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National Press Club Virtual Run For Austin Tice Draws 229 Runners To Raise Awareness

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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"This was our first virtual run, and it exceeded our expectations," said Lisa Nicole Matthews, President of the National Press Club.

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  • "This was our first virtual run, and it exceeded our expectations," said Lisa Nicole Matthews, President of the National Press Club.
  • "People are hungry to want to do something to help Austin and channeling that toward running or walking is a great idea.
  • The purpose was to have a strong response on social media to raise awareness of Austin's case and that was accomplished."
  • The National Press Club has a petition for Austin on Change.org ( LINK HERE ) that has been signed by 145,000 people calling on the Biden Administration to prioritize his release.

News Leaders Overjoyed At News Journalist Danny Fenster Has Been Released

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following is a statement from Lisa Nicole Matthews, President of the National Press Club and Angela Greiling Keane President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the news that journalist Danny Fenster has been released from detention in Myanmar.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following is a statement from Lisa Nicole Matthews, President of the National Press Club and Angela Greiling Keane President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the news that journalist Danny Fenster has been released from detention in Myanmar.
  • "We are overjoyed to hear the news that Danny Fenster is free and will soon be reunited with his family.
  • To the Fenster family who were Danny's advocates, we are so happy for you and know this announcement must bring tremendous relief after a 176-day ordeal.
  • "In 2021 the Press Club selected Danny Fenster as our domestic John Aubuchon Press Freedom honoree.

Press Leaders Outraged Over U.S. Reporter's Sentence in Myanmar

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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He was sentenced to jail by a court in Myanmar on Friday purportedly for spreading false or inflammatory information, contacting illegal organizations, and violating visa regulations.

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  • He was sentenced to jail by a court in Myanmar on Friday purportedly for spreading false or inflammatory information, contacting illegal organizations, and violating visa regulations.
  • "Journalists and people of conscience everywhere are shocked and outraged at this miscarriage of justice," said Lisa Nicole Matthews, president of the National Press Club, and Angela Greiling Keane, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute.
  • "Danny Fenster has committed no crime and was only doing his job of informing the world about events in Myanmar.
  • The National Press Club honored him this year with a John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award, which recognizes journalists who persevere in the face of extreme adversity.

CHRIS MURRAY to announce new book at NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHRIS MURRAY, FOUNDER, MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP, is scheduled to appear at the National Press Club at 12:00 p.m. on November 17th in the Bloomberg Room.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHRIS MURRAY, FOUNDER, MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP, is scheduled to appear at the National Press Club at 12:00 p.m. on November 17th in the Bloomberg Room.
  • Murray Financial Group is dedicated to helping individuals, families and executives overcome the challenge of creating a steady financial foundation.
  • For more information or to RSVP to the National Press Club event please call 888.682.9876 or email [email protected] .
  • If you plan to attend the National Press Club event you must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test no older then 72 hours.

Crucial Conversations Everyone Should Hear: Media, Civil Rights and Law Enforcement

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The groundbreaking Conversations: Newsmakers Conference addresses the impact of race as it intersects with media, civil rights and law with candid discussions with veteran professionals in these areas.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The groundbreaking Conversations: Newsmakers Conference addresses the impact of race as it intersects with media, civil rights and law with candid discussions with veteran professionals in these areas.
  • The virtual conference takes participants inside firsthand conversations from decision makers about news coverage, civil rights in the legal arena and being an officer of color in the age of George Floyd.
  • Register now at www.lovellbrigham.com to join the virtual audience on Saturday, November 6 or watch later on demand.
  • They will bring unique perspectives on the news of the day from people of color with a message for everyone.

National Press Club awards Isidoro Rodriguez the 2021 Shirley & Dennis Feldman Fellowship

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, has chosen Isidoro Rodriguez of Brooklyn, New York, as the recipient of its 2021 Shirley & Dennis Feldman Fellowship.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, has chosen Isidoro Rodriguez of Brooklyn, New York, as the recipient of its 2021 Shirley & Dennis Feldman Fellowship.
  • Rodriguez is one of four scholarship winners who will be honored at the National Press Club's Annual Journalism Awards Dinner, to be held virtually from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on December 8, 2021.
  • The National Press Club's Journalism Awards celebrate the best in American broadcast and print journalism.
  • Press contact: Beth Francesco, Senior Director, National Press Club Journalism Institute, [email protected]
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Higher Heights and the Center for American Women and Politics Release Reaching Higher: Black Women in American Politics 2021

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Higher Heights Leadership Fundand the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University , released a new report, Reaching Higher: Black Women in American Politics 2021.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Higher Heights Leadership Fundand the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University , released a new report, Reaching Higher: Black Women in American Politics 2021.
  • Black women also found success across other levels of office, in addition to playing pivotal roles in voter mobilization and voter turnout.
  • Higher Heights and CAWP issued their first report on the status of Black women in American politics in June 2014.
  • Previous Status of Black Women in American Politics reports have been in published in 2014 , 2015 , 2017 , 2018 , and 2019 .

Raymond F. Kerins Jr. Appointed CEO of The Next Security Group and Chief Public Affairs Officer of The Next Practices Group

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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The Next Practices Group announced today that it has named industry veteran Ray Kerins as Chief Executive Officer of The Next Security Group (NextSec).

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  • The Next Practices Group announced today that it has named industry veteran Ray Kerins as Chief Executive Officer of The Next Security Group (NextSec).
  • NextSec will focus on public affairs and all forms of security, ranging from cybersecurity to physical protection to new models in how to protect corporations.
  • The Next Practices Group is a founder-driven collective of firms that form common teams to create perpetual competitive advantage and value for clients.
  • Next Security Group (NextSec) is dedicated to public affairs and all forms of security.

The National Press Club Initiates Strict COVID-19 Protocol to Protect Attendees of the 2021 Fourth Estate Gala

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Press Club announced today that it will initiate a multi-step COVID-19 protocol to create the safest possible environment for in-person attendees at its upcoming Fourth Estate Award Gala on Wednesday, October 20th.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Press Club announced today that it will initiate a multi-step COVID-19 protocol to create the safest possible environment for in-person attendees at its upcoming Fourth Estate Award Gala on Wednesday, October 20th.
  • Although the potential for COVID-19 transmission remains a risk for all in-person events, the Club will follow strict COVID-19 guidelines established by the District of Columbia.
  • "It's important that people feel confident to attend live events once again, and we've done everything possible to create a COVID-safe environment for our guests at the Fourth Estate Gala," said National Press Club Executive Director Bill McCarren.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.

Former NPC Press Freedom Award Winner Maria Ressa Wins Nobel Peace Prize

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Lisa Nicole Matthews, President of the National Press Club and Angela Greiling Keane, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on Maria Ressa, who today, along with Dmitry Muratov, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Lisa Nicole Matthews, President of the National Press Club and Angela Greiling Keane, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on Maria Ressa, who today, along with Dmitry Muratov, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • "Maria was the National Press Club's 2020 John Aubuchon Honoree, an award that traditionally includes in person receipt of the award and a speech by the honoree.
  • Maria was a prisoner in her own borders even while a global champion of freedom of the press.
  • Earlier this year during a National Press Club virtual address on World Press Freedom Day, Ressa spoke about her fight for press freedom in the Philippines and around the world.