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National Press Club: Allow Journalists to Bring Protective Gear to Inauguration

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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There is significant documentary evidence of the violence toward journalists and their equipment.

Key Points: 
  • There is significant documentary evidence of the violence toward journalists and their equipment.
  • The National Press Club , founded in 1908, is The World's Leading Professional Organization for Journalists with nearly 3,000 members worldwide.
  • The Club's nonprofit, the National Press Club Journalism Institute , promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement.
  • PRESS CONTACT:Lindsay Underwoodfor the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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U.S. Press Leaders to Zimbabwe: Free Jailed Journalist

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Friday, August 28, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Authorities in Zimbabwe must release from prison Hopewell Chin'ono, an award-winning journalist who has been jailed on trumped-up charges and held in reportedly inhumane conditions, leaders of the National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute said Friday.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Authorities in Zimbabwe must release from prison Hopewell Chin'ono, an award-winning journalist who has been jailed on trumped-up charges and held in reportedly inhumane conditions, leaders of the National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute said Friday.
  • "Hopewell Chin'ono is a solid journalist who has been jailed for having the temerity to report the truth," said Michael Freedman, president of the National Press Club.
  • The Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute form a powerful voice for press freedom worldwide.
  • PRESS CONTACT: Lindsay Underwood for The National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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National Press Club To Unveil Freedom Clock For Austin Tice, August 14

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Monday, August 3, 2020
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Club President Michael Freedman will unveil the clock, make brief remarks, and renew the Club's call for Tice's release.

Key Points: 
  • Club President Michael Freedman will unveil the clock, make brief remarks, and renew the Club's call for Tice's release.
  • Austin Tice is one of the National Press Club's 2015 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Honorees and is a Press Club member.
  • The National Press Club is The World's Leading Professional Organization For Journalists and represents more than 3,000 reporters, editors and professional communicators worldwide.
  • PRESS CONTACT: Lindsay Underwood for The National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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National Press Club and Journalism Institute support VOA and its journalism

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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WASHINGTON, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute stand with Voice of America and its director, Amanda Bennett, against unsupported criticism by the White House of its coronavirus coverage.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute stand with Voice of America and its director, Amanda Bennett, against unsupported criticism by the White House of its coronavirus coverage.
  • The National Press Club , The World's Leading Professional Organization for Journalists, represents more than 3,000 reporters, editors and professional communicators worldwide.
  • The Club's nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute, promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement.
  • PRESS CONTACT: LINDSAY UNDERWOOD FOR THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB; [email protected] ; (202) 662-7561
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National Press Club and Journalism Institute Optimistic Over POTUS Statements On Austin Tice

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
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The National Press Club and the Journalism Institute are grateful that work is being done with Syria to bring him home.

Key Points: 
  • The National Press Club and the Journalism Institute are grateful that work is being done with Syria to bring him home.
  • Austin is a member of the National Press Club along with his parents, Marc and Debra.
  • The National Press Club , the world's leading professional organization for journalists, represents more than 3,000 reporters, editors and professional communicators worldwide.
  • PRESS CONTACT: Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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National Press Club Board votes to suspend operations amid COVID-19 concerns

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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Earlier this evening, National Press Club President Michael Freedman sent members a letter that discusses the Club's decision in more detail.

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this evening, National Press Club President Michael Freedman sent members a letter that discusses the Club's decision in more detail.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the World's Leading Professional Organization for Journalists.
  • The Club, along with its National Press Club Journalism Institute (501-c3) , is a leading voice on behalf of press freedom and journalists worldwide who are unjustly detained.
  • Press Contact: Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club, [email protected] ; (202) 662-7561
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Andy Parker, father of slain journalist Alison Parker, to announce FTC complaint against Google at National Press Club, Feb. 20

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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The murderer filmed the killing and then posted that video to YouTube before taking his own life.

Key Points: 
  • The murderer filmed the killing and then posted that video to YouTube before taking his own life.
  • In the four years since the shooting, Parker has attempted to get the videos of his daughter's murder removed from YouTube.
  • This press conference will take place in the Club's Bloomberg Room, and is open to credentialed media and members of the National Press Club free of charge, with advance registration required.
  • The National Press Club is located on the 13th Floor of the National Press Building at 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C.
    Press Contact: Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561.

National Press Club Journalism Institute announces Jim Kuhnhenn as Press Freedom Fellow

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Thursday, June 13, 2019
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute, the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, announces the appointment of veteran journalist Jim Kuhnhenn as its 2019-2020 Press Freedom Fellow.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute, the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, announces the appointment of veteran journalist Jim Kuhnhenn as its 2019-2020 Press Freedom Fellow.
  • Kuhnhenn, a past member of the National Press Club, has been a journalist for 40 years.
  • "I'm honored to have this opportunity to help the National Press Club and its Journalism Institute in their mission to remove free press barriers and increase transparency to keep citizens well-informed and their governments and institutions accountable."
  • Contact: Julie Moos, Executive Director, National Press Club Journalism Institute; [email protected] , 202-662-7507.

NPR's Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak elected 112th National Press Club President

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Saturday, December 8, 2018
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --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.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --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 lofty mission, Kodjak continued, made more achievable through collaboration and fellowship:
    "Journalists today are under a huge amount of pressure.
  • But the National Press Club is a place where we break those walls down and gather maybe over a beer -- enjoy each other's company, and help each other become better journalists."
  • Also elected in Friday's Club elections were: Michael Freedman (UMUC, GW, The Kalb Report) as vice president; Peter Urban (Freelance) as treasurer; and Fouad Arif (Morocco News Agency) as secretary.

National Press Club To Hold Moment Of Silence For Jamal Khashoggi Monday

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Saturday, October 20, 2018
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club will hold a moment of silence for Washington Post Contributor Jamal Khashoggi on Monday, Oct. 22 at about 1:15p.m.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club will hold a moment of silence for Washington Post Contributor Jamal Khashoggi on Monday, Oct. 22 at about 1:15p.m.
  • The Press Club is located at 529 14th Street NW on the 13th floor.
  • The National Press Club, founded in 1908, is the World's Leading Professional Organization for Journalists and has 3,100 members.
  • Through the activities and programs of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, a 501c-3, the Club fights for a free press worldwide.