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Friday, June 13, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
A Youth Justice Collaborative - A Vision for Systems Change
Members of the Youth Justice Collaborative believe it is time for our public leaders, courts, and communities to prioritize effective interventions, rather than rely on “tough-on-crime” approaches that criminalize adolescence. Through the Collaborative, they have supported transformative grassroots efforts that...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. His unapologetic approach to journalism has made Hasan a highly sought after expert for his sharp,...
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
As the lasting impact of colonialism and slavery is felt throughout Native American tribes and Black communities today, museums across the nation are grappling with issues of patrimony and provenance regarding art, artifacts, relics, and remains. These items were often...
Friday, May 09, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America
Sarah Lewis’s book The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America examines America from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of Jim Crow when the country's conception of race, and whiteness, was transforming. A finalist for...
Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
The Second Chance Workforce: How Public Policy Can Shape Ohio’s Future
In a July 2024 CNBC report, Ohio ranked 7th in business opportunities but received an “F” grade when it comes to workforce. Employers are looking for workers to advance their businesses and constantly talk about the need for workforce development....
Friday, April 04, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Astronaut Sally Ride's Legacy, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Progress for Women in STEM
Sally Ride became a household name after she became the first American woman to blast off into space. But as Sally journeyed among the stars, she kept a nearly three-decade relationship with author and tennis player Tam O’Shaughnessy a secret. On...
Friday, March 28, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
The Purpose and Power of Place-based Philanthropy in Cleveland and Detroit
This forum is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please call Stacy Roper at (216) 621-0082. For over a century, the Cleveland Foundation and Kresge Foundation have worked to improve the lives of residents and champion equity in Cleveland,...
Friday, March 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Perhaps no widespread social initiative has been targeted by the presidential administration and others in political power as aggressively as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. Among the Executive Orders signed by President Trump on day 1 was an order "Ending...
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