Grab your ticket to our first in-person event of the year. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The History of Fake News: From the War of 1898 to the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine April 29, 2022 Henry B. Plant Museum at The University of Tampa Tampa, Florida 5:30 p.m. Eastern time Cocktail Reception 6:45 p.m. Eastern time Featured Presentation Join the Poynter Institute for an evening to explore the evolution of sensationalism in news and its imprint on democracy throughout the centuries. TICKETS Guests will tour a new exhibit curated by Dr. Charles McGraw Groh called “Stop the Presses! Fake News and the War of 1898” at the Henry B. Plant Museum at the University of Tampa. The installation transports visitors to the late 1890s when media moguls William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used romanticism and hyperbole to sell newspapers — coined “yellow journalism” — in a competitive New York City market. The exhibit explores the influence of the press during critical moments for democracy with first-hand reports from war correspondents, authentic Remington artwork and wartime artifacts. Attendees will also be able to examine original letters, drawings and photographs from journalists who stayed at the Tampa Bay Hotel while this national landmark served as headquarters for the U.S. Army’s invasion of Cuba during the Spanish-American War.  Following the reception, Poynter’s senior vice president Kelly McBride will moderate an enlightening discussion on journalism’s vital role in helping citizens more fully participate in the democratic process. McBride will be joined by a panel of experts from two of Poynter’s fact-checking enterprises including MediaWise’s program manager Alex Mahadevan and PolitiFact’s managing editor Katie Sanders. Together, we’ll learn how false or misleading information can disrupt — or even dismantle — democratic society, especially during times of crisis. TICKETS Space is limited. Proceeds from this fundraising event support Poynter’s work to safeguard press freedom in democracies worldwide through journalism education, fact-checking, media literacy and ethics. P.S. Unable to attend but still want to support Poynter? Please visit poynter.org/support to make a meaningful contribution. © All rights reserved Poynter Institute 2022 801 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 If you don't want to receive email updates from Poynter, we understand. You can update your subscription preferences here or unsubscribe.