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Special screening of documentary "Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America" on June 26
Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez, D-Ill., a strong advocate for pro-immigration reform who has succeeded in gaining significant bipartisan alliances on the issue, will give the keynote remarks at the showing of a special screening of "Harvest of Empires: The Untold Story of Latinos in America" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the Conference Rooms. The screening has been arranged by the International Correspondents Committee and coincides with key votes expected this week in the Senate on an immigration reform package. Tickets are free for Club members and $5 for non-members. Tickets are available…
Type: News
Need a desk? Journalism training office has a few to sublet
Alfred Friendly Press Partners has one to three designated work stations in an open floor plan office suite available for sublet. Located on metro-accessible Farragut Square at Connecticut Ave., the office space includes windows, shared kitchenette, alarm system, shared conference room and built-in-desks. The workstations rent for $300 each. Send inquires to [email protected] with the subject line OFFICE SPACE.
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AP CEO calls for new Justice Department guidelines to protect journalists
The Department of Justice's seizure of Associated Press phone records has made it tougher for reporters to do their jobs, AP President and CEO Gary Pruitt said Wednesday, June 19 at a National Press Club luncheon. Pruitt called for new Justice Department guidelines that include protections for journalists' email and text messages, and a federal shield law "with teeth." The Justice Department's seizure unsettled sources and chilled reporting, he said. "Some longtime trusted sources have become nervous and anxious about talking with us -- even on stories unrelated to national security," Pruitt…
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Wish you'd gotten that quote? Speaker transcripts available for members
Did you know that the Club provides complimentary access to the luncheon speaker series transcripts? Current members can download either the audio version or the written transcript at no charge by clicking here. You will be prompted to log in to the members section of the Club’s website. For more information about your membership please email us at [email protected].
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How smart are you? Test your brain at Pub Quiz, 7 p.m. tonight
Test your knowledge at Pub Quiz tonight at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. No need to reserve. Bring your own team or show up and join one. Round prizes include complimentary appetizers. The grand prize of the evening is $50 off your tab. Pub Quiz is open only to Club members and their guests.
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Middle East Trip
Type: Media
Members invited to appear in a film today at 1 p.m.
NPC Member Christie Wagner invites National Press Club members to portray nightclub patrons in a motion picture to be filmed at the library at Gallaudet University at 1 p.m. June 20. The film, entitled "Memories of the Warsaw Ghetto", is based on a true story by the 82-year-old screenplay writer, who is a survivor. It takes place in early 1940s Poland. To appear in the film, members must be over 21 and adhere to the time period of 1940s Poland, including dress, hair and jewelry appropriate for a 1940s nightclub. Women should arrive at the studio dressed an evening gown or cocktail dress in…
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Club member Barry award honorary degree as 'worldwide ambassador of music'
National Press Club member Jerome Barry received a Doctor of Music degree, honoris causa, from The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York on June 6th. In its tribute to him, Seminary officials wrote: Fluent in 8 languages and able to sing in 28, you have been a worldwide ambassador of music. The international breadth of your career has roots in your co-founding of the Washington Music ensemble in 1981. With expansive vision, you built on the ensemble’s success in the diplomacy-rich Beltway region to establish the Embassy Series in 1994. You remain the series’ director today, and have worked…
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Discovery Communications founder in conversation with journalist Paula Zahn about new book, June 27
The founder and executive chairman of Discovery Communications, John Hendricks, will discuss his new book, “A Curious Discovery,” in conversation with award-winning journalist Paula Zahn at the National Press Club on Thursday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. For required registration, click here. Tickets are $5 for NPC members, $10 for the public. A book signing will follow the discussion. Proceeds benefit the non-profit National Press Club Journalism Institute. In his book Hendricks tells the remarkable story of building one of the most successful media empires in the world. In 1984, Hendricks had $…
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Two-act drama by NPC's Gallo to play at Greenbelt Arts Center
National Press Club member Anthony Gallo's play, "The Botticelli Cruise" will be presented by the Greenbelt Arts Center and the Seventh Street Playhouse over the next two weekends. The two-act drama follows three bizarre characters and a mysterious captain on a cruise around the east coast of Africa. Performances will be held in the historic Greenbelt Arts Center June 28-30 and July 5-7. For more information, contact Gallo at [email protected].
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