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Volume 11, No. 5 November 29, 2006

In This Issue The Truth Editorial Page 2

My View Jack Ford Page 3

Toledo Ice Iced? Page 4

Ebony Fashion Fair Page 5

United Way’s African American Initiative Page 6

November Is National Adoption Month Cover Story Page 7

The Links’ Emerald Ball Page 9

More Hollywood Fear and Loathing Page 11

Detroit’s CornerBoy Films Page 11

Jay Z’s Back! Minister’s Take

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15 MaryMary andand MarissaMarissa RobertsRoberts

“God has blessed me to do this. I have prayed for a home to work with teenage girls. God has a big plan for this house and for my work with girls.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth November 29, 2006 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial November 30 It’s time for Toledo residents to start an earnest conversation about education. • Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce: Networking opportunity to meet Debrah As odd as it may seem in a town in which topics such as the school board and its level Harleston and George Robinson; 5:30 to 7:30 pm: 419-243-8191 of dysfunction, who’s who in the school district administration, the result of Ohio State achievement and proficiency tests and the progress of the school building program are all December 1 the rage in our daily conversations and local media accounts, we never, ever hold discussions about education. • “Tribute to Rosa:” Warren AME Church; Celebration of the spirit and legacy of Rosa Particularly disturbing is the fact that our so-called watchdog groups – the critics of the Parks; 7 to 8:30 pm school district and of those at the helm of the district – fail to make even the slightest effort • World AIDS Day: Fredrick Douglass Center; 9 am to 9 pm: 419-255-1115 ex 334 to address the critical educational issues facing today’s students, especially those students at the lower end of the economic scale. December 2 These discussions over who is in control and who should be in control – the politics • Start After-Prom 8th Annual Holiday Craft Show: Start HS; 10 am to 4 pm: 419-344-0466 – spill over into who should be in classrooms, how much they should be paid and how we • The Gunckel Reunion – Civic Center Promenade; 8 pm to 1 am; BYOB and refreshments: can raise the funds to continue to pay them. But we don’t talk about how those in control 419-277-3475 or how those in the classroom should be teaching our kids. • World AIDS Day 2006: Rosary Cathedral; Prayer breakfast; 10 am to Noon: 419-244- We obsess over school buildings and community input and control as if getting the ideal 6711 ext 515 classroom, the right color teacher or the proper method of making administrative decisions • A Journey Through Healing: Third Annual Memorial Service; A Journey Through are the answers to all that is wrong with our educational efforts. The problem with these Tears, Healing for the Holidays; Greater St. John’s COGIC; Noon to 1:30 pm: 419-531- useless discussions is the fact that so few of those caught up in the conversations have 1336 not the slightest interest in actually improving education. Not that answers are necessarily found on the state on federal level, by the way. The December 3 federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the centerpiece of President George Bush’s • David Carter Symphonic Choir: “The Light Still Shines;” Spirituals and Songs of Faith; domestic program, is a well-meant bit of legislation that demonstrates, more than anything Monroe St. United Methodist Church; 4:30 pm else, the powerlessness of the federal government when it comes to crafting real progress on such issues. • Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter Peppermint Social: Sanger Branch Library; 3 to Yes, it is an unfunded mandate, as critics contend. The real snafu, however, is that NCLB 5 pm: 419-537-1774 tends to mask the situation that exists of a lack of educational attainment among those in the lower class to poor end of the economic spectrum. December 8 What’s the real problem with our educational system? It’s too little, too late for the • Toledo Bar Association: Honoring Yolanda Gwinn, law clerk for Magistrate Judge majority of poor to lower class students in this country. By the time a poor child enters Vernelis Armstrong, with the Robert Kelb Award for outstanding service; Noon; kindergarten, or even Head Start if she is that lucky, events have passed her by. Her Radisson Hotel: 419-531-1749 economic status has marked her as very likely doomed for failure and it will take a • Women in Red 2006: Family Baptist Church; Speaker Minister Sandra Harden; 7 pm brobdingnagian educational effort for the typical poor or lower class youngster to catch • Holiday Banquet “An Elegant Evening of Stars:” Wyndham Hotel; Speaker First Lady up with her wealthier classmates. And she is not likely to find herself in surroundings that Shirley Jordan: 419-537-9736 are conducive to catching up with her rich or middle-class counterparts in most classrooms in this country. December 9 In 1995, Betty Hart, Ph.D., and Todd R. Risley, Ph.D., released their findings of a study • Top Ladies of Distinction: McKissick Senior Center community event; 1 pm they conducted in Kansas – Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experience of Young American Children. The conclusion, in a nutshell, is that parental conversation is the most December 9-10 important facet in the intellectual development of a child and if that conversation has not • Grace Temple COGIC: Annual Craft Show/Bake Sale and Fish Fry; Saturday at 11 am started at an early age, by the time a child is three years old her intellectual growth is already well nigh stunted. to 3 pm; Sunday at 1 to 4 pm; Booth rentals available; Door prizes: 419-205-0086 or 419- Hart and Risley found that by the age of three, children whose parents were profession- 779-0963 als had, on average, a vocabulary of 1,100 words and those whose parents were on welfare had, on average, a vocabulary of 525 words. The children’s I.Q.’s showed similar December 10 disparities. The correlation, Hart and Risley found, was based on simple factors – the • Clarence Smith Community Chorus: Christmas Concert; Friendship Baptist Church; 6 number of words the parents spoke to the child and the manner in which these words were pm; Free concert: 419-534-3370 delivered, i.e., with or without encouragement. The results, according to the researchers and many others have followed up on the work December 11 of Hart and Risley, have been evident over the years in terms of the educational gap between • Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce: Introduction to FastTrac Seminar; 5:30 to 6:30 pm: black and white, between wealthy and poor, between middle-class and lower class. A poor 419-243-8191 or lower class child, on average, will not have the chance to catch up in an average educational setting, much less in one that is far below average. December 16 But, change is possible. At the moment, there are a few schools around the nation which • Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit: Featuring Toledo’s Ramona Collins; 9:30 pm; have performed admirably in terms of raising the level of attainment among poor students. With Bobby Jones, Glen Oliver, Bobby Welch and Donald Byrd and the Blackbirds Here in Toledo, we have a few experimental public schools that have demonstrated their • Greater Harvest MBC: Choir Director and Musicians’ Musical; “Let Everything that potential for success. The recipe invariably calls for extra work, parental involvement and Has Breath Praise the Lord;” 6 pm: 419-474-3811 an added dose of discipline in the educational environment. However, say the critics (the critics who are concerned about education not with just carving out their little fiefdom within the system), and rightfully so, these schools are just December 20 a drop in the bucket and the kids who attend are prompted to do so by their parents and • Xmas Gifts for Children aged 2 to 12; Good News Bible Chapel: 419-241-2728 would probably succeed anyway. Nevertheless, the models for success exist. It behooves us as a society to enter a straightforward conversation about how we can go about correcting the deficiencies wrought by a system of economic disparities. To do so, we have to make the break from The Sojourner’s Truth the trivia we have focused on in the past – who makes what decisions, what color our Toledo’s Truthful African-American administrators and teachers will be, how the buildings are constructed. Owned and Operated Newspaper It’s time we started to get serious about changing our approach to education and stop using our kids as political punching bags. Kevin McQueen Publisher Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Becky McQueen Business Manager

Alan Abrams Reporter Geneva J. Chapman Reporter The Sojourner’s Truth Tamir A. Shaw Reporter 1/2 Artisha Lawson Reporter 616 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Ashlee Austin Reporter Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Jack Ford Political Columnist Published weekly on Wednesday Carol Chehade Columnist Printed by Webco Graphics Michael J. 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Espy ning for caucus leader. You Such is the reward for stay- the various departments governments. No wonder will make a fine addition to have to always check your ing in Congress even during which make up the divisions kids get lost in the shuffle so the court of appeals when a neck to see if your throat has “wilderness” years, such as within state government. frequently. slot opens up. been cut. It is pretty rough the past 12 have been. Se- It has been over a decade We are told that Lt. Gover- The outgoing (term-lim- and tumble but the rewards niority can be tricky in that it and a half since Democrats nor-elect Lee Fisher will lead ited) Senate minority leader, are great if you prevail. But, if does not pay to jump from were able to show off their economic development. He C.J. Prentiss, should land a you lose, you can lose everyone committee to another as leadership skills in Ohio state will be great in that role but he position in education or hu- thing you have worked for on you can run the risk of losing Jack Ford government. Many of the could provide leadership on man services. She has both the way up. So, good luck, top seniority and the oppor- Dick Celeste people reached the social service side just as the experience and the pas- Teresa. tunity down the road to be- Resnick. On the whole, she retirement or simply moved well. That is what Fisher has sion to do an outstanding job On the national scene, come chairman of a prized was a great jurist and a pow- on. So it is a sure thing that done for years in Cleveland in either position. much is written about the an- committee, particularly a erful voice for women in Ohio some new stars will emerge in leadership roles with vari- It would not be surpris- ticipated ascendancy of the money committee. politics. and that will obviously be ous organizations. Down the ing, nor a bad call, if Joyce Congressional Black Caucus Finally, we ought to sa- Contact Jack Ford at good for Ohio. road, a good bet on Fisher is Chapple gets back in the har- (CBC). The CBC has many lute the career of Alice Robie [email protected] The Ohio Department of his running for the U.S. Sen- ness. Chapple is a former state Corrections and the Depart- ate in 2010 against George director of Aging and has a ment of Youth Services al- Voinivich, if the senator runs vast resume in human re- ways require steady hands. again. We shall see if the sources. If I were Strickland, The Grand Old Party: Out Given his background, Gov- memory of Tom Noe lingers I would pluck Doni Miller and ernor-elect Ted Strickland on into 2008 and 2009. place her in charge of a state should pick some nationally- Fisher will get extra valu- agency. Toledo’s loss would of the Ashes trained people to staff these able political face time over be the state’s gain. Rick By Jan Scotland two departments. The Youth the next few years as he goes Mitchell, Keith Mitchell, Service Department always around opening businesses Emerson Ross, Jr., Sam The party that teaches Meanwhile, the Demo- poses problems that can blow and talking to business Hancock, Neema Bell, Jackie self determination and pull- crats have been running up in a moment. groups, much as Mike Martin … there are scads of ing oneself up by the boot amuck with city politics. They I do not recall any female Dewine did a few years ago Toledoans who can lead at straps needs to stop acting have created a donut of eco- directors of this department when he was lieutenant gov- the state level. like a victim and do its job. nomic development where in recent times. Maybe now ernor of Ohio. Senator Teresa Fedor is The Lucas County Repub- Toledo is the hole and the is the time for something new We can expect Barbara rolling the dice in seeking to lican Party has to rise from communities around us have for this critical department. Sykes to receive a high office become Senate minority the ashes and become the the dough. They have cre- I am going to call again for appointment given her per- leader. I wish her well. She is loyal opposition that we ated the “A” and “B” teams the formation of a separate formance as candidate for tough and focused and she desperately need. The Tom of political bickering that Jan Scotland department for foster care State Auditor. 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Lisa McDuffie Chief Executive Officer 05-2020 © 2004 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milwaukee, WI 4064-155 YWCA of Greater Toledo Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth November 29, 2006 Toledo Ice Owner Chris Dotson Reaffirms Commitment to Team By Tamir A. Shaw Sojourner’s Truth Reporter In light of the controver- sion not to have an ABA team firmed that Robinson has been change once the new down- sies that have erupted at the this year. They were instead named the interim coach and town arena is built, but he’s start of the sophomore season looking at another Pro-Am has agreed to help out this not holding his breath. of the Toledo Ice basketball league. season. “I actually spoke with those team, its owner, Chris Dotson, Needless to say, Hopkins “I have spoken with the team who are doing the feasibility felt compelled to clarify the was extremely surprised to and the guys who were there study and it affects us from the issues for The Truth’s readers. learn that team tryouts were and they are all committed to me standpoint of being able to In addition to owning the being advertised on WJUC- and Jim Robinson and his teach- gain more support locally. I Ice, Dotson is CEO of Chris 107.3 FM and immediately con- ings. He has demonstrated what would not like to go to Dotson Inc., a conglomerate of tacted his lawyer. he knows and they have em- Perrysburg or Rossford to play. and dedication to the city and into a corner somewhere, but 13 businesses including The Truth has confirmed braced it,” Dotson said. “The As a product of Toledo I its youth. Dotson said that he that’s not going to happen. I SoulRiver Records Corpora- through the ABA’s Commis- focus of the team is to get thought that it would be easier loves sports so much he has won’t let it fail. I am committed tion, a music/record company sioner Joe Newman that Chris through the season and be as to gain support from the com- started coaching youth sports to success 100 percent,” said and Push Studios, a music Dotson is the owner of the strong and to build a nucleus of missioners. Initially the county to inner city children in Minne- Dotson emphatically. video and film production com- Toledo Ice and that the trans- people to be united we have to commissioners said that we sota. Dotson added that humble pany. Chris Dotson Inc. has fer of ownership occurred as a be one accord.” could not play at the Seagate Dotson said that he was beginnings have not only offices located in Minnesota, result of the former owners’ Unlike during the inaugu- Center. I feel that if it was some- offered the ABA team in Min- helped to develop his resil- Ohio, Michigan and Califor- failure to meet league require- ral season, Dotson said that body, maybe white, who would nesota twice, but that his heart iency but has also helped him nia. ments with respect to building the team is in a solid position have made the request then is in Toledo, so his followed his to stay grounded despite his When the American Bas- a suitable team and following financially and that the major they would have rolled out the heart’s despite knowing that it success in business. ketball Association (ABA) the league’s game schedule. issue facing the team is build- red carpet,” Dotson said. is not the best market right now. The Rogers High School announced on October 4, 2006 “I stepped in to fulfill the ing a strong local support sys- Dotson is not saying that “I had to get back to my graduate was raised by his that the team’s ownership had team’s obligations and respon- tem, something that he thought the lack of support is totally a roots and this offered me a way mother Sherry for whom he been transferred to Dotson, it sibilities and I secured those would be easy considering racial issue because he has to give back and create oppor- holds the highest regard. was to the dismay of one of the things that were necessary,” that he was born and raised in found more resistance within tunities,” he said. “I didn’t have Dotson said that although he previous owners, Nate Dotson said. “The league has Toledo. the black community than any- the connection to Minnesota knew who his father was and Hopkins, who maintains that faith in my abilities based on But instead of a warm re- where else and he is fully pre- that I have with Toledo”. spent a great deal of time with he and his other two partners, what I have done from a busi- ception, Dotson said, he has pared for the controversies to Dotson said that he thought his father’s other children, it Fatima Perrin and Mike Per- ness standpoint.” only found detractors and non- continue, but he says that he he would have more support in was as if his father didn’t exist. due, have never relinquished Dotson also stressed that believers who want to see him will not give in. returning home and that what “I never missed having a their ownership of the team to he has no ill will toward the fail and as of two weeks ago Dotson, who has lived in hurts him most are the lies and father because my mother was Dotson. They had, said previous owners and that his that list became much longer Minnesota since 1996, said that controversy that are swirling great at taking care of things. Hopkins, had discussed allow- only intentions are to do what when his alleged involvement he has invested in The Toledo around about him and the team. My mother never degraded my ing him to become a fourth is best for the team. with Jim Welling, a successful Ice for several reasons includ- “People think that I’m sup- father or put him down,” partner in July 2005 after being Despite this commitment, basketball coach and local icon, ing a desire to show his loyalty posed to shrivel up and crawl (Continued on Page 5) introduced to him by then-team Dotson has continued to en- was listed as one of the rea- coach Melvin Newbern who counter obstacles with regard sons for the man’s firing from has since left the Ice. to building a successful team. Owens Community College. According to Hopkins, the Dennis Hopson, a former According to The Blade, trio laid the groundwork for the Chicago Bull and The Ohio the team gave a secret $800 team, secured sponsorship, State University’s all-time lead- cash payment to Welling in re- held tryouts and paid money ing scorer, was hired as the turn for use of the college’s gym to the ABA long before Dotson team’s new coach and general for team tryouts. Dotson dis- came into the picture and that manager amid much fanfare in putes this account saying that he eventually paid only one October only to have him re- although he did rent the facility, fifth of the money that he was sign a few weeks later citing a no money changed hands be- required to invest in order to lack of professionalism and lack tween him and Welling. join the partnership. of input in selecting the team’s “All we did was rent a gym, “We started having issues players. nothing more, nothing less. I before money even changed Ben Williams, the team’s never talked to anyone from hands,” Hopkins said. “He was Advisory Board chairman, the media about this so that holding press conferences confirms that a high-quality information did not come from without our knowledge and group of athletes with good me,” he said. representing himself as a part- attitudes had been assembled Dotson said that he has ner.” with the assistance of Jim been receiving calls from fam- Hopkins also said that the Robinson, whom he regards ily and friends questioning his team did survive its inaugural as one of the best coaches in own integrity and involvement season but that it could not Ohio. Williams said that the in the matter, but he contends secure enough corporate spon- team had been practicing in that he has done nothing wrong sorship and still has outstand- preparation for the first two and, to his knowledge, neither ing debts. games which sadly never oc- has Welling. Hopkins cited the difficulty curred due to a scheduling Dotson had to rent the fa- mounting community support snafu. cility because the team does and the financial hardships as Dotson is disappointed by not have a home arena, some- leading to the partners’ deci- the sudden change but con- thing that Dotson hopes will Get a Quote/Grab a Meal

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Phone: 419.244.2904 Fax: 419.244.4105 November 29, 2006 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Toledo Ice Owner Chris Alpha Kappa Alpha Dotson Reaffirms Sorority Inc. Hosts 49th Commitment to Team Annual Ebony Fashion Fair (Continued from Page 4) By Nadean Hamilton Dotson said. all we wanted but, we had all we a career in music. Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Growing up in Toledo with- needed,” Dotson said. From within Sherry out the constant presence of a “I may have had only one Dotson’s household emerged With the instrumental loudest cheers from members beaded paisley by Fausto father, Dotson was vulnerable coat, but I had a coat. We were what Chris Dotson calls the version of Donna Summer’s of the audience. Sarli of Rome, Italy. to many negative aspects of taught to love above all other greatest [singing] group that 1979 hit “Hot Stuff” blaring Ebony Fashion Fair is the Act Two continued to city life. However, the women things,” he said. never came out. in the background, com- world’s largest traveling fash- “bring the heat” with in his life occupied his time Dotson said that he is still a There were three other fam- mentator Jada Collins ion show, and since its incep- scenes like “Winter encouraging him to go down normal, down to earth guy and ily members of the group all of wowed the audience when tion has premiered creations Warmth,” “Global Sizzle,” the right path. Dotson said that keeps a photo as a reminder of whom Dotson refers to as his she sauntered on stage in a by some of the world’s best- “Night-Life Fever,” and he was molded into the man a time when he and seven oth- brothers – Tim, Jay and flickering flame-engulfed known designers. “The Fire Ball.” Highlights that he is today largely by two ers slept on a pull-out couch Chester. trumpet train gown and a This year’s show included included a blue four-piece forces – music and spirituality. together. Dotson is not sad- “The Dotsons were differ- fox cape created by Italian haute couture creations from swimsuit by Missoni of “I was always designated dened by his prior circum- ent because you had four guys designer Angelo Marani. some 88 American, French, Milan, Italy. Dolce and as the one who had to go to stances but is instead re- with four different styles and The gown itself, inspired Italian, British, Canadian, Gabbana swimwear worn church with my grandmother minded that where material perspectives on music. the theme of this year’s pro- Japanese, German, Indian, by the two male models, and my aunt and my mother,” possessions were lacking there “It was like having Price, duction appropriately en- Lebanese, Jamaican and Ar- Justin Brown and Ronnel Dotson said. was an abundance of musical Howard Hewitt, Stevie Won- titled “Stylishly Hot,” and gentine designers. Blackmon, really got the “I was always learning talent. Dotson was a sports der and Michael Jackson all in was one of many highlights Act One consisted of women in the audience go- spiritual and godly things. I fanatic growing up and ad- one group. during the course of the scenes entitled “Hot Choco- ing. A red hot fur coat with went to Catholic school, an mired many athletes including Dotson was the oldest mem- evening. late,” “Paisley Pepper,” a red jumpsuit worn under- Episcopal church with my the local ones. ber of the group and Chester The show featured 11 fe- “Street Heat” and “Bling neath by Jean-Louis grandmother, a Holiness “One of my dreams was to was the youngest. male models and two male Bling Blaze.” Highlights from Scherrer of Paris, France. church with my aunt, and a play professional basketball or Chester, who is actually models, all of whom re- Act One included an elabo- And a winter white gown Baptist church with my football but, at some point, re- Dotson’s first cousin, has also ceived warm receptions rate chocolate velvet hat with matching wrap by mother,” Dotson laughed. ality set in and said that you’re found substantial fame in the from the audience. How- worn with a printed coat and Zang Toi of New York City. th Sherry Dotson was the old- not going to the NFL or the music business performing ever, it was Dwanna matching mini-dress by The 49 Annual Ebony est of 14 children and often the NBA and that’s when I began under the moniker of Lyfe Randolph, the only full-size Raffaella Curiel of Milan, Fashion Fair was spon- Dotson household was not to focus on the music. I would Jennings. model among the 13, who Italy; gold paisley printed sored by Zeta Alpha Omega only comprised of Dotson’s put my ear to speaker and sing “All of the different things won the crowd over with baby-doll dresses worn with Graduate Chapter, and Iota siblings, but also his cousins. all the songs and hit all the that I am involved in are things her confidence, skill and contrasting sweaters by Iota and Alpha Lambda Un- “I’m not going to say we notes because that is what I that I do well, but music is who close-to-home appeal. Anna Sui of New York City dergraduate Chapters of were poor, but we for sure liked to do. Dotson had no idea I am. It is everything that I live Randolph, a Detroit native, and a transparent mesh Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- weren’t rich. We didn’t have that he was training himself for for,” Dotson said. consistently received the jumpsuit peppered with (Continued on Page 8) The Grand Old Party: Out of the Ashes (Continued from Page 3) own watch dog effect. Good the return of the Lucas tion. This is a good base to and honest competition has County GOP. start with. The rest of the its role. Democrats would be Fortunately, there is hope. faithful must now do their forced to come together in Robert Reichert, recently part. the face of legitimate compe- elected chairman, is a roll back tition. The quality of gov- to the spokesperson/ Ed. Note: Jan Scotland, ernment we have seen over fundraising chairman of the owner of a State Farm Insur- the last 10 years would be past. Joanne Wack, execu- ance Agency, was the co- improved noticeably. So ev- tive director has the energy chairman of the Lucas eryone, even the staunch commitment and knowledge County Ken Blackwell for Democrats, should root for that you need in that posi- Governor campaign. Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth November 29, 2006 United Way of Greater Toledo’s African American Initiative Sojourner’s Truth Staff The United Way of tion builds awareness and get to see every day what made. I’m excited about the Greater Toledo kicked off recruits African-Americans happens to the dollars we renewed sense of energy.” its African American Ini- to the cause. We want to raise,” he said of his current Kitson praised Charles tiative on Thursday Nov. support the organization that position with the agency. Rice of Owens Illinois and 16 on the eighth floor of supports the African-Ameri- “We are about changing Mel Womack of Toledo the Toledo Edison Build- can community.” lives. It’s about the people Edison for their efforts in ing. Jason Daniels, director of and the lives we help every leading the initiative during “We have come to- the United Way’s Commu- day.” the first two years. gether to build awareness nity Impact, will be leading Bill Kitson, executive di- The leadership of the Af- among the African-Ameri- the African American Initia- rector of United Way, of- rican American Initiative can community of the im- tive from the inside of the fered his own assessment of hopes to increase commu- pact of United Way,” said fundraising agency. “I’m a the African American Initia- nity involvement in United Lisa McDuffie, executive product of United Way, I’m tives, formerly known as Way by focusing on the director of the Toledo a product of United Way Targeted Leadership, now in organization’s goals of com- YWCA and president of helping me,” said Daniels on its third year. “We recognize munity service, educational the African American Ini- the impact the organization the great strides United leadership, philanthropy and tiative committee. “Educa- had on his own childhood. “I Way’s African American has networking. 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An exclusive Paris Boutique. www.amfam.com not yet have in its collection: Open 10 am - 4 pm - Tues - Sat. ©2005 001631 – 7/05 (Continued on Page 14) 419-472-4648 November 29, 2006 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Mary Roberts: Opening Her Heart and Her Home to Teens Who Need Love By Alan Abrams Sojourner’s Truth Reporter The voice mail greeting on day, even though they now High School who had been a est of four children; her sib- Mary Roberts’ cell phone have families of their own. member of Roberts’ extended lings are Barbara, Don and sums up her philosophy of “God has blessed me to family for four years? Kenneth. life: message. “This is God’s do this. I have prayed for a “When I chose Marissa, I After Roberts graduated home with a plan,” it pro- home to work with teenage wanted her to have comple- from Libbey High School, she claims proudly to the world. girls. God has a big plan for tion ... I want her to be able to attended The University of Inside her recently pur- this house and for my work say this is my house and my Toledo for a year and then chased home, Roberts promi- with girls,” says Roberts. family,” explains Roberts. went to Stautzenberger Col- nently displays the biblical November marked the cel- And Marissa shares that lege where she received her verse from Jeremiah 29:11 ebration of National Adop- warmth. Says Marissa of associate’s degree in busi- which reads, “For I know the tion Month. There was an Roberts, “I love her like she’s ness. plans I have for you, declares official proclamation issued my mom. I’ve never felt that I For most of her working the Lord ... plans to give you in a White House ceremony. wasn’t a part of this family.” life, Roberts was a single par- hope and a future.” Closer to home, Lucas Roberts adopted Marissa ent raising three birth chil- This is truly a home built County Children Services on Nov. 6. She now shares dren. She has much to be upon a foundation of faith, Foster Care and Adoption the Roberts home with one of proud of in their accomplish- spirituality and a devotion to Recruitment Specialist Celine Roberts’ three birth children ments. help others. Over the nearly a Kabwasa Woods helped or- and another foster child. The oldest is Tiffany Rob- dozen years that she has been ganize a ceremony at the Under Lucas County Children erts Williams. Now married Mary and Marissa Roberts a foster parent through the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre at Services rules, as many as with two children ages 11 and auspices of Lucas County which 29 adoptive parents four foster children can live 2, she graduated from the “I had worked at Blue Tisdale, the brother of our Children Services, Roberts were honored. in the same home at the same University of Cincinnati with Cross/Blue Shield for 18-and- Bishop, who first talked to me has had between 75 and 100 Among the adoptive par- time. a degree in business and a a-half years when I left and about becoming a caregiver,” children sharing her home. ents who took part in that The woman who has been masters in accounting. Her decided it was time to go back says Roberts, She started out with ceremony was Roberts. affectionately called “Miss husband Reginald is in the to school. Stautzenberger She acknowledges that younger kids, and then After having had so many Roberts” by so many chil- insurance and real estate College hired me and I was a single parents can also pro- moved on to the harder-to- children pass through her dren was born and raised in business and they live in Cin- telemarketer for a year-and- vide a loving home, but adds, place teenagers. Some of the care as a foster parent, what Toledo. She is the daughter cinnati. a-half and became manager “A mother is a mother, and foster children for whom she made Roberts decide to adopt of Sam Durham and Opal Bra- Tenysha Roberts is the of that department. Then I will always be a mother ... she was both mother and Marissa, an attractive and shy dley. Her parents were never middle daughter. She attends worked in their admissions can not take the place of a caregiver still phone her to- 17-year-old student at Rogers married. She was the young- college and around the first department recruiting stu- father. It takes a man to make of the year will be opening dents to come to the school. a man, and it takes a woman to her own business, Studio 10 I was laid off, finished school, turn a girl into a young Nailz, in Toledo at 1332 and told my friend I might try woman.” Montain. That’s in the Dorr being a foster parent. A young girl named and Reynolds area right be- “I took the classes and Tacarra lived in the Roberts hind Walgreen’s. became a respite provider for home for six years. Roberts Son Larry plays basket- the first six months. Soon, I wanted to adopt her, but ball for the Chicago had a lot of children coming “Tacarra said she wanted to RockStars, a 2006 American into my home. Of course, I be a member of a family where Basketball Association ex- also had my own children. I she had both a mother and a pansion team. He graduated did a lot with the kids; I took father. So I helped Mr. and in May 2006 from East Cen- them to basketball games. It Mrs. Tiller to adopt her,” says tral University in Ada, Okla- was heaven. They were like Roberts. homa with a degree in busi- siblings to my children. And She is also active in the ness and computers. “He had we would work on their self Parents Helping Parents sup- several scholarships,” says esteem, helping them to like port group his proud mother, adding, themselves,” explains Rob- Roberts says she always “God has truly blessed him erts. schedules breakfast as a fam- by letting him continue his “I also had the support of ily. “I take the children to the dream in basketball.” my church family, Friendship Boys and Girls Club. We go Roberts has four grand- Baptist Church, the affiliate skating. I take them on field children: Reginald, Rylee, of Full Gospel Baptist Church trips to Pennsylvania to see Tahj and Tehani. Fellowship, and of my bishop, biblical plays. We just keep What motivated Roberts Duane C. Tisdale. We pro- busy. You get a lot of infor- to originally become a foster mote adoption in our church mation on the kids who come parent? “There was a friend and helping other children. into your home, but you have of mine who was doing foster The church elders have been to learn lot of it too. You help care and needed a backup. At a great help, coming to my them with issues that they this time, I had lost my step- home. may have. And I concentrate father, my father and my “Marissa is very involved upon their school work and mother all in 1987-88, “recalls and very helpful in our education. That’s very im- Roberts. church. In fact, it was Gary portant to me. All the teachers know me,” she says. “I truly, truly enjoy working with teens. It’s a fun job, but it is a job. “You’ve got to love children and have the patience of Job. You have to be under- standing, because sometimes you may be called names you don’t like,” says Roberts, smiling. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth November 29, 2006 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Hosts 49th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair (Continued from Page 5) ity, Inc., and was held at The High School graduate now Stranahan Theatre & Great attending Bowling Green Hall on Sunday, Nov. 19. State University. The annual event is Zeta During intermission sev- Alpha’s largest fundraiser, eral prizes were awarded to and is held to raise money members of the audience, infor scholarships and other cluding a fur coat donated by worthwhile community ser- Toledo Furs. Lucky audience vice projects in northwest member Crystal Forbes won Ohio. This year alone, the the fur, and proceeded to take sorority raised $7,000 to be to the runway to model her divided up amongst scholar- new coat. Valarie Penn was ship recipients. entered into a drawing to win This year’s group of a trip for two to any U.S. Commentator Jada Collins scholars include: Jasmine destination. Almeria Martin Roberts, who graduated from won Fashion Fair cosmetics Start High School and who and Beverly Stevens quali- is now attending the Univer- fied to win a 2007 Ford Edge. sity of Michigan; Brandilyn Cheryl Slack, chairman Edwards, a graduate of of the Ebony Fashion Fair Rogers High School, now committee, also thanked the attending Eastern Michigan Toledo community for sup- University; Alvin Brown Jr., porting the show year after a Scott High School gradu- year. ate now attending The Ohio “We wouldn’t be able to State University; Jessica provide to the scholarships Jackson a graduate of Notre and other community service Dame Academy now attend- projects without [your] con- ing OSU and DaShe Jackson tinued support,” a grateful Crystal Forbes won the fur coat Frieson a graduate of Start Slack told the audience. November 29, 2006 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 The Links’ Biennial Emerald Ball and All That Jazz … and Gospel Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Toledo Chapter of Lewis), gospel (First Cre- the steering committee; causes over the years. Cur- The Links, Inc. held their ation) and contemporary Jovita James Robertson and rently the group is focused 17th Biennial Emerald Ball music spun by DJ Mpress. Lisa McDuffie were in on mentoring activities at the on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Food was arranged in graz- charge of the entertainment Elle P. Stewart Academy for Hilton Hotel – a formal af- ing stations and guests had and Laneta Goings handled Girls and the Polly Fox Acad- fair whose theme this year the opportunity to bid on the publicity. emy. was “All That Jazz.” works of art presented by The Toledo Chapter of McCollough is president Approximately 400 local artists such as Wade The Links, Inc. has 36 active of The Links, Inc., Goings is guests, attired in evening Harrison. members and 11 alumnae. vice president, Norma King wear, attended the fundraiser Links Neema Bell and The organization was and Barbara Selvey are re- which is expected to raise Rhonda Sewell provided the founded in Philadelphia in cording secretaries, Yvonne between $20,000 and decorations for the affair; 1946 and incorporated in Thompson is the correspon- $25,000 for the group’s com- Gina Thompson, Shawn Toledo in 1972. dence secretary, Sandra munity activities. Sansbury, Billie Johnson, The Links has been in- Davis is financial secretary Bill and Laneta Goings This year’s décor – red, Johnetta McCollough, volved in a number of spon- and Yolanda Jackson is the black and white – highlighted Ardenia Jones Terry and sorships of community program coordinator. an evening of jazz (Bobby Yolanda Jackson served on

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Mail form to: BBBSNWO/One Stranahan Square/Toledo, OH 43604 Email: [email protected] Fax to: 419-243-2402 For more information call 419-243-4600 November 29, 2006 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11 Hollywood Confidential: CornerBoy Films Puts the The Powers Behind the Spotlight on Detroit By John Dorsey Special to the Truth Silverscreens A new film recently pre- By Andre L. Gaines miered and it’s all about De- Special to The Truth troit. Top Ten Things I Love/ The most frequent hands. That’s why you have Hate About The Hood is question that I’m asked is to find a good agent, because “equal parts French New “How does a movie get you have to feel comfortable Wave, film noir and 70’s era made?” Although there that this person is not lead- Blaxploitation,” according to are multiple ways a movie ing you astray or selling you writer, director Lee Martin gets made, there is only out in places where produc- II. one way for a great idea to ers aren’t buying. CornerBoy’s first feature go from obscurity to the Before we get into the Andre L. Gaines Top Ten Things I Love/Hate big silver screen. It’s details of how to deal with About The Hood was filmed called “getting an agent.” having an agent, let’s spend at Starbucks dishing out in and around Detroit, MI in Lawanda Nance, Rachel Kiner everything he had, Melvin Agents are not only the some time on how to get an caramel macchiatos to pay Aug/Sept. 2005 in a host of and neo-Germanic film sensa- delivered to the world the glue that holds Hollywood agent. Whether you’re in the bills, you’re struggling locales and historic sites. Pro- tion Sir Austin Kaliber. The first black ghetto hero on the together, but they are the Toledo or New York, Los to make rent, you have duction wrapped in late Sep- movie focuses on an erstwhile, big screen. small engines that keep it Angeles or Burma, getting years of high-priced edu- tember and the next seven disbarred Detroit attorney, More than 30 years later, running. No one does an agent is no easy feat and cation adorning your months were dedicated to Nicholas Skobey, and his tri- history is being fashioned business without an agent, can often serve as the end of walls, you’re all dressed editing in the company’s als and travails through the again. even the big wigs. Actors, the road for many artists be- up with nowhere to go. shared Southfield, MI suite. city. “I’m happy my people like writers and directors all fore any asphalt has been laid. Here’s what you do. This Established in August Of course, pushing the it, but I consider Top Ten look for their next projects It’s quite common, actually. applies to all artists, musi- 2005, CornerBoyFilms, envelope in terms of cin- Things to be a universal story, by calling their agents or Most artists go nowhere be- cians too. L.L.C. is a multi-headed beast ematic exploration is noth- “Don’t let the title fool you.” having their agents call cause they can’t get an agent Go to WGA.org and helmed by writer/director ing new for the Motor City. said Martin, a Detroit native them to relay what’s the to sell them. So they hire print out a list of agents Martin. Principals include The year was 1971 and the and Wayne State Law gradu- next big thing and how mom, dad or cousin Bootsy who can represent you. Director of Photography/ hot ticket at the box office ate who has been hailed as much money it’s worth. to be their “manager” when The WGA is the “Writer’s Chief Editor Damon Thomp- was The French Connection. one of Detroit’s most prom- As in most of the rest quite frankly, there’s noth- Guild of America,” but the son, administrators Jacquise Little did audiences and the ising writer/directors in re- of the world, nothing in ing to manage. No money, same agents that represent C. Hudson and David Bomar film industry know that in the cent years. Hollywood is done with- no prospects, no career, no writers are the same agents and all around creative/tech- same year the birth of a new What’s next for out a middleman, and competitive talent. that represent actors, di- nical talent Paul Philpott. era was about to explode: CornerBoy Films? They have agents are the most valu- Start with talent. Say rectors and musicians. Together, along with a host Independent Black Cinema. a number of projects in the able and, oftentimes, rich- you’re a writer. You’ve gone Send a “query letter” de- of talented actors and sup- The city was Detroit, and works including Cutty’s est middlemen you can to undergraduate film school scribing the project you port staff, the five serve as a weathered Melvin Van Homecoming, which is cur- find. and you did well there. want them to represent, a the nerve center for metro- Peebles sat alone in the Grand rently in pre-production, 10 They know everyone, You’ve gone to graduate synopsis of the story and politan Detroit’s latest entry Circus theatre watching only Mo’ Things which is the se- they know personal infor- school and did better. Every- three sentences describing into the indie film world. a few ticket buyers enter quel to their first film, and mation about important one, from relatives to re- who you are and what Noted writer Shabazz Clark where his new film – his fol- Who Killed Seymour people and they hold, nowned authors and play- you’ve accomplished. called CornerBoy’s Top Ten low up to the successful com- Pettigroove” which is slated proudly, a reputation for wrights, has commented on After you mail it off, then Things the “New Black Aes- edy Watermelon Man – was in begin production in the being shrewd and shame- how brilliant you are and how you wait, sometimes thetic.” Shot on digital video in about to play. After months winter of 2008. lessly blunt. Your agent is your writing feels so remark- months, for a response. five frenzied weeks, Top Ten of clawing, scheming and “Our vision is simple, your best friend, business ably natural and real. You’ve Just be prepared when it Things ensemble cast included fighting to finish the film he write, act, direct, produce, partner and chairman of won a festival or two, or comes. some of Detroit’s most noted wanted to make, the moment create. Our numbers are small the enterprise that is you. three, but still nothing is hap- The average rejection emerging acting talent. Notable had arrived and, in a virtually but our will is strong. We are Your future is in his or her pening. You’re still working (Continued on Page 12) names include Blood Holiday, empty theatre, Van Peebles always looking for partners sat with just a few curious to collaborate with ... artists, onlookers. By the end of the writers, poets, musicians, you screening, the filmmaker was name it,” Martin said. alone. No one could have pre- The folks at CornerBoy are dicted what happened after currently seeking interns in the that momentous end would hopes of building strong pro- be the beginning of history. motional teams in the greater Melvin Van Peebles had Atlanta, D.C. and Houston stunned the world for the first areas. They are always on the time with his debut feature lookout for hot, new music to The Story of a Three-Day feature in their films. Musi- Pass. Filmed in France and cians who are looking to fea- selected as the French entry ture their music in future in the San Francisco Film CornerBoy Films projects, Festival, Van Peeble’s film please contact David Bomar was awarded the top prize. at [email protected] Saying it was controversial for an email address to direct would be an understatement. Mp3 files. In 1968, for a black man to They are not currently ac- walk up to the podium and cepting scripts for develop- accept the top festival award ment or production. How- for a film he had to go abroad ever, they do hope to in the to make – now that’s how near future. Actors can send you make your mark. After headshots/resumes to making his comedy Water- [email protected], melon Man, Van Peebles was up to this point the company determined to push the Hol- have been doing a lot of their lywood boundaries with the casting work in Ann Arbor. groundbreaking, and even Top Ten Things I Love/ more controversial, Sweet Hate About The Hood is cur- Sweetback’s Baadasssss rently seeking a theatrical Song. Turned down by every distributor, and is being sold major studio including Co- online through the lumbia, where he had a three- company’s website. picture deal, Melvin was Visit www.cornerboy forced to basically self-fi- films.com for more informa- nance the project. Risking tion. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth November 29, 2006 Hollywood Confidential: The Powers Owens Center for Behind the Silverscreens Fine and (Continued from Page 11) rate is about 90-95 percent. it is in Toledo, it most cer- though: you only get one career and a fleeting Performing Arts Meaning that out of 100 tainly is more practical. chance to impress them. dream. letters, 95 agents won’t give Most artists get their agents Meaning, if you waste an It’s not all chance a rat’s spit about who you by networking, meeting agent’s time with returning though, remember that. Hosts Annual Fall are or don’t accept “unso- people, mingling, sitting your calls or responding to Actually, there is one way licited material.” That is around talking about them- your letters, you better have to guarantee your success material that was not re- selves, working in the stu- something very valuable to without schmoozing, pray- Art Sale, Nov. 30 ferred by a professional dio system, or acting fake show them. The best way to ing you run into someone Area residents will have complished artistic pieces, and/or doesn’t have legal long enough for someone to make sure you have some- who knows someone, or the unique opportunity to pur- enabling them to showcase the protection. Five out of 100 say, “We want to sign you.” thing of value is to let a writing letters. It’s the one chase masterful artwork cre- knowledge obtained within the agents will return a phone Those few words, plainly trained professional tell you way to jump-start the ca- ated by students at Owens classroom in a real world set- call, letter, or email to say and directly, serve as the what it’s worth. Not in dol- reer for an aspiring actor, Community College as the ting.” Perry added, “The artis- they’re interested. And doors to Hollywood. You lars and cents, but in cre- director or writer without Center for Fine and Perform- tic expressions are extremely only two of them will ac- ever hear anyone talk about ativity and originality. knowing a single person ing Arts hosts the second an- individualized and reflect the tually be interested. that? The doors to Holly- Is this “script” valuable in the industry. I’ll tell you nual Fall Art Sale on Thurs- unique creative ability of each Remember, the word wood? These are the doors enough to become a “prod- what it is next week. day, Nov. 30. student artist.” “interested” in Hollywood that serve as the entrance to uct” that can be sold mul- The art sale, which will fea- Owens’ Fall Art Sale will is equivalent to the word bright young talent and the tiple times over? As a nov- Ed. Note: Andre ture works from more than 30 feature various artwork, in- “bs” in the rest of the exit to has-beens. The only ice, you really can’t answer Gaines, a Toledo native Owens students, will occur in cluding ceramics, jewelry, world. It’s an easy way to way you can get through that without years of train- and graduate of St. John’s the College’s Center for Fine paintings and photography blow someone off while these doors is to know some- ing and experience to know Jesuit, earned his under- and Performing Arts Rotunda created by students enrolled still being nice. Works like one on the inside. what’s good and what’s a graduate degree in jour- from 9 a.m. * 7 p.m. Owens is within Fine and Performing a charm. You don’t have an uncle piece of junk. nalism from Northwestern located on Oregon Road. Arts courses. Additionally, the You should know who’s the head of some ma- If you’re lucky, the University and spent sev- “Owens’ Center for Fine College’s faculty and staff will though that most artists do jor studio? Your dentist trained professional who eral years in Hollywood and Performing Arts is proud have various artistic expres- not get their agents by didn’t go to school with Will tells you your script is worth before gaining a full schol- to provide Fine and Perform- sions on hand for purchase. sending query letters. I Smith’s dentist? You don’t gold will be the same person arship to attend New York ing Arts students with an op- The event is free and area surely didn’t, and I’ve know a soul on the inside, that can hook you up with University’s Tisch School portunity to make their art residents are encouraged to been represented by both and don’t have any pros- an agent. If they’re not, they of the Arts to study film. available for purchase to the attend. For additional infor- a woman running shop out pects of meeting one? Get often know someone who Gaines, the son of Jimmy general public,” said Wynn mation about the art sale or the of her kitchen and a high- an agent, or meet someone can. Find that person and and Sharon Green Gaines, Perry, Owens Part-time Man- College’s 2006-07 Art Exhi- powered agency like Wil- who can introduce you to latch onto them like grim will be returning to Holly- ager of the Walter E. Terhune bition Season, contact the Cen- liam Morris. While getting one, and impress the pants death. Six degrees of sepa- wood after the new year to Art Gallery. “The Fall Art Sale ter for Fine and Performing an agent is not necessarily off them when you do. ration might just be the dif- join Disney as a writer and is a great venue for Owens Arts at (567) 661-2721 or 1- easier in Los Angeles than There’s one caveat ference between a fruitful producer. students to display their ac- 800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2721. November 29, 2006 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Album Review Jay Z Kingdom Come (parental advisory) By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

Silly me, after reviewing the most successful labels 400,000 units sold after two legacy of someone who there’s al- The Black Album I really can’t have an entire roster of or three quarters sitting on wants to be remembered as ways that thought that would be the Kanye’s and Jeezy’s. shelves around the country. the greatest of all time. one track last Jigga album I’d ever Ne-Yo, Rihanna (her sec- People say it’s a creative But Dame doesn’t rhyme. that you can grade. That’s not why I gave ond joint), Rick Ross and, slump, people say the South So even if it leaves the tell was intended to put you got a track on every Jigga it an A+, I graded it high hopefully, Luda’s albums is too powerful right now … slightest bitter taste in ya on your ass. album, but even if the boom because it was a classic. will all make up for the com- but no matter what they say, mouth, you’ve got to listen It sounds bigger than life. bap ain’t there – trust and Shawn Carter is proof that plete lack of sales for Method it’s obvious The Big Apple to Jay. As if this one track would believe that this is still an true hip-hop is an intellec- Man, Ghostface Killah, L.L. steelo is growing more and Actually, there is a song dead all non-believers. East Coast hip-hop album. tual sport. Cool J, The Roots and a few more distant from what called “Lost One” on this “What you call money, I The title track is classic That’s what I miss most others that have dropped people think about when they album that closely examines pay more in taxes” is what material in and of itself. about New York City’s since Hov took office. think of successful rap mu- his relationship with Dame Jay spits over the track that You know the ladies gotta domination of the game, but But just look at that. Hip- sic. in the first verse and Beyonce damn near assaults your ears get some attention too right? oh well. hop lovers and casual main- Jay Z can help return NYC in the second verse. when it comes on, the Just What would you think a But that intellect is as stream rap fans alike all speak to its former glory. “I don’t think it’s meant Blaze banger “Oh My God!” song with Jay Z, Pharrell much apart of Jay Z’s legacy of Jay Z as a living phenom- But hate it or love it, there to B… B, for she loves her “30 Something,” what can and Usher would sound like? just like flamboyance is a enon … presidential and gut- is a groundswell movement work more than she does me. I say? Jay Z said “30 is the Whatever you can imag- part of Diddy’s legacy. Jay Z ter all at once. So a new al- on the streets of New York And honestly at 23, I new 20.” ine doesn’t even come close was supposed to be smart. I bum from Jay Z is of course City that has Dip Set written would probably love my work I know some peeps got to how hot “Anything” is. mean yo – he is the Mike a threat to his legacy, but all over it. more than I did she. So we jokes already seeing me And you know what? Jordan of recording! that’s only if it fails critically And at least on a street ain’t “we”, it’s me and her, single this song out – LOL. I’m gonna end it like that. Where MJ eclipsed his and/or commercially. level, some parts of NY are cuz what she prefers over me Me and half of U.G.E. Truth Readers, hip-hop own perfect ending by com- Neither of which are too actually conflicted about is work…” Trouble in para- were up in Jacksons for my fans, music lovers…. go and ing back from a storybook likely. where their loyalties lie. dise? boy Moni Featchurs/D.J. cop Kingdom Come. finale to his career, I actually So I guess it’s all another Cam’ron and Jim Jones Damn if Jay Z and Mpress birthday party last Be a witness to the return expected Jay Z to be smart credit to his genius. would love for King Hova to Beyonce are having prob- week and the DJ made sure of the king. enough to go out on top. But before he can make fall because of their personal lems maybe those Rihanna to shout out all the 30 + yr. I guarantee you will love But yo, what’s more im- his mark on the world by beef and also because of their rumors are true after all. olds in the building. this album. Guarantee. Not portant … posterity or pa- pulling double duty behind a vested interest in remaining But to hell with the gos- My peeps who are like 24 one single wack joint. per? mic and behind a desk, he’s New York’s favorite home sip, this song is personal like were laughin, but me at 28 Everything is polished It’s not that Jay Z needs got some demons to slay. team. a page straight from a diary. … I’m happy to see DJ’s and and truly high quality (pro- the money. But Def Jam New York hip-hop is In addition to knocking When something like this even the boy Hova makin it ducers, check the ill mix/ could probably use some. damn near in a laughable the bird-gang dudes out the comes on, it’s impossible to clear that 30 ain’t old. mastering job!) music and Things aren’t all neces- state right now. box, Jay also has to over- front – it’s good to have Jay Now, to be perfectly rhymes. I mean it’s a come- sarily bad at the biggest label The average album by an come the public perception Z back! clear… if 30 really is the back album from Hov ... in urban music, but breaking East Coast rapper these days that the way he handled the An emcee is supposed to new 20… Jiggaman is truth- what do you expect? even isn’t the goal. Hey, even would by lucky to top whole Dame Dash/Biggs/ Move the Crowd no doubt, fully still pushin 40 – LOL. The true grade for King- Roc-A-Fella name thing was but it’s always better when But hey, we’ll roll with it. dom Come is A+ … damn yo – it was straight it’s personal. Now this track was pro- foul to say the least. I don’t know about ya’ll, duced by Dr. Dre and it’s a Shouts to my boy DJ When I see the Roc logo but I couldn’t give less of a guaranteed 3000 spins a Mpress and Rhonda Sewell on this new album, it kinda damn about what most rap- week if it creeps its way onto and all who were at makes me sick to my stom- pers these days are talking any radio format. It just has Jackson’s this past Fri- ach. about. That’s what makes Jay that perfect blend of Dre and day. I missed the open mic You hate to see people go so important to the culture, Jay’s trademark approaches part, but peeps were still their separate ways. Missy he’s interesting. to hip-hop. Yo, maybe things getting’ open when we and Timbo now make entire Even on a joint like “Show do get better with time after walked in. That was the most albums without collaborat- Me What You Got” where all. fun I’ve had since it’s been ing. Puffy and Mase, not a he’s essentially just spittin’ Actually, I recommend cold out! good situation anymore ei- and reminding everyone why everyone to listen to this ther. he’s so rough with it, there’s song. Toledo, I also wanna ask But I never expected still so much skill, wordplay You a hip-hop fan and everyone to support Give Dame and Jay to fall out. and wit that you’ve got to you reading this… get this God Glory Productions Everyone knows that Roc- mess with it. album. and the presentation of A-Fella was Dame’s com- How do you want ya hip- You a hip-hop fan and “Nobody’s Fault But Mine,” pany first and he bought Jay hop these days, ya’ll? you’re like 13 and you’re a play written and directed Z onto it while on the grind I want mine the way Jay reading this, get this album, by Toledo’s own Patrice … for Jay to cut a deal with puts it down on Kingdom and have your mom and dad Tolbert. Def Jam and orchestrate a Come. listen to “30 Something.” This production is a ben- buyout behind the backs of Just Blaze has a sizeable Feels good to see these efit for 3D Academy, an in- his close business partners… portion of this album’s pro- knuckleheads get scolded ner-city private school. just doesn’t sit well for the duction credits and I’ve al- from a for-real authority fig- Contact 419.944.4498 for ways felt Just was far more ure in this culture. ticket price and show de- Get a Quote/Grab a Meal ill than Kanye. So when it Stop ice grillin’, fa real! tails. comes to Jay’s usual suspects The weakest song on the on the boards, I’m already whole entire album is the And about last week’s ar- come to lovin this. Of course Pharrell joint with Beyonce entitled ticle … I’ve been getting shows up, Swizz shows up, “Hollywood.” emails about U.G.E.’s Kanye shows up but another It’s not wack by any Thanksgiving quotes. Just to Vince M. Davis Insurance surprise is how often Dr. Dre means, it’s just not as potent be clear, Undergodz Enter- 712 Sherman Street shows up. as the other material on dis- tainment has two male solo Toledo, Ohio 43608 Mixing on more than a play. singer/songwriters, and two few and mixing and produc- Cam’ron gets addressed female solo singer/ ing on a few tracks, it’s obvi- over Swizz Beats da songwriters. And that’s in Free Fish and Fry at Captain D’s ous Hov is trying to get that Monsta’s blazin production addition to The Undergodz when you get a quote on Auto, Fire, Life or Health polished bi-coastal feel even on “Dig A Hole.” as a hip-hop act. We are not if he is putting NY on his You know Swizz and Jay looking for any new talent at back right now. Another got that ill chemistry. this time. Phone: 419.244.2904 thing that’s obvious in most Too bad Timbo didn’t get Fax: 419.244.4105 veterans’ albums these days anything on here. I’m still Glass City, get at me: (Busta, Diddy, Fat Joe etc.), missin’ the days when Primo [email protected] Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth November 29, 2006 The Library’s Local History Department Wants Your Memorable Photographs (Continued from Page 6) How about the first Yule football. There are feather And this doesn’t even touch Shrine. Or perhaps your Grandpa falling asleep before community was like in the parade in 1955? Or outings to parties, caroling, and family all of the many ethnic celebra- family’s favorite observance Thanksgiving pie is served? 1900s, the 1920s, the 1950s, see the decorations in the rides to see holiday light dis- tions in our melting pot area or to share is Hanukkah or Or the New Year’s Eve when or the 1990s! downtown department store plays. the ecumenical and shared ser- Kwanzaa. the kids stayed up past mid- The Local History staff will windows? 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PHYSICIAN view of applications will professional refer- Single Family Assistant Registrar STUDENT begin December 15, ences postmarked by Home The University of Toledo HEALTH SER- 2006. To apply: sub- December 15, 2006 to mit cover letter w/email Ofc. of Human Re- Reposting - Job #AR9790: This leadership po- VICE - STU- address, resume, and sources (Search J- 3 Beds, 1 bath, sition has the responsibility of serving as a repre- DENT AFFAIRS names/addresses/ 60613), 100 College full basement. sentative of the Office of the Registrar by conduct- telephone numbers of Park Ofc. Bldg., Bowl- ing professional presentations or attending interde- Bowling Green 3 professional refer- ing Green State Uni- 1535 partmental meetings, and developing and ensuring State University ences, to: Ofc. of Hu- versity, Bowling Green, Buckingham, stability and functionality of the information system man Resources OH 43403-0201. (419) 43607 in the Office of the Registrar. 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Tyesha enjoys swimming, collecting Mark is a very hand- drawing pictures and is quite his peers. roller skating, bowling and Pokemon cards, drawing and some, outgoing young accomplished at that. She also He loves to dress nicely going to the movies. She also he states that he would like man with an appealing likes being outside, talking and will take the time and can style and perm hair and to learn another language. smile. He is an average on the phone with friends and effort to look well groomed. this will be a part-time career He is open to trying all kinds pre-teen who enjoys play- shopping. He loves to receive compli- for her. She would like a ca- of different things. ing with his Play Station. Margarita needs a strong, ments about his appear- reer in construction, also. She Zaire really wants a fam- He loves to play outside self-assured family and would ance. would enjoy a family that likes ily. He is not picky about and loves the challenges probably do best in a home Demetrius is receptive to to travel and maybe even see what he wants in a family, “I of a good basketball game. where she is the youngest. an adoptive family and be- a baseball game or visit Cedar just want someone to watch He has a sense of humor, Contact: Kevin Marks lieves he would do well with Point together. football with and eat chili.” likes to tease and make (419) 213-3622 two parents and some broth- Please call if you would Zaire has a wonderful others laugh. He is an all- Margarita ers to play ball with him. He enjoy parenting this great sense of humor. He does need around good kid. Mark is Birthdate: August 1991 surely has a lot of love to young lady. a lot of structure. He does cheerful most of the time Intelligent, strong-willed, offer and will open his heart Lucas County Children well in his current foster home and does not have any dif- outspoken and precocious to the right loving family. Services because he knows his foster ficulty expressing himself. describe13-year-old Agency: Lucas County Contact: Denise Springer mom means what she says. He does not find it to be a Margarita. She can be very Children Services (419) 213-3529 Zaire is a really neat child, problem to apologize or charming and charismatic, Contact: Denise Springer who has a lot to offer a family. say, “I’m sorry” if he has but definitely wants to be in 419) 213-3529 Lucas County Children done something wrong. He charge and has strong feel- Services is very affectionate and ings on how her life should Contact: Lori Brim (419) loves hugs, kisses and be. She was forced into the 213-3697 positive comments! mother role with her younger Mark doesn’t have a fa- siblings and she has had a vorite subject in school, difficult time in relinquishing Demetrius however he loves lunch that role. She is easy to en- Birthdate: October 1992 time and gym. When Mark gage in conversation, but This active young man grows up, he would like to sometimes has a difficult time wants to be a football coach work with children. in accepting responsibility when he grows up. He loves According to Mark’s for things she has created. all sports, especially basket- Zaire foster parents, he is an easy She is in counseling to deal ball and football. He has many Birthdate: October 1993 child to parent. He needs with the above related issues. friends to play ball with, likes Tyesha Zaire is such a vibrant parents who are consis- Margarita is in jun- to ride his bike and play with Birthdate: September 1990 young man. He has an infec- tent, structured and lov- ior high school and does well his GameBoy. Tyesha is a pleasant tious smile that will brighten ing. in her academics. She has Demetrius is serious about young lady with a heartwarm- your day. He has so many Contact: Lynette played basketball and his education and maintains ing smile. She is polite and interests, including video Mark Ludwig seemed to like being on the A’s and B’s. He is polite and very helpful to her present games, sports, reading, Birthdate: July 1995 (419) 213-3668