We're grateful for your support
Thank you for supporting the National Press Club Journalism Institute during an exciting period of growth. Since I started as executive director in January, we’ve launched programs to help journalists inform and empower the public, with reporters and editors from the L.A. Times and The Washington Post , teachers from Google’s News Lab, and members of Congress coming together with top political journalists to work on building trust among the people we serve. We’ve spearheaded the Ask About Austin Tice campaign on behalf of the writer and photographer being held in Syria. And we’ve become home to the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation , which is working to build a monument in our nation’s capital to those who have lost their lives in service to democracy. NPCJI president Barbara Cochran will serve as president of the FJM Foundation.  In this newsletter, you can learn about our upcoming Spelling Bee, Writing Workshop, Book Fair, Fourth Estate Gala, and more. Next time you’re at the Club, I hope you’ll stop by the library and say hello to me and your new team here at the Institute. We’d love to hear from you .
Julie Moos, Executive Director
Volunteer at the Capitol on 9/23
Help bring Austin Tice home

Now is the time to help bring home veteran U.S. Marine Corps captain and Georgetown University graduate Austin Tice. Join us for one or two hours on Monday, Sept. 23, at the U.S. Capitol to urge for Austin’s safe return from Syria, where he has been detained for seven years. He was captured while covering the escalating conflict in the region. His family, colleagues, and friends continue to work toward his safe release and return, and they need your help. 
 
Join them for one or two hours on Monday, Sept. 23, when we will visit every member of Congress to convey the urgency of Austin's swift return using all diplomatic means. Volunteers will be briefed on their assignments and receive talking points and a #FreeAustinTice T-shirt and pin to wear and keep. Sign up today.

The National Press Club Journalism Institute, along with our press freedom partners, joined the Tice family in a renewed campaign for Austin's release on August 11, his 38th birthday, which has continued to grow national awareness through the 7th anniversary of his disappearance on Aug. 14. We need your help to bring him home. Visit here to learn more.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

National Press Club Journalism Institute programs help journalists enlighten and empower all the stakeholders in our democracy. From teaching journalists how to stay safe on the job to helping them build trust, overcome reporting roadblocks or write with their audience in mind, our programs provide concrete skills that support the Fourth Estate’s vital role in our society.
UPCOMING EVENTS

September 17, 2019
The annual tradition continues in the National Press Club’s historic ballroom.

October 17, 2019
Amanda Bennett will receive the National Press Club’s most esteemed prize at a gala in her honor. 

November 1, 2019
A D.C. tradition and a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute, presented in partnership with landmark local bookseller Politics & Prose.  
 
November 1, 2019
Whether you’re a journalist or a nonfiction author--or you aspire to be one--you’ll leave this half-day workshop with professional skills that will help you take your work to the next level. Participants also gain admission to the 2019 Book Fair and Authors' Night. 
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

What does it take to represent underrepresented communities and their major figures in a way that feels right to residents? Los Angeles Times Staff Reporter Angel Jennings, Staff Writer Gerrick D. Kennedy and Assistant Metro Editor Erika D. Smith talked frankly about how they approached the story of South Los Angeles rap artist Nipsey Hussle’s life and death to produce coverage that both stood out nationally and hit home – and about the groundwork that enabled them to do it on deadline.

Praise for the program  

  • “Fascinating presentation” 
  • “INSIGHTFUL answers to some VERY RELEVANT questions”
  • “The program offered a fresh perspective on examining news coverage”
  • “The speakers were very candid. They didn’t appear to care about being politically correct. They shared their truth.”
  • “The conversation pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of one of the country's biggest newspapers,The panelists were very thoughtful (as were the questions) and I learned something.”
Watch videos and find resources from previous programs here.
SUPPORT THE INSTITUTE
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. NPCJI is home to the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation, which commemorates America’s commitment to a free press by honoring journalists who have sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Support this important work with a tax-deductible contribution today.