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AGOA and Business Opportunities in D.R. Congo
Join us for an insightful event on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 3-5pm at the National Press Club, featuring His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, the Minister of Foreign Trade for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Minister Kahongya will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and prospects the DRC faces in relation to the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—an economic platform that has been at the core of facilitating and promoting USA and Africa Trade and Investments over the past two decades—creating millions of jobs and generating economic development. The Congo, the…
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25th Annual Members' Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
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Join NPC members and guests for the official opening of the 25th annual members' photography exhibit, Wednesday, Sept.4th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the First Amendment Lounge. The exhibit is the Club's annual celebration of visual storytelling, with print photos and electronic images on display in the 13th floor lobby for all of September. Here's your chance to meet many of the photographers, and hear about their work. At this year's exhibit, we're also honoring Club members taking part in each of the annual photo shows since they began in 1999. Questions: contact Photography Team chair Alan Kotok…
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Americans for Citizen Voting Press Conference
ACV, GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER, AND STATE LEGISLATORS KICK OFF 8 STATE CAMPAIGN TO PASS CITIZEN ONLY VOTING AMENDMENTS WHAT: Press conference launching Americans for Citizen Voting's campaign to pass Citizen Only Voting Amendments(COVA) in eight states. WHO: ACV President Avi McCulluh GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger NC State Senator Brad Overcash NC State Senate Candidate Semone Pemberton OK State Senator Shane Jett SC State Senator Josh Kimbrell WI State Senator Julian Bradley Hispanos Del Sur Director Gil Pagan WHEN: 10:00am, Wednesday, September 4 WHERE: First Amendment Lounge…
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NPC Headliners: Families of Seven American Hostages in Gaza
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The families of seven American hostages held in Gaza will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker event on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. As the one-year anniversary of the hostage crisis approaches, the families will emphasize their ongoing pursuit of a resolution that ensures the safe return of all hostages. They will also address the urgent need for international pressure on Hamas, which violated a previous agreement and brutally executed six hostages last month before issuing new demands to negotiators. The families of these Americans will reflect on the past year, sharing…
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Black Youth Groups Convene to Announce 50-Day Voter Mobilization Plan
Black Youth Groups Convene to Announce 50-Day Voter Mobilization Plan and Demand Action on Key Issues Identified in Black Youth Agenda Framework created will be a registration and mobilization tool that responds to a need for accountability beyond Election Day. In response to dangerous policies outlined in Project 2025 and the ongoing frustration voiced by Black youth that their votes are courted but their voices remain unheard, the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) and HBCU Green Fund will host Vision Forward to chart the course for a policy-driven Black youth movement.…
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Coalition Against Disinformation
Global Experts Unite to Combat Russian Disinformation in High-Stakes Washington Event Washington D.C., October 29, 2024 – A coalition of leading experts will gather at the National Press Club to address the escalating global threat of Russian disinformation, an issue affecting democratic institutions, religious freedoms, and elections worldwide. The event, taking place from 8:00-11:00 a.m., invites media, policymakers, and concerned citizens to join a critical dialogue on strategies to counteract these destabilizing campaigns. This timely event features three panels led by authorities in…
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STOPing for Education
STOPping for Education Luncheon taking place in the First Amendment Room this Thursday, November 7, from 11 am to 2 pm. Sponsored by the Center for Education Reform, the program will feature winners of the Yass Prize and STOP Awards Initiative who will debate and discuss the future of education policy and the impact 2024 election may have on the opportunities or challenges in states and communities for creating and expanding innovative public and private options for students. A key focus of the program will be the different approaches that currently exist serving students, 21st century…
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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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Interns Night Out
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In D.C., it’s all about who you know. Boost your contacts and become a National Press Club insider during our Interns Night Out at the Club on June 17th at 5 p.m. This mixer - open to journalism interns and DMV-area internship coordinators - is your chance to get career tips from National Press Club members while exploring the exclusive benefits of National Press Club membership. The event will feature a Q&A session with video journalist at The Washington Post HyoJung Kim and quick-hit tips on how to make the most of your time in D.C. from the National Press Club Journalism Institute. …
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26th Annual Members' Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
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Join NPC members and their guests for the official opening of the 26th annual members' photography exhibit, Wednesday, September 3 at 6 p.m. in the First Amendment Lounge. All NPC members are again invited to display their best photography, as digital images or print photos, in the main 13th floor lobby for the whole month of September. As before, Club members may submit their original photography on any subject, but this year we plan to highlight images of climate change effects and mitigation efforts. The official entry period is August 1st - 20th, and the instructions and submission form …
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