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Young Members Studio Theater Screening of White Pearl
All Press Club Young Members are invited to attend a screening of "White Pearl" at Studio Theater on Sunday, December 1 at 2:00pm. The play is about a leaked ad for skin-whitening cream going viral for all the wrong reasons and someone’s definitely getting fired. A twisted corporate comedy about selling whiteness and the ugliness of the beauty industry. Link for more details: https://www.studiotheatre.org/plays/play-detail/2019-2020-white-pearl Tickets are extremely limited. For any questions, please email Brennan Hoban at [email protected]
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NPC Election
In-person voting begins December 6 at 4 p.m. on the 14th floor of the Club and runs until 7 p.m. Ballots are counted shortly after 7 p.m. and results should be announced close to 7:30 p.m. Celebratory champagne will be available in the Reliable Source to toast the winners. For more election information please visit: https://www.press.org/membership/elections
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10 World Conflicts to Watch in 2020 - Sponsored by the International Correspondents Committee
The National Press Club is hosting Robert Malley, President & CEO of the International Crisis Group (ICG). The former White House foreign affairs adviser will discuss the 10 conflicts to watch in 2020 on January 28th at 9:30 a.m. The ICG is an independent organization working to prevent wars and shape policies that aim to build a more peaceful world. Founded in 1995, they have offices and staff around the globe and a presence in the most volatile conflict zones. Malley previously served at the National Security Council under Barack Obama where he acted as the president’s advisor on ISIS.…
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“Son-of-a-Bitching My Way Through Life” with Andy Parker
Andy Parker, author of “For Alison: The Murder of a Young Journalist and her Father’s Fight for Gun Safety”, will speak about “Son-of-a-Bitching My Way Through Life” at the National Press Club on February 10 at 6:30. Vowing to do whatever it takes, Andy turned his anger and lifelong quick temper into outspoken activism and action. From branding the NRA a terrorist organization to publicly calling out legislators for their cowardice, to testifying before Congress about Google’s sociopathic behavior, Andy is willing to say what others only think because, as he says, “I’m a SOB. It’s not easy,…
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The African American Woman, 400 Years of Perseverance
Gloria Browne-Marshall plans to present her latest book, The African American Woman, 400 Years of Perseverance at a National Press Club Book Rap on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. The event is free for Club members and their guests but purchasing food and drink at the Club's Reliable Source Bar & Grill is encouraged. The book contains a series of essays depicting treatment and experiences of African-American women over the years. As one reader says “A must read! Gloria Browne-Marshall has the ability to capture and dissect issues in a constantly reliable, relevant and…
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Screening of "Black Press: Soldiers without Swords"
Event Description: The National Press Club, Events Committee, is featuring the documentary The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords, by award-winning director Stanley Nelson. The film debuted on PBS during Black History Month 1999 and was featured by NPR during the March On Washington 50th Anniversary recognition. Nelson was the Sundance Film Festival winner of the “Freedom of Expression Award in 1999 and the documentary was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. It was in 1827 that a group of black writers and journalists in New York created the nation’s first black-owned and operated newspaper…
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Baseball Lunch Talk w/ Dave Jageler, Barry Svrluga & Christine Brennan (CANCELLED)
Come enjoy bratwurst, hot dogs, burgers, Cracker Jack and beer at the Press Club at noon, March 24, to gain insights about the upcoming season for the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball from three of the nation's most esteemed chroniclers of the national pastime. National Press Club President Michael Freedman will moderate a lively discussion with Dave Jageler, the Washington Nationals' radio play-by-play broadcaster; Barry Svrugla, a long-time baseball writer, columnist at the Washington Post and author; and Christine Brennan, a columnist for USA Today and a commentator for…
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National Press Club Beer Pong Tournament (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed. If you have already purchased tickets, please check your email for information about refunds.
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100th Anniversary of the American Legion Post 20
NPC to hold reception marking centennial of American Legion Post 20 National Press Club members, especially veterans, and spouses/guests are invited to a reception on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of American Legion Post 20. The post has been affiliated with the Club since its inception. Post 20 has an illustrious pedigree. It was started at the suggestion of famed World War I General John “Black Jack” Pershing, who commanded the American Expeditionary Force in Europe. Serving in Washington after the war, Pershing was an associate…
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Young Members Happy Hour with Eric Geller
NPC Young Members and their guests are welcome to join Politico’s Cybersecurity Reporter and Spelling Bee runner-up Eric Geller for cocktails and conversation. Eric Geller is a cybersecurity reporter at POLITICO, covering the White House and the Departments of Justice, State and Commerce. His beat includes cyber policymaking at the Office of Management and Budget and the National Security Council; American cyber diplomacy efforts at the State Department; cybercrime prosecutions at the Justice Department; and digital security research at the Commerce Department. He has also covered global…
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