Category: News

Thursday, January 15, 2015 12:25 PM The New, Multimedia One-Man Show, Ghost in the House, starring Tony Todd (Candyman) to be followed by a conversation about race in America, moderator: Brian Watt. Before Barack Obama and MLK, before Jackie Robinson, Paul Robeson and Medgar Evers, before Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali, before Ferguson and “I can’t breathe”– there was Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight Boxing Champion who defied the powers that be. Ghost in the House recounts the racism and vindictiveness of White America against a man whose talents…

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Monday, January 12, 2015 9:17 AM HOLLYWOOD, CA January 12, 2015: The Los Angeles Press Club is proud to announce that the 2015 Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism will go to Charlie Hebdo. “We are deeply honored. Of course, we’ll accept,” said Gerard Biard, Editor-in-Chief of Charlie Hebdo. “No act of terrorism can stop freedom of speech. Giving the Daniel Pearl Award to Charlie Hebdo is a strong message to that effect,” said LA Press Club President Robert Kovacik of NBC4 Southern California. Since 2002 the…

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Saturday, January 10, 2015 4:22 PM Here is an invitation from Alex Cruau, Consul of France in Los Angeles: “As you all know, a big gathering will take place in Paris on Sunday to pay tribute to the victims of the terrorist and antisemitic attacks. Several gatherings are being organized in the US. For the ones who can, I invite you to gather in front of the City Hall of Los Angeles at 12:30pm, for a moment of meditation and fraternity, in presence of M. Frederic Lefebvre, Member of the…

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Wednesday, January 07, 2015 5:45 PM LGBTs In The News and Los Angeles Press Club Presents a Special Live Panel Engagement discussing and Honoring Allies in the Movement for LGBT Equality: “Allies: We Couldn’t do it Without You. Featuring an all-star panel: Gloria Allred, famed civil rights attorney, television personality and extraordinary ally of LGBTs across America and around the world. – Ms. Allred will be presented with LGBTs in the News’ innaugural “Elgy” Award for her decades-long commitment and ongoing efforts to secure equality for all, including LGBT people.…

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014 1:33 PM Recording artist and drag queen Conchita Wurst from Austria became an international sensation when she won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with “Rise like a Phoenix”. The artist has become a symbol of acceptance and tolerance throughout Europe. After performing in front of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon he described Wurst as a “cultural icon” and asserted that “Everyone is entitled to enjoy the same basic rights and live a life of worth and dignity without discrimination. This fundamental principle is embedded in the UN…

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Monday, November 10, 2014 10:27 AM Luminary Award: NANCY O’DELL, Entertainment Tonight HOLLYWOOD, CA: The Los Angeles Press Club is proud to announce that Entertainment Tonight’s co-host Nancy O’Dell will accept the Luminary Award at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on November 23rd at the Biltmore Hotel, downtown Los Angeles. “Ms. O’Dell is one of the hardest working professionals in the business and truly deserving of this career achievement award,” says Press Club President Robert Kovacik of NBC4. Nancy O’Dell is not only the co-host of the…

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Friday, October 17, 2014 9:38 AM Come join us for our annual meeting and hear the exciting plans we have for the club. Want to run for a board seat? In order to run for the board you need to be an active member in good standing, and you must have been a member for at least one year. The board consists of 14 journalists. A board term is two years, with a maximum stay of three terms. Seven members are elected each year to guarantee continuity. Contact executive director…

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Monday, September 22, 2014 6:07 PM HOLLYWOOD, CA: The Los Angeles Press Club is proud to announce that music legend Quincy Jones will accept the Visionary Award at a gala celebration on November 23 at the Biltmore Hotel, downtown Los Angeles. The Visionary Award was instituted two years ago to honor an individual within the Entertainment Industry who uses their high-profile status to make the world a better place and to spread information about issues of freedom and importance. Quincy Jones pioneered the model of using celebrity to raise money…

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014 9:41 PM Los Angeles Press Club will dedicate its 7th National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award to the late Robin Williams. Because of Williams being a true philanthropist, working tirelessly for the homeless, sick and our troops, the press club’s board of directors finds it appropriate to dedicate the awards to Williams. Robin Williams wife, Susan Schneider, said, “it is our hope that the focus will not be on Robin’s death but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.” The Los…

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Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:41 PM Thursday August 14 from 6 to 8:30 pm with agent BJ Robbins, editors Dan Smetanka & Jonathan Hahn & authors Sue, Kenan Trebincevic, Amy Alkon, Liza Monroy & Tom Zoellner LA Press Club at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd in L.A. (free parking on site) $5 for members/$20 nonmembers ($10/$30 at the door) RSVP

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