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RESCHEDULE: Pulitzer Prize Reception
NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Type: Event
Willy Wonka Buffet
Prepare for a sweet blast from the past as the iconic cast of 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - including Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, and Mike Teevee - plan to visit the National Press Club on June 6. Indulge your senses at the Reliable Source's Wonka Themed Buffet on the evening of June 6, where during a drawing five lucky diners will have a chance to win NPC Golden Tickets for an exclusive photo opportunity alongside the cast in front of the Club sign. The cost of the buffet is $35 for members and $45 for their guests. To secure your spot, contact the Reliable Source at RS@…
Type: Event
To RSVP and receive a Zoom link, please email Fay Iudicello at [email protected] by Thursday, June 12. Those who RSVP should expect to receive the invitation at 9 a.m. on June 15. James is a reimagining of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the point of view of the enslaved Jim, who decides to hide on Jackson Island to escape imminent sale to a man in New Orleans. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his father. Several members of the Books & Brunch group are planning to also reread Twain's novel to inform the discussion. Want to get a head…
'James' by Percival Everett is topic of Books & Brunch June 15 virtual meeting
The National Press Club's Books & Brunch group plans to meet virtually at noon Saturday, June 15, to discuss James by Percival Everett.
Type: News
Press Club Statement On Loss of Press Freedom Leader Christophe Deloire of RSF
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Following is a statement from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the passing of Christophe Deloire, the veteran Director General of Reporters Without Borders, one of the world’s leading press freedom organizations. “It was with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of Christophe Deloire, the energetic and charismatic leader of Reporters Without Borders. He was 53. The cause of death was cancer. “Christophe was a great friend to journalists everywhere. He was deeply passionate about the rights of journalists. He was a regular visitor to the…
Type: News
Applications open for Fall 2024 Lewis Scholarship
Aspiring journalists can apply now for a fall scholarship that provides free housing and a monthly stipend to support student journalists of color with internships at news media outlets in Washington. Applications are open for the National Press Club’s Lewis Scholarship, which aims to improve accessibility to experiential learning opportunities in the nation’s capital for students of color. The deadline to apply is Sunday, July 28. Application instructions, including eligibility requirements, are available online. The Lewis Scholarship has an estimated value of $10,000 and is awarded each…
Type: News
Press Club president's statement on death of press freedom leader Christophe Deloire of RSF
The following is a statement from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the passing of Christophe Deloire, the veteran director general of Reporters Without Borders, one of the world’s leading press freedom organizations. “It was with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of Christophe Deloire, the energetic and charismatic leader of Reporters Without Borders. He was 53. The cause of death was cancer. “Christophe was a great friend to journalists everywhere. He was deeply passionate about the rights of journalists. He was a regular visitor to the National Press Club over…
Type: News
Photos: WIlly Wonka Buffet
The iconic cast of the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" - including Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, and Mike Teevee - visited the National Press Club on June 6, 2024 for the Reliable Source's Wonka Themed Buffet. Five lucky diners won NPC Golden Tickets for an exclusive photo opportunity alongside the cast.
Type: Media