Friday, September 11, 2026, 11:30 a.m., In-Person Forum
The City Club of Cleveland
At the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, Jesse Owens, one of Cleveland's most iconic symbols of athletic excellence, brought home four gold medals. His dominance made him a household name far beyond Cleveland, and his success stood as a powerful rebuke to the racist ideals at the time. His story is also one of opportunity. In the face of fierce segregation and racism, dedicated teachers and coaches at East Tech High...
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Thursday, September 03, 2026
The City Club is Hiring: Membership and Outreach Manager
WE’RE HIRING! Are you interested in joining a team of highly motivated, hardworking, dedicated people who work together to present about 100 forums a year to engage and inspire our community? We are looking for a new Membership and Outreach Manager. You might have heard that the City Club of Cleveland is one of the nation's great free speech forums. Founded in 1912, we’ve upheld the tradition of debate and discussion for more than a hundred years. We are non-partisan, which means we don’t take positions on issues, but we are fierce advocates of engagement. Our speakers—from sitting presidents to community activists—have answered unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience because we firmly... read on
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Former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe discusses her recent departure from political office due to hyper-partisanship in Congress and the Senate. She talks about the lack...
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