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Decode Hate Video Challenge Awards Ceremony and Follow-Up Discussion
Join us for part two of Dr. Becker's April 21 talk, featuring a judging panel and awards ceremony for our Teen Video Challenge. Revisit key themes from Dr. Becker’s research and celebrate the next generation using their creativity to take on one of today's most important conversations.
Video submissions from the top five finalists will be reviewed by a LIVE judging panel featuring Dr. Becker, who will also provide opportunity for follow-up with a public Q&A forum and debrief regarding his April 21st event.
The video challenge discussion will bring out some key practical takeaways to augment the discussion for all ages.
About the Challenge
In connection with the Decoding Hate and Bias on Social Media with Dr. Matthias Becker event, teens have the opportunity to engage, create and compete — and to rethink how social media shapes hate by making a 1-2 minute video that exposes how hate and bias spread on social media — and shows how we can push back.
Click here for more information about the contest, including guidelines, structure, and prizes. (Win up to $1000!)
Powered by... The Westport Library and Gerber Family Foundation
Decode Hate With Us
As social media transcends the boundaries of the digital world, how do we differentiate between free speech and hate speech online — and how do we combat its harmful effects?
The Westport Library is excited to present a special interactive Common Ground experience that will answer these questions and more, giving participants of all ages the tools they need to Decode Hate — by identifying harmful discourse and recognizing how it shapes our worldview online and offline.
Video Challenge Deadline: May 22
Submission Email: decodehatewestport @ gmail.com
Support for this Common Ground Initiative special presentation with Matthias Becker is provided by CT Humanities as part of its America 250 | CT program.
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The Westport Library is committed to intellectual freedom, inclusivity, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to provide welcoming spaces for the free exchange of ideas. The Library does not endorse or condemn points of view, including any program content or the views expressed by presenters or participants.
