What does it mean to be an informed citizen? Find out Tuesday, July 10 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the downtown library (610 Quincy Street, upstairs). South Dakota journalists will come together for a panel discussion examining the critical role of Journalism and the power of humanities to increase understanding of local and national issues, and increase citizen engagement.
Panel members are:
- Eric John Abrahamson, Founder and Principal Historian at Vantage Point Historical Services
- Richie Richards, Native Sun News Today Correspondent & KEVN Oyate Today host
- Victoria Wicks, Freelance Journalist
- Chynna Lockett, South Dakota Public Broadcasting Reporter
- John Tsitrian, Freelance Writer and Blogger
- Kevin Woster, Reporter and South Dakota Public Broadcasting Blogger
Truth in the News is co-sponsored by Democracy in Action, South Dakota Humanities Council and Rapid City Public Library.
SDHC is one of 49 humanities councils in the United States to receive local funding for the Democracy and the Informed Citizen initiative.
Visit sdhumanities.org for more information.
Reflective conversation is inspired by the 2018 One Book South Dakota, “Informing the News,” by Thomas E. Patterson.
For more information about library events for adults, including movie series, hands-on workshops, classes and live music, please visit our website at rapidcitylibrary.org.
