CPR c/o CFRC Radio Lower Carruthers Hall Queen’s University Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6 http://CFRC.ca *PRISONERS JUSTICE DAY BROADCAST* *AUGUST 10, 2017* *For Immediate Release* KINGSTON, ON – On Thursday, August 10, CFRC 101.9fm presents its 9th annual broadcast for Prisoners Justice Day, remembering all those who have died behind bars. For the first time, this broadcast will be shared by CJAI 92.1fm, Amherst Island Radio. 2017 marks the 43rd annual Prisoners Justice Day, which began in commemoration of Eddie Nalon, a prisoner who bled to death in the segregation unit of Millhaven prison on August 10, 1974. More than 4 decades later, upwards of 200 prisoners die in custody each year in Canada alone. From 5-8pm on August 10, CFRC 101.9fm will air interviews, news, features and memorials about prisoners and prison conditions. From 8-10pm, tune in for messages and music requests by and for prisoners and their loved ones and supporters. The broadcast will be simulcast on CJAI 92.1fm and streamed online at CFRC.ca. Listeners are invited to contribute requests, messages and comments by: MAIL: CPR c/o CFRC Lower Carruthers Hall Queen's University Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6 EMAIL: cfrcprisonradio [at] riseup [dot] net PHONE: 613-329-2693 to record a message or 613-533-CFRC [2372] live during the program For more information, visit CFRC.ca or Twitter.com/CPRkingston -30- Media contact: cfrcprisonradio@riseup.net 613-329-2693
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