The Forum was created in memory of Al Filipov who was tragically killed on 9/11. This year's winner of the Peace & Justice Award is John Hockenberry, journalist, author, and advocate for people with disabilities. Hockenberry is a four-time Peabody Award winner and four-time Emmy Award winner. He is the best selling author of "Moving Violations: War Zones, Wheelchairs and Declarations of Independence". He is co-host of "The Takeaway" produced by Public Radio International and WNYC New York.
