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Book and Author Group member reads excerpt from her anthology contribution during book rap
October 9, 2020
Several members of D.C. Women Writers read excerpts from their new book "Furious Gravity" during a National Press Club Book and Author Group virtual book rap Oct. 6. The book contains stories written by 50 D.C.-area women writers. Club and group member Naomi Weiss introduced Melissa Scholes Young,…
Read MoreNPC in History – Origin of the Club’s N.C. Wyeth painting of Old West scene
October 9, 2020
A painting of an Old West scene with seven rough men – three of them handcuffed -- riding in a buckboard hangs in the National Press Club’s library conference room. It is a work by renowned early 20th century illustrator N.C. Wyeth, whose original paintings are highly sought-after by collectors.…
Read MoreVisit Club's annual photo exhibit online, hear Update-1 podcast interview with photographers
October 9, 2020
The National Press Club’s 21st annual photo exhibit is on display virtually by clicking here. In this edition of Update-1, broadcast/podcast co-vice chair Adam Konowe spoke with photo team co-chair Alan Kotok about the evolution of the exhibit in a time of pandemic and social unrest. Konowe also…
Read MoreCommunicators panel confirms the importance of communications in advocacy campaigns
October 9, 2020
During a Lunch and Learn session sponsored by the National Press Club Communicators Team Oct. 8, a panel of government relations experts reviewed the best practices for communicating with Congress on advocacy campaigns. Some of the valuable insights that came from the panelists, who all have had…
Read MoreCommunicators panel explores communicating effectively with Congress, Oct. 8
October 7, 2020
A panel of experts will discuss how working with members of Congress and other government officials can add a new dimension to a communications campaign, during a Lunch and Learn hosted by the National Press Club Communicators Team on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 12 p.m. This virtual meeting is free and…
Read MoreCommunicators panel explores communicating effectively with Congress, Oct. 8
October 5, 2020
Even in times of divisiveness, working with government officials can add a new dimension to a communications campaign or push an issue or a project over the finish line. A panel of experts will discuss how public affairs is one of the most beneficial yet overlooked tactics in the strategic…
Read MoreClub President Freedman headlines discussion of journalism, pandemic, 6 p.m. Oct. 6
October 5, 2020
National Press Club President Michael Freedman will participate in an online discussion about the role of journalism in a public health crisis at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The one-hour event, “Communicating COVID-19: Journalism’s Role in the Ongoing Pandemic,” also will explore the impact of…
Read MoreClub adds 15 new members in September
October 5, 2020
The National Press Club welcomes 15 new members in September: Malik Basit, spouse, Social Welfare Department Jay Caruso, managing editor, Magazine, Washington Examiner Fathima Castillo, intern, The Fund for American Studies Conor Donnan, founder and CEO, The Commoner News Chris Fortes, intern,…
Read MoreFROM CLUB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Be aware of surroundings on streets outside Press Building
October 5, 2020
National Press Club Executive Director Bill McCarren shared the following message about incidents near the Club last week: Last week there were two incidents during daylight hours near the Metro's Metro Center entrance at 12th and F streets that should cause members to be extra careful when…
Read MoreUpcoming elections, local journalism lead topics for virtual talk by Politico's Harris, Washington Post's Hamburger, Oct. 6
October 2, 2020
Two respected and influential journalists are set to appear together in an hourlong online event at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to explore the upcoming elections and the state of local journalism. Register in advance for the Zoom event. Sponsored by the Rochester Beacon -- both John Harris and Tom…
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