# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Media Literacy & Why It Matters During Election Season
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Frank Baker will walk us through how to evaluate media messaging with regard to the upcoming elections.About this EventLongtime media educator Frank Baker will discuss why being media literate is so important, especially in amount of ads and posts that we will be experiencing in the lead up to the November elections.  Today's social media users have not been taught to think critically, or to recognize techniques of propaganda. Frank will identify clues and resources in order to verify what information is accurate.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/media-literacy-and-why-it-matters-during-election-season/100001999413591876
- **Event Categories**: fitness
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Lourie Center
- **lat**: 33.99520369999999
- **long**: -81.02095489999999
- **full address**: The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, Columbia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Media Literacy & Why It Matters During Election Season being held?
  - **A:** Media Literacy & Why It Matters During Election Season takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, Columbia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Media Literacy & Why It Matters During Election Season?
  - **A:** Media Literacy & Why It Matters During Election Season is organized by League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Media Literacy & Why It Matters During Election Season is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Media Literacy & Why It Matters During Election Season sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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