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News in the Age of Social Media

Separating Fact from Fiction

Social Media is used by most Americans for everything from self-expression, and keeping up with current trends, to learning the latest news updates.  But how can you separate fact from fiction?  HU New Service's Tanasia Smith has important advice.

 

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