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Ukrainian broadcaster discusses press freedom threats
Ukrainian journalists trying to deliver news about Russian aggression, government corruption and their country’s existential struggles face their own battles, including oligarchic control of media, increasing restrictions on press freedom and even attacks on journalists. In this episode of Update-1, National Press Club member Viola Gienger, a journalist who has trained and consulted for independent media in Ukraine and across the region, interviews Kateryna Myasnikova, executive director of the Independent Association of Broadcasters (IAB), to discuss the state of media and press freedoms in…
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Defend yourself against the trolls! Panel, launch of "Online Harassment Field Manual," April 27
The National Press Club Journalism Institute and PEN America have teamed up to present an important discussion to help and empower writers, journalists and all those active online with practical tools and tactics to defend against hateful speech and trolling. The program will be held April 27 in the National Press Club’s Holeman Lounge, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. There is no charge for the event but reservations are required. Attendees can RSVP here. Panel participants include: · Soraya Chemaly, Women’s Media Center · Wesley Lowery, The Washington Post · Julia Ioffe, The…
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Fore! It's time to register for the National Press Club Journalism Institute's 7th Annual Golf Invitational Tournament, May 29
Tee off on May 29 at the Country Club at Woodmore to support the National Press Club Journalism Institute's 7th Annual Golf Invitational. This great day of golf at the prestigious country club in Mitchellville, Md., begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Golfers should plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. Register online here to attend. Club members must log in to receive the member promotion. The tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Club’s non-profit Journalism Institute. By organizing your foursome, you’ll show your support for the Institute’s scholarship fund, training programs, and press…
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Learn to defend yourself from online trolls and hate speech at NPCJI/Pen America program, April 27
The National Press Club Journalism Institute and PEN America have teamed up to present an important discussion to help and empower writers, journalists and all those active online with practical tools and tactics to defend against hateful speech and trolling. The program will be held April 27 in the Club’s Holeman Lounge, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., the day before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. There is no charge for the event, but reservations are required. RSVP here. Panel participants include: · Soraya Chemaly, Women’s Media Center · Wesley Lowery, The Washington…
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Cochrans to share views on the state of journalism and j-schools at May 15 Legends dinner
Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for a limited access dinner conversation with John and Barbara Cochran as part of the National Press Club's "Legends of Broadcasting" series on Tuesday, May 15. Attendance is strictly limited to 30 guests. John Cochran's 38-year network news career included lengthy stops at NBC News and ABC News. Most of his time was in Washington. At NBC, he rose to be chief diplomatic correspondent; he retired from ABC as senior Washington correspondent. His other titles included chief White House correspondent and chief Capitol Hill correspondent. Barbara Cochran,…
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Personal branding tips for journalists and communicators
The key to personal branding is being authentic, public relations and reputation consultant Angel Livas advised National Press Club members participating in her professional development session at the monthly meeting of the Communicator Team. Online content should educate, demonstrate, motivate and inspire, Livas said. To determine your authentic strengths ask: “Where are you passionate?” Livas, who started her consulting business three years ago, gave her tips at a Club Communicator Team breakfast meeting on Wednesday, April 11. Like any communications plan, personal branding begins…
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Peggy Orchowski discusses history of U.S. immigration on Update-1
As National Guard troops deploy along the Mexico border, Update-1 examines the issue of immigration with Peggy Orchowski, a credentialed congressional correspondent for Hispanic Outlook Magazine, based in Washington, D.C., and a senior correspondent for the Georgetowner. Orchowski, a 19-year member of the National Press Club, has authored "Immigration and the American Dream: Battling the Political Hype and Hysteria" and "The Law That Changed The Face of America: The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965." In this interview with NPC Broadcast-Podcast Committee member Lincoln Smith,…
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Learn to navigate congressional website on April 19 with Library of Congress team
The National Press Club Journalism Institute and Club's Professional Development Team are offering a workshop on using the congress.gov website at 9.30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, in the Bloomberg Room. Congress.gov is the official public web site for legislative information and includes data for bills and resolutions, the Congressional Record, committee reports, nominations, treaties, and executive communications. Tickets are $5 each for Club members and $10 for the general public. Reservations are required and can be made online. The Library of Congress Congress.gov team will briefly discuss…
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Monday's Kalb Report to focus on Trump-Putin relationship
The relationship between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has become one of the defining issues of this administration. Marvin Kalb will lead a panel discussing the relationship between Trump and Putin on the next Kalb Report to be held at 8 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the National Press Club ballroom. Joining Kalb will be New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker; retired Marine Gen. John Allen, president of the Brookings Institution; Mary Louise Kelly, host of NPR’s “All Things Considered;” and Leon Aron, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.…
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California Gov. Jerry Brown to speak at Headliners Newsmaker on Tuesday
Outgoing California Gov. Jerry Brown will discuss how California has changed under his leadership and the challenges facing his successor and the nation at a National Press Club Headliners Newmaker at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, in the Zenger Room. Chief among those challenges, are rising deficits and crumbling infrastructure, and the ongoing and escalating threats posed by climate change and global nuclear proliferation, Brown said. This news conference is open to credentialed media and Club members free of charge. However, online registration is required. A California native and son of…
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