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Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger to address the future of the Republican Party, May 10
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., will address the future of the Republican Party and other issues facing the nation at a virtual National Press Club Headliners event on on Monday, May 10, at 11 a.m. The 45-minute-long program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Access the event or download a calendar reminder here. Kinzinger, 43, made headlines for his criticism of former President Trump and his decision to vote in favor of Trump’s second impeachment. He also urged Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-…
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Screen Actors Guild president Carteris, former '90210' star, to address labor issues, unionization, Wednesday
Gabrielle Carteris, president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and president of the International Federation of Actors (FIA), will deliver a speech entitled, “A Movement in the Making: Worker Power Post Pandemic” at a National Press Club Virtual Headliners event on Wednesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. This one-hour news event will stream live on the Club's website and YouTube Channel, and is available free to both the media and the public. Access the event or download a calendar reminder here. Carteris' remarks will be followed by a question…
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Learn to create attention-grabbing graphics at Journalism Institute workshop, Friday
Whether online or in print, attractive visuals can make the difference in whether a reader engages with a story. Learn how to uncover and build charts, social cards and other creative graphics during “Design Hacks: How to create attention-grabbing visuals” on Friday, April 30, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop is designed for reporters, editors, social media managers and other “non-visual” journalists and communicators who want to gain design skills that will enhance their story packages. Beth Francesco, the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s senior director, will share best…
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Enter your best diplomatic and foreign policy coverage for an NPC award, deadline May 17
There is still time to enter your best 2020 diplomatic and foreign policy coverage in the National Press Club’s annual journalism contest. The deadline is May 17. Details on all the awards can be found online. Named for Edwin M. Hood, a distinguished diplomatic correspondent for The Associated Press and a founding member of the National Press Club, these awards recognize excellence in reporting diplomacy and foreign policy. Entrants must demonstrate an understanding of American foreign policy and how foreign affairs affect those policies. Entries can be a single article or broadcast or a…
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Programs on career planning, writing and design announced by Journalism Institute
Writing, design and jumpstarting your job searches are the focus of three intensive workshops the National Press Club Journalism Institute will conduct this spring. The workshops join the full slate of educational offerings produced by the Institute. Please click through for details on each program: Design Hacks: How to create attention-grabbing visuals (April 30, $15 for NPC members; $25 for the public) — This 2.5-hour workshop is designed for journalists and communicators who want a foundation and practice in designing graphics. Topics will include: Design fundamentals Copyright…
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Take me out to the Ballroom: Watch the Nationals vs. Mets at the Club, April 23
Nationals Park may be off limits to all but 10,000 fans, but you can still watch the game surrounded by fellow baseball fans. Come to the National Press Club on Friday, April 23, to watch the Nationals take on the New York Mets. Only 50 fans will be allowed in to watch the two teams square off on the big screen in the Ballroom. The pregame show will be broadcast beginning at 6 p.m., followed by first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online and are $30 for members, $40 for guests. Members are allowed to purchase up to three additional tickets for guests. Tickets will be on sale…
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Today at 2 p.m.: Documentary filmmaker Jesse Dylan and Washington Post reporter Paul Farhi on "Soros" documentary
Members of the National Press Club have free access to the documentary “Soros” in advance of Friday’s discussion with the film’s director Jesse Dylan. The film, which explores the background and philanthropic efforts of billionaire and activist George Soros, features one-on-one interviews with Soros, his family, and global figures including former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Members can register here to receive a link to watch the documentary free-of-charge in advance of the event. Non-members are encouraged to access the film at www.sorosfilm.com. Dylan and Washington Post media…
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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison to discuss outlook for Democratic party, Wednesday
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison will speak at the National Press Club on April 28. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison will address issues facing American voters, including voting rights and voter suppression, and the outlook for the Democratic Party in the 2022 midterm elections, at a virtual National Press Club Headliners event Wednesday, April 28, at 2 p.m.. The one-hour program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Access the event or…
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Journalist Marvin Kalb to discuss "Assignment Russia," the second volume of his memoirs, April 13
Award-winning CBS journalist Marvin Kalb, moderator of the public broadcasting series “The Kalb Report,” will share the second volume of his personal memoirs, “Assignment Russia: Becoming a Foreign Correspondent in the Crucible of the Cold War,” at a National Press Club Virtual Book Event on Tuesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. This one-hour program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel as part of the National Press Club’s Virtual Headliners series, and is accessible to both the press and general public free-of-charge. Access the event or download a calendar reminder here.…
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NPC extends journalism contest deadline to May 17
The National Press Club extended the deadline for its prestigious journalism awards to May 17. Details and instructions to enter are available online. The Club is especially seeking entries for its Rowse Award for exceptional media coverage, creative online news journalism, animal rights coverage, the Gingras Award for humor writing and news photos. Other categories include coverage of issues specific to other people, foreign affairs, aviation and technology, newsletter journalism, Washington regional reporting and breaking news. Most of the categories include cash prizes and some offer a…
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