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NPC Newsmaker: Xiyue Wang's Wife Marks Third Anniversary of His Imprisonment in Iran
Marking the third anniversary of Princeton University graduate student Xiyue Wang’s false imprisonment in Iran, his wife Hua Qu will deliver remarks about the status of his case in a National Press Club Newsmaker event Thursday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Club’s Bloomberg Room. In August 2016, Xiyue had been conducting research for his doctoral thesis in Tehran when he was wrongfully arrested, charged and convicted of espionage and sentenced 10 years in prison by Iranian authorities. A naturalized American citizen, Wang has not seen his wife or six-year-old son in three years. He is being…
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2019 Fourth Estate Award Gala Honoring Amanda Bennett
Amanda Bennett, best known for her award-winning leadership in investigative reporting at The Wall Street Journal, The Oregonian, and Bloomberg News, will receive the National Press Club's most esteemed prize, the Fourth Estate Award, at a Press Club gala in her honor on October 17, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Bennett is the 47th recipient of the award, which recognizes journalists who have made significant contributions to the field. “Amanda is an exceptional journalist and has enjoyed an enviable career managing some of the most respected newsrooms in the country,” said National Press Club…
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“Higher Ed at a Crossroads: What role does the media play in the crisis?”
The National Press Club Events Committee will present “Higher Ed at a Crossroads: What role does the media play in the crisis?” on Thursday, September 5. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. The panel will start at 9 a.m. The worst admissions scandal in the history of higher education has resulted in dozens of indictments and embarrassment for many of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. The perceived value of an elite education has skyrocketed to the point that parents will spend millions on gifts and contributions to ensure a place for their children.…
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400 Year Anniversary of Slavery in America
“AMERICA HAD A BABY AND TRIED TO KEEP IT HID” America started breeding slaves in August 1619. August 19, 2019 will be a historical day in American History. The American Slave culture will turn 400 years old. American slaves were released from the womb of slavery in 1865 and have since wandered in ignorance. The year is now 2019. Dr. Shelton, realizing his peoples’ true identity, will announce to America, the ethnic birthright. During the conference, American Slaves, Inc. will unveil its people-friendly reparations for slavery plan — A payment-plan that can be concluded in America’s economic…
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NPC House Team
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NPC Membership Team
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Toastmasters
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Author Interviews
Ms. Arana is the author of American Chica: Two Worlds, One Childhood. Mr. Yardley is the author of Ring: A Biography of Ring Lardner.
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NPC Book & Author Team
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NPC History & Heritage Team
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