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COVID-19 discussion May 19: How details tell story of this pandemic
Join Washington Post reporter Jessica Contrera and Indiana University professor of practice in journalism Kelley Benham French for a discussion of how details tell the story of the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is open for this National Press Club Journalism Institute webinar, which will take place from 11:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 19. Registration required to access discussion. Contrera is a reporter for The Washington Post's local enterprise team. She reports on people whose lives are being transformed by major events and issues in the news. Benham French teaches reporting and…
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Club weathers pandemic by staying engaged with members, continuing to sponsor news events
The National Press Club has remained vibrant and maintained full employment of its staff throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Club officials said Wednesday during a General Membership Meeting. The Club, which suspended in-person activities on March 16, received a $1.515 million loan on April 30 through the Paycheck Protection Program. The loan facility, established by the CARES Act, provides low-interest loans to small businesses that can be forgiven, if certain conditions are met, such as avoiding layoffs. The PPP loan, combined with a $300,000 line of credit from the Club’s bank, has…
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Journalism Institute announces 5 new programs in digital learning series
Five new National Press Club Journalism Institute programs offer journalists and communicators the opportunity to focus on craft and community while serving their readers. On Tuesday, May 19, Washington Post reporter Jessica Contrera and Indiana University professor Kelley Benham French will discuss the importance of detail in documenting and reporting the impact of coronavirus. In “Writing Through: The power of details,” they’ll share how to consistently collect and select compelling details that evoke emotion and help convey impact. The Zoom webinar will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon. …
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Virtual Newsmaker today, May 15: Nurses are crucial during COVID-19 pandemic
American Nurses Association President Dr. Ernest Grant American Nurses Association President Dr. Ernest Grant, who called nurses “warriors without armor” in their fight against COVID-19, will participate in a National Press Club Virtual Newsmaker event at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15. Dr. Grant will discuss the role of nurses in the global pandemic and his priorities for 2020, "The International Year of the Nurse." This fire side chat will be delivered via livestream. The 1-hour program is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Viewers are invited to…
Type: News
Pride of the Sea: Fight for Survival
Mr. Waldron was interviewed about his first book Pride of the Sea: Courage, Disaster, and a Fight for Survival, published by Citadel Press. Mr. Waldron covered the story of the sinking of the Pride of Baltimore as a newspaper reporter in Baltimore. The ship, built in 1976 to represent the city, was a reproduction of an historic clipper ship. It sank on May 14, 1986 when it was struck by an unexpected squall.
Type: Media
NPC Virtual Newsmaker: American Nurses Association President Dr. Ernest Grant
American Nurses Association President Dr. Ernest Grant, who called nurses “warriors without armor” in their fight against COVID-19, will participate in a live fireside chat on Friday, May 15. Dr. Grant will discuss the role of nurses in the global pandemic and his priorities for 2020, "The International Year of the Nurse." This special Newsmaker event will be delivered via livestream as part of the National Press Club’s Virtual Newsmaker series. A recent survey conducted by the ANA of more than 20,000 nurses nationwide found that 66% of American nurses lacked the necessary personal protective…
Type: Event
Inside the Beltway
Mr. McCaslin was interviewed about his book Inside The Beltway: Offbeat Stories, Scoops, and Shenanigans from Around the Nation's Capital, published by WND Books.
Type: Media
NewsGuild President Discusses Unusual Bid to Aid Reporters
Founded in 1933 during the Great Depression, the NewsGuild has represented reporters and other employees at news operations through good and bad times, bargaining for improved wages and working conditions and promoting honesty in journalism. Now, amid a pandemic and another extraordinary economic downturn, the NewsGuild is pushing hard for measures to aid its members as newspapers and other news media in the U.S. and Canada lay off and furlough reporters and cut their salaries to compensate for lost advertising revenue. Among the steps sought by the NewsGuild is one that is extraordinary for…
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Peek into Chef Susan's kitchen cabinets for a virtual look at pro tools
Chef Susan Delbert's collection of critical cooking tools. One could make an argument that a cook needs only hands, a knife, cutting board and saucepan or skillet to make a fabulous meal. Of course, one could also weave the hair from a golden retriever into quite a nice jacket. The truth is, the right tools in the kitchen make hard jobs easier. Below are some recommendations to add to your tool chest if you don’t already have these in your kitchen. Some are practical, others are indulgent. If the thought of two dozen additions to a kitchen is daunting, just check out the first 10. There…
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Club member Victoria Gaither loses three members of extended family to COVID19
Leslie Leake, 76, (left), great aunt of Club member Victoria Gaither, (right), died April 30 of COVID-19. She is one of three family members to succumb to the virus in one month. National Press Club member Victoria Gaither, freelance broadcaster and photo journalist, returned to her hometown of Washington, D.C., after five years in New Zealand, just as the novel coronavirus began its peak assault on the city. Among its earliest victims were three members of Gaither's extended family. Within two weeks in April, COVID-19 claimed the lives of three members of the Leake family, a fixture on…
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