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May 2021
De-escalate the Discourse: Promoting Justice and Equity through Dialogue
Educators need effective tools to help students understand recent events and explore key concepts around racial justice and equity today. But many Americans feel increasing political divisiveness and fearmongering has made it hard to discuss views on current events in public.
Find out more »First Five Now: USA TODAY’s Christine Brennan on Athletes and Activism
USA TODAY sports columnist Christine Brennan talks about the relationship between athletes and activism and how they are using their fame to shine a spotlight on social movements.
Find out more »Fighting Fake News: How to Outsmart Trolls and Troublemakers
The Freedom Forum’s Education team will be hosting live virtual programming focused on navigating the media landscape. Facilitated by Freedom Forum experts Barbara McCormack and Jessi Hollis McCarthy, these free, hour-long programs are designed to address contemporary issues surrounding media consumption, like misinformation and “fake news,” that impact us all.
Find out more »June 2021
Outrage and the Brain
Join us to learn how our brains go into self-defense mode when we feel threatened. You will leave with practical ideas to help students plan for and navigate conflict.
Find out more »First Five Now: CNN’s Brian Stelter
CNN’s Brian Stelter talks about his book, “Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth,” which tells the story of the relationship between the former president and the network.
Find out more »Workplace Integrity: Do You Qualify as an Ally? (Especially Now)
Join the Power Shift Project’s Jill Geisler for a free Workplace Integrity webinar that provides practical insights for men who want to be allies to women, people of privilege who want to do more to fight inequity and powerful individuals who want to be better advocates for change.
Find out more »An Evening with the Curator: Athletes Speak, Assemble, Petition for Freedom
Join curators of the new Freedom Forum exhibit, “Fair Play: Athletes Speak, Assemble, Petition for Freedom” for a virtual visit to the exhibit at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Find out more »2021 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media
Be our guest as the Freedom Forum presents the 2021 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media to journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson with a streaming celebration.
Find out more »First Five Now: Remembering Stonewall with LGBTQ Pioneer Mark Segal
To mark the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, LGBTQ pioneer Mark Segal shares his memories of the event and reflects on his 50 years of activism.
Find out more »July 2021
Celebrating the First Amendment and 30 Years of the Freedom Forum
The Freedom Forum marks its 30th anniversary with a special program spotlighting the organization’s major efforts fostering First Amendment freedoms for all over the past three decades.
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