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Freed hostage Rezaian says return not always easy
Freed Iranian hostage Jason Rezaian of The Washington Post, happily reunited with his wife and thankful for their “wonderful reception,” called their 37 months of freedom “a full ride, sometimes rocky.” “It’s not been easy,” Rezaian said Monday evening at a National Press Club Headliners Book Rap, which was held to note publication of his book, "Prisoner." He and Club President Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak chatted from chairs on the Club ballroom’s stage. Midway through their conversation, Kodjak invited Rezaian’s wife Yeggi, who was born and raised in Iran, to join them. Holding hands…
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Journalism award recognizes the best work on aging
The National Press Club journalism contest offers an award for the best journalism from 2018 on aging. The Joseph D. Ryle Award for Excellence in Writing on the Problems of Geriatrics rewards top reporting on aging. Named after Joseph D. Ryle, a longtime National Press Club member, the $750 award honors excellence and objectivity in coverage of the problems faced by the elderly. To apply, please submit one article or a series of no more than five articles on a consistent topic that appeared in either broadcast, a general circulation newspaper or an online journalism site last year. The…
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NPC in History: What Martin Luther King told the Club
Perhaps one of the most important – and, ironically, quickly forgotten – speeches made at the National Press Club was on July 19, 1962, when Martin Luther King Jr. was the first African-American speaker at a luncheon forum. He came to the Club fresh from a protest in Albany, Georgia. He had refused to pay a fine and been sentenced to jail for his part in leading the civil rights protests to end legal segregation and demand voting rights. Instead of spending 45 days behind bars, he appeared at the Club's podium because his fine had been paid by a secret white supporter, who later was revealed…
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Club members can buy $10 tickets to NYT panel on technology and infrastructure, Feb. 27
The New York Times will hold a TimesTalks panel discussion titled “New Technology & America’s Infrastructure” Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Institution for Science, 1530 P. St., N.W. National Press Club members can buy tickets for $10 rather than the standard $20 here. Cecilia Kang, technology reporter at the Times, will explore how technological innovations can help revitalize America’s fraying infrastructure. Will tech advances such as driverless cars, automated freight, high-speed passenger rail and smart power grids lead a transformation of our roads, bridges, rails…
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Journalism contest seeks best consumer reporting
The National Press Club wants to see your best work in consumer journalism from 2018, both in print and broadcast for the Club’s annual journalism contest. These awards recognize excellence in reporting on consumer topics. Judges will look more favorably on solution-oriented or strategic-oriented pieces that prompt action by consumers, the community, the government or an individual. The deadline to enter is Monday, April 15. The categories are for (1) newspapers; (2) periodicals (including magazines, journals, newsletters and online reporting); (3) And broadcast (including network, syndicates…
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Barry J. Carroll, 35-year Club member, 74
Barry J. Carroll, a businessman, adventurer, photographer, filmmaker and 35-year member of the National Press Club, died Dec. 23 after brief illness in Lake Forest, Ill. He was 74 and had homes in Lake Forest and East Chop, Martha's Vineyard, Mass. The following is a summary of information from an obituary provided by his family. Carroll's multiple careers included working as a manufacturing executive, real estate developer, bank director, university trustee, photographer, and filmmaker. He graduated from Lake Forest High School and earned a B.A. in humanities from Shimer College, which…
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Violence Against Journalists
Participants spoke on violence perpetrated against journalists around the world. Mr. Orme detailed the Committee to Protect Journalists' group report which surveys worldwide attacks on the press last year. Mr. Kalao described the situation he faces as a journalist in Zaire. His speech was translated from French to English by a translator.
Type: Media
Georgian Parliament Chairman Perspective
Chairman Shevardnadze spoke to a "Newsmaker Dinner" about the conflicts in Georgia and the need for humanitarian aid.
Type: Media
Peace Corps at Thirty-Something
Ms. Bellamy is the first peace corps volunteer to serve as the organization's director. She spoke to the National Press Club concerning her life in the Peace Corps and the future of the organization. She is a former member of the New York Senate and a past president of the New York City Council. Most recently, she was a managing director in the public finance department at Bear Stearns and Company. Her remarks run about an hour.
Type: Media
Crime Legislation
Mr. Jackson discussed the "epidemic" of black on black crime in the U.S. and the resulting cries for crime legislation. He outlined what is wrong with numerous bills under consideration and discussed his alternatives.
Type: Media