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Joe Motheral tells stories about 'Northern Virginia Luminaries' to the National Press Club
Joe Motheral spoke at the National Press Club about his book Northern Virginia Luminaries on Thursday, Nov. 16. Joe Motheral raps about his book, Northern Virginia Luminaries, at the National Press Club on Nov. 16, 2023. Photo: Joseph Luchok The book is a collection of pieces he wrote for various publications over the 25 years he has lived in northern Virginia, Motheral said. Luminaries contains stories about 27 people who live or lived in northern Virginia, he said. There are many other notable people who have resided in northern Virginia who he has never had the opportunity to talk…
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ABC's Ann Compton reviews her tenure as White House correspondent at exclusive Club dinner
Ann Compton was the first to arrive for Wednesday's Legends of Broadcasting dinner at the National Press Club. As guests arrived, she eagerly greeted each one and worked the room, as the retired ABC News White House correspondent had done developing friendships and sources for 41 years at the Executive Mansion. During questions-and-answers following the dinner, sponsored by the Club's Broadcast/Podcast Team, she described her habit of getting to know the chiefs of staff and their assistants, other White House insiders as well as Secret Service members and White House butlers so she could be…
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NBC News’ Kristen Welker among honorees at Fourth Estate Gala
Newly minted “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker, honored Tuesday with the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award, urged the media to help break down the divisions that exist across the United States.
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Mexican journalist’s 15-year asylum case exposes flaws in immigration system, free press advocates say
A Mexican journalist’s 15-year pursuit of asylum in the United States exposes systemic problems with the U.S. immigration system, legal experts and free press advocates said during a news conference Thursday at the National Press Club. Emilio Gutiérrez Soto fled Chihuahua with his son and sought asylum in the U.S. in 2008 after receiving death threats following the publication of his stories about military corruption. His asylum case stalled before an unsympathetic immigration judge in El Paso, Texas. Since then, federal officials have detained him twice without evidence of a crime. 'These…
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Club honors 21 members with Vivian Awards
Bringing back a full calendar of in-person activity was at the top of National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly’s agenda this year — and was successful largely due to efforts of the 16 Club member teams, she said. “I’m happy to see how busy we’ve been thanks to your leadership and hard work,” O’Reilly told team leaders on Dec. 6, at the Vivian Awards program in the First Amendment Lounge. 'Those who are active on our member teams are our unsung heroes, who get things done and really are the reason we have such a strong sense of community at the Club,' National Press Club President…
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Applications open for 2024 National Press Club scholarships
The National Press Club and the NPC Journalism Institute now are accepting applications for their 2024 scholarships for high school, college, and graduate students. The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo is a $5,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior. The award can be renewed for up to three years at $5,000 per year. The application deadline is Feb. 18. The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship is a one-time scholarship of $5,000 to support a high school senior wishing to pursue a journalism career. The application deadline is Feb. 18. The Wes Vernon Broadcast…
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Start early developing your entrepreneurial ideas, teen author and entrepreneur advises
Moderator Karen Addis holds up a copy of "Down to Business" by Fenley Scurlock (center) and Jason Liaw, as friend and mentor Ken Stern (right) looks on during an NPC Headliners book event March 5. Photo: Nancy Shia The key to being an entrepreneur at any age is measuring your value “not by how busy you are, but what you do with your time.” That's the message from the 16-year-old co-author of a book of wisdom from industry leaders advising young entrepreneurs and a veteran public radio executive. Teen entrepreneur Fenley Scurlock, co-author of just-published book "Down to Business: 51…
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Former NPC President Judson discusses press freedom, Gaza War
Lincoln Smith, left, interviews Jen Judson for Update-1 Award-winning journalist Jen Judson, the 115th president of the National Press Club, is the land warfare reporter for Defense News. Before that she was a reporter at Politico and Inside Defense. In this edition of Update-1 Hydson talks with Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Lincoln Smith about her career and advocacy for press freedom around the world. She also discusses why the Israel-Hamas war has been so deadly for the journalists covering it. Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. Besides listening on the Club website, Update-1…
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Serbian Embassy hosts diplomatic reception with ICC celebrating US-Serbia relations
The National Press Club's International Correspondents Committee, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia to the United States, recently convened an evening of diplomatic dialogue and cultural immersion at the historic Serbian Embassy on 16th Street NW. The reception, hosted by Serbian Ambassador Marko Đurić, offered a rare opportunity for guests to engage on the intricacies of US-Serbia relations while savoring a delightful spread of Serbian cuisine and beverages. Nestled within a prestigious diplomatic enclave of Washington, D.C., the Serbian Embassy is in a prime…
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Club members turn out for Taps ceremony honoring Club's WWII veterans
Rainy skies did not keep members of the National Press Club and its affiliated American Legion Post 20 from honoring the Club's World War II veterans on Wednesday, March 6. JoAnn Lamolino, "Taps" bugler Each day at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, "Taps" sounds at the National World War I Memorial in memory of America's war heroes. On March 6, the "Taps" ceremony was dedicated to the World War II veterans of Post 20 and the Press Club. Attendees included Post 20 Commander Tom Young, former Post 20 Commander Jim Noone, and Post 20 Finance Officer Myron Belkind, along with Post 20 member Brian Zimmer…
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