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The City Club Forum

On the Mindless Menace of Violence: 50 Years Later

Season 23 Episode 19 | 56m 46s

On April 5, 1968, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, Senator Robert F. Kennedy stood at The City Club of Cleveland's podium and delivered what is considered one of the most important speeches of the 20th century. In what came to be known as the "Mindless Menace of Violence" speech, Senator Kennedy spoke directly to a grieving nation.

Aired: 04/04/18
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The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found
Join us for a conversation moderated by chef and Marine Corps veteran Ben Bebenroth.
Episode: S30 E52 | 56:46
Watch • 59:59
The City Club Forum
In Support of the Rule of Law: A Conversation with American Bar Association President William R. Bay
Join us at the City Club to discuss the rule of law and the importance of judicial independence.
Episode: S30 E51 | 59:59
Watch • 56:46
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A Conversation with U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno
Senator Moreno sits down with NBC News’ Henry Gomez to discuss the work of the Senate
Episode: S30 E50 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
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Join us at the City Club as we hear from leaders on the state of sexual violence.
Episode: S30 E49 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
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Anita Zaidi knows that when women and girls can prioritize their own health, everyone benefits.
Episode: S30 E48 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
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Remarks from Jenice Contreras of the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center For Economic Development
Episode: S30 E47 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
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This summer, Mayors from across the country will gather in Cleveland.
Episode: S30 E46 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
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Tim Heaphy discovered that American democracy was headed toward a reckoning.
Episode: S30 E44 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
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Join us at the City Club for a conversation with Michael Sandel on how to reinvigorate democracy.
Episode: S30 E43 | 56:46