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‘Make Blue the New Pink’ Gala
We are excited to host the ‘Make Blue the New Pink’ Gala on November 11th, 2022 at the National Press Club in Washington DC. This year’s theme, “Make Blue the New Pink” was designed to bring attention to the reality that prostate cancer diagnoses are increasing and surpassing the number of breast cancer diagnoses. Just as pink ribbon awareness is synonymous with breast cancer, we hope to increase the recognition of blue-ribbon awareness for prostate cancer as a similar symbol. United in the journey to impact Veterans’ lives through knowledge and awareness surrounding prostate cancer screening…
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Vivian Awards
National Press Club President Jen Judson will recognize journalist and communicator members for outstanding service to the Club at the Vivian Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will take place at the National Press Club in the First Amendment Lounge and is open to those Club members who are actively involved with one of the Club's 14 teams. "The Vivians" are named after former club president Vivian Vahlberg and honor the Club's top volunteers.
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22nd Annual Members' Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
The National Press Club 22nd Annual Members' Photography Exhibit Opening Reception is Thursday, September 9, at 6:00 PM in the First Amendment Lounge at the National Press Club. Join fellow Club members as we tell our stories with creative minds, eyes, and lenses. Registration is no cost to members. Reserve your ticket here. Individuals attending must show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test upon entering the Club. Proof of vaccination can be uploaded in advance at www.press.org/vaxpass. If you are a NPC member who has already taken this step you do not need to submit again…
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Photography Team Print Photo Posting Party
Photography Team members will post their print photos, and those of their colleagues, for the 22nd Annual Members Photo Exhibit. Team members and friends are invited to stay for lunch on their own at the Reliable Source.
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2022 Silver Owls Fall Hoot
Join us for the Silver Owls Fall Hoot at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16 at The National Press Club. The Hoot is open to all Press Club members and their guests. Tickets include the club's superb three-course dinner. The meal is preceded by a cash bar. Silver Owls are those who have been members of the Press Club for 25 years or longer. Golden Owls are those who have been members 50 years or more. And Platinum Owls have roosted at the Club for 60 years or longer. If you are a new Silver, Gold or Platinum Owl and you attend the Hoot, you will be introduced and presented with a certificate attesting…
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"India: The Modi Question" Documentary & Panel
On Tuesday, March 7th at 6 p.m., a truncated version of "India: The Modi Question" will be screened followed by a panel discussion organized by the Indian American Muslim Council. After the BBC aired this documentary on Jan. 17, the Indian government used its emergency powers to ban it from being aired in the country. Modi’s government also forced Twitter and YouTube to block the documentary in India under an unjust 2021 information technology law. The BBC documentary examines Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots when he was chief minister of the western Indian state. During the riots,…
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2010 Silver Owls Fall Hoot
Silver Owls Fall Hoot Oct. 21 Salutes C-SPAN’s Thirty Years of Press Club Luncheon Telecasts In keeping with its new theme, “Celebrating the Legacy” of the National Press Club, the Silver Owls on Oct. 21 will take a look back at three decades of C-SPAN telecasts of the Club’s Speaker Luncheons. Club members and participants in the first of the cable network programs on October 7, 1980 will be in the spotlight at the Fall Hoot and traditional roast beef dinner. The initial telecast featured Federal Communications Commission Chairman Charles Ferris and was followed immediately by a “call-in” to…
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Solidarity for Shireen Abu Akleh
Veteran American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed on May 11, 2022 as she was covering a raid near Jenin in the West Bank. A correspondent for Al Jazeera, Shireen had been covering events in the region for 15 years and was following all the protocols to maintain safety. She was in plain sight of the Israeli forces. She was wearing a vest clearly marked PRESS, and was wearing her helmet. But, despite these precautions, evidence indicates she was fired upon and killed by the Israeli military. Shireen was a U.S. citizen and as such her death should receive a full investigation. The…
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New Member Welcome Reception
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Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Assist you in setting up mobile security access to the club Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only…
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RESCHEDULED: Documentary Screening of "Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover" & Panel Discussion
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Join the NPC Events Team for a screening of FRONTLINE's Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover followed by a discussion. FRONTLINE traces Elon Musk’s long and often troubled relationship with Twitter. James Jacoby and Anya Bourg follow Musk’s journey from being one of the platform’s most provocative users to becoming its sole proprietor, exploring the acquisition, free speech issues and the company’s uncertain future. From the award-winning team behind Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos and The Facebook Dilemma, Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover traces two parallel stories – Musk’s political…
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