Monday, November 02, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland State University
Waetjen Auditorium Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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Monday, November 02, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland State University
Waetjen Auditorium Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Ta-Nehisi Coates is arguably one of the premier writers of his generation. A correspondent for The Atlantic best known for his ground-breaking essay The Case for Reparations, Coates has an uncanny ability to leave readers haunted by his insights and perceptions. Michelle Alexander wrote in The New York Times, "...Coates's voice stands nearly...
Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
Why Does Soda Cost Less Than Water at the Corner Store? A College Forum Symposium
Walk into almost any corner store and you'll find the cost of a bottle of soda is likely less than a bottle of water. It's a strange conundrum that speaks to the economic conditions that create challenges for so many...
Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
For the Love of Cleveland: The Power of Place
If streets are the medium that connect us to place, it can be argued that the physical structures that comprise our neighborhoods– homes, libraries, office buildings, stores and restaurants, and theatres – provide the anchor. However, there is often an...
Friday, June 08, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
Dead Last: Northeast Ohio’s Economy is Lagging and It’s Time to Do Something About It
In late April, Business Insider ranked the top 40 U.S. metropolitan areas on economic strength. They used a number of metrics - unemployment rate and average weekly earnings, among others - and the Cleveland-Elyria metro area was ranked last, 40th...
Tuesday, June 05, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes on the World: The Intersection of Clean Energy and National Security
Clean energy is big business in the U.S. and around the world. In the electricity sector, global investments in new renewable energy capacity are outstripping those for fossil fuel. Meanwhile, rapid advancements in energy storage and electric vehicles are transforming...
Tuesday, June 05, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
For the Love of Cleveland: The Power of Place
Throughout history, streets have served as a point of connection. From people to horses, carriages to street cars, public transit to automobiles, streets provide the main medium for travel, connecting us to work, home, and the people and places we...
Friday, June 01, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
Inside The Great Revolt: Who's Reshaping American Politics?
President Donald J. Trump’s rapid political rise and subsequent election to the presidency, while a surprise to many political experts and polls, was a welcome change for the millions of Americans who identified with his messages. In the post-election months,...
Friday, May 25, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
Hate among members of a community is not a new phenomenon; it's actually about as old as civilization itself. All human beings have the capacity to hate. However, what's different about hate in modern society is its speed - the...
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
For Freedoms Town Hall: Freedom of Worship
Freedom of worship is the first right outlined in the American Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Yet, spiritual and religious freedom continues to be a complex and divisive...
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