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Edward R. Murrow’s son describes artifacts donated to Club
An ordinary tan briefcase common to mid-20th century businessmen took on extraordinary meaning as Casey Murrow described how his father, the legendary CBS News correspondent Edward R. Murrow, had used it. “The briefcase my dad carried for a number of years actually went around the world with us,” Murrow, joined by his daughter, Jenna, told National Press Club members Tuesday as they gathered with Club members in the room named for the globe-trotting newsman. The Murrow family has donated a number of Edward R. Murrow's personal items now on display at the Club. Edward R. Murrow's…
Type: News
Latinos account for nearly 19% of the population, but they are underrepresented on television and in movies, according to the 2020 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report. Latinos landed just 7% of lead acting roles on scripted TV shows in the 2018-2019 season, the report found. When they are cast, it is often in stereotypical roles. Castro says he wants to increase and improve the representation of Latinos not just in Hollywood, but also in book publishing and the news media. “It’s clear that many Americans have a fundamental misunderstanding of who Latinos are," Castro wrote in an essay for Variety…
Rep. Joaquin Castro to call for boosting Latino representation in Hollywood, tomorrow
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21 about the lack of representation of Latinos in Hollywood and media.
Type: News
Sharpen your pencils: Pub Quiz returns on Oct. 14
The next Pub Quiz is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7 pm. Call your friends, organize a team and memorize all the facts in encyclopedias, magazines and trusted websites that your mind can handle. The big question, however, remains: Will the October Pub Quiz be virtual or at the Club? Stay tuned and keep reading the Wire for more information. Pub Quiz is still a great way to meet new people and/or gather your old friends at the Club, even if you’re playing from your pad. Although we’re still going through rough times, the days are getting better and take comfort knowing that this game…
Type: News
About the Speaker
As a London-based international radio correspondent for The Associated Press, award-winning journalist and producer Steve covered wars, terrorism, diplomacy, even a royal wedding. After returning stateside, Steve covered national news from Washington, DC, including assignments at The White House, State Department and Capitol Hill. He then became Chief Supervisor of the AP’s Radio Network, overseeing day-to-day coverage and breaking news. From there, he moved to a new start-up called Fox News Channel, where he oversaw news coverage by all domestic bureaus and then became Bureau Chief for New…
Broadcast Team Meeting
Are you looking to get more out of your National Press Club membership? Maybe you're looking to meet other Club members? By joining a National Press Club team you're doing both! The Broadcast-Podcast team meets monthly and serves as a forum for members interested in multimedia journalism, including radio, television, podcasting and digital. The team hosts a variety of activities including professional development, podcast creation, social events and lively monthly discussions. Join us for our monthly Broadcast Team meeting, Thursday, October 7 at 12 p.m. ET. Our next meeting will feature…
Type: Event