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Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Moral Movements for Social Change: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II
Update 8/22/2025: The start of today's forum will be slightly delayed - Stay tuned for additional updates! The free livestream will still be available. Thank you for your patience. Update 8/6/2025: This forum is SOLD OUT! To be added to the...
Thursday, August 07, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Justice and Journalism: How the Marshall Project is Changing Media
Since its 2014 founding, The Marshall Project has changed how the media covers criminal justice, shifting from traditional crimes and court coverage to covering the system itself, along with abuses and malfeasances inside the publicly funded structures. The Marshall Project...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Advancing Civil Rights and Economic Empowerment in Cleveland and Beyond
This July, the National Urban League Conference heads to Cleveland! This year’s conference promises to be the largest and most influential gathering in the nation focused on civil rights and urban advocacy. Each year, the event attracts leaders from business,...
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....
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