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Documentary Screening of "Centered: Joe Lieberman" & Panel Discussion
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Join us Nov. 14 at 6pm for an exclusive preview screening of the new Jonathan Gruber documentary "Centered: Joe Lieberman," which tells the story of Lieberman's life from growing up in Connecticut through 40+ years of public service -- including very nearly becoming the first Jewish vice president of the U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman's passing earlier this year was felt by all of us in the media who deeply appreciated his many decades of exemplary service to the country and his excellent relationship with the Fourth Estate and the National Press Club, where he appeared countless times over the…
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NPC Headliners: "Leonardo da Vinci," Ken Burns
Iconic American documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and his co-directors Sarah Burns and David McMahon will discuss their new film on the life of Leonardo da Vinci at a National Press Club Newsmaker event on Tuesday Nov. 12 at 2 pm. The film, "Leonardo da Vinci," tells the story of this remarkable Italian Renaissance visionary who produced timeless works of art including "Mona Lisa," "The Last Supper," and detailed sketches of futuristic devices of warfare and flight that continue to astound and inspire millions. From Leonardo's out-of-wedlock birth to a notary and peasant woman and his…
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NPC Headliners: "My Father's House," John Conyers III
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Author John Conyers III will discuss his new book My Father’s House at a Headliners Book Event on September 9 at 6 p.m. In his book, the son of longest-serving African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. shines a spotlight on his father and his political legacy, and reveals how, as his son, he eventually learned to leverage his own voice in a world that his father helped create. A political, historical, and family story, My Father’s House explores how John James Conyers, Jr., was at once a man of deep and abiding spiritual faith, human talents, and human weaknesses. As he places his father…
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NPC Headliners: "Death on the Island," Eliza Reid
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Best-selling author and former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid will discuss "Death on the Island," her debut mystery novel, at a Headliners Book Event on May 22 at 6 p.m. The tale takes readers on a haunting trip to Iceland's Westman Islands where, as a storm rages outside and glasses are raised in a toast, the deputy ambassador falls dead. Trapped by the weather, the remaining guests grow suspicious of one another as secrets are revealed, and the ambassador's wife begins to wonder whether they have all witnessed a murder. Reid, an acclaimed writer and co-founder of the Iceland Writers…
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NPC Headliners: Letter from George Mason
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On Tuesday, June 10 at 10 a.m., Gunston Hall’s Digital Fellow and Graduate Student Nick Gentry and Senior Curator and Head of Collections Kate Steir, Ph.D. will be at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation to discuss an unpublished George Mason and George Washington letter discovered by Gentry. The letter, dated April 6, 1768, also features a reply in George Washington’s hand dated 1789. The text of this letter sheds unexpected light on the private dealings—and quiet tensions—between two pillars of the Revolutionary era: George Washington and George Mason. It adds an…
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NPC Headliners: Delegation from India
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Four members of an all-party delegation from India will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers event on Wednesday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m. on Operation Sindoor, regional security and India’s diplomatic outreach to the United States. The speakers—Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Mr. Milind Deora and Mr. Tejasvi Surya—represent a cross-section of Indian political leadership. They will be joined by former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjit Singh Sandhu to bring insight into India’s foreign policy. This Headliners event is open to credentialed media and Club members. Registration is essential. To submit…
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Pride is local: How to report on LGBTQ+ stories for home audiences
National headlines say it all: Canceled or paused federal funding. Vanishing research and data. Slowed support for vital services. The stripping of fundamental civil rights. The LGBTQ+ community is under attack in actions being taken by local governments, businesses, Congress, and the White House. At stake are the daily lives of millions of individuals who live, work, and play in communities across the country, some with limited access to reliable local news media. So how can journalists bridge the gap between policy and local impact in meaningful ways for their audiences? Join the National…
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Communicators Team Meeting
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National Press Club Communicators Team members help further the goals of the National Press Club through their participation in and support of activities that advance the cause of journalism and defend the freedom of the press. Join the Communicators Team here to receive team updates and the invitations to team meetings.
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Professional Development Advisory Meeting (on Zoom)
The National Press Club Journalism Institute (NPCJI) invites you to join a training topic brainstorm to take place Thursday, June 26, at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Please register here to receive the Zoom link. The Journalism Institute, the Club's nonprofit affiliate, produces training and timely discussions for members and the public. Monthly brainstorming sessions will ensure the Institute's training and educational offerings stay timely, impactful, and aligned with what today’s journalists seek. Any NPC member may join the virtual gathering. If you can't attend and would like to suggest a…
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Tom Huang: Finding focus & shaping your narrative
Shaping a months-long investigation or long-form narrative can be tough, especially with a trove of important material. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and instructor Tom Huang, assistant managing editor for journalism initiatives at The Dallas Morning News, to learn how to find focus and harness your narrative. He’ll share tips for organization, editing yourself, and finding clarity. This free event will take place on Zoom. Registration is open. Huang edits in-depth enterprise stories, directs newsroom talent development, and leads The Dallas Morning News’ community-funded…
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