The Importance of a Free Press & Political Engagement (ZOOM)

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Democracy: The Importance of a Free Press & Political Engagement Online

Register here: https://scarboroughlibrary.libcal.com/event/13042587

Join Georges Budagu Makoko on Zoom as he talks about the importance of a free press, especially to people from countries without a free press. He will also talk about his newspaper, Amjambo Africa, how it came into being and why, and the importance of being aware and being involved in politics even if you are not eligible to vote. For those new to the US, he will emphasise the importance of an engaged citizenry and why all of our votes matter-- a detail that is missing in far too many places.

This talk is hosted by the Scarborough Public Library in association with the Camden Conference and partnering MECollab libraries: Baxter Memorial Library, Falmouth Memorial Library, Prince Memorial Library, Scarborough Public Library, South Portland Public Library, Thomas Memorial Library, and York Public Library.

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