We at the Youngstown Press Club pride ourselves on the work we do to support press freedom. On Feb. 22, we joined others around the world pushing for the freedom of Evan Gershkovich, the American reporter who has been unlawfully detained in Russia for nearly a year.
Paul Beckett, the Wall Street Journal editor who is working full-time to bring Evan home, spoke to a Youngstown Press Club audience at DeYor Performing Arts Center. In a conversation with Brenda Linert, Youngstown Press Club board of governors member, Paul told us about Evan, his work, his family, how he's holding up in prison, what's being done to return him home, and what we can do to help.
The event was sponsored by WKBN-TV, the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, Pecchia Communications, The Business Journal, DeYor Performing Arts Center and the Edward M. Barr Foundation.
Paul Beckett, the Wall Street Journal editor who is working full-time to bring Evan home, spoke to a Youngstown Press Club audience at DeYor Performing Arts Center. In a conversation with Brenda Linert, Youngstown Press Club board of governors member, Paul told us about Evan, his work, his family, how he's holding up in prison, what's being done to return him home, and what we can do to help.
The event was sponsored by WKBN-TV, the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, Pecchia Communications, The Business Journal, DeYor Performing Arts Center and the Edward M. Barr Foundation.
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The Youngstown Press Club stands with Evan and encourages all to stand with Evan in the following ways:
1. Stay informed
Follow updates on Evan's situation on The Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich site.
2. Keep Evan in the conversation
Broad, public awareness of Evan's situation is critical.
3. Write letters to Evan and his family
Your well wishes matter. Letters to Evan and his family can be sent through the Wall Street Journal support page.
4. Post #istandwithevan on social media
Posting on social media broadens public awareness.
5. Write to your representatives in Congress
Evan needs bi-partisan support.
6. Donate to press freedom organizations
Organizations such as The Committee to Protect Journalists, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reporters Without Borders work tirelessly to get justice for journalists who are under fire, imprisoned, targeted and whose rights are being threatened.
1. Stay informed
Follow updates on Evan's situation on The Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich site.
2. Keep Evan in the conversation
Broad, public awareness of Evan's situation is critical.
3. Write letters to Evan and his family
Your well wishes matter. Letters to Evan and his family can be sent through the Wall Street Journal support page.
4. Post #istandwithevan on social media
Posting on social media broadens public awareness.
5. Write to your representatives in Congress
Evan needs bi-partisan support.
6. Donate to press freedom organizations
Organizations such as The Committee to Protect Journalists, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reporters Without Borders work tirelessly to get justice for journalists who are under fire, imprisoned, targeted and whose rights are being threatened.
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We thank our media partners in helping us spread the word about Evan and this event.
"Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Viewed as an Easy Target" The Vindicator, Feb. 23, 2024
"Wall Street Journal Editor Shares Thoughts on Jailed Journalist" The Business Journal, Feb. 23, 2024
"WSJ editor: Reporter's detainment an 'assault on press freedom'" WKBN, Feb. 23, 2024
"I Stand with Evan event at the DeYor Thursday" WFMJ Today, Feb. 21, 2024
"Effort Seeks to Highlight Detained Journalist's Plight" The Business Journal, Feb. 21, 2024
"Editor to Discuss Efforts to Free Reporter from Russian Prison" The Review Newspapers, Feb. 22, 2024
"Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Viewed as an Easy Target" The Vindicator, Feb. 23, 2024
"Wall Street Journal Editor Shares Thoughts on Jailed Journalist" The Business Journal, Feb. 23, 2024
"WSJ editor: Reporter's detainment an 'assault on press freedom'" WKBN, Feb. 23, 2024
"I Stand with Evan event at the DeYor Thursday" WFMJ Today, Feb. 21, 2024
"Effort Seeks to Highlight Detained Journalist's Plight" The Business Journal, Feb. 21, 2024
"Editor to Discuss Efforts to Free Reporter from Russian Prison" The Review Newspapers, Feb. 22, 2024
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We thank our sponsors for this event for sharing our commitment and passion for supporting press freedom issues.
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Photos by Mallory Leann Photo + Design
