Media Overload? Not Sure What to Trust?
The Poughkeepsie Public Library hosts a Media Literacy 101 workshop, which briefly touches on facts vs. opinions, bias, satire, propaganda, hoaxes/scams/rumors, advertising, editorial cartoons, how to verify sources, and the importance of being a good digital citizen. Guest presenter Mary Miller is Education Services Director with New York News Publishers Association in Albany. Register here! You …
How to Save Local News (remote)
Join the River Newsroom for a roundtable discussion on new models of journalism and reimagining existing publications. Register here! About this event: It’s been a tough decade-plus for local media. Since 2008, US newsroom employment has fallen by 26 percent, a crisis that accelerated last year, when publications had to reduce their already meager staffs. …
PKX Reel Exposure: Youth Film and Photo Festival
Trolley Barn Gallery 489 Main St, POUGHKEEPSIE, NYPath Through History
Path Through History Weekend - Discover the people and places that shaped American history The Path Through History program and Path Through History Weekends showcase New York State's fascinating history. A wealth of memorable experiences awaits you—from living history museums to forts and military landmarks to the homes of presidents, legendary writers and artists, and …
American Fiction Movie Night
Christ Episcopal Church 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, New YorkSitting in Films With Friends Part 1 We're hosting a special screening of “American Fiction” about a novelist who has become disillusioned with the establishment's exploitation of 'Black' entertainment rooted in overused and offensive stereotypes. Come and join us for this special screening and bring a friend! All are welcome! The Race Unity Circle will …
New York State Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2024
FDR Library 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde ParkJoin us Thursday, February 29th at 6pm at the FDR Library & Museum for a panel discussion and viewing of the inspiring film "New York State Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Our Commission on Human Rights is hosting this free event in partnership with the NYS Division of Human Rights …