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Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
The Bail Project’s Impact and Vision for Lasting Change
In the 2022 election, Ohioans voted overwhelmingly in favor of Issue 1. The new amendment to the state constitutions that will allow judges to use cash bail to address circumstances when they have concerns about public safety. Over the past two...
Friday, March 24, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
On the Frontlines: Filming Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
A Conversation with CIFF Filmmakers Evgeny Afineevsky & Lesya Kalynska
Film can serve as an agent of change. It shares stories, amplifies voices, and draws attention to our world's most pressing issues. Today, all eyes are on Ukraine's fight for freedom and peace--which they have fought for since their declaration...
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
It's Not Over: The Lasting Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19
Youth Forum
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill in 2020, primary focus was containing the spread of the disease and developing a working vaccine. Three years later, we now know much more about the disease from a medical and...
Friday, March 31, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Rule of Law? The State of the U.S. Federal Judiciary
One of the enduring legacies of the Trump administration was a remaking of the Supreme Court and the rest of the federal judiciary. In four years, Trump appointed three Supreme Court justices and more than 220 federal judges, shifting the...
Wednesday, April 05, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
Protecting the Mental Health of Teenagers
A live podcast recording of Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's House Calls with bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour
The mental health of teenagers has become a significant issue in America, and that's not just because of the pandemic we've endured. Parents, mental health professionals, and policy makers are concerned about how teens are managing the impact of social...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
We Are the Champions! A Conversation with Glenville Tarblooders Coach Ginn
This is the rescheduled forum, originally scheduled for 2/9/2023. For questions about your tickets, please contact Stacy Holmes at sholmes@cityclub.org. Theodore Ginn, Sr. is a man of many titles: He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ginn Academy, which...
Friday, April 14, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt
As a native of Lancaster, Ohio, with more than three decades of experience as a business journalist, Rebecca Fannin is well suited to tell the story of industry in the Midwest. In Silicon Heartland: Transforming the Midwest From Rust Belt...
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
The 2023 State of the City with Mayor Justin M. Bibb
The City Club of Cleveland is pleased to host the 2023 State of the City. This free public event is presented in partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District and will be held at East Tech High School in Cleveland’s Central...
Friday, April 21, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Diversifying the Department of State: A conversation with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
As Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the U.S. Department of State, Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley is tasked with creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive department. As the first person in her role, Amb. Abercrombie-Winstanley oversees the department’s five-year Diversity,...
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