CMA NY: Comedy Through The Ages

Fordham’s Department of Communication & Media Studies invites CMA NY for a Media Literacy Week discussion about what works comedically for different age groups – and why!

When’s wordplay worth it? Can that punchline pack more punch? How old are you when you finally realize banana peels are just not that slippery? Join us to learn what lands humor wise among different age demographics – from a developmental perspective! This discussion, hosted by Fordham’s Department of Communication & Media Studies, will be led by Sherri Hope Culver (Director of the Center for Media and Communication Literacy at Temple University) and will feature two of the funniest writers we know, Adam Peltzman and Leah Gotcsik, as well as renowned psychologist and researcher Dr. Natascha Crandall, who has tested material with the toughest crowds and most honest critics of all: kids!

Navigating the Manosphere: Harmful Online Masculinity Content and Youth

What are boys and young men finding online when they search for advice about masculinity, relationships, and fitness — or even just scroll through their “for you” feed? Algorithms and persuasive influencers can quickly guide young men into the “manosphere” — a network of online communities where healthy self-improvement tips often mix with rigid, exaggerated, misogynistic, and harmful views on gender and relationships.

While the content of the manosphere varies and may sometimes appear harmless at first glance, prolonged exposure can shape young people’s real-world behavior, attitudes toward women, mental health, relationships, and even physical health.

Join Children and Screens for our next #AskTheExperts webinar “Navigating the Manosphere: Harmful Online Masculinity Content and Youth” on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30pm ET on Zoom. Expert panelists will discuss the pathways that lead youth to the manosphere, the impact of engagement in these spaces on their beliefs, behavior, and well-being, and how parents and educators can help young people critically evaluate the messages they encounter while supporting healthier expressions of masculinity.

2025 Media Literacy Awards Ceremony

Every year, NAMLE strives to honor those individuals and organizations that have demonstrated impactful service, practice, or efforts, which have significantly impacted the media literacy community and beyond. This year’s awards will be presented during the 11th Annual U.S. Media Literacy Week on Thursday, October 30th. Join us using this link!

Learn more about the awards and their descriptions here, and meet this year’s recipients here!