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Club reflects on progress, work ahead 50 years after accepting first female members
Prominent female journalists said there has been progress in the treatment of women in the industry but more work lies ahead, during a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Press Club admitting female members as part of the Silver Owls Fall Hoot. The Club voted to admit women members for the first time in 1971, having previously only allowed them to cover events and luncheons from the ballroom balcony. Former presidents of the National Press Club and the Washington Press Club discussed milestones in the journey to women becoming NPC members. (l-r) Ann Carey McFeatters, WPC…
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Government Leaders Talk Blockchain in Washington DC
High-Ranking Government Officials Discuss Blockchain in Washington Sep 20, 2022 (WASHINGTON) - On September 29-30, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is hosting a conference of distinguished high-ranking government officials and globally recognized cryptocurrency industry leaders to discuss blockchain & infrastructure at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. “This is the highest-level meeting on blockchain technology ever, involving current and former government officials from around the world.”, said GBA Executive Director, Gerard Dache. Some of the leaders…
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Government Leaders Talk Blockchain in Washington DC
High-Ranking Government Officials Discuss Blockchain in Washington Sep 20, 2022 (WASHINGTON) - On September 29-30, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is hosting a conference of distinguished high-ranking government officials and globally recognized cryptocurrency industry leaders to discuss blockchain & infrastructure at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. “This is the highest-level meeting on blockchain technology ever, involving current and former government officials from around the world.”, said GBA Executive Director, Gerard Dache. Some of the leaders…
Type: Event
Up for Growth's 2022 Annual Summit for Housing Changemakers
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro Keynotes 2022 Summit for Housing Changemakers Up for Growth summit on addressing the nation’s housing shortage features speakers and panelists from the White House, HUD and communities across 12 states Up for Growth on September 26-27 will hold its 2022 Summit for Housing Changemakers. https://go.upforgrowth.org/Changemaker Headlined by former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, the event will feature local, state and federal leaders, experts, planners and advocates who will discuss ideas and real-world practices…
Type: Event
Up for Growth's 2022 Annual Summit for Housing Changemakers
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro Keynotes 2022 Summit for Housing Changemakers Up for Growth summit on addressing the nation’s housing shortage features speakers and panelists from the White House, HUD and communities across 12 states Up for Growth on September 26-27 will hold its 2022 Summit for Housing Changemakers. https://go.upforgrowth.org/Changemaker Headlined by former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, the event will feature local, state and federal leaders, experts, planners and advocates who will discuss ideas and real-world practices…
Type: Event
Ballot Measure Battlegrounds in 2022
About this event The Fairness Project invites you to join Ballot Measure Battlegrounds in 2022, an exploration of key issues headed before voters this November. You'll hear from experts and advocates about the fight to enshrine pro-choice protections in state constitutions, protect direct democracy efforts across the country with the Ballot Measure Rescue Campaign, empower citizen-led ballot measures in order to expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, and more. Featuring: Kelly Hall, Executive Director of the Fairness Project Kelley Robinson, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood…
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Podcast explores press freedom in Africa
As journalists around the world face challenges in the line of duty, the latest edition of Update-1 examines the state of press freedom in Africa. Oral Ofori (l), an award-winning Ghanaian-American journalist, spoke with National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith. Photo: Club staff In this episode of the National Press Club's podcast, Club Broadcast/Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith interviews journalist Oral Ofori, an award-winning Ghanaian-American digital media producer, blogger, freelance journalist, entrepreneur and writer, based at Ghana’s embassy in Washington…
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