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President Donald Trump's Minerals and Peace Deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Congolese Women Leaders Raise Concerns
Justine Masika Bihamba (Synergie des Femmes), Anny Modi (Afia Mama), Elodie W’Igulu Ntamuzinda (Dignite Humaine), and Fazila Kambesa (Congolese Women Fund) have arrived in Washington, DC, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to voice the concerns of Congolese civil society regarding the Trump Administration’s proposed minerals-for-security deal with the Congolese government. These women leaders will brief the press on the need for an inclusive, transparent, and justice-focused approach to peace and resource management in the DRC amid escalating conflict and displacement.
Type: Event
Tap into the secrets of the Mediterranean lifestyle at dinner with acclaimed Chef Amy Riolo, June 17
The Reliable Source at the National Press Club plans to host award-winning cookbook author and chef Amy Riolo for a dinner focused on the healthy, flavorful Mediterranean lifestyle on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. The price of the wine dinner is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Free weekday parking is available at One Parking (1325 G St. NW) after 5 p.m. with a $35 food and beverage purchase. Reservations encouraged. Contact Mesfin Mekonen at [email protected] or by emailing the Reliable Source at [email protected] or calling…
Type: News
Pride is local: How to report on LGBTQ+ stories for home audiences
National headlines say it all: Canceled or paused federal funding. Vanishing research and data. Slowed support for vital services. The stripping of fundamental civil rights. The LGBTQ+ community is under attack in actions being taken by local governments, businesses, Congress, and the White House. At stake are the daily lives of millions of individuals who live, work, and play in communities across the country, some with limited access to reliable local news media. So how can journalists bridge the gap between policy and local impact in meaningful ways for their audiences? Join the National…
Type: Event
To receive a Zoom link, please email Fay Iudicello at [email protected] by Thursday, June 19. Those who RSVP should expect to receive the invitation at 9 a.m. on June 21. Planning ahead? Books & Brunch plans to discuss My Russia: What I Saw Inside The Kremlin by Jill Dougherty at its meeting via Zoom at noon on Saturday, July 19. The author is expected to join in the discussion.
Books & Brunch plans to discuss 'The Uncommon Reader' at June 21 virtual meeting
The National Press Club Books & Brunch group plans to meet virtually at noon Saturday, June 21, to discuss The Uncommon Reader, a novel by Alan Bennett. Called "a delicious and very funny what-if" in a New York Times book review, Bennett's fairy tale imagines what happens when Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's corgis stray into a bookmobile and the she feels compelled to borrow a book.
Type: News
Today: American Legion Post 20 marks 250th anniversary of U.S. Navy
Today's meeting of American Legion Post 20 looks ahead to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy. The luncheon meeting takes place at noon in the Reliable Source's McClendon Room at the National Press Club. Dale Eng with the Communication and Outreach Division of the Naval History and Heritage Command plans to speak at the luncheon meeting. This is a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom component for those who live outside the D.C. area or who cannot get to the Press Club. Get the Zoom link here. Post 20 has been affiliated with the National Press Club for more than a century. The post was formed at…
Type: News
DC students show wildlife photos at NPC June 13
Student wildlife photographers from Washington, D.C., plan to display their work in the National Press Club lobby on Friday, June 13, with a program and reception in the Bloomberg Room beginning at 6 p.m. The reception, including a cash bar, is free for NPC members and guests; RSVPs are required. Eastern bluebird. Photo by Birds Connect DC student Charlie Parr. Courtesy, D.C. Bird Alliance The event gives Club members an opportunity to meet the students and view their work. The five photographers will display 77 digital images from Birds Connect DC, a new workshop for D.C. school…
Type: News
Historian describes how navy's past informs present
On October 13 of this year, the U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday, and a naval historian described for American Legion Post 20 on Wednesday how that history informs the present. Dale Eng, outreach program manager with the Naval History and Heritage Command, speaks to the American Legion Post 20 at the National Press Club on June 11, 2025. Photo by Rex Stucky. Dale Eng, outreach program manager with the Naval History and Heritage Command, said part of his organization's role involves helping guide current officers in historical lessons learned. "We are the resource that people come…
Type: News
A Multi-Platform Success Story
Tara Palmeri is a ground-breaking mutli-media journalist who has had success across a variety of platforms. During her 16-year career she has worked at CNN, the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, Politico, ABC News, Sony and the journalism startup Puck. Ad Week named her one of its top 100 innovators in media, streaming and TV. In this edition of Update-1, Palmeri talks with Broadcast Podcast team member Gemma Puglisi about the modern media world, the story she covered that meant the most to her and the threats she has faced during her career. She also discusses her new podcast and why…
Type: Media