Georges Budagu Makoko. (Photo courtesy Georges Budagu Makoko)
In the second talk from a new series on the immigrant experience, the Camden Public Library welcomes Georges Budagu Makoko for an online presentation on Thursday, May 20, at 6 p.m. Makoko will talk about his journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the U.S., his experience seeking asylum in Maine, and his transition to citizenship.
He will share thoughts about the kinds of help that immigrants need, and read excerpts from his memoir
Ladder to the Moon: Journey from the Congo to America. Makoko’s appearance is co-hosted by Connecting Across Cultures.