Democracy: The Importance of a Free Press & Political Engagement

Join Georges Budagu Makoko via Zoom as he addresses the importance of a free press, especially to people from countries without a free press. He will also talk about the origins of his newspaper, Amjambo Africa, and the importance of being aware of and involved in politics, even if one is ineligible to vote. For those new to the United States, he will emphasize 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 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.

Additional details coming soon.