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Tuesday, October 03, 2023, 3:30 p.m.
The Power of Prohibited Words with Angela Davis
This forum is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Stacy Holmes at sholmes@cityclub.org. Free and open access to information is a fundamental value in a healthy democracy. Launched in 1982, Banned Books Week is an annual event...
Wednesday, October 04, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Independent Venues
Measuring the Impact of Independent Venues and the Live Entertainment Ecosystem
For many small to medium-sized arts venues, the last few years were some of the toughest to navigate. The COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain struggles, and the contracting of the global economy all played a part. Many venues struggled to stay...
Thursday, October 05, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity
In 1955, the integration of a lily white Cleveland suburb began with one Black family and an unexpected response from that family's new neighbors. While some had responded with the racism and bigotry common to that era, the neighbors welcomed...
Friday, October 06, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation with Blitz Bazawule, Author, Rapper, and Director of THE COLOR PURPLE
A Special City Club Forum LIVE Broadcast at FutureLAND
It's evident that Cleveland is positioning itself as a burgeoning technology and arts and culture hub, rapidly expanding its network of startups and visionary individuals. Still, there remains an imbalance in the accessibility to capital and growth prospects, particularly for...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Disruptive Tech: The Unrecognizable New World of Tech and Culture
A Special City Club Event at All In for Tech Day
This is a Special City Club event that will be hosted at All In for Tech Day at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Please note this forum will not be livestreamed. To join us and hear from...
Friday, October 13, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Systems Change in the Workforce
Remarks from Incept CEO Sam Falletta
Systems change in workforce development is the collective efforts of employers, workers, talent developers, and other stakeholders to make a transformative impact and create opportunities for others in our community. It asks those in the work to go beyond traditional...
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
The Origins and Limitations of “Wokeness" in Achieving Equality
The phrases "woke" and "anti-woke" have entered the general lexicon in recent years, providing combative fodder to both sides of the debate, and fueling division in American discourse. But what are the origins and consequences of so-called “wokeness?" In Yascha Mounk's...
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Connecting Across the World: Remarks from German Marshall Fund's Heather Conley
At its core, the German Marshall Fund strives to champion democratic values and the transatlantic alliance by strengthening civil society, forging bold and innovative policy ideas, and developing a new generation of leaders to tackle global challenges. In fact, many...
Friday, October 27, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
2023 City Club Annual Meeting & Community Open House
The Art of the Spoken Word: A Conversation with Playhouse Square's Craig Hassall
Please note that our Annual Meeting presentation will immediately proceed the Friday Forum, so plan to arrive early to enjoy a brief look at the year in review starting at 11am. Public speaking and the spoken word are one of humankind's...
Friday, November 03, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
The year is not yet over, but across the country, people have weathered a significant number of climate events: Californians experienced heavy rainfall from, landslides, and even a hurricane. The South grappled with extreme heat and the Midwest and Northeast...
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
From the best-selling author of Go the F**k to Sleep, famously narrated by actor Samuel L. Jackson, Adam Mansbach is back with his latest novel, The Golem of Brooklyn--which is a hilarious and satirical weaving of Jewish folklore and history...
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
The Next Generation of Philanthropy
Described by the Seattle Foundation as the "next generation of philanthropy," Alesha Washington joined as President and CEO in 2022 and leads one of the region’s largest community foundations devoted to advocacy, equity, and community organizing. In her new role at...
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