Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Gabrielle Fowlkes leads a discussion of The Quality of our Endeavors: A Critique. In person at Beachwood Branch Library, 25501 Shaker Boulevard in Beachwood, Ohio, or on Zoom at 6:45 pm
January 2025: One Family’s Separation by Race
Each January our nation celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. and those who contribute to ending racial segregation and promoting equality. We value those who continue this cause. The HHL Branch community will discuss Lisa Sharon Harper’s book Fortune: How Race Broke my Family and the World—and How to Repair It.
Join with us to discuss our collective vision and desire to eliminate the sharp contrast between the quality of life for marginalized and hated people in comparison to the life the volatile ‘them’ dedicated to the concept of Whiteness denies to the majority of Americans, and not just the colored ones.
November 20, 2024: How to Move the Equal Rights Amendment Forward
Carolyn Casper, President of the Ohio National Organization for 
Women and a long term partner of the ERA Coalition, helped us understand the Equal Rights Amendment and How We Move it Forward. AAUW HHL gathered in person and on Zoom on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm to learn from Jennifer Tucker and Carolyn whose vision is that the Equal Rights Amendment will become part of the US Constitution and who work to get it done before January 20, 2025.
Carolyn stated, “There can be no free men until there are free women. We are all caught in a trap. It is not good for any of us.”
Attendees accepted the challenge that each of us will contact the White House and Congress each day by phone, text, or email. Join us in taking action. Call (202) 456-1111 and text (302) 404-0880 the White House and demand that the ERA becomes reality. Volunteers answer calls Tuesday through Thursday.
Cleveland Public Theater’s performance of The Elephant in the Room sparked compassion and discussion when HHL attended a performance November 17. Written by and featuring Priyanka Shetty and presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Federation of India Community Associations Cleveland, the play is a witty, dark comedy about just your typical Indian metalhead and software-engineer-turned-actor who must navigate life as an immigrant arriving in Trump’s America. The play navigates Priyanka’s real-life journey as she transitions from her deeply embedded roots in India to finding context and common ground in America.
October Joint Program and Dinner
On October 8, 2024 HHL and Northeast AAUW branches hosted Lisa Huendorf of Signature Health to discuss and reflect on issues of harassment, intimidation, and bullying in our communities. The training will hopefully encourage us to act to prevent violence when we recognize harmful behaviors.
Fall Summit 2024 – Voter Call to Action
–September 28, 2024–Keynote speaker, Erin Czerniak, TEDx speaker, writer, campaign adviser, and public policy enthusiast urged us to find and become a trusted organization for information. What are the key issues for women in Ohio elections this year?
Erin helped us become informed about down-ballot races. What’s on the down-ballot? State Representative seats, County Judicial seats, State Supreme Court, US Congressional seats, and County Issues. Get issue and candidate information from
2024 Innovation Ohio Elections HUB
The Matriots Ohio endorses women running for office. You will need to know your region and district.
Judicial Votes Count helps people understand judicial races and candidates
Equality Ohio Candidate Scorecard evaluates candidates on LGBTQ+ Equality and Inclusion
Red Wine & Blue Anti-Extremism Voting Guide
Citizens Not Politicians Read “Get the Facts” and read Issue 1, about redistricting and gerrymandering.
April 24, 2024 Lillian Evans More Than A Woman
March 23, 2024: Janice Lombardo, Writing a Legacy Love Letter 
February 28, 2024: Book Discussion of Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional
Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at
Work by Ruchika Tulshyan
January 24, 2024: Climate Secrets under the Sea. Beth Caissie, Physical
Scientist and Amy Mayer, Ship’s Journalist speak about the JOIDES Resolution research vessel and scientists who study climate and geology research using core samples from the ocean floor.
November 19, 2023: Theater outing as part of our AAUW diversity mission this year. The play is The Outstretched Hand, presented by Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi at Cleveland Public Theater. The experimental production explores the lives of Mira, Sami, and Hassan, three young adults navigating the delicate balance between personal growth and their connections to heritage, communities, and families.
October 25, 2023: Annette Garsteck, Career Reinvention Coach demonstrated how LinkedIn membership is valuable for both you and mature users.
October 3, 2023: Gallery tour joining with Northeast Branch of Stella’s Art Gallery and Workshop that features art by Northeast Ohio women. Lunch after at Sol, a Willoughby restaurant serving Spanish fusion and tapas.
September 27, 2023: ERA, The Equal Rights Amendment–Reasons Why 100 years after its initial introduction to Congress it has not been ratified.