The Al Filipov Peace & Justice Forum has announced that the recipient of its second annual Al Filipov Peace & Justice Award is John Hockenberry, journalist and advocate. John Hockenberry is a four-time Peabody Award winner and four-time Emmy Award winner. He has reported from all over the world and in virtually every medium. He is a former anchor for MSNBC and correspondent for NBC News, ABC News and National Public Radio.
A paraplegic since an auto accident at age 19, Hockenberry is the author of a best-selling memoir, Moving Violations: War Zones, Wheelchairs and Declarations of Independence. He is currently co-host of the live public radio morning news program, The Takeaway, produced by Public Radio International and WNYC New York.
Following receipt of the award on Sept. 19, Mr. Hockenberry will speak on the topic of, “The Main Event: Inclusion from Politics to the Paralympics”.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 ~ 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St., Concord, MA
www.al f i l ipov.org
The event is free and open to all. The facility is handicapped accessible. Donations will be accepted. For information or special assistance, email info@alfilipov.org Click here for a downloadable flyer.
The Al Filipov Peace & Justice Forum was established in honor of a beloved member of the Trinitarian Congregational Church, who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Karen Methot
Karen Methot communicates with congregations, pastors, and lay leaders around justice issues via email, website, and social media, and serves as staff liaison to nine justice task teams. Contact her to: Request support for your church when going ...