Amy Goodman, the best selling advocate of a free press and an independent media,
will speak in Birmingham Saturday, September 17, at 7 p.m. in the Hill University Center Alumni Auditorium.

The distinguished journalist is co-author of the best selling book, The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers and the Media That Love Them. She is a commentator on the documentary film, "Independent Media in a Time of War" and host of the daily radio and television program, "Democracy Now."

The auditorium is located at 14th Street South and University Blvd. There will be a reception at Bare Hands Gallery, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at 109 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. South, and a book signing at Hill Center following program.

The event is presented by the Birmingham Peace Project and the program is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to assist with presentation costs and to benefit Democracy Now!

For more information on Amy Goodman, visit DemocracyNow.org.