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Journalism Institute program looks at housing policy and racism July 23
There is still time to register for the National Press Club Journalism Institute's virtual panel on the intersection of housing policy and racism to be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 23. Many Americans lacked access to affordable, decent housing before the coronavirus pandemic, a challenge that has disproportionately affected communities of color whether as renters or would-be home buyers unable to secure quality credit. Now, the situation is reaching crisis levels across the country, with millions of renters at risk of losing their housing when a federal moratorium on evictions expires this…
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Communicators plan to look at education and the media July 22
The evolution of the media and education landscapes over the last year and the challenges and opportunities it has created will be the focus of a virtual Lunch and Learn session at noon Thursday, July 22. Registration is free for all Club members. NPC members must be logged into their online account to access the complimentary admission. Nonmembers may attend this online program for a $15 registration fee, with proceeds going to the Club’s Help The Heroes program, which provides freshly made to-go meals to frontline healthcare workers serving communities of color that are often the most…
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Belarus opposition leader explains country's 'transition between autocracy and democracy'
Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya told a National Press Club audience Tuesday that her country will become “a success story” and is “a present example of the transition between autocracy and democracy.” Her first visit to the United States came amid continuing unrest in Belarus and ongoing attacks on the media. in his introduction of Tikhanovskaya, former Club President Myron Belkind said evidence indicates that she won an overwhelming majority of the popular vote last August to unseat incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994. Lukashenko claims…
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Reliable Source opens for lunch every weekday beginning July 26
After offering limited meal service, the Reliable Source will be open every weekday for lunch beginning next week. Effective Monday, July 26, the restaurant will be open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Previously, full waiter service was available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the dining room open for members who ordered online on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Now waiter service will be available every weekday. "This is a welcome increase in services at the Reliable Source,” Club President Lisa Matthews said. “We are expecting to see many more members and…
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The annual members' photo exhibit returns to the 13th floor lobby. Here's how to enter.
The annual National Press Club members photo exhibit returns this year to the Club's 13th floor lobby for month of September, with entries accepted beginning Aug 1. Details are available online. Woman at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, Israel. Photo by Diane Stamm, displayed in the 2020 NPC members photo exhibit. This is the Club's annual celebration of visual storytelling. It's an exhibit, not a contest. There are no judges, juries, nor prizes. Print photos are displayed on fabric panels, with electronic images shown on big-screen monitors in the Club's main lobby. Members are asked to…
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Communicators Team Lunchtime Discussion with Club President Lisa Matthews
Join the Communicators Team for a lunchtime conversation with National Press Club President Lisa Matthews on Thursday, Aug. 5 at noon. Matthews will discuss the goals and objectives she seeks to accomplish during her term as the Club’s leader. She will also talk about her “day job” at the Associated Press, as well as her experience in the public relations field. The discussion, which will be followed by an opportunity for Q&A with the session’s participants, will be hosted by Communicators Team member Katherine Nicol. She is executive vice president and director of the Health Practice at…
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U.S. Press Leaders To Tunisian Government: Let Al Jazeera Do Its Job
WASHINGTON, July 26 – Following is a statement from Lisa Nicole Matthews, president of the National Press Club and Angela Greiling Keane, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on actions by Tunisia to force Al Jazeera staff out of their offices in Tunis without warning following political unrest in that North African nation. “We call on the government of Tunisia to withdraw its security forces and allow Al Jazeera to return to its bureau in Tunis. We understand about 20 heavily armed plain clothes security forces stormed that office over the weekend, forced all personnel…
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Intersection of journalists’ work and lives is focus of Aug. 6 Journalism Institute program
A new virtual meetup, "You Are Here," will allow journalists to explore the intersection of their personal and professional lives beginning next month. The event, sponsored by the National Press Club Journalism Institute, will focus on relationships, emotional well-being, safety and financial stability. The first gathering is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6. Click here to sign up. Journalists visit places they might not otherwise see, talk to people they might not otherwise meet, and capture experiences they might not otherwise document. The program consists of a new series of…
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Blues Alley Tamara Jade - Winner of "The Voice"
Soul of the SUPERWOMAN: Come and enjoy a night of eclectic-soul with National recording artist and entertainer, Tamara Jade! BUY TICKETS HERE:https://www.instantseats.com/?fuseaction=home.artist&VenueID=3&artistid=22098
Type: Event