Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Novelist Marlon James and Historian Vincent Brown will crack open their ideas in a unique conversation centered on Jamaica. The island is a lynchpin in world history, and a wellspring of world culture. Both men won an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in this vein: James in 2015 for “A Brief History of Seven Killings” and Brown this year for...
Friday, September 29, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives
Since 1935, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards remains the only American book prize that recognizes books that have made significant contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity. Joining us at the City Club is this year's Lifetime Achievement award...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, September 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
The Next Giant Leap: From the Moon to Mars
Over the decades, NASA has become synonymous with scientific discovery, innovation, and economic opportunities. Now, with Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the...
Friday, September 15, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Leading Cities: Building Democracy and Governing in Ohio Today
This forum is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Stacy Holmes at sholmes@cityclub.org. When the City Club convened its first forum in 1912, Cleveland Mayor Newton D. Baker, Cincinnati Mayor Thomas Hunt, and Toledo Mayor Brand Whitlock...
Friday, August 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to our communities. They generate jobs and contribute greatly to U.S. economic activity. BIPOC small businesses and entrepreneurs in particular bring diversity and cultural richness to the surrounding community, enriching marketplaces with unique products...
Friday, August 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Since May of this year, more than 5,000 fires have ravaged Canada causing environmental issues in several parts of North America. The 2023 wildfire season has already eclipsed Canada's previous annual record from 1989, with more than month left in...
Friday, August 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
The notion of equitable public health seeks to address health disparities and social determinants of health that affect an individual’s ability to achieve optimal health. While public health inequities are not a new concept, research in recent years has revealed...
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
50 years of Hip Hop: The Intersection of Culture and Community Well-Being
On the eve of the 50th Anniversary of hip-hop. As the Bronx-born genre of music gained popularity, it amplified the voices of systemically marginalized groups. Today, hip-hop artists continue to leverage music and culture to bring investment and resources to...
Friday, August 04, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Access to performance art plays a critical role in enriching communities. It can give a voice to the unheard and challenge the perspective of others. Art can be found and made anywhere, but for certain communities, it is not always...
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