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Friday, April 29, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
The 2022 Charles R. See Annual Forum on Reentry featuring Ms. Susan Burton
The story of Ms. Susan Burton is a story of redemption and overcoming the odds. After the loss of her 5-year old son, addiction took hold of Ms. Burton sending her on a decades-long journey of incarceration and recidivism. After six...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 12:00 p.m.
Human Trafficking: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and the Law
Human trafficking, often categorized by sex and labor trafficking, is widespread in the United States. Victims of human trafficking can come from any background, however according to the U.S. Department of Justice, 94% of sex trafficking victims are female, 40%...
Friday, December 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
The Good Fight: 30 Years of Jewish Leadership
For more than 30 years, David Harris has been leading the American Jewish Committee (AJC), one of the world's leading advocates for civil rights for Jews and a strong Jewish voice against discrimination of all kinds. As every era, these...
Friday, November 19, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Cuyahoga County is poised to build a new justice center--a construction project that is much more than just a new building. It's a unique opportunity to either create the conditions for criminal justice reform to truly take hold, or to...
Friday, November 05, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Hope & Redemption: Fighting for Equity in America’s Legal System
At 17 years old, Jarrett Adams was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to 18 years in a maximum security prison. He served 10 years before being exonerated with the help of the Wisconsin Innocence Project. Adams would then...
Friday, October 15, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
League Leaders: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the NBA and WNBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) have been leaders among professional sports leagues in addressing issues of inequality and social justice. Their players have been broadly outspoken on topics ranging from mental health to police...
Friday, July 23, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
High Stakes and New Leaders: Assessing What Cleveland Needs
This is a pivotal moment for Greater Cleveland. With an open election in the Cleveland mayor's office for the first time in 16 years, an open congressional seat in the 11th district, a 2022 county executive race already heating up,...
Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
As our nation grows increasingly diverse, it is also growing increasingly polarized and inequitable. Mark Joseph believes there is a solution, and it lies in the work of intentionally fostering inclusion and equity. Dr. Joseph is the Leona Bevis and Marguerite...
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