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Documentary chronicling Kenyan woman's struggles, triumphs to be screened Aug. 29
The inspiring story of social entrepreneur Anne Okelo, a Kenyan woman who changed the lives of a generations of girls and women in her home country, will be screened on Wednesday, Aug. 29. “Well of Dreams: The Journey of Anne Okelo," will begin at 6 p.m. in the First Amendment Lounge and will be followed by a panel discussion with the film’s creators. This will be the first full-length screening of the documentary. A seven minute excerpt from the film was included as part of an exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum earlier this summer. One of the filmmakers, Dan Frantz, was named a…
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This Week in Club History: NPC embraces controversy
July 30, 1962: The National Press Club issues its “Special Rules For Ladies” on July 30, 1962 July 30, 1984: Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, accompanied by bodyguards, addresses a sold-out, boisterous Club luncheon, maintaining his racist and anti-Semitic views. Club president John Fogarty says “I am proud to be president of an organization whose members and officers have the courage not to turn away from controversy.” Several years later, Farrakhan is banned from the Club for five years, when his bodyguards frisk reporters entering the room where he is to hold a news conference…
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Srodes to discuss biography of Roosevelts, others who shaped 20th Century, 6:30 pm Aug. 16
James Srodes, a National Press Club Silver Owl who launched his career working for news organizations in the National Press Building, will discuss his latest biography, “On Dupont Circle: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the Progressives Who Shaped Our World” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in the conference rooms. A book signing will follow the discussion. This event is free for Club members and $5 for all guests and non-members. Register here. Club members should enter discount code “Roosevelt” to receive a free ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism…
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Tom Young's novels attempt to portray reality of military service
The protagonists of his three novels, Michael Parson and Sophia Gold, are based on components of real people he encountered serving in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Air National Guard, author Tom Young told a National Press Club audience at his July 24 book rap. A former editor and writer with the broadcast division of the Associated Press for 10 years, Young made the transition from journalist to novelist. Young's three novels, "The Mullah's Storm," "Silent Enemy," and currently "The Renegades," were written with the goal of creating "compelling stories intended to portray the motivations…
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Experts to explore energy development in Gulf of Mexico, 10 am Aug. 3
A panel of experts will discuss the current offshore drilling policy in the Gulf of Mexico at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, in the Zenger Room. Panel participants include Michael Bromwich, consultant and former director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, U.S. Department of the Interior; Jennifer Dlouhy, Washington correspondent, Houston Chronicle; Dr. Bernard Weinstein, associate director, Maguire Energy Institute, Southern Methodist University and author of “The Outlook for Energy Production in the Gulf of Mexico: How the…
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If it's the last Wednesday of the month, it's Lobster Night, July 25 at Fourth Estate
The National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant will celebrate Lobster Night on Wednesday, July 25, in its last-Wednesday-of-the-month tradition. Members pay $25; non-members $30 for a fresh 1 ¼ pound Maine Lobster with coleslaw and choice of french fries or oven crisped new potatoes. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance to assure a crustacean; phone: 202-662-7638. A few lobsters will be available for those without a reservation. The regular Fourth Estate menu will be available for non-lobster lovers, featuring grilled chicken with cashews, Hanger Steak with blue cheese or…
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Club journalism awards dinner to celebrate all types of excellence, 7 pm July 24
The National Press Club will celebrate excellence in the news business at its annual Journalism Awards Dinner July 24. Along with highlighting that excellence in the daily work of journalists, the Club will honor the sacrifice of three who gave their lives covering the rebellion in Syria, the creator of C-Span, those who put together the Kalb report and the winners of the 2012 journalism contest. The winners will be recognized at the awards dinner Tuesday, July 24, at the National Press Club. A reception begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Call the Club's reservation line at 202-662-7501…
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Exclusive screening of documentary 'Well of Dreams: The Journey of Anne Okelo,' 6 pm Aug. 29
The first full-length screening of the documentary feature film “Well of Dreams: The Journey of Anne Okelo” will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, in the First Amendment Lounge. The event will include a panel discussion with the film’s creators. Members may reserve tickets for free using discount code "NPCOkelo" and non-members may purchase tickets for $10 each. Tickets are available here. A seven-minute excerpt from the film was included as part of an exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum earlier this summer. “Well of Dreams” is the inspiring story of Anne Okelo, a woman who is…
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Explore latest online search techniques to augment reporting, 9:30 am July 27
Get up to speed on the latest Internet search techniques to augment your reporting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 27, in the Bloomberg Room. The class will start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. The class is free for National Press Club members and $15 for non-members. Register here. Have you ever been frustrated by an internet search that turns up no hits? Or by one that returns too many? Have you felt in your bones that the information you need is out there in the wild west of the Internet, but you just can’t find it? Studies show that searchers are unsuccessful 50 percent of the time.…
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Learn how to use Excel to strengthen your reporting skills. 9:30 am July 25
Learn how to manage online data with Excel at a National Press Club professional development event at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, in the Bloomberg Room. The class is free for Club members and $15 for non-members. RSVP to [email protected] Reporters can find all kinds of interesting data online these days, but you need tools to comb through it. Excel is a common and valuable tool that can help do just that. Unfortunately, for many of us, its behavior can seem frustrating and odd rather than empowering and delightful. Take some time to get to know Excel and make it your…
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