Documentary Screening: “The Problem with Apu”

Event Details:
Thursday, November 8th, 7:00 PM
Howard University
525 Bryant Street NW
Washington, DC 20059

Event Description:
Sponsored by truTV and the National Association for Media Literacy Week, Howard University will screen “The Problem with Apu” followed by an in-depth panel discussion featuring some of today’s race and media scholars.

Contact Information:
Jasmin Goodman
jasmin.goodman@bison.howard.edu

Twitter:
#TheProblemWithApu
#ApuHU

“Why Media Literacy Matters” Town Hall

Event Details:
Monday, November 5th, 3:30 PM
J. Sterling Morton West High School
2400 S. Home Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
Website

Event Description:
Earlier this year, State Rep. Lisa Hernandez (D-IL) introduced HB5096, a bill calling for K-12 media literacy education in schools throughout the state of Illinois. As the bill gains momentum, we host an open discussion about the role media plays in our lives with students, teachers, and parents. Highlighting media literacy as an essential life skill and a critical component of a healthy democracy.

Contact Information:
The iSpeakMedia Foundation
hello@ispeakmedia.org

Twitter:@ispeakmedia

The iSpeakMedia Screen-Free Family Game Night

Event Details:
Friday, November 9th, 5:00 PM
Britannica HQ
325 N. La Salle Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60654
Website

Event Description:
The iSpeakMedia Foundation is inviting families to come together for a bit of device-free, screen-free, face-to-face fun. Media literacy education focuses on helping us better understand our relationship with media. It’s often easier to gauge the presence of media in our lives by the experiencing the absence of it for a little while, so we’re inviting participants to disengage… back away from the screens and enjoy some family play time. Games, pizza, and prizes provided. Free.

Contact Information:
The iSpeakMedia Foundation
hello@ispeakmedia.org

Twitter:@ispeakmedia