The lead epidemic in Cleveland is worse than what happened in Flint, Michigan. In Flint, one in 20 kids were poisoned by lead. By comparison, in the Glenville neighborhood, one in three children are poisoned by lead.
As part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Get the Lead Out: A Call to Action to End Lead Poisoning in Cleveland” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Karamu House (2355 E 89th St.).
This event will feature a documentary screening, a panel of experts, a discussion and problem-solving activities aimed at resolving the lead epidemic in Cleveland.
It will bring together members of the Greater University Circle area, including students, faculty and staff of CWRU, community members and medical professionals.
The CWRU Law School’s Kramer Law Clinic, Neighborhood Connections and Greater University Circle Community Health Initiative will sponsor the event.