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National Press Club Statement on Killing of Radio Host Ralikonelo Joki
WASHINGTON, May 17 – 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 killing of radio host Ralikonelo Joki of Lesotho this week. “We call for a full investigation – and for justice – in the tragic shooting death of radio host Ralikonelo Joki on May 14 in Lesotho. We understand from reports that Joki, who used the name Leqhashasha on air, was leaving the Ts’enolo FM station in Maseru after his Sunday night broadcast when he was shot 14 times, including once in the head. Joki’s…
Type: News
National Press Club Statement on Arrest of Indian Journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi
WASHINGTON, May 17 – 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 arrest of Vivek Raghuvanshi, a freelance reporter in India. “We were disappointed to hear of the arrest of journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi in India this week. For more than three decades, Vivek has covered the defense industry in India for media including the U.S.-based Sightline Media Group, publisher of Defense News and Military Times. The charges against him of working with a foreign intelligence service are…
Type: News
EXTENDED: Deadline to submit best 2022 work for Club awards is Monday, May 22
The National Press Club is accepting entries for its annual journalism awards, which seek to recognize and honor professional journalists who produced outstanding work in 2022. The deadline to submit entries is extended to Monday, May 15 May 22. Review the full contest details online and familiarize yourself with award categories that cover a wide range of topics and writing styles to include politics, breaking news, consumer news, foreign coverage, use of print, online, broadcast news techniques and news photos. Entries may be submitted by either journalists or their employers. Non-…
Type: News
Reliable Source reliably serves afternoon coffee for members, a flavorful menu
Don't forget there is complimentary coffee service for National Press Club members in the Truman Lounge Monday through Friday 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The charge for members' guests is $4 The Reliable Source restaurant on the 14th floor has increased evening meal service starting at 5:30 p.m. to include Wednesday through Friday, and lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday Taco Night starts at 5:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Day has been observed, and Cinco de Mayo, in the Reliable Source, with themed cuisine. Watch the Wire for information about the next special event coming…
Type: News
UFO/UAP Disclosure Press Conference
Dr. Steven Greer is the world’s leading authority on the subject of UFO’s/UAPs, advanced energy and propulsion systems and has gathered an extensive intelligence archive of compelling evidence on the subject of extraterrestrial intelligence and covert government projects that are being run illegally. Over the course of the last 30 years, he has provided briefings for sitting US presidents, senior government officials across the globe and has conducted countless media interviews and delivered hundreds of lectures. He has identified over 700 high-level government and corporate whistleblowers…
Type: Event
Club photography groups discussed award-winning news photographs
AP photographer Alex Brandon (facing the audience) talks about covering Washington. Photo: Alan Kotok The National Press Club's Photography Team recently collaborated with the Photography Roundtable, a photojournalism discussion group organized by Club member Marshall Cohen, founder of NPC's Photography Committee, on a lunch-time conversation with Associated Press photographer Alex Brandon. Brandon (@alexbrandon) is a Washington, D.C.-based senior staff photographer for the AP, covering domestic and international events. He is one of an AP photo team to win a Pulitzer Prize for their…
Type: News
Embassy Press Attaché Mixer
The National Press Club cordially invites embassy press attachés to join Club members for an exclusive reception on Thursday, November 2, from 6-8 p.m. The bi-annual press attaché mixer aims to bring together Washington’s diplomatic community with the National Press Club’s vibrant network of journalists. The event, which is sponsored by the Club’s International Correspondents Committee, is an opportunity for journalists to build relations with embassy officials from the countries they cover. Drinks and small bites will be provided.
Type: Event