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Memorial Service for Former President Mike Freedman
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A Memorial Service for former Club President Mike Freedman will be held by the National Press Club on January 8 at 6pm in the Holeman Lounge. All Club members and their guests are welcome, but registration is required. Freedman was the Club’s 114th President and led the organization through the challenging year of 2020 when the pandemic was at its height. He performed remarkably in that role and was able to bring many important initiatives to the Club despite the challenging environment. Freedman passed away in late 2023 from pancreatic cancer. The Memorial will have several speakers and…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: Deesha Dyer "Undiplomatic"
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Hear how Deesha Dyer, a hip-hop journalist without political connections, conquered her imposter syndrome and landed one of the most coveted jobs at The White House at a Headliners book event on Thursday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Though Dyer had been repeatedly told she had, “an attitude problem that would lead to nowhere,” she rose to become White House social secretary, one of the senior protocol faces in the Obama administration. In a memoir titled, “Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble,” Dyer candidly details her journey of her life before, during and after her time…
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NPC Headliners: Baltic Delegation
Foreign ministers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will address the National Press Club at a Headliners Newsmaker event at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25. The foreign ministers will discuss the role of Baltic and US leadership in supporting Ukraine, containing Russia and strengthening NATO defense and deterrence. Opening remarks will be followed by a moderated question-and-answer period. Speakers will include: Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia Krišjānis Kariņš, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania Russia…
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The Peak 65 Economic Impact Forum
On April 18 at the National Press Club, ALI will release The Peak 65 Economic Impact Study top findings to the national, business, and industry/trade media. In this definitive study commissioned by the ALI Retirement Income Institute, Robert J. Shapiro, the former Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, examines the economic impact of the greatest surge of retirement age Americans in U.S. history, with more than 4.1M baby boomers turning 65 each year between 2024 and 2027, and finds that a majority of Americans who will turn age 65 between 2024 and 2030 are not financially prepared…
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Updates on of Cases of Journalists Austin Tice, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kermasheva
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On Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. the National Press Club will hold a news briefing to provide updates and status of cases of journalists: Austin Tice, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva. National Press Club President Emily Wilkins will sit down with Debra Tice, mother of Austin Tice, Paul Beckett of the Wall Street Journal, and Steve Capus of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to discuss the status of their respective cases. This event is open to all credentialed press and members of the National Press Club. Registration required. A livestream of the press briefing can be accessed here. Speakers…
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NPC Headliners: President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition and the Assistant Secretary for Health for HHS
On Tuesday, May 28 at 2 pm, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and members from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (Council) will discuss the challenges and opportunities to improve the mental health and well-being of Americans through physical activity. Distinguished panelists include Admiral Rachel Levine, MD, the Assistant Secretary for Health for HHS, Council Co-chair and 2X WNBA MVP and Olympic Gold Medalist Elena Delle Donne and Council member Dr. Feranmi Okanlami of the University of Michigan. The Council works to address the nation’s…
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Embassy Press Attaché & National Press Club Mixer
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The National Press Club cordially invites embassy press attachés to join Club members for an exclusive reception on Wednesday, May 29, from 6-8 p.m. The club's 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 Team, is an opportunity for journalists to build relations with embassy officials from the countries they cover. Small bites will be provided.
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National Association of Hispanic Journalists & National Press Club Mixer
Join NPC leadership on Tuesday, May 21 to mix and mingle with members of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists - D.C. Chapter. This is a great opportunity to learn from each other, make a new connection or two and tour the Club’s facilities. The event is open to all NPC and NAHJ members. The Club will provide small bites and one free drink ticket to use at the cash bar. Don’t miss this opportunity for collaboration! Register today.
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Juneteenth Week Event. Financial Punishment: The Black-White Wealth Gap and the Justice System.
Juneteenth Week Event. Financial Punishment: The Black-White Wealth Gap and the Justice System. The Black-White Wealth gap is stuck at 15 cents on the dollar. That’s how much wealth the typical Black family has compared to $1 held by the typical white family. There are many reasons, and one significant factor is the uneven hand of the Justice System. Join a discussion of racial wealth gaps and the Justice System with national experts as well as with Louise Story and Ebony Reed, who are the co-authors of the new book "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap…
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Conversation with DHS Under Secretary Robert Silvers
Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® at the National Press Club on Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 PM for a special event, "Conversation with DHS Under Secretary Robert Silvers: The Consumer Tech Experience Navigating UFLPA." CTA conducted primary and secondary research to explore the experiences of consumer tech companies complying with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Join us to: Hear research findings behind the whitepaper followed by a discussion with DHS Under Secretary and Chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, Robert Silvers. Network…
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