December 10: Reporters With Courage: Freedom of the Press Under Attack

What is the cost of reporting? Too often it is a cost that media journalists pay with their lives. Reporters are harassed, attacked, imprisoned, and even murdered for attempting to bring truth to the public.

This event highlights ten courageous reporters from around the world and includes comments from reporters, editors, and others in Minnesota, including:

  • Mike Burbach, Editor, St. Paul Pioneer Press
  • Reid Forgrave and Gail Rosenblum (ret.), award-winning reporters, Minnesota Star Tribune
  • Sen. Sandy Pappas

Co-Sponsors:

  • Children of Holocaust Survivors Association in Minnesota
  • Citizens for Global Solutions – MN
  • Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter
  • Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, St. Paul
  • Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  • Minnesota Council of Churches
  • Minnesota Nurses Association
  • Mount Zion Temple
  • Shir Tikvah Congregation
  • The United Nations Association of Minnesota

 

Register by Tuesday, December 10, 5:00 pm CT

 

Admission

  • $10 general public; $5 seniors and students (over age 13, please).
  • $25 for 1.5 CLE credits for Minnesota lawyers.
  • ‘Clock hours’ for teachers, social workers, and nurses.
  • Mitchell Hamline students free – diversity credit available.
  • Qualifies as a University of St. Thomas Law Mentor Externship experience.

Registration cost


MH students can register here.


This program addresses the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: