Friday, February 17, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue, 2nd Floor Cleveland, OH 44114
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Friday, February 17, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue, 2nd Floor Cleveland, OH 44114
Black philanthropy is ever present, vibrant, and is deeper than just charitable acts of kindness or dollars. In 2019, The Soul of Philanthropy Cleveland (TSOPCLE) vividly displayed the power of African American philanthropy, and centered Cleveland’s Black community in a national conversation on humanity, giving back, and transformational change. Ever since, Cleveland has been Celebrating Those Who Give Black and...
Wednesday, April 05, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
Protecting the Mental Health of Teenagers
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...
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...
Friday, March 24, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
On the Frontlines: Filming Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
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...
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
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...
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Zoos of the Future: Conservation, Science, and Education in a Changing World
Online registration has closed. If you would like to join us in-person for this forum, we welcome you to be a part of our walk-in guest list. No advanced registration is needed for the walk-in guest list. Alternatively, the livestream...
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Public Markets as Community Anchors
For more than a century, the West Side Market has remained a pillar of the Cleveland community with more than 60 independent businesses selling fresh produce, meats and seafood, baked goods, dairy products, and ready-to-eat foods. Cleveland's public market tradition...
Friday, March 10, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
2023 High School Debate Championship
For more than two decades, The City Club of Cleveland has hosted the annual High School Debate Championship. Every year, the top two area high school debaters square off in a classic "Lincoln-Douglas" style debate at a Friday forum. This allows...
Wednesday, March 08, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
A Shift in the Political Landscape: Black Women Running Cities
In 2021, Black women were mayors of eight of the 100 U.S. cities with the largest populations. It was a record number. In a November 2021 New York Times article about the rise of Black women mayors, scholar and voting...
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1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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