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“History and Public Health — Reflecting on one year of COVID-19,” hosted by Ohio History Connection

Wednesday, May 10, 6-7:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Expert panelists reflect on one year of managing and responding to the impact of COVID-19. We’ll discuss the history of past pandemics and how that informs the development of treatment and vaccines, the importance of a science-based approach, and the ongoing work to manage the pandemic and overcome disparities between communities as the vaccines are rolled out.

“Criminal Justice Forum: How Policing Reinforces Racial Segregation in the 21st Century,” hosted by Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Wednesday, March 10, 5-6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Technocratic debates about police reform typically take a narrow view of the multiple, complex roles that policing plays in American society, focusing primarily on police involvement in systems of crime control. Yet, we know that policing plays many roles in society other than fighting crime.

“Who’s Hiring! Web Series For Trans Job-seekers,” hosted by Human Rights Campaign

Wednesday, March 10, 3-4pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Transgender and non-binary people, and particularly those of color, experience higher unemployment and underemployment rates than their cisgender peers. With national unemployment soaring amidst the COVID-19 health crisis, these communities stand to be further marginalized and cut off from economic security and opportunity.

Tell Columbus City Council to Match the Climate Plan to the Climate Science

Tuesday, March 9, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Columbus City Council is holding a hearing on the draft Columbus Climate Action Plan, which was released last December. The plan has 30 goals and strategies under 13 action items in five areas: Climate Solutions, Sustainable Neighborhoods, Buildings, Transportation, and Waste.

“Power of Change,” a virtual support group for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced intimate partner violence

Tuesday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 23 [and the second and fourth Tuesday of each month until Tuesday, April 27], 11am-12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

This is a virtual support group, hosted by Equitas Health, for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced intimate partner violence.

For meeting login information, email <SarahTouvell@equitashealth.com>.

Hosted by Equitas Health.

“Power of Change,” a virtual support group for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced intimate partner violence

Tuesday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 23 [and the second and fourth Tuesday of each month until Tuesday, April 27], 11am-12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

This is a virtual support group, hosted by Equitas Health, for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced intimate partner violence.

For meeting login information, email <SarahTouvell@equitashealth.com>.

Hosted by Equitas Health.

“Female Filmmakers,” hosted by Grandview Heights Public Library

Monday, March 8, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Behind every great film is a great director, and quite a few of these talented artists are women.

Join Grandview Heights Public Library staff members Chris Boerger, Lloyd LaBadie, Chelsea Weissman, and filmmaker Deb Havener for a discussion of some prominent female filmmakers and their most notable works during Women’s History Month.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

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