The Department of Journalism and Illinois Scholars at Risk Present: \"The Price to Pay to Uphold Press Freedom and Democracy\"

Event details Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Location: 223 Gregory Hall Type: Lecture About this event General Events Calendar home Calendar search Share on Facebook Tweet Email add to calendar contact add an event Event subscriptions General Events The Department of Journalism and Illinois Scholars at Risk Present: "The Price to Pay to Uphold Press Freedom and Democracy" The Department of Journalism and Illinois Scholars at Risk Present: "The Price to Pay to Uphold Press Freedom and Democracy" Sep 9, 2026 4:30 - 6:00 pm 223 Gregory Hall Lecture Sponsor The Department of Journalism and Illinois Scholars at Risk Views 24 Originating Calendar College of Media Department of Journalism Events Roberson Alphonse, visiting lecturer at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and head of national news at Le Nouvelliste in Haiti, will present The Price to Pay to Uphold Press Freedom and Democracy. Alphonse is an accomplished Haitian media professional with over two decades of experience in investigative journalism, print journalism, and television and radio hosting. Known for his courage and commitment to truth and justice, he is head of national news at Le Nouvelliste newspaper, newsroom director at Magik 9, and producer of the Dèye Kay program on Tele 20. For Le Nouvelliste , Alphonse has particularly distinguished himself through his in-depth reporting on sensitive subjects, including corruption, human rights, and socio-political crises in Haiti. His work often highlights the challenges facing the country, while giving a voice to the marginalized. Official event details: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7/33560486