Facing History and Ourselves presents Community Conversation with Roxana Saberi October 19, 2011

The Chicago office of Facing History and Ourselves, in partnership with The Allstate Foundation, is proud to present an evening of insightful commentary by Roxana Saberi, author of Between Two Worlds: My Life and Captivity in Iran (HarperCollins, March 2010). This free program takes place at the Thorne Auditorium at Northwestern University, 375 E. Chicago Avenue, Wednesday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m.

As part of the "Community Conversation," journalist Victoria Lautman will conduct a special author-interview with Roxana Saberi, who will discuss the issue of human rights in Iran and the need for those who have a voice to speak out for the voiceless. Her book depicts Saberi's wrongful imprisonment in Iran, the friends she made during her captivity and her life in Iran before her arrest. Since she was released in 2009, Saberi has used her experience as a political prisoner to advocate for human rights.

Saberi's presentation is part of an ongoing national "Community Conversation" series that brings prominent scholars, authors, filmmakers and policy leaders to participate in discussions about civic engagement, individual and collective responsibility, and tolerance. While all "Community Conversation" programs are free and open to the public, reservations are required by calling 312.345.3203, or visiting www.facinghistory.org/allstate. Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.