Application Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2018 Training Dates: March 11-14, 2018, Washington, D.C. The statistics tell the tale: Every day 10,000 Americans turn 65, and 20 percent of people in that age group are employed or looking for work – the highest rate since 1962. Over four days, journalists will learn about older workers and the labor market; new models for retirement; the future of Social Security and retirement savings; the gig economy; workforce discrimination; and how workers’ health impacts all of that. They’ll also learn what other countries are…
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Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting – Deadline Jan. 15
Enter now for the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. There’s no entry fee and it’s open to 2017 reporting on any platform. The prize honors the late Robin Toner of The New York Times and has a $5,000 award. It’s sponsored by the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Deadline is Jan. 15 by 11:59 p.m. Click here for more information!
Read MoreBoard of Directors Election
Pay attention to your inbox in the coming weeks. We’ll be sending out a ballot for our Board of Directors election. This is your chance to shape the future of the Press Club. As always, our ballot is only open to L.A. Press Club members. If you have any questions, email us at info@lapressclub.org
Read MoreThe L.A. Press Club Thanks the Walt Disney Co. for Dropping its Ban on Los Angeles Times Critics
The Los Angeles Press Club thanks the Walt Disney Co. for dropping its ban on Los Angeles Times critics attending film screenings. Companies, especially media companies, should never try to penalize or muzzle reporters for doing their jobs, asking tough questions and writing critical stories.
Read MoreA Statement in Favor of L.A. Times Film Critics
The Los Angeles Press Club joins other journalism groups in condemning the Walt Disney Co.’s ban on Los Angeles Times critics attending film screenings. Companies, especially media companies, should never try to penalize or muzzle reporters for doing their jobs, asking tough questions and writing critical stories.
Read MoreL.A. Press Club Rescinds Truthteller Award to Harvey Weinstein.
Shawn “JAY Z” Carter and Harvey Weinstein were the co-winners of L.A. Press Club’s inaugural Truthteller Award for Contributions to the Public Discourse and Cultural Enlightenment of our Society. Mr. Carter and Mr. Weinstein received the award for their Spike-TV documentary-series “Time: The Kalief Browder Story.” The show brought to light the story of 16-year-old Browder, who was falsely imprisoned for three years on Rikers Island, mostly in solitary confinement, which led to his suicide. The series helped create changes in the law and the Rikers Island jail complex is…
Read MoreHugh Hefner – Champion of Free Speech
It was a magical evening in 2011. The L.A. Press Club was just launching the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards as a Gala Event. Hugh Hefner was our first honoree, as a Champion of Free Speech. His friends and family joined him as he was roasted by Dick Gregory, who passed away a month ago. As he sat down for an interview with Press Club President Robert Kovacik tears showed in his eyes. “I did not expect this to be so emotional,” he said. You will be greatly missed!
Read MoreLAPC Then and Now
We have had many special moments over the years, so we put together a little Best Of Video “LAPC Then & Now.”
Read More59th SoCal Journalism Awards Winners Announced
A. JOURNALISTS OF THE YEAR A1. PRINT, over 50,000 circulation Danielle Berrin, The Jewish Journal http://bit.ly/2nUpDFE, http://bit.ly/2nTODwU, http://bit.ly/2mQF5DZ Judges’ comment: Danielle Berrin’s range of incisive commentary and reporting, such as connecting her personal experience of a sexual assault with such crimes universally, portraying family squabbles surrounding the health decline of media mogul Sumner Redstone, or profiling an anti-poverty activist, earns her a well-deserved Journalist of the Year Award. 2nd Fred Dickey, San Diego Union-Tribune 3rd Hillel Aron, L.A. Weekly A2. PRINT under 50,000 circulation Daina Beth Solomon, Los Angeles Business…
Read MoreShawn “JAY Z” Carter and Harvey Weinstein to Receive the L.A. Press Club’s Inaugural Truthteller Award
Shawn “JAY Z” Carter and Harvey Weinstein to Receive the L.A. Press Club’s Inaugural Truthteller Award The Los Angeles Press Club is proud to announce that Shawn “JAY Z” Carter and Harvey Weinstein are the co-winners of its inaugural Truthteller Award for contributions to the Public Discourse and Cultural Enlightenment of our Society. Mr. Carter and Mr. Weinstein, in addition to their respective bodies of work, receive the award for their Spike-TV documentary-series “Time: The Kalief Browder Story,” which aired earlier this year to critical praise. The show brought…
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