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ARIZONA
Phoenix
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Date: Sunday, May 11th
Time: 8am to 2pm (Torch Walk starts at 7:30am)
Location: Tempe Sister City Gardens (Kiwanis Park – Baseline and Mill)
Contact: Nick Janicki (602) 481-3814Phoenix Past Event
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov 1, 2007 6:00pm
Location: Arizona State University Campus; Business Admin. Bldg., C Wing, #316 and Candlelight Walk to Hayden Lawn
Event: HRTR press conference and candlelight walk
Tucson Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: April 12th, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Main event takes place in Reid Park
Event: Torch Relay begins on East side of Tucson at 7:00 am, arrives at Reid Park 8:00, followed by a ceremony with speeches, musicians and other activities
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday, April 6, 12:30pm - 4pm
Location/Event: 12:30 pm- Torch walk, Wilshire Blvd. and the 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
1:00- 4:00 pm– Rally, corner of Colorado and Ocean Ave, above the Santa Monica Pier
Palisades Park, Santa MonicaLos Angeles- Past Event
Rose Parade China Float Subject of ProtestSan Diego
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Location: Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
Event: There will be a rally with speakers, music, petitions, displays and a torch walkSan Diego- Past Event
Human Rights Torch Relay Coming to California
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007
Location: Balboa Park
Event: HRTR preliminary awareness/International Human Rights Day eventSan Francisco Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, Apr 5, 2008, 11am
Location: San Francisco Union Square
Event: There will be a rally with speakers, live concert, petitions, displays and a 6K torch runSan Francisco- Past Event
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct 27, 2007 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Justin Herman Plaza - Bike route: Starts at Justin Herman Plaza and ends at Maritime Aquatic Park.
Event: rally, bike parade and runSan Jose Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Kickoff Event
Date/Time: Saturday, Mar 29, 2008
Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Event: There will be a rally with speakers, petitions, displays and a torch run through downtown San Jose
COLORADO
Denver Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, April 5, 2008 (8am Torch Run, 11am Rally, 12 - 8pm Concert)
Location: City Park, Denver
Event Summary: The Human Rights Torch Run begins with registration at 8:00 am; followed by a Rally at 11:00 am and Concert beginning at noonDenver- Past Event
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct 27, 2007 (8am registration, 9am walk/run, 11am rally)
Location: Cheeseman Park
Event: National Human Rights in China Awareness Week - Walk & Run (5k/3.1mi) in support of the Human Rights Torch Relay
CONNECTICUT
New Haven Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
Location: New Haven Green (intersection of College St and Chapel St)
Event: Rally with public speeches and music performances, followed by Torch walkNew Haven- Past Event
Date/Time: Friday, Oct 26, 2007 12 noon – 2:00pm
Location: Yale University Cross Campus (on College St. bet. Wall St. and Elm St.)
Event: public rally, organ harvesting photo display, postcard writing for human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, sidewalk parade
FLORIDA
Miami
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Location: The Torch of Friendship, Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami
Event: Torch Relay starting at the Freedom Tower, rally at The Torch of Friendship, speeches, music, and activities.Miami- Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Relay Forum
Date/Time: Saturday April 12, 2:00-6:00 pm
Location: Miami Airport Marriott Hotel
ILLINOIS
Chicago
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Lincoln Park at North Pond (At N. Stockton Drive and W. Deming Place)
Event: Rally and 2K relay
INDIANA
Indianapolis
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday May 3, 1pm
Location: Ellenberger Park, lawn east of parking lot
1 mile march, followed by a rallyEvansville
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday May 10, 1:00 pm
Location: Downtown 4-Freedom Monument
1 mile march, followed by a rally and closing meditation/prayer
KANSAS
Lawrence Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday April 12, 2008 10:00 am
Location: South Park, 1131 Mass. Ave
Event: Torch run, rally, concert; balloons, cookies & info- drive by and honk for human rights!Wesco Beach Past Event
Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Wednesday April 9, 2008 11:00 am
Location: Frasier Hall
Event: Torch march from Frasier Hall to Wesco Beach
Contact: Chiaki (785) 727-0452 chiaki@ku.edu
KENTUCKY
Lexington Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Friday April 11, 2008 4:00 pm
Location: Triangle Park, 4:00 Torch Relay to Woodland Park; rally 5:00 pm Woodland Park
MAINE
Portland Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, Apr. 19, 2008 12:30pm-3:00pm
Location: City Hall Plaza, 389 Congress St, Portland, ME
Event: 12:30pm Torch Walk Congress Square 595 Congress St; 1:00 - 3:00 pm Rally City Hall Plaza 389 Congress St
MARYLAND
Baltimore- Past Event
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 12 noon - 2 pm
Location: McKeldin Square, Inner Harbor of Baltimore
Event: rally, speeches, singing, dance, signature collection, flyer distribution, and photo/art exhibit
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Kickoff Event
Date/Time: Sunday, Mar. 30, 2008 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Location: Torch Marathon: Start- Hopkinton, MA, at Hopkinton Common, end at Boston Common
Event: Torch Marathon - Hopkinton, MA to Boston, MA. 27-mile torch relay with Iron man marathoner & relay runners carrying torch on Route 135 & Route 16 to Boston Common
MICHIGAN
Detroit
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Grand Circus Park, downtown Detroit
Event: rally, speech, petition signing, torch walk/run.
MINNESOTA
Minneapolis Past Event
Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2008
Location: University of Minnesota
MISSOURI
St. Louis Past Event
Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 11am
Location: Kiener Plaza
MONTANA
Missoula Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Torch walk, speakers, information, free lotus flowers, Children’s Poetry Contest awards and more.
Caras Park Pavillion
Saturday April 26, 2008. 1:00-3:00 pm
Missoula- Past Event
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Jeanette Rankin Center for Peace
Event: documentary screening, “Plum Blossoms in Snow”
NEVADA
Las Vegas
Human Rights Torch Relay Event
Date/Time: May 5th, 2008 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Free Speech Area by the Student Union in UNLV
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Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 1pm - 4pm
Location: campus of UNLV; free speech area near student union
Event: Human rights activists in Las Vegas and Las Vegas Amnesty International chapter’s Campaign to Save Darfur will co-host a press conference to raise awareness of China’s human rights crimes
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, Apr. 12, 2008 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Location: Market Square, Portsmouth, NH
Event: Torch runner, mile and a half walk, speakers, petitions, music
NEW JERSEY
Paterson Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, April 26, 2008 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: The Great Falls, and Westside Park, Paterson, NJ.
Event: Torch march, rally, concert with great local performers and an origami craft table for kidsPaterson- Past Event
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Date/Time: Wednesday Feb 13, 2008 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, NJ.
Event: Reception for the Truth Compassion Tolerance International Art Exhibit Speakers, art exhibit, refreshmentsPrinceton Past Event
Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Tiger Park, Downtown Princeton, next to Princeton University.
Event: Torch lighting & rally
NEW MEXICO
Santa Fe
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: 100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Event: Concert, displays, art exhibit, and other activities at the Santa Fe Plaza will be conducted throughout the day and evening, with the Torch ceremony and rally beginning at 1 pm
NEW YORK
Albany Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time/Location: 11:00-noon - Press Conference at Legislative Office Building Press Room #130
Noon-1pm: Torch Parade at downtown Albany, from Capitol Building to City HallAlbany-Past Event
Location: SUNY Campus
Event: Film screening “Good and Evil”
Contact: Leejun Taylor: (206) 251.3657Brooklyn
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Time/Location: 10:00 am-2:00 pm: Torch ceremony, rally, & concert, Brooklyn Borough Hall, Court & Montague Sts.New York City Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008
Time/Location: 11:00 am-dark: Torch ceremony, rally, & concert, Union Square (14th- 16th Sts bet. Park & 5th Aves.)New York City-Past Event
Rights groups urge New York mayor, IOC to press China on media rules ahead of OlympicsWhite Plains
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time/Location: 10:00 am- 2:00 pm The Garden of Remembrance (Holocaust memorial). Martine Ave & Martin Luther King Blvd.
Event: Torch ceremony at the Garden, then torch run through White Plains, ending at Westchester County Courthouse Plaza, at the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rally from 11-2pm at the plaza.
NORTH CAROLINA
Durham
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday May 11, 1 pm to 7 pm
Location: Farmer’s Market Pavilion, 534 Foster Street in downtown Durham
OREGON
Portland Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday April 12, 1pm - 5pm
Location: Park Ave. and Salmon St., downtown Portland
Event: Torch Ceremony and March through DowntownPortland-Past Event
Date/Time: Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 4pm – 6 pm
Location: Pioneer Square, downtown Portland
Event: rally/sidewalk march- “The Olympics and crimes against humanity cannot coexist in China”
PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday May 3, 12pm - 4pm
Location: Lawn near Philadelphia Visitor’s Center, Market Street and 6th Street
Event: Rally, Walk-Run and Concert to welcome the Human Rights Torch
RHODE ISLAND
Providence Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, April 5, 2008, 10:00 am
Location: Roger Williams State Park Carousel, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, Rhode Island
Event: Certified 5k loop through scenic Roger Williams Park starting at the carousel, followed by a rally with public speeches and music performances
TEXAS
Austin Past Event
Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: at South steps of the Capitol
Event: rallyDallas
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Ferris Plaza, 306 S Houston St
Event: rallyHouston Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 2008 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: ones Plaza (600 Louisiana, Houston, 77002)
Event: Rally & ParadeSan Antonio
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 2008 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Alamo Plaza, downtown San Antonio
Event: rally
UTAH
Salt Lake City Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008 10 am - 1 pm
Location: Washington Square Park, 450 South State St., Salt lake City
Site 2: City Hall, Downtown Richmond
Event: Events starts with a peaceful march followed by speakers and musicians.
VIRGINIA
Richmond-Past Event
Date/Time: Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Site 1: Capitol Square, Downtown Richmond
Site 2: City Hall, Downtown Richmond
Event: rally, speeches, singing, flyer distribution and signature collection
WASHINGTON, D.C.
DC-Past event
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: In front of US Capitol (3rd St. and Reflecting Pool), DC National Mall
Event: rally, speeches, singing by 5+ ethnic groups, signature collection, flyer distribution, and photo/art exhibit
WASHINGTON
Seattle
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, May 18, time TBA
Location: Chinatown to Westlake Park
Event: The torch will begin in Chinatown, making its way to Westlake Park, where an event is planned with speakers and a concertPast Event
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007
Location: downtown Seattle, major locations
Event: van tour and awareness events at stops along routeSpokane
Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Location: TBA
Event: Rally
WISCONSIN
Madison Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
11:00 am Torch Ceremony/Speeches – State Capital at State Street
12:00 pm Torch Procession down State Street (from Capital to UW Campus)
1:00 pm Rally and Informational Tables – Podium at Library Mall/UW Campus
Milwaukee Past Event
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Human Rights Torch Event
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 4:00 pm Location: Milwaukee’s City HallMilwaukee
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Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007
Location: Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park (40th & Vliet)
Event: “Kites for Human Rights!”, a run-up to the Global Human Rights Torch Relay. We will fly kites (bring one or make and decorate your own Human Rights Kite!) and share chili/bread/coffee/fruit/hot dogs from our sponsors, live music, a drum circle, and end the evening with a candlelight vigil