Monday, November 02, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland State University
Waetjen Auditorium Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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Monday, November 02, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland State University
Waetjen Auditorium Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Ta-Nehisi Coates is arguably one of the premier writers of his generation. A correspondent for The Atlantic best known for his ground-breaking essay The Case for Reparations, Coates has an uncanny ability to leave readers haunted by his insights and perceptions. Michelle Alexander wrote in The New York Times, "...Coates's voice stands nearly...
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
From Riverbank to Core to Shore: The Promise of Downtown Cleveland Connectivity
Last year, plans were announced for a complete reimaging of the Cuyahoga Riverfront. Led by the real estate firm Bedrock and the city of Cleveland, the decade-spanning plan will redevelop 35 acres. Highlights of the plan include connecting downtown to...
Friday, July 07, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Freedom, Justice, and Healing: Reducing Gun Violence in Our Communities
According to Cleveland's Department of Public Health, homicides per 100,000 residents increased by 42% in 2020, and remained high in 2021; with firearms comprising 86% of homicides in the city. There have been renewed calls for gun violence to be...
Friday, June 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
The 2023 State of the County with County Executive Chris Ronayne
Last November, voters overwhelmingly elected Chris Ronayne as the next Cuyahoga County Executive. Ronayne campaigned on several key issues, including strengthening our economy, increasing access to the region’s waterfronts, creating more affordable housing options, and improving services for our residents. Ronayne...
Thursday, June 29, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation with Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America
As the country - and world - grapples with the aftermath of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain disruptions, the banking industry has no doubt felt its share of tumultuous economic activity. In March, three small-to-midsize U.S. banks failed, setting...
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Mapping the Economic Future of Downtown Cleveland
Like many legacy cities across the United States, Cleveland faces challenges in adapting to 21st-century economic realities. The COVID-19 pandemic further complicated these challenges, as firms transitioned to remote work and downtown vacancies climbed. It’s clear that succeeding at economic...
Friday, June 23, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Document, Advocate, Empower: Using Science & Medicine to Prevent Human Rights Violations
Founded by three doctors in 1986, the mission of Physicians for Human Rights is built on the idea that health professionals can help prevent human rights abuses. The organization works across the globe on a variety of issues including asylum,...
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Developing Downtown Cleveland as Our Neighborhood
A recent report released by Downtown Cleveland Alliance and Greater Cleveland Partnership examined downtown residential growth and revealed significant population increases in the area. For example, the downtown core experienced robust growth of households from 2010 to 2020--a 36.0% increase...
Friday, June 16, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
An American Martyr in Persia: A Conversation with Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan is not just a creative writing professor at the University of California, Riverside. He is also an internationally renowned writer, scholar of religions, an Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer, and the recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award. In his...
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