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International celebrity Akon convenes leaders to rebuild and rethink Africa
During President Obama’s first-ever U.S.-Africa Summit, Akon, a five-time Grammy nominated artist and philanthropist, will convene the first annual “Africa: New Partnership Models for Growth Conference” featuring African heads of state, including those from Guinea, Kenya, Congo, and Ghana. This international conference is aimed at giving the next generation of African leaders from all sectors of activity a platform and opportunity to directly interact with African decision-makers, business leaders, civil society representatives, opinion leaders, athletes, artists, and celebrities. Akon will…
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President Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso to address Newsmaker Aug. 7
President Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso will assess the results of President Obama’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 7 in the Zenger Room. He also plans to speak on his role as a regional mediator to resolve conflicts in West Africa. Burkina Faso, which means “land of the honest people,” is home to Africa’s largest film festival, The Panafrican Film and TV Festival of Ouagadougou. Like all Newsmaker events, this news conference is open to credentialed media and National Press Club members. No advance registration…
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NPR China correspondent to discuss 1989 Tiananmen uprising at 8/28 book rap
Louisa Lim, NPR’s longtime China correspondent, will discuss and sign copies of her book "The People's Republic of Amnesia: Tiananmen Revisited" from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Conference Rooms at the August 28 book rap. Register here. Tickets are $5 NPC members; $10 public. NPC members should log in for the discounted ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. Books must be purchased through the NPC. No outside books or memorabilia permitted. All sales are final; no refunds will be issued. On June 4, 1989, People's Liberation Army soldiers opened fire on unarmed…
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Exciting lineup of upcoming Update-1 podcasts
Update-1, the National Press Club’s new podcast, will cover press freedom, immigration and the Fourth Estate Award in its next three shows. The podcast discussing press freedom will be published August 11 while the show analyzing immigration and border security is due for publication on August 27. The Fourth Estate Award dinner honoring Charlie Rose is September 13, with the podcast on that event to be published September 15. All podcasts are available on both the club’s website and on iTunes. Below is a listing of the next three podcasts: August 11: Press Freedom (SPJ along with 38 other…
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An evening at the National Press Club to celebrate excellence, courage in journalism
The National Press Club will celebrate courage and excellence in journalism on Wednesday, July 30, at the annual Journalism Awards Dinner in one of the club’s top events of the year. The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge followed by dinner in the Ballroom at 7 p.m. "The annual National Press Club Journalism Awards dinner is always a highlight of the year as we honor excellence in journalism and those who have lifted the standards of our profession to new heights,” said NPC president Myron Belkind. “This year’s presentation is even more special, as we will bestow…
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Lobster Wave Goodbye to Summer -- Fourth Estate Lobster Night, Wednesday, July 30, 2014
The Fourth Estate restaurant at the National Press Club will host the last Lobster Night of summer 2014 on Wednesday, July 30, 5:30-8:30pm. A steamed 1-¼ pound Maine Lobster with coleslaw (or salad) and choice of French Fries or Oven-Crisped New Potatoes is $25 for Members; Non-members $30. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance to assure a lobster; phone: 202-662-7638. A limited number of lobsters will be available for those who arrive without a reservation. The regular Fourth Estate menu will be available for non-lobster lovers featuring two Vegetarian entrée choices, Alaskan…
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CVS Caremark President and CEO to Speak at Luncheon on Sept. 19
CVS Caremark Corp. President and CEO Larry J. Merlo will discuss corporate America’s role in reducing chronic illness and delivering better health outcomes for consumers at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, Sept. 19. Earlier this year, CVS announced the chain would stop selling cigarettes and all tobacco products at its more than 7,600 stores nationwide, a move that’s expected to result in a loss of $2 billion a year in sales. The company said the sale of tobacco products is inconsistent with its purpose of helping people on their path to better health. Merlo, who has more than 30…
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New route, same good time -- Beat the Deadline 5K run on Sept. 6
Sometimes it’s time for a change. This year the NPC BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, has a new race route. Same start and finish outside the National Press Club on F St. NW between 13th and 14th St. Racers will proceed down scenic Pennsylvania Ave. to Constitution Ave. This year, we make an exciting left turn onto 3rd St. and turn around near H St. to come back to the finish via the reverse route. To view the new route click here. After the race, all runners and their guests are invited up the Club for the famous post-race breakfast. We will announce the team…
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Tickets Available for September 13 Fourth Estate Gala Honoring Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose will be honored at the 2014 National Press Club Fourth Estate Award Gala on Sept. 13. Buy your tickets now! Charlie Rose, acclaimed broadcast journalist and interviewer, will accept the National Press Club’s most-honored prize, the Fourth Estate Award, at a gala dinner in the Club’s historic Ballroom. Rose is the 42nd recipient of the award, recognizing his career as a journalist who has made significant contributions to the field as one of the most noted interviewers of his era. The dinner is a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the Club's non-profit…
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Exhibit in NPC Lobby Honors AP Photographer Anja Niedringhaus
“Camera in hand, photographer Anja Niedringhaus faced down some of the world's greatest dangers with compassion, talent and courage. “Working in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan, she showed the world the carnage and damage that war brings to all caught up in it -- especially civilians. She often trained her camera on children caught between the front lines, yet who still found a place to play. She singled out the humanity of individual soldiers amid their armies as they confronted death, injuries and attacks. “Shot to death by an Afghan policeman in Afghanistan on April 4, 2014, Niedringhaus…
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