Today, nationwide vigils for Asian American journalists Laura
Ling and Euna Lee will be held. The two U.S. journalists, who work for San
Francisco-based Current TV – a media venture founded by former Vice
President Al Gore, were arrested March 17 near the North Korean border
while reporting on refugees living in China. Both women, accused by North
Korea of crossing into the country illegally from China and committing
“hostile acts,” will be tried on criminal charges on June 4th. Lisa Ling has hit the airwaves this week with appearances on the Today Show, Larry King, and Nightline in a plea for their safe return.
The organizers of the vigils hope to help influence a positive outcome for
Laura and Euna. Please show your support and join us in their fight for
freedom!
Please bring candles for the vigils. We hope you can make it. Here’s a list of locations:
Washington, D.C – Freedom Plaza, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Organizers: Asia Liu, Max Neubauer, Wesley Della Volla, Daniel Beckmann, Joseph Hong
New York, NY – Washington Square Park (The Fountain), 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
VIGIL Organizers: Danielle Chang, Gwendolyn E. Lindsay-Jackson, Crystal Sun Kim
IF RAIN, VIGIL WILL BE HELD AT NYU JOURNALISM INSTITUTE, 20 COOPER SQ
Kollaboration New York competitors and supporters will be playing at the vigil
Update: Angie Wang, Ling’s cousin, speaks to reporters
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Chicago, IL – Chinatown Square Plaza, Cermack and Wentworth Streets, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
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VIGIL Organizers: Rose Tibayan, Nancy Loo
Update: Clips of Rose Tibayan and Ling’s college classmate
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Birmingham, AL – Brother Bryan Park, Magnolia Avenue between 21st and 22nd Street South, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
VIGIL Organizers: Lisa Anderson, Max Neubauer
Portland, OR – South Park Blocks, SW Park Avenue from Salmon Street to Jackson Street, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
VIGIL Organizers: Meghan Miller Jedrzejczyk, Max Neubauer
San Francisco, CA – Front Steps of San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
VIGIL Organizers: Lynn Perkins, Mike Shen, Gibson Pearl
Update: Current TV employees in front of SF City Hall
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Los Angeles/Santa Monica, CA – Wokcano, 1413 5th Street, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
VIGIL Organizers: Welly Yang, Kristiana Velasco, Joe Omar Gonzales, Joyce Mar
Co-Host – Kelly Hu
Guest Speakers – Lisa Ling, Congressional Candidate Judy Chu and Tia Carerre
Update: Laura Ling clips at Vigil
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Sacramento, CA – L Wine Lounge & Urban Kitchen / California State Capitol Park, 1801 L Street, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
VIGIL Organizers: Beth Diebels
Update: Jerry Wang (Laura Ling’s uncle), Mei Fou (Ling’s Aunt), and mayor Kevin Johnson in Sacramento
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Boston, MA – Boston Common fountain (or in case of rain, gazebo), Tremont St. side, 8:00pm – 9:30pm
VIGIL Organizers: Jeanne Chiang
Get the latest info about vigils here. If you can’t make it out to any of the locations, please sign the Petition to Free Euna Lee and Laura Ling here.
Vigils for Laura Ling and Euna Lee
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