Tuesday, May 25, 2021
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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It was the legendary civil rights leader and human rights advocate John Lewis who famously said in his autobiography Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement, "I believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, anti-Semitic, or hateful."
This year, the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage...
Friday, October 06, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation with Blitz Bazawule, Author, Rapper, and Director of THE COLOR PURPLE
It's evident that Cleveland is positioning itself as a burgeoning technology and arts and culture hub, rapidly expanding its network of startups and visionary individuals. Still, there remains an imbalance in the accessibility to capital and growth prospects, particularly for...
Thursday, October 05, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity
In 1955, the integration of a lily white Cleveland suburb began with one Black family and an unexpected response from that family's new neighbors. While some had responded with the racism and bigotry common to that era, the neighbors welcomed...
Wednesday, October 04, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Independent Venues
For many small to medium-sized arts venues, the last few years were some of the toughest to navigate. The COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain struggles, and the contracting of the global economy all played a part. Many venues struggled to stay...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023, 3:30 p.m.
The Power of Prohibited Words with Angela Davis
This forum is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Stacy Holmes at sholmes@cityclub.org. Free and open access to information is a fundamental value in a healthy democracy. Launched in 1982, Banned Books Week is an annual event...
Friday, September 29, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives
Since 1935, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards remains the only American book prize that recognizes books that have made significant contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity. Joining us at the City Club is this year's Lifetime Achievement award...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, September 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
The Next Giant Leap: From the Moon to Mars
Over the decades, NASA has become synonymous with scientific discovery, innovation, and economic opportunities. Now, with Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the...
Friday, September 15, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Leading Cities: Building Democracy and Governing in Ohio Today
This forum is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Stacy Holmes at sholmes@cityclub.org. When the City Club convened its first forum in 1912, Cleveland Mayor Newton D. Baker, Cincinnati Mayor Thomas Hunt, and Toledo Mayor Brand Whitlock...
Friday, August 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to our communities. They generate jobs and contribute greatly to U.S. economic activity. BIPOC small businesses and entrepreneurs in particular bring diversity and cultural richness to the surrounding community, enriching marketplaces with unique products...
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