World Affairs

Tuesday, October 01, 2019, 7:30 p.m.

Happy Dog Takes on the World

European observers are currently focused on the United Kingdom as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has committed to leading Britain out of the European Union (EU) on October 31 "with or without a deal." However, the great uncertainty surrounding British...

Social Justice

Friday, September 27, 2019, 12:00 p.m.

Fugitive Slaves and the Struggle for America’s Soul

2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the beginning of forced migration of Africans to North America, serving as the start of America's complicated history of indentured servitude, slavery, and structural inequity that reverberates today. As America grew and flourished, the conflict...

Education

Thursday, September 26, 2019, 12:00 p.m.

2019 State of the Schools

In January, Cleveland was selected by Say Yes to Education, a national nonprofit organization that works to make college affordable, as the next site for its community efforts. It was another success for Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and The...

World Affairs

Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 7:30 a.m.

Israel's Elections: What Happens Next?

On September 17, Israel held another round of elections after Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, failed to forum a governing coalition. After winning an election in April, Netanyahu and his Likud party faced challenges from within their right-wing coalition, in...

Science, Technology & Innovation

Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 5:00 p.m.

Leveraging our Assets: Why Companies want to Build and Sell Electric Vehicles and Efficiency Solutions in the Mahoning Valley

Over the past 50 years, shuttered factories and lost jobs have become familiar stories in the Rust Belt communities of the Mahoning Valley. With politicians, Governor Mike DeWine and organizations like America Makes, The Regional Chamber, and the Tech Belt...

Local Matters

Friday, September 20, 2019, 12:00 p.m.

Shifting Suburbs: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Cleveland's Inner Ring

Neither fully urban nor completely suburban, America’s older, inner-ring, “first” suburbs are facing a unique set of challenges including job and industry loss, a declining tax base, aging populations, and outmoded housing and commercial buildings. The 20 inner ring suburbs...

Politics & Public Policy

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 12:00 p.m.

2019 Constitution Day Forum

At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Khizr Khan delivered a seven minute speech that reverberated across America — and caused sales of pocket U.S. Constitutions to soar. Since then, Khan has authored two books and, through his public speeches on...

Social Justice

Friday, September 13, 2019, 12:00 p.m.

Cultivating Social Justice Through the Arts

Located in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience is nationally recognized for its work in creating dynamic, community-driven exhibitions and programs that explore the history, culture, and art of all Asian Pacific Islanders. Founded...