Asia Society – With Ali Velshi: Knowing What to Trust: Fake News’ Global Role in Society and Political Campaigns

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Tue 10 Oct 2017 6:00pm – 8:00pm 1370 Southmore Blvd Houston, Texas 77004

Asia Society - With Ali Velshi: Knowing What to Trust: Fake News’ Global Role in Society and Political Campaigns

Ali Velshi is an MSNBC anchor & business correspondent with NBC News and co-host of MSNBC’s weekly business show “Velshi & Ruhle.” He also spearheads MSNBC’s fact-checking segment, “For Facts Sake.”

Born in Kenya and raised in Canada, Velshi graduated from Queen’s University in Canada with a degree in Religion, and was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Laws from his Alma Mater in 2016. Velshi splits his time between New York City and Philadelphia. Active in the community, Velshi serves on the Board of the Chicago History Museum, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He volunteers with the New York’s Center for Urban Community Services homeless outreach program one morning per week.

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