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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison to discuss outlook for Democratic party, Wednesday
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison will speak at the National Press Club on April 28. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison will address issues facing American voters, including voting rights and voter suppression, and the outlook for the Democratic Party in the 2022 midterm elections, at a virtual National Press Club Headliners event Wednesday, April 28, at 2 p.m.. The one-hour program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Access the event or…
Type: News
Journalist Marvin Kalb to discuss "Assignment Russia," the second volume of his memoirs, April 13
Award-winning CBS journalist Marvin Kalb, moderator of the public broadcasting series “The Kalb Report,” will share the second volume of his personal memoirs, “Assignment Russia: Becoming a Foreign Correspondent in the Crucible of the Cold War,” at a National Press Club Virtual Book Event on Tuesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. This one-hour program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel as part of the National Press Club’s Virtual Headliners series, and is accessible to both the press and general public free-of-charge. Access the event or download a calendar reminder here.…
Type: News
NPC extends journalism contest deadline to May 17
The National Press Club extended the deadline for its prestigious journalism awards to May 17. Details and instructions to enter are available online. The Club is especially seeking entries for its Rowse Award for exceptional media coverage, creative online news journalism, animal rights coverage, the Gingras Award for humor writing and news photos. Other categories include coverage of issues specific to other people, foreign affairs, aviation and technology, newsletter journalism, Washington regional reporting and breaking news. Most of the categories include cash prizes and some offer a…
Type: News
Friday: Southern Poverty Law Center CEO Huang to address growing hate crimes
Southern Poverty Law Center President and CEO Margaret Huang will address the increase in hate crimes in the United States and the current state of white supremacist groups in our nation at a National Press Club Virtual Newsmaker event on Friday, April 16, at 11 a.m. This one-hour program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel, and is accessible to both the press and general public free-of-charge. Access the event or download a calendar invitation here. Viewers are invited to submit their questions for Huang in advance or during the live program via email to Headliners@…
Type: News
CNN anchor Don Lemon to discuss book on racism, May 10
Don Lemon, host of "CNN Tonight with Don Lemon," will discuss his new book “This is The Fire: What I Say to My Friends about Racism” at a National Press Club Headliners virtual book event on Monday, May 10, at 2 p.m.
Type: News
Social Security 70th Anniversary
James B. Lockhart III, Deputy Commissioner of Social Security was also a panelist. Social Security experts talked about the future of the program and proposals for reform on the 70th anniversary of Social Security. Among the topics they addressed were eliminating potential short falls in the future, preserving the system in a traditional and fiscally sound manner, and bringing the issues to younger Americans. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Sen. Manchin and UMWA President Roberts to discuss energy transition, April 19
Joseph Manchin III, the senior senator from West Virginia and chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, will join with the president of the United Mine Workers of America, Cecil E. Roberts Jr., at a National Press Club Virtual Headliners event on Monday, April 19, at 11 a.m. Roberts will announce the UMWA’s principles for addressing climate change, energy transition, and government policies that affect workers in coal production and other parts of the energy sector. Click here to watch the program or set a reminder. This one-hour news event will stream live on the club's…
Type: News
NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Sen. Joe Manchin & UMWA President Cecil Roberts
Joseph Manchin III, the senior senator from West Virginia and chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will join with the president of the United Mine Workers of America, Cecil E. Roberts Jr., as Roberts announces the UMWA’s principles for addressing climate change, energy transition, and government policies that affect workers in coal production and other parts of the energy sector at a National Press Club Virtual Headliners event on Monday, April 19 at 11 a.m. This one-hour news event will stream live on the club's website and YouTube Channel, and is accessible to both the…
Type: Event
NPC Newsmaker: Dr. Anthony Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to President Biden, discussed the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic and the status of the nation's vaccination program at a National Press Club Virtual Headliners event on April 6, 2021.
Type: Media
NPC Virtual Pub Quiz springs forward tonight, 7 pm
Remember those days in school when you overslept one morning, woke up an hour late and then realized it was test day? Well, for many National Press Club Pub Quizzers, it seems that's what happened for this month. Fortunately, you're already prepared, and if you haven't made dinner plans (or plans to go out) tonight, then grab your friends, form a team and play Pub Quiz online via Zoom. The virtual doors open at 7 pm and game begins by 7:30. Simply get your team together, come up with a clever name and register online. Don't have a team? Don't worry. Register and we'll place you on a team…
Type: News