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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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2023 World Leaders Summit of Love and Peace
FOWPAL will host a luncheon "2023 World Leaders Summit of Love and Peace" on March 28, 2023. The event centers around world leaders who ring the Bell of World Peace, followed by saying their own wish or prayer for the world. At this event, several Ambassadors and Congressional members are expected to attend. To date, 464 influential leaders from 128 nations have rung the Bell and made wishes for peace. During the ancient solemn bell ringing ceremony, the bell ringers' reverence for nature and their wishes for peace will be spread with the sound of the bell, soothing all living beings,…
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Korean Peninsula Peaceful Unification Forum
Marking the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Korea and United States alliance and the recent State Visit to the United States by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) and PUAC Washington Chapter host the Korean Peninsula Peaceful Unification Forum 2023. Topics include: "The Turbulent Situation on the Korean Peninsula and ROK-US Security Cooperation" and "ROK-US Cooperation for the Peaceful Unification and Future Direction of the Bilateral Alliance." The event will feature both American and Korean experts on the Korean Peninsula, such as Mr.…
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Legends of Broadcast: Diane Rehm
Diane Rehm will be the guest of honor at the Legends of Broadcast dinner being held Thursday, May 18 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge Rehm is a native Washingtonian who began her radio career in 1973 as a volunteer for WAMU 88.5, the NPR member station in Washington, D.C. She was hired as an assistant producer and later became the host and producer of two health-oriented programs. In 1979, she began hosting WAMU’s local morning talk show, Kaleidoscope, which was renamed The Diane Rehm Show in 1984. The Diane Rehm Show grew from a local program to one with international reach and a…
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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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Embassy Press Attaché Mixer
The National Press Club cordially invites embassy press attachés to join Club members for an exclusive reception on Thursday, November 2, from 6-8 p.m. The bi-annual press attaché mixer aims to bring together Washington’s diplomatic community with the National Press Club’s vibrant network of journalists. The event, which is sponsored by the Club’s International Correspondents Committee, is an opportunity for journalists to build relations with embassy officials from the countries they cover. Drinks and small bites will be provided.
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Extra, extra: How to solve the local news crisis
Extra, extra: How to solve the local news crisis Join us as we kick off National News Literacy Week 2024! Seats are limited, so register today! A live, in-person panel discussion featuring: Sarabeth Berman, CEO of the American Journalism Project Margaret Sullivan, author of Ghosting the News: Local Journalism and the Crisis of American Democracy Steven Waldman, founder and president of Rebuild Local News Kimi Yoshino, editor of The Baltimore Banner Moderated by Tracie Potts, executive director of the Eisenhower Institute Program begins promptly at 7. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments…
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NPC Headliners: Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
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Join Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for a Headliners address on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Press Club. Becerra, the first Latino to hold the office, has outlined a broad agenda for the agency, including reducing healthcare costs, expanding access to care, tackling health disparities, and strengthening behavioral health. He will discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s impact on a number of these goals, including closing health equity gaps and the Inflation Reduction Act. Becerra will also highlight the need to shift from an illness-care…
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Beyond the Ballot: How Election Officials are Facing 2024
Beyond the Ballot: How Election Officials are Facing 2024 Light breakfast served at 8:00am; event 9:00 - 11:00am. Nationwide, election officials are working diligently to prepare for record levels of voter participation and ensure the 2024 election is conducted with fairness and integrity. How are election officials – from secretaries of state to election directors and local officials – preparing to face this cycle? What lessons from past cycles are changing how we conduct elections? And how can election officials build greater community trust and promote a fair, transparent election…
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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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