Looking for information about how to watch? Tune in via YouTube or Facebook at 4:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 16.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/nfA0HzNX1JU
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aclumn
To watch via Facebook, click the link above and scroll down to find the livestream posted at the top of our Facebook page.
It's also not too late to bid in our virtual silent auction, in support of our work on criminal justice and policing reform. You can bid on items such as Room & Board rocking chairs; classic edition books from Sterling Publishing; signed artwork by Ricardo Levins Morales; and other great items from our generous donors. Bidding closes at the start of the event on July 16 at 4:30 p.m.
As we all unite to work for justice in George Floyd's name, it's important to pause to honor several heroes who already are working hard to protect and advance civil liberties in Minnesota, often at personal or professional risk.
Please join the ACLU of Minnesota, emcee and renowned gospel singer Jearlyn Steele, and our award winners as we celebrate these heroes who protect and advance civil liberties throughout Minnesota. The virtual event streams live on ACLU-MN's Facebook page and YouTube on July 16 at 4:30 p.m. The event is free and accessible to the public via Facebook and YouTube.
The ACLU-MN Liberty Awards will celebrate the winners of three awards:
- The John & Maggie Miller Earl Larson Award, which honors a member of the legal community who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to justice and civil liberties, goes to Kim Hunter. Learn more about Kim here.
- The Ron DeHarpporte Changemaker Award, which honors an individual or organization who has worked closely with the ACLU-MN to protect civil liberties in Minnesota, will be awarded to the Nobles County Public Defenders. Learn more about the Nobles County Public Defenders here.
- The Room & Board Torchbearer Award, our newest award, honors an individual or group nominated by the public who has acted bravely to protect and promote civil liberties in Minnesota. It will be awarded to Valerie Castile and her family, and to Amy Koopman. Learn more about Valerie and her family here. Learn more about Amy here.
Our program will feature interviews with our inspiring winners and remarks by ACLU staff and Executive Director John Gordon – all emceed by Jearlyn Steele of the renowned gospel group The Steeles and host of Steele Talkin' on WCCO Radio.
For more information about this event, feel free to reach out to Judy Hawkinson directly at 651-434-3951 or jhawkinson@aclu-mn.org. All proceeds benefit the ACLU of Minnesota's racial justice work.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, whose support makes this event possible. To learn about opportunities to sponsor the Liberty Awards, click here.
