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Journalists focus on individuals to tell the US border story
Four women journalists, working as 2018 fellows of the International Women’s Media Foundation, focused on individuals to tell the story of immigrants at the United States border. The four described their reporting at a July 26 event co-sponsored by the Foundation and the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Tamara Merino, an independent documentary photographer based in Chile and Lujan Agusti, a photographer and storyteller based in Mexico and Argentina, worked together. They aimed to tell the hopeful aspect of the story, Merino said. In humanitarian crises, “There are so many people…
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Former Ed Secretary Duncan prepares Book Rap for Sept. 20 on 'How Schools Work'
Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama, plans to share his new book How Schools Work: An Inside Account of Failure and Success from One of the Nation’s Longest Serving Secretaries of Education at a National Press Club Headliners Book Rap on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Club’s First Amendment Lounge. The Book Rap features a discussion with the author, an audience Q&A session, and a book signing. Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for the general public. When purchasing tickets for this event online…
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Medical Care for Russian Children
Mrs. Naina Yeltsin spoke concerning medical aid for disabled children in Russia. She expressed the gratitude of the Russian people for the assistance they have already received. She also said that Russia desperately needed more aid including clothes, medicine, and medical facilities.
Type: Media
Thursday's breakfast looks at secrets of testifying before Congress
Reporters and public relations professionals can learn how Brett Kavanaugh and other high-profile witnesses are prepped for congressional testimony from one of the top experts in the field. Ed Barks, president of Barks Communications and a member of the National Press Club's Board of Governors, plans to lead a discussion with Club members on strategies for preparation and presentation at a professional development session sponsored by the Communicator Team on Thursday from 8-9 a.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. The program is free to members. Registration is required here. He is the author of the…
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Carlson, Hopper explain Miss America 2.0 at National Press Club Luncheon
The Miss America competition is not a beauty pageant, it's a competition for a job. That's Miss America 2.0 as described at a July 24 National Press Club Headliners Luncheon by the organization's leaders, Gretchen Carlson (Miss America 1989) and Regina Hopper (Miss Arkansas 1983). The organization announced earlier this year that the swimsuit-and-heels parade is a thing of the past. "We will no longer judge our candidates on physical appearance," said Carlson, who chairs the Miss America board of directors. The new mission statement, she said, is "to prepare great women for the world and…
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National Press Foundation offers one-day training for journalists on trade wars, August 3
Get up to speed on trade issues. The National Press Foundation is offering a free one-day workshop for journalists on Friday, Aug. 3, in Washington, D.C. Expert speakers plan to detail the history of international trade; the impact of tariffs on U.S. goods and services; how to analyze trade-related jobs data; the trade deficit; and more. Registration is required. for details click here.
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Media literacy podcast distinguishes between fact, fiction
How do you know if something you see or hear on social media is true? Erin McNeill founded Media Literacy Now, which prepares young people to be thoughtful, safe, and effective consumers and creators of media in the digital age. On the latest episode of the National Press Club's podcast, Update-1, McNeill and Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Irv Chapman discuss her organization's effort to make media literacy a part of K-12 curricula across the country to provide students with the skills necessary to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. The…
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Reliable Source announces August events
The Reliable Source at the National Press Club is planning for following events: Friday, August 3: First Friday Taco night at 5:30 p.m. in the Reliable Source Thursday, August 9: NPC Pub Quiz Night at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge Friday, August 17: Karaoke Night at 6 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge Thursday, August 23: Steak Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Reliable Source To reserve space, please contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or 202-662-7443.
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Carlson, Hopper plan to highlight Miss America changes at NPC Luncheon, July 24
Gretchen Carlson, chairwoman of the Miss America board of directors, and Regina Hopper, chief executive officer of the Miss America Organization, plan to discuss upcoming changes to the annual Miss America pageant and the 98-year old organization at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Tuesday, July 24. Lunch will be served in the Club’s Ballroom at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $39 for all other non-member tickets. Click…
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Nixon snubbed Club, but Humphrey, Muskie, Agnew, Wallace spoke from podium in 1968
The tumultuous 1968 election 50 years ago played out at the National Press Club as Democratic candidate Vice President Hubert Humphrey, his running mate Ed Muskie, Republican vice-presidential candidate Spiro Agnew and American Independent Party candidate George Wallace all took their turns at the podium. Future President Richard Nixon did not come. While he was a regular here when he was a senator and vice president, showing up for summer frolics and father-daughter dinners, he never returned after his 1960 presidential defeat, and especially after his loss to be governor of California, when…
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