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Current Listings Sept 29 - City Club Virtual Forum: A Conversation
with Sen. Sandra Williams Sept 29 - Ohio Democratic Party Pre-Debate
Virtual Reception featuring Sen.Cory Booker Sept
29 - Candidate Forum: Ohio Senate District 24 - Matt Dolan & Tom Jackson Sept 29 - City Club hosts Ohio Debate Commission's Presidential DebateWatch2020 Sept 30 - City Club Virtual Forum: Cleveland Race Relations: From Civil
Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter Sept 30 - Power in Our Voices: A Virtual Judicial Candidate Forum Sept 30 - Forum: Cuyahoga County Public Library Levy Oct 1 - Candidate Forum: Ohio State School Board District 11 - Michele
Elba, Meryl Johnson, & Richard Neal Oct 2 - YWCA's Go Live for Equity 2.0 Oct 2 - Fundraiser: Meryl Johnson for State Board of Education Oct 3 - Get Out to Vote Caravan Oct 3 - Black Women's Health Symposium hosted by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown Oct 3 - Democratic Sign Giveaway Oct 4 - Fundraiser: Monique Smith for State Rep. & Ohio Women Lead Oct 7 - Meet the Candidates: Tom Jackson for OH Senate & Joan Sweeny for OH House Oct 11-24 - NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio's Virtual Race for Reproductive Freedom Oct 11 - Virtual Meet-&-Greet: William Vodrey for Common Pleas Judge Oct 19 - The Matriots host a conversation with State Reps. Bride Rose Sweeney & Juanita Brent Requests for listing should be sent to info@CuyahogaDWC.org Please know that we do our best to
remain current on the status of event listings, but we cannot post information we do not have. Send updates to info@CuyahogaDWC.org. The City Club of Cleveland presents A Conversation
with Senator Sandra Williams Virtual Forum Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Noon - 1:00 pm Sandra Williams is a Democratic member of the Ohio Senate, serving the 21st district—which
includes the eastern two-thirds of Cleveland, as well as the east-side suburbs of Bratenahl, Cleveland Heights, Garfield Heights,
Newburgh Heights, Shaker Heights, and University Heights—since 2015. In addition to her senatorial duties, Senator Williams
serves as the Vice Chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and associate professor at Cleveland State University. Senator
Williams has spent more than two decades in public service—as a corrections officer, probation and parole officer, mediator
for the State of Ohio, legislative aide, and State Representative. She also served our country as a member of the United States
Army Reserve and was honorably discharged in 1995. The livestream will be available beginning at 12 pm. Have questions? Tweet them
at @TheCityClub or send a text to 330.541.5794.   Leading up to the first Presidential Debate in Cleveland, please join the Ohio Democratic
Party for a virtual VIP reception supporting our Get Out the Early Vote effort. We will be joined by Senator Cory Booker to
speak to the importance of voting early in Ohio. Additional guests TBA. Tuesday, September 29 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm *Link for event will be provided upon RSVP Contact
Megan Reenock with any questions at mreenock@ohiodems.org Ohio Democratic Party  Candidate Forum, Ohio State Senate District 24 Tuesday,
September 29, 2020 7:00-8:00
pm, via Zoom Candidates: Matt Dolan (R) and Tom Jackson (D) Sponsored by the League of Women
Voters of Greater Cleveland
Given the limited number
of tickets available for the actual debate, the Ohio Debate Commission (ODC) is hosting a virtual DebateWatch, a voter education
program established by CPD in 1996 and reinvigorated in 2020. CPD sought participation from the ODC for this longstanding
program prior to moving the first presidential debate to Cleveland. DebateWatch
is designed to bring people together to watch a debate, then turn it off at the end (before commentary) and discuss what they
saw and heard. The goal is not to say who won or lost, it is to share views with those who may agree and those who don't.
It is to listen respectfully to others' opinions. Join us to hear insights from political experts, participate in breakout sessions, and enjoy
the first debate in the virtual company of other Ohioans. Participation in
DebateWatch2020 is free and open to all! To register, click here. The City Club of Cleveland presents Cleveland Race Relations: From Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter Virtual
Forum Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Noon - 1:00 pm Panelists
Moderator
The
continuous struggle for human equality for Black Americans in the United States spans centuries. The recent Black Lives Matter
protests that have followed the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery by police officers are now being
compared, in the media, to the civil unrest of the1960s. At that time, the national response to the assassination of Martin
Luther King, Jr.—combined with ongoing protests over civil rights and the Vietnam War—plunged an already divided
nation more deeply into turmoil. Then and now, Cleveland holds a symbolic place in the history of civil rights
in America, consistently ranking among America's poorest and most segregated cities. From the Hough uprising and the "Glenville
shootout," to the most recent Black Lives Matter protests and all of the events of the intervening five decades—the
founding of the United Freedom Movement, the election of Mayor Carl Stokes, the desegregation of Cleveland’s public
schools, the killings of Tamir Rice, Malissa Williams, and Timothy Russell by police—Cleveland’s history on civil
rights and racism is the nation’s history. Join us as an intergenerational panel of leaders, all whom held leadership positions
at the Cleveland Branch of the NAACP throughout the las 60 years, discuss how the lessons from previous civil rights movements
can and are influencing what is being done today. The livestream will be available beginning at 12 pm. Have questions? Tweet them
at @TheCityClub or send a text to 330.541.5794.  This non-partisan Voter Education and Judicial Candidates Forum is hosted by the women
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. The virtual forum, “Power in Our Voices,”
will include a voter education component as well as a discussion with a panel of judicial candidates who are on the ballot
for the November 3, 2020, General Election. This forum is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is
recommended: https://tinyurl.com/powerinourvoices The forum will allow the public to learn about the judicial candidates and their views
on the issues that are important in the communities of greater Cleveland. The objectives of this forum are to:
The judges
participating in the voter education component include Pinkey Carr, Lauren Moore-Siggers, Shirley Strickland Saffold,
Michelle Earley, Tonya Johnson-Jones, Allison Nelson-Floyd, Patricia Ann Blackmon, Cassandra Collier Williams, and Jazmin
Torres Lugo. We have also invited a special guest, the Honorable C. Ellen Connally, Chair, Judge4Yourself.Com. The judicial candidates
who have been invited to participate in the candidate’s forum portion include Emanuella Groves, Pamela A. Hawkins, Richard
Bell, Wanda C. Jones, Anita Laster Mays, Larry Jones, Jennifer Brunner, and Judith French. Candidates will appear on the Zoom
platform together and will be introduced by attorneys Valissa Turner Howard and Sonali B. Wilson, who will also serve
as forum moderators. The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. encourage the informed and
active participation of citizens in government, and neither supports nor opposes political parties or candidates. For
more information, contact Meredith Turner, Social Action Chair, Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc. at 216-280-1846 or by email,  The Cuyahoga County Public Library System: What Would the Fall Levy Offer Us? Wednesday September 30, 2020 7:00 - 8:15 pm, Via Zoom It's on the November ballot: An initiative for a tax increase
to support the Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) is on the ballot. If approved, the 1-mill tax increase will mean an additional
$35 in annual property tax on each $100,000 of home value in the 47 County communities served by the system. CCPL is America's top-rated library system for the last
10 years, yet it has the lowest millage of any of our 9 county libraries. Join us to learn more at this online forum. Speakers will discuss library programs and services, funding, and how the library serves various community
interests. The Zoom RSVP is here: Find this event on Facebook. Sponsored
by the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland  Candidate ForumOhio State School Board, District 11 Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:00 - 8:00 pm, via Zoom Candidates (Nonpartisan): Michele Elba Meryl Johnson Richard
Neale Zoom RSVP link: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN__R0AxvpOTySNIicyF9OGBA Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland
and Hey, Shaker! YWCA
OF GREATER CLEVELAND  GO LIVE FOR EQUITY 2.0 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Building upon the success of our first series, Go LIVE for
Equity 2.0 will feature interviews and discussions with local and national leaders fighting on the front lines for racial
equity. The series will kick-off on Friday, September 11th at 10:00 am and continue each Friday through October
2. All installments will be free and open to the community. Sept 11 Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew Edgar B. Jackson Chair & Head of Community Impact, Equity, Diversity &
Inclusion, University Hospitals; Professor, Department of OBGYN and Reproductive Sciences; Dean of Student Affairs, Case Western
Reserve University Sept 18 Cynthia Connolly Development
Director, Policy Matters Ohio; Executive Board Member, Lake Erie Native American Council Sept 25 Dawn Harris Managing Director, Diversity & Inclusion, NASCAR Oct 2 Justin
Bibb Chief Strategy Officer, Urbanova; Founder, Cleveland
Can't Wait YWCA of Greater
Cleveland 4019 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103 Phone:
216-881-6878
 Join health care policy experts, practitioners and community advocates
for discussion panels and virtual workshops on issues impacting Black women's health outcomes, such as physical, mindful,
economic, and community health. The Symposium will span the
course of two days, commencing on Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and conclude on Saturday, October 3, 10:30
am to 1:00 pm.  GET
OUT TO VOTE CARAVAN hosted by H.O.P.E. Inc. To increase voter turnout, to give information about voting rights, to bring awareness
to the voting process, and to encourage and promote early voting. Saturday, October 3, 2020 11:00 am - 3:00 pm The line-up will begin at 11:00 am and will depart promptly at noon. Luke Easter Park, 3090 MLK Jr. Blvd., Cleveland 44104 YOU WILL NOT be asked to get out of your vehicles during this event, as social distancing
is a priority. This will be a short, fun ride around the city, highlighting Clevelanders and their commitment to the voting process. Welcoming all types of vehicles (motorcycles, sedans, SUV's, vans etc.) For more information please contact: Tim Isaac @ ikey711@yahoo.com or 216.509.6129; or Eppalonian Isaac @ eppalonianisaac@gmail.com or 216.645.4392 We will adhere to all CDC guidelines
due to the COVID-19 pandemic (social distancing, masks, etc.).
 IMPORTANT:
Let us know you're coming so we can make sure to have enough signs! Find this event on Facebook. One Biden/Harris sign available per car. Jeff
Crossman and other candidates will also be there with signs, literature, and to meet YOU! Organized by the Ward 13 Democratic Club.  This event
will support not only Monique Smith's campaign, but also a slate of Ohio women candidates through the Columbus-based group
Ohio Women Lead. The link
to purchase tickets can be found here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/owljeannette  Email for RSVP to
join on Zoom: philipp@joanieforohio.com Facebook
Live link: www.facebook.com/joaneforohio  With the passing of Justice
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it is more important than ever that we do all we can to ensure our right to choose remains strong in
our state. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio has been fighting to keep abortions safe and accessible in Ohio and it will not stop now. Support NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio by participating in the Race for Repro Freedom 2020 to ensure reproductive freedom for every Ohioan! To encourage our community
to stay mentally and physically healthy and prevent the spread of COVID-19, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio is excited to announce our
first 5k virtual race! Join in the fun by running, walking,
hiking, biking, moving in a wheelchair -- ANY kind of movement -- although we won't judge if you sit on your couch instead!
By recruiting others to race for or with you, your support goes even further. And by fundraising, you have the chance to win
fun prizes. Register now at RaceforRepro.org! You will receive a race kit, run playlists, and motivational
videos. You
can participate any time from October 11-24 and upload your race results. After you complete your race, we'll
gather for a Zoom happy hour! Let us know you're participating by going to our event Facebook
page here:   Atty. Jennifer O'Donnell and
the Host Committee: Sen.
Nickie Antonio, Sen. Sandra Williams, Sen. Kenny Yuko, Rep. Janine Boyd, Mayor Annette M. Blackwell, Mayor Michael Dylan
Brennan, Atty. Diane Citrino, Atty. Edward FitzGerald, Atty. Stuart I. Garson, Atty. Andrew Meyer, Atty. Michael
J. O'Shea, Atty. Harriet W. Slive, Atty. Gina M. Villa, and Anastasia Pantsios invite
you to a ZOOM MEET-AND-GREET! with William Vodrey, Candidate
for Judge, Cuyahoga County Court
of Common Pleas Sunday, October
11, 2020 7:00 to 8:00 pm Email VoteVodrey@gmail.com by noon on Friday, October 9 for Zoom details. Donate online at VoteVodrey.com/donate/ Or send a check payable to Vote Vodrey Committee to: Vote Vodrey Committee, Sharon
Watts, Treasurer, 2616 West Park Blvd., Shaker Heights OH 44120  Monday, October
19 @5:30 pm via Zoom: RSVP here. The Matriots
is a nonpartisan political action committee supporting women candidates in Ohio. |
Cuyahoga Democratic Women's Caucus
Email: info@cuyahogadwc.org
Telephone: 216-479-6622
Telephone: 216-479-6622