For immediate release
Somali Justice Advocacy Center
1050 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tel: 651-917-0383
Fax: 651-917-
Shabeelj (at) yahoo.com


“National Tour against Hate”

December 28th, 2002 St. Paul, MN - In response to recent racially motivated attacks, the Somali Justice Advocacy Center is embarking on a “National Tour Against Hate” to bring attention to several communities around the United States in which Somali immigrants have been targeted by hate groups. In each city, meetings with local officials, the Somali Community and other community organizations are being planned.

Kick-Off Event

Sunday, December 29, 2002
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
9:00 a.m. Mass
www.st.joan.com/uefr.htm

Seattle, Washington – Tuesday, January 7th, 2003
Sponsored by Hate Free Zone
Contacts: Pramila Jayapal, Lisa Warlcox
(206) 723-2203
www.hatefreezone.org

Augusta, Maine – Thursday, January 9th, 2003
Office of the Governor
#1 Estate House Station, Augusta, ME

Lewiston, Maine – Friday, January 10th, 2003
10:00 a.m. Press Conference
Lewiston City Hall
Contacts:
Mohamed Haidara
African Store 266 Lisbon St. Lewiston, ME
(207) 786-2002
Rabbi Raymond Krinky
Beth Israel Congregation
(207) 872-7551