2026 News 2026: Friends of the Claire T. Carney Library to host talk on public media and the First Amendment

Veteran journalist Torey Malatia to speak April 12

The Friends of the Claire T. Carney Library host a public talk by veteran public media leader and journalist Torey Malatia on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Grand Reading Room of the Claire T. Carney Library at UMass Dartmouth.

Malatia’s talk, “Freedom Unused Is Freedom Denied: The Troubling Practice of Social Censorship in a Nation of Free Speech,” will explore the role of media within the broader framework of the First Amendment. He will examine contemporary challenges surrounding free speech and consider how society might better fulfill its democratic purpose.

Malatia brings decades of experience in public broadcasting, including leadership, programming, and editorial roles. He currently teaches a course on the First Amendment at the Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island. His work focuses on the intersection of journalism and democratic values, offering both practical insight and critical reflection on the role of public media in civic life.

The event is free and open to the public; however, registration is requested. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Lot 13.