Saberi Vigil: Fargo Forum article
April 29, 2009 by admin
Published April 29 2009
Supporters plan Saturday vigil for Roxana Saberi, the Fargo journalist imprisoned in Iran
By: Kelly Smith, INFORUM
FARGO – A vigil for Roxana Saberi is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Bridge between Fargo and Moorhead.
“We have to remind the communities she’s one of us; she’s a Fargoan, a North Dakotan,” said Concordia College professor Catherine McMullen, who taught Saberi when she attended the school. “This is not a political event. It’s just to show support.”
The event is organized by several local media organizations and community leaders as well as the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition.
Saberi, a 32-year-old Fargo native and Fargo North High graduate, was sentenced to eight years in prison for spying for the U.S. more than a week ago.
She’s been held in a Tehran prison since Feburary, and has lived in Iran for six years, contributing to news organizations such as National Public Radio and the BBC.
Participants are encouraged Saturday to wear yellow ribbons, arm bands or clothing in honor of her.
For more on the event, read Thursday’s Forum.
Roxana Saberi: Links
April 29, 2009 by admin
Here are some helpful links to learn more and take further action regarding Roxana Saberi:
Committee to Protect Journalist
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.
Register Online!
April 15, 2009 by admin
Register online for this weekend’s conference.
Also contact us for group rates, volunteer options and student discounts: humanrights@ndhrc.org