Friday, August 14, 2020
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Friday, August 14, 2020
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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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 women's right to vote is not only a story about women’s rights, but is also an American story of race,...
Thursday, September 09, 2021, 2:30 p.m.
On top of the agenda for the U.S. Department of Commerce is American competitiveness--to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity across the nation. What this comes down to, though, is a complex mix of policy, advocacy, collaboration, international...
Friday, September 03, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
How Rights Went Wrong: Why Our Obsession with Rights is Tearing America Apart
Jamal Greene is Dwight Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and author of the book "How Rights Went Wrong: Why Our Obsession with Rights is Tearing America Apart." His work reveals how our approach to rights is dividing America...
Friday, August 27, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
When a family moves into an affordable home, it has the potential to transform lives. Having the opportunity to invest in a permanent address means improvements to children’s health, increased job opportunities, and the power to revitalize struggling neighborhoods. Yet,...
Thursday, August 26, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Stronger Together: Collaboration Between Health Systems during COVID-19
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable scientific consensus and critical epidemiologic information about the virus was often inconsistent. Despite having programs and protocols in place for this sort of challenge, the pandemic caught hospitals and healthcare providers...
Friday, August 20, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
(Mis)understanding Critical Race Theory
In 2020, the City of Cleveland declared racism a public health crisis, bringing to the forefront honest conversations about systemic racism’s influence on equity, access, and human rights. Yet, the debate around Critical Race Theory has been heating up nationwide....
Thursday, August 19, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
In 2016, the country’s attention turned to Indigenous Water Protectors in North Dakota as they stood up against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Plans for the pipeline would have it cross multiple waterways and threaten the water for...
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Mayoral Debate: Voters First (Part 2)
In May 2021, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announced he would not be seeking a fifth term as Mayor of Cleveland—opening up a race for new leadership not seen in 16 years. In the lead-up to the 2021 Cleveland Mayoral election, The...
Friday, August 13, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with James B. Renacci
In 2022, Ohio will elect new statewide office holders. Leading up to the election, the City Club will be hosting conversations with candidates seeking statewide office. James B. Renacci announced on June 9, 2021 that he was joining the race for...
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