We are proud to share with you this update on the activities of the Daniel Pearl Foundation, and thank you for your interest in our mission and accomplishments. A safer world is our goal – Journalism, Music and Dialogue are our tools – Daniel's legacy is our strength. Please forward this newsletter to others who might be interested in the Foundation’s activities.
 
With gratitude,
Judea and Ruth Pearl
www.danielpearl.org
  

The Daniel Pearl Foundation is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization which relies on public contributions for funding. Through your generosity we continue to expand our drive to educate, unite and inspire the next generations to work for a hate-free world. Please  lend your support, volunteer your talents and share your ideas.   
 

        IN THIS ISSUE: 

  DANIEL PEARL FREEDOM OF THE PRESS ACT SIGNED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA

President Barack Obama signs the Daniel Pearl Freedom of Press Act in the Oval office; left to right Congressman Adam Schiff, Martin de la Serna, Danny’s son Adam, his widow Mariane, parents Judea and Ruth Pearl; Sen. Chris Dodd, sisters Tamara and Michelle. 

On May 17, 2010, President Obama signed the Daniel Pearl Freedom of Press Act into law, reinforcing our nation's belief that an unfettered press is a vital component of promoting freedom worldwide and that acts of press repression must be held up to world opinion. The bill (which unanimously passed in the Senate) amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require inclusion of specific freedom of the press information in the Department of State's annual Country Reports on Human Rights. 

President Obama stated that “All around the world there are enormously courageous journalists and bloggers who, at great risk to themselves, are trying to shine a light on the critical issues that the people of their country face; who are the frontlines against tyranny and oppression." "What this act does is it sends a strong message from the United States government and from the State Department that we are paying attention to how other governments are operating when it comes to the press.” 

The President thanked the Pearl family “for sending a clear message that, despite Daniel’s death, his vision of a well-informed citizenry that is able to make choices and hold governments accountable; that that legacy lives on.” The Bill was championed by Congressmen Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Mike Pence (R-IN), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Freedom of the Press, and Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT). View press coverage 

   DANIEL PEARL AWARD
 FOR COURAGE AND INTEGRITY IN JOURNALISM
 

DANIEL PEARL AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
 

Daniel Pearl Awards for Outstanding International Investigative Reporting were created in 2008 to specifically honor cross-border investigative reporting. 

The competition, held biennially, is open to any professional journalist or team with two first prizes awarded to a reporter or news organization; one U.S. based and the other a non-U.S.-based. 

On April 24, 2010, two Daniel Pearl Awards were given to:

DANIEL PEARL PRIZES 
AWARDED TO THREE JOURNALISM STUDENTS IN PARIS
 

The Wall Street Journal, in collaboration with Paris' Ecole de Journalisme de Sciences Po, presents the Daniel Pearl Award annually to students whose reporting best embody Danny's commitment to journalistic excellence. 
  
   The 6th Annual Daniel Pearl Award was presented on May 20, 2010.

9TH ANNUAL DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS - OCTOBER 1 - 31, 2010
 

   Interactive Map Of Daniel Pearl World Music Days

 
Now in its 9th year, Daniel Pearl World Music Days, is a month-long global network of concerts each October, promoting peace and cross cultural understanding through the universal language of music.  Coinciding with Danny's October 10 birthday, this global symphony welcomes the participation of all music events from every genre.  We set a new record last October, with musicians at 1,558 events in 79 countries, empowering audiences with a sense of unity and purpose under the common banner of "Harmony for Humanity." This year, with your help, we hope to increase the impact on every continent.. 

There is no financial obligation to participate, all that is required is a dedication made from the stage, or listed in the printed program, and a simple registration of the event on www.danielpearlmusicdays.org.  Once registered, all performances will be promoted on our website, with artist pages, bio's and external links. 

Led by our Honorary Committee World Music Days is open to all - professionals, amateurs, student groups, non-profit organizations, embassies and religious groups of every faith. Participating events include already scheduled performances or specifically organized events.  Please note that concerts held outside the October 1-31, 2010 time frame are welcome to be registered as "Tribute Events." 

To register an October performance, or learn more about the benefits of this unique global music network, please visit www.danielpearlmusicdays.org

   THE 2010 FELLOWS

8TH ANNUAL DANIEL PEARL MEMORIAL LECTURE AT UCLA
WITH CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS

Co-sponsored with Hillel and the Burkle Center 

On May 3, 2010, Christopher Hitchens, author and Vanity Fair columnist, delivered the 8th Annual Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture series at UCLA, to a full capacity auditorium.  Speaking on "Varieties of Anti-Semitism."  Hitchens cited authors, historians, and intellectuals to illustrate how anti-semitism is rising again around the world.  The lecture was followed by a lively, thought-provoking question and answer session with the students and audience.  Press coverage, video and a written transcript are available here.

JUDEA PEARL LECTURES AND OP-EDS
 

Judea Pearl, president of the Daniel Pearl Foundation, has delivered numerous public lectures this year on various topics including: