John and Gabriel Shipton, Julian Assange’s father and brother, will travel from Australia to undertake a nationwide tour of the U.S. beginning June 6 – July 2 to advocate for Julian’s release and to raise awareness about the importance of protecting journalists and a free press.
The Home Run for Julian tour, with stops in 18 cities on both coasts and the Midwest, was organized by the Assange Defense Committee.
www.assangedefense.org/tour
www.commondreams.org/news/
Stand With Assange NY has organized a reception for John and Gabriel Shipton at The People’s Forum, 320 West 37th Street, NYC on June 10th from 6-8pm.
The Shiptons will be in New York City for one day only.
Guest speakers at the event include: Randy Credico, satirist and WBAI radio host, Chris Hedges, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and tv host, Aaron Maté, journalist at The Grayzone and Roger Waters, composer and co-founder of Pink Floyd.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-for-john-and-gabriel-shipton-tickets-156911399219
