Recent Events
American Legion Post 20 Meeting with Jennifer London
May 8, 2024
Author Jennifer London is the featured speaker at the next meeting of the National Press Club's affiliated American Legion post. Post 20's luncheon meeting takes place on Wednesday, May 8 at noon in the Cosgrove Room. All Press Club members are invited. Dr. London plans to discuss her new book, …
Read MoreNPC Headliners: Dennis Francis
May 6, 2024
Confronting climate change, maintaining peace and security, ending hunger, reacting to crises caused by natural disasters, and defending human rights are among the global challenges taken up by the United Nations. Is the international organization up to the task? On May 6, at 10 a.m., in the…
Read MoreAn Announcement from the National Press Club on Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva
May 3, 2024
On Friday, May 3 the National Press Club will share a previously recorded video between National Press Club President Emily Wilkins and Pavel Butorin, the husband of Alsu Kurmasheva. Kurmasheva is an editor for RFE/RL who is currently being held in Russia. Read the full announcement here.
Read MoreRoundtable Discussion on State of Press Freedom of the Last Year
May 3, 2024
On Friday, May 3 at 1 p.m. the National Press Club will host a live roundtable discussion on the state of press freedom. This 90 minute discussion will explore the year’s biggest stories in press freedom and the state of press freedom around the globe. Speakers: Jason Rezaian, The Washington Post…
Read MoreUpdates on of Cases of Journalists Austin Tice, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kermasheva
May 3, 2024
On Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. the National Press Club will hold a news briefing to provide updates and status of cases of journalists: Austin Tice, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva. National Press Club President Emily Wilkins will sit down with Debra Tice, mother of Austin Tice, Paul Beckett of…
Read MoreNPC Headliners Book Event: "The Everything War," by Dana Mattioli
May 1, 2024
Dana Mattioli, a Wall Street Journal reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist, will discuss her upcoming book "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power" at a National Press Club Headliners Book Rap on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. Mattioli has spent years…
Read MoreDisinformation, Elections & Democracy: How journalists can spot and disarm current tactics to influence voters
May 1, 2024
Election Day 2024 will be one of the most consequential in U.S. history, and disinformation campaigns loom large in influencing millions of Americans on what’s really at stake when they head to polls this fall. Journalists across the country must be prepared with the skills to pre- and debunk…
Read MoreMentorship Mixer
April 30, 2024
Club members participating in the Professional Development Team's mentorship program are invited to socialize and network. Whether you're a mentor eager to share your wisdom and guidance or a mentee seeking insight and support, you can apply for participation in the mentorship program by completing…
Read MoreSoutheast Asian Buffet at the Reliable Source
April 25, 2024
Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavors and cultural delights at the Reliable Source on Thursday, April 25. Members are invited to indulge in a mouthwatering Southeast Asian buffet, offering a wide array of authentic delicacies from the region. Experience the vibrant and diverse culinary…
Read MoreNPC Headliners Book Event: Deesha Dyer "Undiplomatic"
April 25, 2024
Hear how Deesha Dyer, a hip-hop journalist without political connections, conquered her imposter syndrome and landed one of the most coveted jobs at The White House at a Headliners book event on Thursday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Though Dyer had been repeatedly told she had, “an attitude problem that…
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