November Social Justice Seminars and Programs

Social justice seminars, programs, and activities in the greater Cleveland area, Ohio, and nationally are featured on the C|M|Law Library Social Justice and Antiracism Resources guide Events/Forums/Webinars page.  November 2021 events include the free 11/10 Using Evidence for Promoting Equity for Children and Youth virtual program sponsored by the Urban Institute.  Speakers will discuss “strategies for engaging and centering community members most affected by research and evaluation, aligning equity frameworks with outcome frameworks, and using existing evidence to promote equitable policy and program changes.”  On 11/17, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity continues its free Language of Leadership series in a discussion with Dana Rao, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Adobe Inc., on how leaders can use their personal commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive change.  On 11/18, tune into the Our Voices Today WOVU radio program for Life & the Law – Conversations about Your Rights.  This segment will review Legal Aid’s Medical Legal Partnerships with local hospitals and discuss how Legal Aid can help solve problems such as poor housing conditions, educational barriers, lack of nutritional food, and other situations that affect a person’s health and well being.