Friday, March 03, 1972
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Friday, March 03, 1972
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, National Director of Operation PUSH, speaks about his organization, People United to Save Humanity. PUSH is a civil economics organization, and they believe that in history the problem is political and economic, and so the solution and the goals should be economic, using politics as a means to get there. In his address, he attempts to...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, April 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Pope's Astronomer: Lessons from a Decade Leading the Vatican Observatory
Since 1891, if the Pope--whether it be John Paul II, Benedict, Francis, or Leo--has had questions about the stars, he would turn to the leadership of the Vatican Observatory. For the past decade, Brother Guy Consolmagno has been that leader,...
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Role of the Judiciary in Protecting the Rule of Law
Our Constitutional Republic is dependent on an independent and trustworthy Judiciary to maintain an effective balance of power with the Executive and Legislative branches. With pressures and threats to the safety of judges at the state and federal level at...
Friday, April 10, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Rising to the Defense of Higher Education
Since the start of the second Trump administration, American colleges and universities have been subject to intense political scrutiny by the White House. Both public and private institutions have negotiated settlements at the expense of DEI programs, admissions, and hefty...
Thursday, April 09, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Engaging in Civil, Civic Discourse in the Classroom and Beyond
At a time when debate and public trust can feel divided and heated, educators are turning to curriculum to help strengthen empathy, curiosity, and civic responsibility in young people. According to Facing History and Ourselves, students from Facing History classrooms...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
America 250 Ohio: The Birthplace of Rock & Roll, The Future of Live Music
Throughout 2026, and in partnership with the America 250-Ohio Commission, the City Club will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States by exploring all the ways that Ohio has contributed to U.S. history for 250+ years. In March, our...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, March 27, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Over the last 50 years, Apple has firmly established itself as a leading company that has changed the trajectory of American culture—reshaping how people communicate, work, and create through technology. Yet, with such long-standing notoriety comes myths and legends. Some...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Women Leading the Future of AI Innovation in Greater Cleveland
Innovation is no longer a niche topic, it is a public priority with implications for economic mobility, workforce development, public trust, and regional identity. The latest in tech innovation is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which his now widely embedded in industries...
Friday, March 20, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation with 'Five Bullets' Author Elliot Williams
“Wow, what a ride back to New York in the 1980s, and the case that captivated the country! Elliot Williams’s Five Bullets is an amazing story, well told.” —Anderson Cooper ---- On Dec. 22, 1984, Bernard "Bernie" Goetz, a white man, shot...
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