Schedule of Upcoming Luncheons at the National Press Club

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a schedule of upcoming luncheons at the National Press Club. Luncheon tickets are open to the public except where noted as "members and guests only." Credentialed press may cover Luncheons and Newsmakers. Events listed are subject to last-minute changes. Space may be reserved at any NPC Luncheon by calling 202-662-7501. To save time and avoid waiting in line, tickets can be paid for in advance by using a credit card or putting tickets on a house account if there is a credit card on file with the Club. Reservations are not required for Newsmakers, unless otherwise noted.

October 17, 2016
Basketball Legend & Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Topic: He will discuss politics, sports, media, gender and aging issues from his new book "Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White."
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October 19, 2016
U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr.
Topic: The role of schools in preparing students to be active citizens.
To purchase tickets click HERE
*Location: Holeman Lounge

****** November 21, 2016
Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Topic: TBA
Link to purchase tickets to come
*Location: Holeman Lounge

****** November 30, 2016
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager Paul Wiedefeld
Topic: State of Metro, one year into GM Paul Wiedefeld's tenure.
To purchase tickets click HERE
*Location: Holeman Lounge

****** December 2, 2016
MGM Chairman and CEO James Murren
Topic: TBA
Link to purchase tickets to come
*Location: Holeman Lounge

National Press Club Luncheons are webcast live on press.org at 1:00 pm (except where time change is noted) on event day. 

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