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'Truth Matters. Facts Matter'

Local journalists to explore, explain the importance of a free press
in a democracy

Cincinnati’s Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) will host a
panel discussion titled, “Truth Matters. Facts Matter,” Thursday,
March 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the National VOA Museum of
Broadcasting in West Chester.

The public event sponsored by Kehoe Financial Advisors will be held in
Clyde Haehnle Hall as part of museum events to commemorate the Voice
of America’s 75 th anniversary this year.

SPJ president and WCPO multimedia journalist Tom McKee will moderate
discussion on how to tell the difference between real and fake news;
what standards editors use to determine facts; and the importance of a
free press in a democracy. Admission is $10.

“An educated public is essential to a strong democracy,” said McKee,
“and one of the ways we can educate the public is through helping them
develop the critical thinking skills necessary to help them decide
what is truthful and accurate news reporting and what is not.”

Panel members will include: Kevin Aldridge, associate opinion editor
of the Cincinnati Enquirer; Howard Wilkinson, politics reporter at
WVXU; Anthony Shoemaker, politics reporter for Cox Media Group Ohio at
the Dayton Daily News; and Hagit Limor, former investigative reporter
and now associate professor of electronic media at University of
Cincinnati.

“We’re proud to offer this panel discussion as a way to celebrate
journalistic best practices in Cincinnati, at the VOA, across America
and around the world and celebrate those who work every day to tell
the truth in order to let the world decide,” said Jack Dominic, museum
executive director.

The Voice of America, based in Washington, D.C., is the world’s
largest international broadcaster, providing balanced and
comprehensive news and information in 47 languages to 236 million
people each week, according to the VOA website. It continues to reach
people in countries lacking a fee press today. Its languages include:
Russian; Ukrainian; Azerbaijani; Serbian; Armenian; Thai; and Somali.

Other programs and exhibits are in the works for the VOA museum this
year. The museum now offers annual $50 and $250 memberships that
entitle members to free museum admission and discounts and access to
special events and exhibits.

The National VOA Museum of Broadcasting is open the third Saturday of
each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for
children. The museum is located at 8070 Tylersville Road in West
Chester.

For more information or to purchase event tickets, email
admin  voamuseum.org or call (513) 777-0027.

To access Voice of America programs, visit www.voanews.com