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...
Friday, August 21, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
Modern Visibility: Indigenous Imagery and Representation in the 21st Century
This summer, after nationwide protests and demonstrations over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, several major and minor league sports teams – all who utilize Native American mascots, imagery, and stereotypes – announced their intention to...
Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
Our perceptions of artists and creators shift with our perceptions of society; at times we have perceived them as intellectuals, at times as professionals, and at times as artisans. Yet, in the Digital Age – where the materials to create...
Friday, August 14, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
Toward Equal Representation: Women in Politics
On August 18, 2020, the United States commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Women and men of all races, ethnicities, and identities fought for—and against—women’s right to vote. The national movement that led to the...
Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 10:30 a.m.
Coronavirus Challenge: Reimagining Schools in a Time of COVID-19
Back-to-school ads are sparse, teachers are brushing up on cleaning protocols in addition to lesson planning, and in some school districts, desks will remain empty this fall. The question of schooling is in the forefront of everyone’s minds, and with...
Friday, August 07, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
The Beginning of the End? The Path to a COVID-19 Vaccine
The entire world is holding its breath for a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 165 vaccines are under development around the world, and four companies — AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna Therapeutics, and Pfizer — have expressed optimism that their products...
Wednesday, August 05, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
Zack Reed currently serves as a statewide minority affairs coordinator under Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and focuses on building bridges with minority voters and business groups across the state. Before this, Reed was a member of Cleveland City...
Friday, July 31, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
All for One: Cavs Leadership on Racial Justice and Professional Sports
After the death of George Floyd, coaches and athletes across the NBA, NFL, college football, and other American sports released statements on social media condemning police violence and brutality against Black people. Many NBA players across the country – who...
Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
Racism, Inequity, and Public Health: Cuyahoga County's Response
In late 2019, Cuyahoga County Council passed legislation creating the formation of the Citizen’s Advisory Council on Equity. The 15-member Council is tasked, in part, with reviewing and providing recommendations to reduce the disparity between Black and white residents across...
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