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US-Iran Talks
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“Higher Ed at a Crossroads: What role does the media play in the crisis?”
The National Press Club Events Committee will present “Higher Ed at a Crossroads: What role does the media play in the crisis?” on Thursday, September 5. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The panel will start at 9 a.m. The worst admissions scandal in the history of higher education has resulted in dozens of indictments and embarrassment for many of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. The perceived value of an elite education has skyrocketed to the point that parents will spend millions on gifts and contributions to ensure a place for their children.…
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400 Year Anniversary of Slavery in America
“AMERICA HAD A BABY AND TRIED TO KEEP IT HID” America started breeding slaves in August 1619. August 19, 2019 will be a historical day in American History. The American Slave culture will turn 400 years old. American slaves were released from the womb of slavery in 1865 and have since wandered in ignorance. The year is now 2019. Dr. Shelton, realizing his peoples’ true identity, will announce to America, the ethnic birthright. During the conference, American Slaves, Inc. will unveil its people-friendly reparations for slavery plan — A payment-plan that can be concluded in America’s economic…
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Toastmasters
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"Buttermilk Graffiti" Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
James Beard Award-winning Chef Edward Lee will regale diners with his tales of America's melting pot cuisines at a five-course book and bourbon dinner at the Fourth Estate restaurant on Dec. 17. Lee won recognition from James Beard Foundation for his book, Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef’s Journey to Discover America’s New Melting Pot Cuisine. The book tells of his two-year, cross country journey to discover the culinary culture clashes that lead to exciting new American dishes. Interspersed with the narrative are 40 recipes that recreate the new dishes for the home cook. The Dec. 17 dinner…
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NPC Communicators Lunch and Learn: How Wikipedia Can Help or Hurt You
Wikipedia, the free multi-lingual online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of some 200,000 editors and contributors, is accessed by 1.4 billion unique devices every single day and is one of the 15 most popular websites (as ranked by Alexa so far this year). While Wikipedia has received praise for its enablement of the democratization of knowledge, the extent of coverage, unique structure, culture, and reduced amount of commercial influence, it has been criticized for its perceived unreliability and for exhibiting systemic bias. This Lunch and Learn program, which is hosted by…
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Blues Alley Jazz Night with Marcus Johnson
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NPC Communicators Lunch and Learn: Meet the Education Media (Online Event)
The evolution of the media and education landscapes over the last year have created both challenges and opportunities for journalists covering education in the United States, at the national and the regional/local levels. On Thursday, July 22 at 12 noon, the National Press Club Communicators Team brings together a panel of education media experts to discuss the coverage of trending topics such as safely returning students to classrooms after the pandemic, school board politics and critical race theory. They’ll also look at the state of the education beat, including what’s changed in the…
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NPC Communicators Lunch and Learn: Meet the Energy Media
From a Texas deep freeze to President Biden’s ambitious clean energy agenda, now more than ever journalists are having to decipher complex energy issues for their audiences. On Thursday, August 19, from noon to 1 p.m., the National Press Club’s Communicators Team will host a Lunch & Learn program featuring six journalists for a conversation about the unique challenges today’s energy beat presents, and how PR professionals can best assist them throughout the newsgathering process. The discussion will be moderated by NPC member Kate Tillotson, the communications manager at the National…
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The 2021 Women CEOs in America Report: Highlights and Trends
You are invited to join the Women Business Collaborative (WBC) LIVE from the National Press Club Studios for a special virtual event commemorating the release of the 2021 Women CEOs in America Report! Moderated by 2021 National Press Club President Lisa Matthews, the WBC is proud to bring together a panel of CEOs and Chairs from our organizations partnering to produce this report – Anna Mok, President & CEO of Ascend Leadership; Lorraine Hariton, CEO of Catalyst; Kimber Maderazzo, Chair of the Board of C200; Edie Fraser, CEO of WBC The panel will also include women CEOs featured in the…
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