William Mitchell delivered a talk titled "Portland: A Black Perspective"

William Mitchell delivered a talk titled "Portland: A Black Perspective" on July 1, 2020.

This event was hosted by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association in Portland, Oregon.

William Green, author of "Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life," has spent 25 years interviewing legendary investors. He explores the insights,

William Green, author of "Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life," has spent 25 years interviewing legendary investors. He explores the insights, principles, and habits that lead to spectacular wealth and enduring success. In his talk, Green shares valuable lessons to help us become richer, think better, and build more abundant lives.

A seasoned journalist, William has written for The New Yorker, Time, Fortune, and The Economist, among others, interviewing global leaders and countless billionaires. Born in London, he studied at Oxford and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. He now lives in New York.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Google NYC hosted architect William McDonough for a talk on "Design as Optimism" on April 25th, part of Environment Day. Moderated by Mary Davidge, McDonough highlighted design as the first signal

Google NYC hosted architect William McDonough for a talk on "Design as Optimism" on April 25th, part of Environment Day. Moderated by Mary Davidge, McDonough highlighted design as the first signal of human intention, showcasing real-world examples of products and communities designed to make the world better.

A global leader in sustainable development, McDonough champions "more good, rather than less bad" practices. He co-authored *Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things* and co-founded the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. Hailed as "the father of the circular economy" and a "Hero for the Planet" by Time magazine, McDonough's philosophy offers practical, world-changing design solutions.

William Winkel, a researcher with the Detroit Historical Society and co-manager of the Detroit '67 Oral History Project, contributed to "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, and Legacies." A Wayne

William Winkel, a researcher with the Detroit Historical Society and co-manager of the Detroit '67 Oral History Project, contributed to "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, and Legacies." A Wayne State University graduate, he has conducted extensive research and interviews on the subject.

His lecture, "The Myth of the Model City," will explore the lead-up to and the 1967 Detroit uprising. It aims to clarify the causes of unrest and dispel common myths surrounding these pivotal events.

Further insights are available in the book, which can be found here.