Deciphering Truth from Noise: Media Literacy for Every American

NSCC is proud to partner with Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, the University of Cincinnati and ProPublica to bring you Media Literacy for Every American! This forum will empower participants with the tools and knowledge to critically evaluate media sources, discern fact from misinformation, and make informed decisions based on reliable information. Please join us!

Experts will cover:

1. Understanding Media Bias and Misinformation 

2. Evaluating Sources and Fact-Checking

3. Navigating Social Media and Information Overload

Speakers include:

Beth Bennett, Ed.D., Professor & Associate Dean, Journalism, Medill School Northwestern University

Jeffrey Layne Blevins, Ph.D., Interim Head, Department of Journalism, Professor of Journalism & Public and International Affairs, University of Cincinnati

PapajohnGeorge, Senior Editor, ProPublica

Michael A. Spikes, Ph.D., Professor of Practice, Journalism Director, Teach of Chicago Journalism, Medill School, Northwestern University

Jon Yates, Former Columnist and Reporter for the Chicago Tribune, Author of a consumer advocacy column, “What’s Your Problem?”, and VP for Global Marketing and Communications, Northwestern University

NSCC has partnered with Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, ProPublica, and the University of Cincinnati to bring you…..