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Thursday, January 28, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
Youth Forum: A New Era in the U.S. Supreme Court
Virtual Forum
Four years ago, as President Barack Obama was preparing to leave office, the United States Supreme Court looked radically different than it does today. Since he’s been in office, President Donald J. Trump has appointed a record three new justices to...
Friday, January 29, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
Investing in our Global Future: Why the Education of Girls Matters
Across the globe, young girls face innumerable challenges when it comes to education. Girls are four times as likely to be out of school than boys from the same background and, in 2016, an estimated 61 million girls were not...
Tuesday, February 02, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Coups and the Fragility of Democracy
On January 6, 2021, supporters of President Trump violently stormed the Capitol after attending a rally on the National Mall where Trump furiously defended his belief that the election had been "stolen" from him. Five people died. Many saw it...
Wednesday, February 03, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Sprawl vs. Smart Growth: Building an Equitable and Thriving Region
Virtual Forum
On December 11, 2020, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) adopted a new policy prioritizing racial and economic equity when making regional decisions about highway interchanges. NOACA is the first metropolitan planning organization (MPO) in the state to require...
Thursday, February 04, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
The Beginning of the End? Ohio and COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Virtual Forum
With both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations approved and ready for distribution, it would appear that the United States is finally reaching the beginning of the end of the pandemic. However, decisions regarding the COVID-19 vaccination distribution process −...
Friday, February 05, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
The Great Equalizer?: Race, Class, and Higher Education
Virtual Forum
We all benefit when everyone has the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams, and education is often called the great equalizer. But what if institutions of higher education are actually complicit in maintaining the very inequalities they claim to remedy?...
Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Justin M. Bibb
Virtual Forum
In 2021, Cleveland faces a mayoral election. Leading up to the primary, the City Club will be speaking with candidates seeking the city's highest office. Justin Bibb is a Cleveland native who grew up in Mt. Pleasant on the southeast side...
Friday, February 12, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
The Republican Reckoning: The Future of the Party Post-Trump
Virtual Forum
Over the past four years, former President Donald J. Trump elicited unprecedented loyalty from his base and also managed to maintain a tight grip on many Republican lawmakers. Many Republicans stood by Trump throughout his presidency and if they rebuked...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, February 19, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
Innovation Revolution: Building a 21st Century City
Virtual Forum
In March, the Urban Land Institute Cleveland and the City of Cleveland will present a virtual symposium, Building a 21st Century City: The Future is Now!. The Symposium will focus on how Cleveland can embrace advances in technology, mobility, and...
Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Richard M. Knoth
Virtual Forum
In 2021, Cleveland faces a mayoral election. Leading up to the primary, the City Club will be speaking with candidates seeking the city's highest office. With more than 35 years of experience as a nationally recognized attorney, Dick Knoth has developed...
Friday, April 16, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
Missing from History: Black Suffragists and the Right to Vote
Virtual Forum
Last year, 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...
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