Author of "The Architecture of Segregation" Paul Jargowsky will speak from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 15, at the Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. Event is Open to the Upstate and Western New York Region's housing agencies, appointed and elected officials, public school officials, real-estate developers, academics, not for profit works and clergy. Contact Gena Christian at ggcchrist@gmail.com with questions.

Beauchamp Branch Library will screen “Max” starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, and provide free popcorn to attendees. Open to all ages

The Citizen Review Board (CRB) of Syracuse is a city agency which conducts fair and independent investigations in response to complaints filed against members of the Syracuse Police Department and makes policy and disciplinary recommendations to the SPD. The CRB will host a series of community outreach and education events. Events will provide the public with information on the CRB process and the role of the CRB in the community. There will also be a discussion on how to safely interact with police officers in which the CRB will provide recommendations on how to increase the likelihood that an interaction with police goes as smoothly as possible.

Cuse Culture Magazine, a lifestyle publication that highlights the unique Millennial (Born between 1981 – 2004) experience in Syracuse, will hold its fall issue release from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Event will also showcase the Fall 2015 Exhibition Opening of RESISTANCE works by Najee Dorsey.

Author of "The Architecture of Segregation" Paul Jargowsky will speak from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15, at St. Lucy’s Church. Event is open to the public. Contact Gena Christian at ggcchrist@gmail.com with questions.

The Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a luncheon in honor of the chapter's life membership members. The speaker will be Jesse Dowdell, the former chief executive officer of Syracuse Model Neighborhood. The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Atrium@Hanover Square, 201 E. Washington St.. The cost is $30. For more information, call (315) 471-1787 or (315) 395-8439.

The Citizen Review Board (CRB) of Syracuse is a city agency which conducts fair and independent investigations in response to complaints filed against members of the Syracuse Police Department and makes policy and disciplinary recommendations to the SPD. The CRB will host its final community outreach and education event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St. The workshop will provide the public with information on the CRB process and the role of the CRB in the community. There will also be a discussion on how to safely interact with police officers in which the CRB will provide recommendations on how to increase the likelihood that an interaction with police goes as smoothly as possible. For any questions or follow up, contact the CRB Administrator Joseph L. Lipari at (315) 448-8750 or by email at jlipari@syrgov.net

The 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 South Salina St. The event is free to attend. Join the library for a fun filled night of games, crafts, food and activities for the entire family. Arrive in costume if you’d like! Call the library at (315) 435-3395 and ask for Christine

The 7th anniversary of Gwen, Inc.’s, You Can’t Fail Because Your History Says You Can’t Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Doubletree Hotel in Syracuse. The theme is “Celebrating the Unexpected Leader: Skills to Help You Excel in Leadership." The event provides professional women of color and women who support them, with skills to help them excel in leadership, offering workshops, educational presentations, inspiring words from regional women, vendors and live musical performances. For more information and to register, visit www.YCFConference.org