Nationwide Vigils For Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee Wednesday, June 3, 2009

May 29, 2009

NEW YORK-(U.S. ASIAN WIRE)- On June 3, 2009 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 Òhostile acts,Ó will be tried on criminal charges on June 4th.



The organizers of the vigils hope to help influence a positive outcome for Laura and Euna. Supporters are asked to please bring candles to the vigils.



Vigil Locations



Washington, D.C
Freedom Plaza

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue

6:00 pm Ð 8:00 pm



New York, NY

Washington Square Park (The Fountain)

6:00 pm Ð 8:00 pm



Chicago, IL

Chinatown Square Plaza

Cermack and Wentworth Streets

7:30 pm Ð 8:30 pm



Birmingham, AL

Linn Park (tentatively)

223 Carrington Lane

7:00 pm Ð 10:00 pm



Portland, OR

South Park Blocks

SW Park Avenue from Salmon Street to Jackson Street

6:30 pm Ð 8:00 pm



San Francisco, CA

Front Steps of San Francisco City Hall

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

6:00 pm Ð 8:00 pm



Santa Monica, CA

Wokcano

1413 5th Street

7:00 pm Ð 9:00 pm



National Organizer:

Brendan Creamer

215.699.4338

blove73@msn.com



Facebook Group


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111689610930#/group.php?gid=60755553149



Photo: Pictured Left Euna Lee and Right Laura Ling