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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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The term "back-to-school" took on an entirely new meaning this year as individual school districts grappled with the safest way to welcome students, teachers, and staff back amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
In July, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) made the decision to offer remote learning for the first nine weeks of the fall semester. It's no small...
Friday, July 24, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
From Cleveland to Chief of Protocol: Lessons on Diplomacy, Protocol, and Soft Power
A first generation American of Mexican and Croatian descent and a native of Cleveland, Ohio, Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall has spent two decades laying the groundwork for successful diplomacy between heads of state around the world. Through her time serving...
Friday, July 17, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
What Does It Mean to Defund the Police?
The idea of defunding America's police departments started out as quiet murmur after the Ferguson police department investigation in 2014 – and has recently been elevated to a shout. As of June 29th, 576 people have been killed by American...
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 10:30 a.m.
We Made It To School Alive: A Conversation with Quartez Harris
Quartez Harris is the author of the debut full-length poetry collection We Made It To School Alive, published by Twelve Arts Press. The collection eloquently centers the humanity of students of color while revealing how they establish self-worth and optimism...
Tuesday, July 07, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
As the world struggles to gain control over the coronavirus, many countries are piloting sophisticated contact tracing and surveillance programs to keep infections at bay and prevent further large outbreaks. China, Israel, South Korea, and Singapore have used security camera...
Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 10:30 a.m.
Beyond Pride: The Intersection of LGBTQ+ and Black Civil Rights
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination based on sex, does encompass discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Coming after the Trump administration's effort to...
Friday, June 26, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
The World Health Assembly has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife in celebration of the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale. This year-long recognition and celebration has taken on increased relevance as nurses and midwives are...
Friday, June 19, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
Black Journalists in a Time of Crisis
Erika D. Smith is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times writing about the diversity of people and places across California. Jamil Smith is a Senior Writer at Rolling Stone, where he covers national affairs and culture. In addition to...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020, 10:30 a.m.
Black Americans have spent centuries working to convince others of their humanity and right to live. And yet, these last few weeks have taken a particularly devastating toll on the Black community. Deaths from COVID-19, a disease that has disproportionately...
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