October 30, 2024—Roselle, IL—The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale in conjunction with the DuPage County NAACP will present Prevent Truth Decay - Combat Mis/Disinformation, a virtual community presentation to address this troubling threat to free and fair elections, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom.

The proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to informed decision-making by voters.  It ultimately undermines trust in legitimate information sources, increases polarization in our society, and erodes our democratic processes. Foreign adversaries are increasingly sowing disinformation on American social media to benefit their countries and weaken the US or its allies.

Come and learn about the types of misinformation and disinformation, including manipulated AI-generated content, and the algorithms that selectively present content to individuals based on their past behavior and preferences. These algorithms create a kind of information cocoon that reinforces existing beliefs and perspectives while filtering out opposing viewpoints. This can lead to individuals being exposed to limited perspectives and reinforcing beliefs based on false information. 

Join us on Wednesday, October 30th to learn how to minimize the impact of false information to achieve a more informed and resilient society through education and public awareness of misinformation and disinformation.

This event is free and open to the public - and attendees do not need to become a League member to attend. For more information about other League’s events and meetings, please contact Barbara Hochstadt at lwvrbmail@gmail.com or visit www.lwvrb.org.

About DuPage County NAACP
The DuPage County NAACP focuses on continuing the rich partnerships we have with the business community and building new relationships, increasing the voter’s role through education and registering those who are eligible to vote, building a diverse membership base that includes all age groups, and mentoring our youth who are our future. The DuPage County NAACP also includes Kane, Kendall, Will, and Northwest Cook counties. For more information visit www.dupagecountynaacp.org.

About NAACP
The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for the civil rights due to Black America and all people of color. Our legacy is built on the foundation of grassroots activism by the biggest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century and is sustained by 21st century activists. From classrooms and courtrooms to city halls and Congress, our network of members across the country works to secure the social and political power that will end race-based discrimination. That work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities. For more information visit www.naacp.org.