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Gilbert M. Grosvenor: 50 Years at National Geographic
Gilbert M. Grosvenor, the former Chairman of the National Geographic Society and Editor of its magazine, spoke at a question and answer session on Jan. 27, 2023. He reflected on his career and the evolution of journalism over six decades. The event was sponsored by the History and Heritage Committee of the National Press Club.
Type: Media
Club Freelance Team kicks off its year Thursday at noon
The National Press Club’s Freelancers Team plans to host its kickoff meeting for the new year this Thursday, Feb. 2, at 12 ET over Zoom. Co-Chairs Ashley Merryman and Danny Freedman and Vice Chair Alexandra Bowman plan to discuss upcoming events, announce some new discounts and benefits available to Club freelancers and outline other planned activities. All Club freelancers are welcome to attend. Please contact Ashley Merryman ([email protected]) for the Zoom link and more information. Future meetings are planned for the first Thursday of each month at 12 ET.
Type: News
'The power of journalism to educate, to inform': Gilbert M. Grosvenor reflects on 50 years at National Geographic
With tales of derring-do as a roving international writer, coupled with insights of developing one of the world’s leading magazines, Gilbert M. Grosvenor entertained more than a hundred people in the National Press Club ballroom Jan. 27 recounting his 50 years with the National Geographic Society. At 91 years old and nearly blind, Gilbert Grosvenor had no trouble captivating his audience as his younger brother, Edwin Grosvenor, editor of American Heritage Magazine, threw him question after question. Ed Grosvenor is a member of the Club’s History and Heritage Committee, which sponsored the…
Type: News
NPC scholarship judges to share tips on submitting winning applications, Feb. 1
Spring is scholarship season: With more than $30,000 in National Press Club scholarships available this year, how can students help their applications stand out? The National Press Club Journalism Institute is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. Registration is open for this behind-the-scenes discussion of what the judges say makes or breaks an applicant’s chances of earning one of five National Press Club scholarships. Participants should expect to hear from NPC scholarship judges, including: Alexis Garcia, multimedia reporter at Investor's Business Daily Erin Looney,…
Type: News
Hate in the Headlines: Journalism and the challenge of extremism
As extremism has increasingly penetrated mainstream politics, journalists, especially political reporters, face new challenges. Some news organizations have dramatically reframed coverage and created new beats to track the surge in extremism, but fundamental changes are still needed if audiences are to get a full and accurate view of how anti-democratic forces are infusing civic life, from local school board meetings to nationwide elections. A recent report published by PEN America, Hate in the Headlines, found that without hypervigilance from journalists and editors, propaganda and…
Type: Event
Webinar on journalists' challenges in covering extremism set for Tuesday, Jan. 31
As extremism has increasingly penetrated mainstream politics, journalists — especially political reporters — face new challenges. A recent report published by PEN America, Hate in the Headlines, found that without hypervigilance from journalists and editors, propaganda and disinformation can slide into reporters’ stories, especially as extremists deliberately target them to convey their messages to the broader public. Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and PEN America on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m. EST on a webinar to learn how the mainstreaming of political…
Type: News
Embassy Night Hosted by Ambassador of Haiti
On behalf of the National Press Club's International Correspondents Committee, you are cordially invited to a reception hosted by Haitian Ambassador to the United States Bocchit Edmond from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday, Jan. 27. Held at the ambassador’s residence, this exclusive reception will offer National Press Club members a chance to make valuable contacts with embassy staff and learn more about Haitian-US relations. Cocktails and a light buffet of Haitian cuisine will be served. Be sure to RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Type: Event
National Press Club Urges India’s Government to Rescind Ban on BBC Documentary
WASHINGTON, January 30 – Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the decision by the government of India to censor the airing of a BBC news documentary probing the role Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have played in the 2002 Gujarat riots. “India should be proud that it is the largest democracy in the world, but it cannot hold on to that identity if it continues to erode press freedom, persecute journalists, and suppress news that holds a mirror up to its shortcomings.…
Type: News
Inaugural Gala for 116th Club President Eileen O’Reilly is Friday
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Inauguration Gala for Eileen O’Reilly as the 116th president of the National Press Club. O’Reilly, managing editor of standards and training at Axios, will be inaugurated as president of the Club on Friday, Feb. 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a cocktail reception. Dinner and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $115 for Club members and $150 for the general public and can be purchased online. Eileen Drage O'Reilly, managing editor of standards and training at Axios, is the 116th president of the National Press Club. O'Reilly will be sworn…
Type: News