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Former Leadership Cleveland Director (1983-1992) and Look Up To Cleveland Founder, Judy Ruggie, 83, passed away at her home in Montana on Saturday, January 16, 2021. The full obituary as published in The Plain Dealer from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2021: “Mover and Shaker Judith Marie Ruggie, 83, died peacefully at her home in…

A short, digestible list of resources to guide you on your journey of understanding and involvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. A new list is typically published on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. Book: “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Jennifer L. Eberhardt…

A short, digestible list of resources to guide you on your journey of understanding and involvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. A new list is published on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. Book: “The Myth of Equality: Uncovering the Roots of Injustice and Privilege” by Ken Wytsma Article: “White Privilege: An…

At the Global Cleveland annual meeting, three CLC alumni will be honored for “positively impacting our region’s economic prosperity.” India Pierce Lee (ALI 2018, LC 2002), Albert B. & Audrey G. Ratner Community Leader Award Felton Thomas, Jr. (LC 2010) Global Community Building Award Elizabeth McIntyre (LC 2006), Media Partner Award Learn more about the…

Phyllis “Seven” Harris (LC2 2020, LC 2019) was recently appointed to serve on the Citizens Advisory Council on Equity, and advisory group born out of Cuyahoga County’s resolution that declared racism a public health issue. The group is tasked with reviewing and providing recommendations to reduce the disparity between Black and White people when it…