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NAACP President Jealous to speak on Trayvon Martin case at NPC luncheon Aug. 29
Benjamin Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP, will address a National Press Club luncheon on Aug. 29 about issues raised by the George Zimmerman trial and "Stand Your Ground" laws. Jealous, the youngest person ever appointed to lead the the NAACP, the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether Trayvon Martin's death was a hate crime. Zimmerman was found not guilty June 14 of murder in the shooting death of Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin promptly at 1 p.m., followed by a…
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Learn all things Wiki at Aug. 26 class
Learn all things Wiki at an Introduction to Editing Wikipedia class at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 in the Bloomberg Room. Wikipedia is the free-online encyclopedia project, written collaboratively by volunteers.In this session you will learn about all things 'Wiki', including the history, governance, concepts and controversies of Wikipedia and its outliers. Instructor Maureen Clements will also demonstrate how to update and create a wiki page so you too can jump into the Wikipedia fray. The class will runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The class is free for NPC members, but registration is required. NPC…
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NPC celebrates courage of whistle blowers at Awards Night
The National Press Club celebrated courage to tell the truth in adverse circumstances Tuesday when it bestowed the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Awards on the "Whistle-blower" and a Turkish journalist who has been jailed for reporting on controversial topics. The domestic award recognizing the "Whistle-blower" honored an entire group of people, named and unnamed, who brave personal repercussions to expose wrongdoing. It is the first time the Club has honored a group of people, rather than an individual, with this award. Some whistle-blowers are more controversial than others, but their ability…
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Beat the Deadline P90X workout with Tony Horton, Sept. 5
Are you ready to BRING IT? Celebrity trainer Tony Horton, creator of the P90X® Extreme Home Fitness System, will lead Washington, D.C. audiences in a P90X workout session at the National Press Club on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The event is part of a week of activities leading up to the 16th annual National Press Club BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K on Saturday, Sept. 7, at which Horton will serve as honorary race marshal. All proceeds from workout and 5K fund the scholarship and educational efforts of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, which is committed to the education of future…
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Live webcast: Are federal public affairs offices a help or hindrance to journalists?
Full video: The National Press Club plans to webcast live a debate Monday evening over whether federal public affairs offices are crimping the flow of information about the U.S. government. The event, co-sponsored by the Club’s Press Freedom Committee and the Young Members Committee, can be viewed live here. Public affairs offices increasingly require that reporters conduct all interviews through the press office. U.S. departments and agencies often mandate or strongly suggest that their employees talk to reporters only through official channels and with communications staff present. Public…
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New York City's Homeless Policy
The mayor discusses Project Help, the city's program to involuntarily hospitalize mentally disabled homeless people.
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Got visitors? We've got passes!
Did you know... Every year members receive two complimentary, 10-day guest passes? They are perfect to give to colleagues interested in joining the Club or to visiting family and friends. To obtain a pass, email [email protected], and provide the name of your guest, the start date for the guest card and your membership number. Once you have used your two complimentary guest cards, you can purchase additional guest passes for $10 each. For more information about your membership benefits, please email [email protected].
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Club welcomes new members in July
The National Press Club welcomed the following new members in July: Stephen Beadencup, executive editor, 1-800 Politics.comTodd Tranausky, contributing editor, Argus MediaKatheryn Zickel, senior producer, Voice of RussiaDiane Barnes, reporter, Global Security NewswireMolly Seder, producer/reporter, Voice of RussiaGeoffrey Bennett, Washington reporter, Time Warner Cable NewsBruce Henderson, non-fiction book authorHarry Kirsbaum, Detroit Jewish NewsKristoffer Ronneberg,journalist, AftenpostenJames Strauss, senior editor, The Geneva Shore ReportThomas Hendrick, founding partner, Zayas Hendrick…
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Ghost writers wanted for panel, free lunch included
NPC member Janice Law is seeking ghost writers willing to volunteer for a spring 2014 literary panel at an event sponsored by the American Women Writers National Museum. The discussion about ghost writing will be open to the public. The museum cannot offer an honorarium or expenses, but will buy you lunch. Interested members should contact Law at [email protected]. For more information about the museum, click here.
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Apply now to showcase your book at NPC's annual book fair
The 36th Annual Book Fair and Authors’ Night, in partnership with Politics & Prose, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Apply to be a featured author at one of the premier literary events in the District. For more information and to submit an application, click here. The deadline for submission is Sept. 27. Applications and materials received after this period will not be reviewed.
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