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National Press Club Statement on Peruvian Journalist Gustavo Gorriti
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 – National Press Club President Emily Wilkins and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Gil Klein led a coalition of 10 journalism organizations and freedom of expression groups in releasing the following joint statement responding to the potential for legal action against renowned Peruvian investigative journalist Gustavo Gorriti, founder of IDL Reporteros. “We are alarmed by the misuse of the Peruvian legal system to silence Gustavo Gorriti, a veteran investigative reporter who helped expose a sweeping network of corruption and collusion among Latin…
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Foley will share her journey from the time of her son’s captivity to the years after his death. Nearly seven years after her son’s death, Foley spent three days in a Virginia courthouse in the presence of her son’s killer. Her passion to keep her son’s memory alive let to the creation of the James Foley Legacy Foundation—a nonprofit that “advocates for the freedom of all Americans held hostage abroad.” Tickets cost $5 for members of the National Press Club and $10 for the general public. Purchase tickets online. Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup and signing at the event. …
Tonight: Mother of journalist slain by ISIS to discuss her new book 'American Mother'
Diane Foley, mother of Jim Foley, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, will discuss her new book, "American Mother," written with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann, at a Headliners book event at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.
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NPC Headliners Book Event: “American Mother” featuring Diane Foley
Club members must be logged into their press.org account to purchase tickets at the member rate.
Join Diane Foley, mother of Jim Foley, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, for a discussion on "American Mother," written with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann. Foley will share her journey from the time of her son’s captivity to the years after his death. Nearly seven years after her son’s death, Foley spent three days in a Virginia courthouse in the presence of her son’s killer. Her passion to keep her son’s memory alive let to the creation of the James Foley Legacy Foundation—a nonprofit that “advocates for the freedom of all Americans held hostage abroad…
Type: Event
International Correspondents Happy Hour
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Join your fellow foreign correspondents for cocktails and conversation at the International Correspondents Team's monthly happy hour. The happy hour is open to all National Press Club members who would like to get involved with the ICC’s programs, including the press attaché mixer and monthly embassy nights.
Type: Event
NPC member Edward Segal discusses political campaigning from bygone era
Campaign trains were a major part of political campaigns years ago. Covering whistle-stopping candidates was considered one of the hardest jobs of journalism. In this edition of Update-1, NPC member Edward Segal talks to Broadcast/Podcast Team member Irv Chapman about his new book, "Whistle-Stop Politics: Campaign Trains and the Reporters Who Covered Them." Segal discusses what it was like for reporters to live and work on trains for days and weeks at a time, how campaign train tours could be hazardous to one's health, and how a reporter impersonated a whistle-stopping presidential candidate…
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Tonight: Retirement party for server Jose Granados in Truman Lounge
Long-time Reliable Source server Jose Granados retired on Feb. 29 after nearly 35 years at the National Press Club. The Club will wish him well with a farewell party on Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. Join us for complementary food and drink as we toast the good times we recall with Jose serving food and drink over a long career and long friendship with the Club. Granados started with his first Club job on Nov. 9, 1989, and stayed on until the end of February 2024.
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St. Patrick's dinner buffet to feature Irish cuisine and vocalist Thursday
Join us for a delightful St. Patrick’s Day dinner buffet at the National Press Club's Reliable Source Restaurant on Thursday, March 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Indulge in a feast of traditional Irish delights, including corned beef and cabbage, Guinness Beer Lamb Shepherd’s Pie and a variety of delectable desserts. We will have live Irish music by popular vocalist Renée Tannenbaum starting at 6 p.m. Don’t miss out on this celebration of Irish culture and cuisine! The buffet is $35 per person for members and $40 for guests, plus tax and gratuity. We highly recommend reserving your table in…
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