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Club awards first Lewis scholarship to aid journalism students of color
University of Missouri student Komlavi Adissem, winner of the inaugural NPC Lewis Scholarship. The National Press Club has chosen Komlavi Adissem of St. Louis, Mo., as the inaugural recipient of its Lewis Scholarship. The scholarship provides free housing and a monthly stipend to support student journalists of color who are interning at news media outlets in Washington, D.C. Adissem has accepted a Spring 2023 internship with Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC. A student at the University of Missouri, he impressed the judges with his work at the Columbia Missourian, where he covers city…
Type: News
Club, Institute urge free press, transparency in Africa in statement ahead of U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit
Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, ahead of the convening this week of the White House summit with African Leaders. "We understand that the Biden administration's priority in convening this historic summit with nearly 50 African leaders is to deepen relations with the continent. But we urge President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken not to shy away from having tough conversations with African leaders who have presided over a worsening press climate in their…
Type: News
Children's Holiday Party returns with Santa and fun galore for kids, tomorrow
The annual Children’s Holiday Party returns to the National Press Club after a two-year hiatus on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets to the event are $15. Sit with Santa and express all your holiday wishes while our photographer snaps a photo that will be instantly printed for you to take home. Revel in a comedy magic show by Mike Chamberlin, a former resident artist at the National Theater, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Visit our facepainter for holiday designs like a snowman, reindeer or other festive characters. Kid-friendly hors d'oeuvres and light refreshments will be served.…
Type: News
Health leaders to discuss communications lessons from the COVID-19 crisis, today 11 a.m.
The COVID-19 crisis presented the health community with an unprecedented challenge -- communicating uncertainty with potential life or death consequences. Public distrust and confusion left a massive gap for false or misleading claims to fill. Hear from health leaders about their lessons learned from the crisis for building trust and public engagement around health communications during a virtual Communicators Team Candid Conversation event on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. Register online. You’ll hear from experts in public health, psychology and communication with speakers including…
Type: News
2022 Vivian Awards Photos
Type: Media
Club honors its 27 top volunteers with Vivian Awards
The National Press Club announced Wednesday 27 Club members as recipients of its 2022 Vivian Awards for their outstanding voluntary contributions to the Club as Journalist and Communicator members. Reflecting on the past year at a reception for the honorees in the First Amendment Lounge, Club President Jen Judson said, “We saw a nice mix of hybrid events, bringing voices from around the world to Club members … and a healthy return of in-person events that generated new memberships.” She thanked the honorees for bringing business “back up to almost pre-pandemic levels” and noted “a marked…
Type: News
Cast & Crew
Mark Hamrick - George Bailey Debra Silimeo - Mary Bailey Mark Wojno - Uncle Billy Sam Litzinger - Clarence the Angel Dan Raviv - Mr. Potter Lisa Matthews - Josephine the Angel Gil Klein - Franklin the Angel Bennett Lowenthal - Sam Wainwright Maureen Beasley - Mrs. (Mother) Bailey Mike Freedman - Nick the bartender Glenn Marcus - Mr. Gower Irv Chapman - Pop Bailey Mark Schoeff Jr. - Martini, Marty Hatch, Tom Mike Hempen - Ernie, Freddie, Tommy (little boy) Jerry Green - Bert, Boy on p.3, Mickey, Pete Jan Zastrow - Janie, Mary (girl), Mrs. Thompson (p.32), Woman 1&2 (p 57), Charlie (p60)…
NPC Radio Play: It's a Wonderful Life
The National Press Club, in association with CBS Radio Network and American Heritage Magazine, presents Marty Bufalini’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Show,” an adaptation of the classic story of George Bailey who, exasperated by life's challenges, wishes he'd never been born. Granted his wish by his guardian angel, he learns the positive impact that each of our lives has on so many others. Featuring 19 members of the National Press Club covering 43 roles, it airs here at 8pm on Wednesday, December 21. We hope you'll join us.
Type: Event