Friday, February 02, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Friday, February 02, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Growing up the daughter of an African-American father and a white mother, in Palisades, New York, and Madison, Wisconsin, Julie Lythcott-Haims had to navigate a white world. Her newest novel, Real American: A Memoir, details her journey in that world – from being a mixed-race teen to her years as a Stanford undergraduate and Harvard Law School, and traveling to...
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for the annual tradition of hearing from CMSD CEO Eric S. Gordon, leader of the region's largest public school district — a district whose improvement many believe is key to the future success of our city and region. The...
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
2022 Cuyahoga County Executive Debate
It has been eight years since Cuyahoga county has had an open seat in the County Executive's office and 12 years since voters approved a reform to create the office of county executive. The charter specifically called for "effective and...
Friday, September 16, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Life and Literature of "America's Most Fearless Satirist," Ishmael Reed
The New Yorker called Ishmael Reed “a founding father of American multiculturalism,” and “America’s most fearless satirist.” A colleague at The University of California, where he taught for 35 years, said he “is probably our most prolific faculty member.” This...
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Answering the Call for Crisis Care Change
When our loved ones, neighbors, or those we serve are in emotional distress, or experiencing a mental health crisis, there are moments when a response from a therapeutic professional may be the best option. The recent increase of behavioral health...
Friday, September 09, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow
It seems like 50 is the new 30, and standard aging milestones once considered the norm in prior generations are now occurring later in life. With new scientific breakthroughs and cutting-edge technology, the human lifespan is expected to continue to...
Friday, September 02, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Are Public Schools Becoming Constitution-Free Zones?
Race, sex, religion, crime, liberty, patriotism, equality. The Supreme Court’s treatment of these incendiary topics has indelibly shaped public education and students' constitutional rights around the country. From intentionally drawing school districts to be more racially diverse, corporal punishment, and...
Friday, August 26, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
The Faults in Our System: Transforming Juvenile Justice
Read the full forum transcription here. In May 2022, a Cleveland City Council Safety Committee meeting sharply focused on a perception of increased juvenile crime in the city. After lengthy discussion, Councilwoman Stephanie Howse heard enough, “We are trying to paint...
Friday, August 19, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Our Emerald Necklace: What's Next for the Cleveland Metroparks
Some refer to it as our "Emerald Necklace;" others know it as the best park system in the nation. Since its creation more than a century ago, Cleveland Metroparks has long had a reputation of providing residents of Greater Cleveland...
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Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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