Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation

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Congratulations to FJMF President @BarbaraCochran on being awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Missouri School of Journalism! This well-deserved honor recognizes her extraordinary career and enduring impact on journalism and press freedom.

Today, we honor and remember Wallis Annenberg, who helped us launch the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation: fallenjournalists.org/fallen-journal…

NEWS - We are thrilled to share the first images of the innovative design concept for the Fallen Journalists Memorial! The memorial will be the first of its kind at the National Mall dedicated to press freedom and journalists who have lost their lives in service to that cause.

Breaking: New “Fallen Journalists Memorial” plans unveiled for DC. The memorial near the National Mall will be the first entirely glass memorial in the United States. washingtonian.com/2024/09/16/new…

Thank you to @BretBaier and his team for sharing the story of the Fallen Journalists Memorial @FJMemorial with his audience. The memorial will be dedicated to press freedom and the many journalists and photojournalists who have lost their lives while reporting the news.

We join the journalism community in welcoming @evangershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva home after being wrongfully detained in Russia. Journalists work every day to shine light on dark corners of the world and should never be used as pawns to try to silence a free press.

Six years ago today, 5 people were tragically killed in a targeted attack on the @capitalgazette newsroom in Annapolis, MD. We honor those who lost their lives & remember the dangers journalists face in the pursuit of truth. Learn how we're honoring them: fallenjournalists.org/wp-content/upl…

Friday marks the 5th anniversary of the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation & our effort to build a memorial to honor fallen journalists and commemorate press freedom. See our open letter: fallenjournalists.org/wp-content/upl…

An esteemed group of former White House Press Secretaries formed a committee in support of our mission to commemorate press freedom. The coalition is co-chaired by @DeeMyers and @DanaPerino – Dana shared the exciting news on @TheFive last night. Watch the clip:

@deemyers @DanaPerino @mmccurry @joelockhart @AriFleischer @Robt_Gibbs @JayCarney @joshearnest @SarahHuckabee @OMGrisham @kayleighmcenany @jrpsaki

The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation today announced the formation of a White House Press Secretaries Committee in support of the Fallen Journalists Memorial. Read more here: fallenjournalists.org/white-house-pr…

Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation Selects Chicago-Based @JohnRonanArch to Design its Memorial at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Read more here: fallenjournalists.org/fallen-journal…

Four finalists advance in competition to design the Fallen Journalists Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Read more about the four finalists here: fallenjournalists.org/four-finalists…

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemns the brazen killing of Juan Jumalon, also known as DJ Johnny Walker, of 94.7 Calamba Gold FM in Calamba, Misamis Occidental this morning. >

We’re saddened to learn of the death of Philippine journalist Juan Jumalon who was fatally shot while live on air Sunday morning. We extend our condolences to Mr. Jumalon’s loved ones and colleagues and will honor his legacy as we continue in the global fight for #pressfreedom.

🚨Urgent: Award-winning Ukrainian journalist, Victoria Roshchyna, has been missing since August 3, 2023, after entering Russia-occupied territory to report. We fear for her safety and demand global action against Russian censorship. Read our full statement:bit.ly/45aDadC

Foundation President @BarbaraCochran speaks to @WUSA9 about remembering those killed at the @capitalgazette 5 yrs ago today and building a memorial to fallen journalists and a free and independent press

In today’s @baltimoresun former Rep. David Dreier, our founder and Chairman, reflects on the sacrifices journalists make every day to report the news, and the bipartisan partnership with @SenatorCardin that has helped make the memorial possible. tinyurl.com/4u8unhfd

We honor those killed five years ago today in the tragic and targeted attack on the @capitalgazette newsroom in Annapolis, MD. Journalism is a public service, but far too often, journalists face dangers in their everyday lives when reporting the news.