Free Roxana Saberi: A Hometown Vigil
April 29, 2009 by admin
Roxana Saberi’s home town speaks out for her safety and freedom. Join a public gathering in support of Saberi and her family. Please wear yellow ribbons, arm bands or clothing.
WHEN: Saturday, May 2 @ 2pm
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Bridge, Main Avenue, Downtown Fargo ND / Moorhead MN
Tentative speakers include: Catherine McMullen, Roger Bailey, Rabbi Janeen Kobrinsky, John Strand, Joel Heitkamp, Scott Hennen, A representative of KVLY, A representative of ND broadcasters Association, Mitch Marr and others to be named…
Event organized and sponsored by High Plains Reader, North Dakota Human Rights Coalition, KFGO, The Flag, People Escaping Poverty Project, North Dakota Newspaper Association, North Dakota Broadcasters Association, KVLY / KXJB Tv / Valley News Live, and others to be named.
For information, contact:
John Strand 701.298.9272 (H), 701.235.1553 (w) High Plains Reader
Zach Kobrinsky 701.261.6339 (c), 701.235.1553 (w) High Plains Reader
Mitch Marr 218.329.6785 ND Human Rights Coalition
Catherine McMullen 701.429.7989 (C), 218.299.3994 (w) English and Journalism Professor, Concordia College
Roger Bailey, 701.223.6397 (w), ND Newspaper Association
Charley Johnson, 701.237.5211, Valley News Live (KVLY, KXJB), ND Broadcasters Association President, former teacher of Roxana Saberi
Joel Heitkamp, 701.899.2326 (c), 701.237.5346 (w), KFGO
Scott Hennen, 701.271.1100 (w), The Flag
Yellow Ribbons / Yellow Arm Bands / Yellow Clothing encouraged at event.