Past Forums

Monday, March 12, 2007 - 8:00pm

The Continuing Quest For The American Democracy: The Urban Frontier

Speakers Cory Booker

Moderators Henry Louis Gates
Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 7:00pm

Black Community United? Exploring Political Unity and the Class Divide

Speakers John McWhorter, Mary Pattillo, Tommie Shelby

Moderators Charles Ogletree
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 7:00pm

Laying The foundations for Great cities

Speakers Antonio Villaraigosa

Moderators Jeanne Shaheen, David Ellwood
Friday, October 15, 2004 - 8:00pm

Peace Corps: Promoting Peace & Friendship In The 21st Century

Speakers Gaddi Vasquez

Moderators Linda Bilmes
Monday, April 14, 2003 - 8:00pm

Strengthening Public Education By Empowering Parents With Choice

Speakers Rod Paige

Moderators Stephen Goldsmith
Monday, February 22, 1999 - 7:00pm

The Heroic Message: Raising the Aspirations of the American Community

Speakers Mario Cuomo, Alan Simpson
Friday, February 23, 1990 - 7:00pm

Finding the Future: Resolving the Crisis of Urban Youth

Speakers Christopher Edley, Glenn Loury, Georgette Watson, Kris Black

Moderators Christopher Edley
Tuesday, April 26, 1988 - 8:00pm

The American Underclass: Inner-City Ghettos and the Norms of Citizenship

Speakers William Julius Wilson
Saturday, July 18, 1987 - 8:00pm

Tough Jobs, Hard Choices: Careers in Public Service

Speakers Patricia Derian, Bob Hayes, Cal Thomas, May Ling Tong

Moderators Martin Linsky