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Former Cuban political prison Alan Gross says Obama visit timely, could aid private sector communication
President Obama's visit next week to Cuba and the newly improved relations with the U.S. have the potential bring more open communication and full internet access, which could help shift Cuba’s embargo-hamstrung economy from 11% private sector to 90%, former Cuban political prisoner Alan Gross told a packed Newsmaker on Tuesday. “Information is food for the brain,” and would allow learning and better product development, including poultry feeding and agriculture land improvement, areas of potential Cuban economic strength, Gross said. U.S. businesses, such as Maryland’s poultry industry,…
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National Press Club Concerned by Attacks on Journalists Covering Presidential Campaign
The National Press Club on Monday raised concerns about the increasing attacks and threats against journalists covering the United States presidential campaign, particularly after multiple unsettling reports from Donald Trump events. The Press Club urges all candidates and their teams to support freedom of the press, and to respect journalists playing a vital role in U.S. democracy. "The United States should be an example for the rest of the world in how we protect the right of journalists to report," said National Press Club President Thomas Burr. "As candidates talk about freedom and rights…
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Newsweek, Bloomberg represented at next 'Digital' installment, Wednesday, March 16
The Freelance Committee and the Events Committee have announced the expanded and final lineup for the next installment of the National Press Club’s “Digital” series at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the conference rooms. The session -- “Where should news be and how do we get there?” -- will explore the trend of social media channels that have moved or are moving into news production. The panel discussion will feature the multimedia journalists listed below. The event kicks off with networking at 6:30 p.m. followed by the panel discussion from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., followed by a question…
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International Speech Contest Monday, March 14
Members and their guests are invited to the Press Club’s Toastmasters International speech contest on Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Come see what Toastmasters is all about and lend your support to the Press Club’s speakers. The winner will go on to the next level, and then the next, and the next. This competitive world event culminates in August when speakers from around the world will cascade into the exciting and dynamic city of … Washington, D.C., for the final round. Nothing like Washington in the summer, is there? Toastmasters offers a…
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Family member of imprisoned Americans in UAE to call for release, discuss details of upcoming trial at March 14 Newsmaker
Amal Eldarat, the daughter and sister of American citizens imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for more than 550 days, will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference, Monday, March 14, at 10 a.m. in the club’s Bloomberg Room. Eldarat will provide an update on her family’s case and urge the UAE to immediately release her family members. The news conference comes exactly one week before Kamal and Mohamed Eldarat are scheduled to return to court to face trial on what Eldarat says are fabricated charges. Joining Eldarat: Greg Craig, former White House counsel under…
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International Correspondents Committee hosts talk on changes in American foreign reporting, March 29
Join the International Correspondents Committee on March 29 for a panel discussion of correspondents and experts who will examine changes to the way American journalists cover the world. The discussion will go from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. Tickets for the event are free for club members and $10 for the general public. Click here to purchase tickets. Giovanna Dell'Orto, a former AP newswoman and current associate professor of journalism at the University of Minnesota, has written a new book, "AP Foreign Correspondents in Action", that delves into what it takes to report and…
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Time to enter your best 2015 work in the Press Club journalism contest
Time is running out to enter your best journalism from 2015 in the National Press Club’s annual journalism contest. Get the recognition your work deserves from the National Press Club, a national leader among journalism organizations. The contest will recognize winning entries for top news photo, top feature photo, breaking news for print/online and for broadcast, best work in consumer journalism and many other categories. The deadline is April 1. Details on the different awards categories and how to enter the contest can be found by clicking here. Entrants are encouraged to enter online,…
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'Digital' series explores social media channels changing news production, March 16
The Freelance Committee and the Events Committee are teaming up for the next installment of the National Press Club’s “Digital” series at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the conference rooms and has recently announced the confirmed panelists The session -- “Where should news be and how do we get there?” -- will explore the trend of social media channels that have moved or are moving into news production. The panel discussion will feature the multimedia journalists listed below. The event kicks off with networking at 6:30 p.m. followed by the panel discussion from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. and…
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Future of Fox Broadcasting
Mr. Kellner discussed the emergence of Fox Television in the commercial television market over the past four years. Fox is a division of Rupert Murdoch's 20th Century Fox corporation.
Type: Media
Did you know? The Club's the place for the best networking
Did you know that the National Press Club features networking events for members? Please join us for Press and PR Pub starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in the Holeman Lounge. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by registering here. The event is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. The member discount code is NPCYM. Members can bring one guest at the member price. Press and PR Pub is specifically designed as a forum for journalists and communicators to network and establish business contacts. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to…
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