Around the Nation: August 2, 2007

The US Helsinki Commission will hold a hearing on “Freedom of the Media in the OSCE Region,” focusing on trends regarding media freedom in states participating in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Witnesses include: Ms. Fatima Tlisova, a Russian journalist (residing in the United States since March 2007) who was subjected to violent physical attacks and intimidation as a result of her reportage from the conflict-torn North Caucasus region of the Russian Federation; Ms. Nina Ognianova, Europe and Central Asia program coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists; Ms. Paula Schriefer, director of advocacy, Freedom House. Room 340 of the Cannon House Office Building.

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"A Panel on Prosecutorial Discretion: The US Attorney Scandal and the Duke Lacrosse Players' Case," an event featuring James K. Robinson, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan; and Richard Rosen, Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law. The panel will be moderated by JoAnne A. Epps, Associate Dean, Temple University Beasley School of Law. Doors will open for the event at 5:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 5:30 at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, 1600 Market Street, Suite 3600. A reception will follow. This program has been approved for CLE ethics credit. RSVP

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Tribes Gallery hosts a group art exhibition, centered around the theme of Charlie "Bird" Parker, featuring the works of of ten local and international emerging artists, who received high honors in the Tribes art contest judged by Robert Storr of MoMA. This event will also feature a small jazz ensemble. Part of A Gathering of the Tribes' 14th Annual Charlie Parker Festival. More information online, or call 212-674-3778 or e-mail.

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Kenyon Farrow, Joan Gibbs, Reggie Gossett, Anika Haynes, Hank Williams and Ajamu Sankofa will discuss the life and legacies of black gay author/human rights activist James Baldwin, born on this day in 1924. There will be a showing of rare footage of the debate between Malcolm X and James Baldwin, followed by a community open mic. Bring your favorite Baldwin passages to share! Brecht Forum, 451 West St. (A,C,E, 1,2,3 trains to 14th St.). Suggested donation $6/$10/$15. Free for Brecht Forum subscribers.

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