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Politics in South Africa
Minister Meyer spoke to reporters attending a breakfast news conference on the progress of a new constitution for South Africa and how such a constitution may shape the South African government. In 1992, the leader of South Africa pledged to create a new constitution to allow blacks to have political power in the racially segregated country. Mr. Meyer is the chief negotiator between the white government of South Africa and the black political groups demanding power and human rights for blacks in South Africa. Mr. Meyer responded to questions following his prepared remarks.
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NAACP in a Changing World
Reverend Chavis spoke to a luncheon audience on the role of the NAACP in responding to contemporary issues involving race and civil rights. He commented on current affairs involving racial issues, including the recent refusal of service to black people at a Denny's Restaurant in Virginia and the nomination of law professor Lani Guinier to Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Freedom of the Press: Abuses in Latin America
Mr. Junco, member of the Inter-American Press Association, spoke to a luncheon audience at the National Press Club on the state of journalism and news coverage in Latin America. He discussed the effects of the information revolution on the political situation in the fledgling democracies in Latin America, and the efforts by political forces to influence the media toward their causes. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Junco responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Clinton Administration Energy Agenda
Secretary O'Leary spoke to a luncheon audience on the agenda of the Department of Energy under the Clinton administration. In her remarks, Secretary O'Leary discussed the Clinton administration's energy tax, the technology advancement program of the department, and other issues relating to energy. She also held up examples of consumer products that were developed by Department of Energy scientists in DOE laboratories. Following her prepared remarks, Secretary O'Leary responded to questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Budget Reconciliation Legislation
Secretary Brown, former head of the Democratic National Committee, discussed the major components of the Clinton administration's program for aiding American business. In his remarks, Secretary Brown discussed the Clinton economic program's policies on taxes and economic stimulus, and he also discussed the politics behind economic reform. He responded to questions from the audience following his prepared remarks.
Type: Media
Borge's Finest Moments
Entertainer, comedian and pianist Victor Borge recalled his finest artistic and humanitarian moments during his 58 year career. Mr. Borge created scholarships for musicians during his career, has been knighted by five Scandinavian countries, and has entertained for every president since President Truman.
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Live, Virtual or Hybrid Events - Which Approach Is Best?
*/ /*-->*/ When planning a professional or social event, the common goal is always to bring people together for a shared purpose – to educate, inform, debate or celebrate. Traditionally, live in-person events have been the best way to accomplish these goals, but in today’s world there are several different types of events you can host: Live – All attendees are physically present in one location Virtual – People attend the event entirely online Hybrid – Some people attend in person, others online How do you know which approach is the best for your event? It boils down to a number of…
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NPCJI Audio
NPCJI Audio Sunshine Week: How to Find and Use Climate Data that Readers Can Trust March 11, 2019 Download the MP3 In honor of this year's Sunshine Week, the National Press Club Journalism Institute hosted an evening panel discussion on March 11, 2019 on obtaining and improving coverage of climate data. Speakers included: Elliott Negin, senior writer at the Union of Concerned Scientists Chelsea Harvey, E&E News climate science reporter (moderator) Emily Therese Cloyd, director of American Association for the Advancement of Science's Center for Public Engagement with Science…
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NPR’s Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak elected 112th National Press Club President
NPR's Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak elected 112th National Press Club President WASHINGTON -- Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak, health policy correspondent for NPR, was elected the 112th president of the National Press Club, the world’s leading professional organization for journalists, on Friday, December 7, 2018. A three-time George Polk Award-winner over the course of her lengthy career in both print and broadcast journalism, Kodjak will officially assume the duties of the presidency on January 11, 2019. Kodjak, in her acceptance speech before her fellow members in the Club’s Truman Lounge, pledged to…
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How to Land a Job in TV (even if you've never worked in television)
How to Land a Job in TV (even if you've never worked in television) July 30, 2018 | 95 minutes | .mp3 Your browser does not support the audio element. Opportunity knocks for print and digital journalists in broadcasting, too. Looking for a new venue to showcase your print skills? Join us for a discussion of prospects on the other side of the camera, in the first of a new NPC professional development series, “Navigating the Newsroom.” Moderated by Dan Shelley, executive director of Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), the distinguished panel includes: Stacia Deshishku, ABC…
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