group of black writers and journalists in New York created the nation’s first black-owned and operated newspaper…
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NPC Pub Quiz
Pub Quiz is still a great opportunity for Club members and friends to connect with each other and to make new friends, too. This month we'll be gathering in-person at the National Press Club on Friday, November 12. Invite a friend, enjoy some tacos and test your knowledge! Simply form your team and register here. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Just register yourself and the Club will team you up with other players. Pub Quiz is brought to you by the Club's Events Team, and the questions are brought to you by Brainstormer Trivia, which presents trivia questions and events to thousands of…
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