Tuesday, July 13, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Public Square
50 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Public Square
50 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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 Haynam Professor of Community Development at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western...
Friday, October 09, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Sioux Chef: Reclaiming Indigenous Food Systems and Promoting Food Sovereignty
"Where are all the Native American restaurants?" It's a question Sean Sherman addressed during a viral TEDx Talk. Despite a diverse national food scene, it is not common to see the cuisine of the people whose land we are currently...
Wednesday, October 07, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On The Affordability Crisis
According to a recent Harris Poll, 95% of Americans believe the U.S. is suffering an affordability crisis. The rising cost of groceries, gas, childcare, and housing means many families can no longer afford the essentials. The struggle crosses party lines,...
Tuesday, October 06, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The AI Generation: Healthy Early Childhood Development in a Tech World
For many caregivers and early childhood educators, raising and teaching children in an increasingly tech-dependent world can be daunting. Now, the advent of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has further complicated an already vulnerable and challenging time of life for both...
Friday, October 02, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Resurgence of Local Independent Bookstores
According to the American Booksellers Association, more than 600 independent bookstores opened in the U.S. last year, nearly double from the prior year. After years of the rise of big box bookstores and online retailers, our local bookshops offer what...
Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
From Empty Lots to Endless Possibilities: The Evolution of the Cuyahoga Land Bank
This forum is SOLD OUT! Still need a ticket? Let us know! Complete the ticket waitlist form here. We will reach out directly if we can accommodate your request, subject to availability. ---- Created in 2009 as a response to the foreclosure...
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
Perspectives, Policies, and the Growing Momentum for Democratic Socialists
Since the election of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialists of America have emerged as a defining force in Democratic Party politics. Mayor Mamdani's endorsement of three successful DSA candidates in the New York congressional primaries garnered...
Friday, September 18, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders
In 2019, Sarah Aziza nearly lost her life after being hospitalized for an eating disorder. Along the process of recovery, Aziza begins to uncover her Palestinian roots. Daughter and granddaughter of Gazan refugees, The Hollow Half tells the story of...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:45 a.m.
City Club Book Club Meet Up - The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders
As part of our celebration of the 91st Anisfield Wolf Book Awards, we will be holding a book club for Sarah Aziza's The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders. If you'd like to join City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop...
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