“Moments of Truth: An Exploration of Journalism’s Past, Present and Future”

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Poynter presents “Moments of Truth: An Exploration of Journalism’s Past, Present and Future.” This traveling pop-up exhibit traces the evolution of journalism and highlights its vital role in defending democracy and combating false information. 

Curated by Poynter’s media literacy initiative, MediaWise, the exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the earliest forms of journalism to today’s AI-driven news landscape. Key features include: 

🔹 A Traveling Timeline – A historical deep dive into pivotal moments in news, from early American journalism to the rise of AI-driven reporting.
🔹 Interactive Media Literacy Activities – QR codes linking to virtual exercises that strengthen critical thinking and resiliency against misinformation.
🔹 Engaging Visitor Experiences – Opportunities for guests to record their own stories and participate in interactive exhibits.

In addition to the exhibit, each city will host 3–4 programs, including school workshops, trivia nights, infotainment-style talks and a Community Conversation featuring local and national media voices.

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How to Get Involved

Join us in the following cities, or follow the exhibit along in our newsletters or on Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X,  and TikTok.

Help us continue fostering media literacy and celebrating journalism’s impact: Donate here.

If you are interested in bringing “Moments of Truth” to your city or venue, or in sponsoring the national tour, please contact MediaWise deputy director Brittani Kollar at bkollar@poynter.org.