Vigils for Asian American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee will be held on Wed., June 3, throughout the country. The two employees of 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.

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 – 8:00 pm

New York, N.Y.
Washington Square Park (The Fountain)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Chicago, Ill.
Chinatown Square Plaza
Cermack and Wentworth Streets
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Birmingham, Ala.
Linn Park (tentatively)
223 Carrington Lane
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Portland, Ore.
South Park Blocks
SW Park Avenue from Salmon Street to Jackson Street
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

San Francisco, Calif.
Front Steps of San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Santa Monica, Calif.
Wokcano
1413 5th Street
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

National Organizer:
Brendan Creamer
215.699.4338
blove73@msn.com

Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60755553149