Volume 23, No. 15“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” February 06, 2013 A Black History Moment - Adam Crosswhite

In This Issue Page 3 Page 6 Dr. Chatman Lonnie Hamilton Page 9 Page 12 Perryman Interview Cover Story; AIDS in black Community with United Way Adam Crosswhite Page 7 ______Minister on Musical Tastes Leader Pages 4-5 Page 13 Page 2 ______Owens Dental Book review The Health Section Page 8 Page 12 BlackMarketPlace Tolliver OSU Extension Page 14 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth February 06, 2013 New Beginnings II: Who Will Shape Change? By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. The Truth Contributor If we are to find meaning in the struggle to achieve partners and sometimes unlikely partners? How do we make it so that no one’s left behind …then those who know best what it means to eat sour in the working community so that children and families can reach their full potential? grapes are the ones who stand in candidacy for being a And sometimes that means that we have to lose the title of our organization in order to remedy. – Walter Fluker advance the work. I also think it’s so important for organizations and for people who are passionate about Change has been a recurring theme for high profile the community to be at the table, to continue to think about how do we get this work done leaders and organizations operating in the Toledo commu- and make sure that the voices of the community are heard. Did I help answer your nity. We spoke with Karen Mathison, CEO of The United question? Way of Greater Toledo about the challenges of her new Perryman: Please be a little more specific if you would. beginning. The following is the second of the two-part Mathison: I think where I’ve seen the most success is when people are open to interview. continuing to do the work in maybe a completely different way and with partners that Perryman: You spoke of the goal of leveling the playing they’ve never worked with before so that the work advances in this time of finite field for those relegated to the community’s margins. Do resources. you have a game plan? For example, in Olmsted County we used to have six or seven organizations all Mathison: I don’t have a specific game plan or roadmap at this time, but what I do have applying for the same pot of money around early childhood for children to go to quality are some things that I’m really trying to be intentional and strategic on. And that is daycare centers. And our volunteers said ‘you are all asking from the same pot of money learning and listening first to the community here, getting a sense of what’s already for the same results, is there a way that you can work together to help us advance this work happening and then with the skills and experience that I bring - where is it that we can about kindergarten readiness?’ get smarter about the delivery of human care services to families and to community? And so those organizations now present one application for that pot of money but they How can we better collaborate to really strengthen the fabric of our community and have leveraged the results in a way that we didn’t even think possible. They now share where are there opportunities for us to reach out to those who are disconnected or who curriculum, staff development and other resources. It just was about the right people at feel that they don’t have a the table who are willing to do whatever it took to make sure that the children were served. voice and involve them at the And sometimes that’s really hard for us as the leaders or grownups in the community to table? think about doing our work so differently and yet if it’s the goal that we’re after is to serve children and families better we have to be willing to take those risks. Perryman: One of the chal- Perryman: I understand that United Way of Greater Toledo has had a string of staff lenges for people who suffer losses. Can you talk about the impact on the organization and how you intend to address the most because of poverty that issue? and those who work at the Mathison: What the losses tell me is that we have people who have been well trained core of our inner city is that here to help lead this work in other parts of the country. That is so necessary for our funders have heavily focused network and for our movement. At the same time we have a few individuals who are on outcomes but rarely on making choices in their career to advance it outside of United Way and who have been impact. Organizations serv- sought after by local employers because of what’s happened here in their training. ing the urban core but located I’m very proud of the staff who have gotten us to this place, the staff who remain and outside the community have we will do all that we can here in the way of greater Toledo to make sure that we have been evaluated on the number got the right balance of staff and volunteers to deliver against our focus of graduating of people served rather than children. the amount of change pro- duced. In the meantime the Perryman: How do the staff losses impact the diversity at your organization? condition for those we are Mathison: Of course the job openings resulting from recent turnover provide an charged with helping contin- opportunity to increase our diversity and we invite The Truth’s readers to reference our ues to worsen. website for employment opportunities. United Way of Greater Toledo is always actively In addition, those African- exploring ways to further increase our diversity. A diverse workforce brings diversity of American or Hispanic led or- thoughts, experience, and makes us a stronger organization better poised to help our ganizations serving popula- community. tions that are over represented in the poverty statistics have Contact Rev. Donald Perryman, D.Min, at seen a drying up of funding [email protected] from philanthropic organiza- tions. Can you speak to these challenges faced by the com- munity? Mathison: Well there is certainly a finite amount of resources available. 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Kathleen Greely – Account Executive February 23 A Certified MBE, 2009 Friendship Baptist Black History Month Celebration: “Our Rhythm, Our Voices;” 4 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 pm; Presented by WordUp Drama Ministry Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] February 24 www.thetruthtoledo.com Bethesda Christian Center Cathedral Black History Program: 5 pm February 06, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 So Long … Dr. Pecko By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column then…BAM! the board ent. vate, parochial, charter or to tell their story. is in the building that counts. wants to meet me in execu- ANNN: Any examples? the suburban schools. The ANNN: Do you think that Committed teachers and tive session! Pecko: I wanted to match numbers tell the story. And your fall from grace was due willing students! I walk into the room and local corporations with let’s be clear. I am talking to the lack of finances that ANNN: Doctor…how everyone is silent. You could schools. You know…a busi- about white parents for the you had to work with? will Toledo Public Schools cut the air with a knife. ness adopt a school and work most part. Pecko: Without a doubt! turn the corner and turn out I wanted to take a seat but with that school as manage- They simply do not want Behind closed doors I was a more competitive product I am directed to a kneeling ment help, financial helps their child sitting next to a adamantly against spending and attain a report card score bench three feet in front of and Shauntae or a Garcia. That millions and millions for new of continuing excellence? the entire sitting board! No giving the kids a role is the long and short of it. schools when substantial Pecko: They will have to way am I going to kneel and model. That didn’t fly. I ANNN: Doctor, let me renovation was all that was end social and economic seg- confess what happened. wanted the school to OK ask you a loaded question. needed. regation and think outside Who do they think they are! funds to go into the homes What about the involvement ANNN: For example? of the box when it comes to ANNN: Was there any of the kids in the worse per- of the black parents in the Pecko (looking around radical programming. If not, As many of you may have way that you saw this com- forming schools and offer education of their kids? nervously as if hearing bark- Toledo Public Schools will heard by now, Jerome Pecko, ing? I mean, come help. But, the school said Pecko: That is one of the ing bulldogs): Scott High never be on the fast track to Ed.D, will be the former su- on….nothing alerted you no. It would be seen as so- reasons I wanted cover from School… among others. The excellence. From what I perintendent of Toledo Pub- that this could happen? Ru- cial welfare programming. the minority school board plans I had on my desk was seen, Toledo is still in the lic Schools. At a recent ex- mors, letters…anything? ANNN: Go on. members in order to do some that an infusion of $4.5M early 50’s when it comes to ecutive session of the school Pecko (furrowing his Pecko: I met with the innovative programming so was all that was needed to being progressive in the edu- board, Pecko and the school brow). Something happened minority members of the that we could reach these bring Scott High up to a su- cation of their kids and so- district parted ways. No one but I wrote it off as being my board to see if they would be parents and give them help perior state of readiness. But cial segregation. is saying for now if he was overactive imagination. willing to sign on for some so that they could help their the powers that be got in- Of all the years I have pushed out of the window or Someone in accounts left a hands-on progressive pro- kids when the kids are at timidated with the “race talk” been here, no one on the he decided to jump. document on my file cabinet gramming for the kids in- home. All I got was grief and caved in and spent all of school board has invited me However, I, as the lo- which indicated that my ter- cluding community forums and fear that if the minority that money on Scott and over to their house for din- cal reporter for the All Ne- mination date was for the and outside speakers who board members stepped out other schools that did not ner or to their churches. That gro News Network (herein- same day as the executive would come in and invigo- on a limb, they would be cut really need it. tells me a lot. after referred to as, ANNN), committee meeting. I still do rate this school system. By off. I was a little dumb- ANNN: And the way I ANNN: Thank you Doc- was able, by dint of hard not know who placed it there. their reaction, you would founded that the minority hear it, the academic scores tor for your time. Best wishes effort and much cajoling and When I asked about it, ev- have thought that I was ask- school board members were at Scott are no better than to you. pleading, to obtain a somber eryone played dumb. ing them to swim with alli- so clueless as to doing com- before the huge upgrades. Is exit interview with Pecko. ANNN: Did you have any gators. They were petrified munity service and not that right? Contact Lafe Tolliver, The following is a sum- known enemies on the school of acting as a minority group knowing how to pull the le- Pecko: (Nodding in local reporter for ANNN, mation of that informative board? on the school board! They vers of both economic power agreement with pursed lips). at [email protected] interview that took place at Pecko: In retrospect, they were literally scared of their and how to use the media to It is not the building but what an undisclosed room at the are all enemies. Everyone own shadow or getting flack school board: has their private agenda and if they were seen as doing ANNN: Thank you Dr. their turf picked out. If I anything that was race spe- Pecko for this time to meet trampled on their pet cific. Go figure! with you. I will be brief since projects or toes, I got the icy ANNN: Dr. Pecko. The you have many things to do stare and was told that, “We issue of the levies. It ap- in winding down your stay don’t do that in Toledo.” pears that the local popula- as the superintendent for To- Any innovative program- tion is fed up with feeding ledo Public Schools. ming that I wanted to try out the school board money and Pecko (with a dazed look to get the scores up and to nothing seems to be show- of relief): Not a problem. work with the parents of ing results. Your thoughts? What can I tell you? the kids, I was told, “That is Pecko: Until people un- ANNN: Why now? What not how we do it in Toledo.” derstand the issues of class happened? I got to the point that I and race in the public school Pecko:I don’t know. One was going nowhere fast with room, nothing will get done. minute I am working on get- such a board that is stuck in Parents of economic means ting the upcoming school the past and is averse to try- are bailing out of the public levy passed and ing anything new or differ- schools and are going pri- Senator Brown Calls for More Action to Combat Childhood Hunger Encouraged by Governor’s support of local food banks Special to The Truth State Senator Edna Brown (D-Toledo) released the following statement in response to news that Governor Kasich has signed Executive Order 2013-01K authorizing the expenditure of $1.5 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. “I was excited to learn that the Governor has authorized these funds to go towards the Ohio Association of Foodbanks in support of their efforts to combat childhood hunger. Although this executive order is a great first step in the effort to provide proper nutrition for needy children year-round, there is more that we can do. “Clearly the access to additional funding will be of great benefit for many summer meal programs. However, these same programs also need conveniently accessible sites from which to distribute the food. Additionally, legal red tape and financial limitations often prevent fresh fruits and vegetables from being served to children who utilize these programs. That is why I plan to introduce the Childhood Nutrition Bill. This legislation would increase access to meals, including fresh fruits and vegetables, for many children who depend on these programs to receive proper nutrition outside of the school year. “Given the Governor’s commitment to addressing childhood hunger, as indicated by this executive order, I hope that he will join me in supporting additional steps that we can take to make an even greater impact on children’s lives in Ohio.” Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth February 06, 2013 Adam Crosswhite: One of the Great Men Behind the Passage of the Fugitive Slave Act By Annette Crosby-Wright The Truth Contributor more personal and intimate agency in California. trict, and the State of Michi- Crosswhite and their children level. As I began to read all of gan, Department of Natural John, Ben, Cyrus, and Several years ago, in my the information, I found my- Resources: Lucretia apparently fled ongoing effort to trace my self wondering why I had not In 1840, Francis Giltner through Indiana and Illinois, family roots back to Africa known about my fascinating was in his 70s. He lived in settling in Michigan at some and Ireland, I stumbled upon family history before. Moved Carroll County in northern point during the next two a genealogy blog that in- to tears of pride and joy, I Kentucky. He had an older years. During 1845, the fam- cluded a story about my great- combed through every single son named Michael and a ily added another daughter great grandmother, Laura piece of information – cen- younger son named David. named Mahalia who is listed Gaines-Crosby. sus records, death and burial One of these sons had a as having been born in the Naturally, I was excited records, pictures, and legal daughter who was married to state of Illinois according to and immediately contacted depositions recorded in the a man by the last name of the 1870 U.S. Census. the author requesting that he archives of the state of Michi- Troutman. The family was By January of 1847 the share any additional infor- gan, as well as the Federal involved in the business of Crosswhites had been living mation that he may have Register. Wow, I thought to farming in the counties of in the village of Marshall, about my family’s history. I myself, grandpa, your escape Carroll and Bourbon in Ken- Michigan in Calhoun County had no idea what I was about from the Giltner Plantation tucky and in the census of not far from Detroit most to learn. in Kentucky with grandma 1840, Francis Giltner is re- likely for over a year as they I received a large package Sarah and four young chil- corded as the owner of 21 were established and well- in the mail with a cover letter dren resulted in the passage slaves. known in the community. that read in part “You may of the Fugitive Slave Act and On August 5, 1843, six of Adam Crosswhite was a not know this, but you are the has been legally cited as one Francis Giltner’s slaves es- mulatto, his mother a slave direct descendent of one of of the main slave-cases that caped over the Ohio River and his father, his first mas- the bravest men who lived sparked the beginning of the into Indiana. The six were ter. He was tall, a man of through slavery. On January American Civil War. a family named Crosswhite marked physique, intelligent 26, 1847, your great-great- Those who were person- with four children, the only and industrious and a good great grandfather, as one his- ally involved in your escape, girl being the youngest. citizen. He had purchased his torian put it, ‘fired a shot which ended in Buxton, Francis Giltner sent his home and was paying for it Lately, and for a variety Leonardo DiCaprio and truly heard around the Ontario Canada, included son David and a group of by installments. If not the of reasons, there has been a Samuel Jackson immediately world.’” Frederick Douglas and others into Indiana to recap- original George Harris of lot of focus on the American come to mind. I have seen The gentlemen who sent Harriet Tubman. ture the Crosswhite family, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, he be- Civil War. Movies such as both movies and found them the information to me is an Here’s how what hap- but the men were unsuccess- longed to the same type of Lincoln, starring Daniel Day- to be very impressive and expert in law and public pened is recorded by the “His- ful in finding the fugitive manhood and he had made Lewis and Sally Field, and thought provoking. But my policy currently employed as tory of Calhoun County”, the slaves. many friends in the little ham- Django Unchained, starring interest runs deeper, into a a general counsel to a public Urban (Illinois) School Dis- Adam and Sarah (Continued on Page 5) February 06, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Adam Crosswhite: (Continued from Page 4) let. the men out of his house and from entering the house and residents in Ontario (part of About 40 colored people, stated that he would die be- pulling a pistol on him was Canada West). some slave and some free- fore he allowed them to take named Calvin Hackett. He Others who were against born, then lived in the vil- his children. At this time the left the property (often de- the family being seized ad- lage. Rumors had been afloat family may have been re- scribed as the “ground” in vised the family not to run and fears had been enter- strained in the house for a the depositions) and went into and Troutman later claimed tained that this family would while. town to obtain a warrant he had changed his mind and be kidnapped or captured and The crowd outside the against Troutman and the decided not to bother the returned to bondage, which house grew to between 100 other men. Crosswhites any further. resulted in an understanding and 200 people. Some spoke Eventually, all but On June 1, 1847 Francis between Crosswhite and his to the Kentuckians. As many Troutman headed into town Giltner filed a case with the friends that should such an as three claimed in court in need of refreshments and United States Circuit Court attempt be made, he should depositions to have been soon Troutman went as well. in the Eastern District of fire a gun as an alarm and that threatened by Troutman with Adam Crosswhite described Michigan. The suit was all should be on alert.” a pistol. Most were unarmed going into town earlier es- against three white men, Sure enough, the and when a black man named corted by the deputy sheriff Charles Gorham, Oliver Crosswhites were discovered Patterson came on a horse and returning after apparently Comstock, Jr., and Jarvis by Francis Giltner’s grand- ringing a bell and carrying a checking on Troutman’s au- Hurd, three black men, son-in-law Francis shotgun, one of the outspo- thority under his warrant. Planter Moss, William Troutman. Some suggestions ken white men, Charles It seems the Kentuckians Parker, and Charles Bergan exist that implicate another Gorham, persuaded him to may have lost the assistance and at least five other defen- local black man in the leave again. of the deputy sheriff at that dants who were later dis- Crosswhites being discov- Some in the crowd pro- point. missed. ered. David Giltner along posed “resolutions” ranging When the whole group Much of the record of with Francis Ford and James from taking the matter to a was in town, a warrant was these events comes from the Lee traveled from Kentucky justice of the peace to tarring served against the four men depositions taken from resi- to Michigan to retrieve the and feathering the captors or from Kentucky and a trial dents of Marshall, Michigan fugitive slaves for David’s giving them a short time to followed that same afternoon at the time of the confronta- father. leave the village. in which members of the tion and residents of Carroll jury stated on the 12th that cember 5th and the jury as- In the early morning of The Kentuckians appar- Crosswhite family testified and Bourbon Counties in they could not agree and the sessed damages in the amount January 27, 1847 the four ently did not feel they could to cheering from an overflow Kentucky. case is dismissed. of $1.926 against the six re- men along with the local successfully take the crowd. In June of 1848, shortly A commission is ap- maining defendants. deputy sheriff named Dixon Crosswhites from the area. It The same evening, sev- after proceedings were dis- pointed to take further depo- The plaintiff, Francis went to the Crosswhite house is disputed as to whether any- eral men allegedly helped to continued against several of sitions and the case is retried Giltner, had estimated his where Giltner and Troutman one actually stopped them. collect money, obtain a horse the Defendants, the case went beginning with a new jury losses at $4,000. broke in the door. The fam- Troutman identified him- and wagon and assist the to trial. After hearing evi- being called in November of Francis Giltner appears to ily, with the possible excep- self, their purpose, and their Crosswhites in leaving dence from the 28th of June 1848. Evidence is heard from have passed away sometime tion of one of the older boys, authority to take the family Marshall. They told the men through the 11th of July the November 11th through De- (Continued on Page 11) was held in the house until a based on the Constitution and from Kentucky that the fam- wagon could be arranged to an act passed in 1793. ily had left the country and take them to a trial in town The man who described the Crosswhites are listed in based on a warrant the men Troutman preventing him the 1851 Canadian Census as were carrying from Ken- tucky. Before the Kentuckians could transport the family, local residents who knew the Crosswhites began to gather. Adam Crosswhite said he agreed to go to a fair trial at the courthouse but not so early in the morning. Sa- rah Crosswhite absolutely re- fused. The pursuers offered to take only the children and leave Adam and Sarah alone according to depositions from both sides. At this point, Adam Crosswhite stated in his deposition that he ordered The Sojourner’s TruthTruth HealthHealth Page 6 Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section AIDS Resource Center Ohio Recognizes Falcon Health Center National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Taking Shape the Face of Disproportionate Infections in Special to The Truth Ohio’s Black Community Special to The Truth Bowling Green State University and Wood County Hospital (WCH) have signed an agreement for the creation of the Falcon Health Center, a new University health center At all stages of HIV dis- among blacks, and the third Columbus Events: that will be operated by the hospital and replace the present Student Health Services ease, from new infections to leading cause of death among February 7 | 11am – 7pm building on campus. The new facility will be located at the corner of East Wooster Street deaths, blacks comprise the black men and women 35-44 Free HIV & Syphilis Test- and South College Drive. most disproportionately im- in the United States. In Ohio, ing (sponsored by F.A.C.E.S. pacted racial/ethnic group blacks accounted for 49 at Nationwide Children’s “We’re pleased and excited about this partnership with Wood County Hospital and across all subpopulations in percent of new diagnoses Hospital) what it will mean for our students,” said BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey. “This new the United States. AIDS Re- of HIV infection between Neighborhood House | facility will enhance student health care, increase efficiency and benefit the broader source Center Ohio (ARC 2006 and 2010, but repre- 1000 Atcheson Street Colum- community.” Ohio) and the Ohio AIDS sent only 12 percent of bus, OH 43203 Coalition (OAC) join our col- Ohio’s population per 2010 “Wood County Hospital takes care of many students and University staff in our leagues throughout Ohio and U.S. Census estimates. February 7 | 6:30pm – hospital and clinics. Partnering with the University will help enhance campus-based around the country in recog- 8:30pm service delivery and improve continuity of care,” said WCH President Stan Korducki. nizing National Black HIV/ February 7, 2013 marks AIDS Resource Center “We look forward to having a 21st century facility to support care for the BGSU AIDS Awareness Day the 13th annual National Ohio National Black HIV/ students, faculty and staff.” (NBHAAD) Black HIV/AIDS Awareness AIDS Awareness Day Cel- [www.nationalblackaidsday.org], Day, which encourages HIV ebration Wood County Hospital was selected through a competitive proposal process which simultaneously pro- testing, education, involve- Free FOOD & HIV/STD involving a number of University offices and constituencies, including BGSU students. motes the health of black ment, and treatment. Testing, Greater Than AIDS communities nationwide and NBHAAD is a grassroots “Defining Moment” photo Construction is expected to begin this month with the goal of opening by the fall 2013 brings a critical recognition community mobilization ini- booth semester. Until then, the existing BGSU Student Health Services will continue to to this unacceptable dispar- tiative shaped around the Greater Columbus operate at its present location. ity in new infections. critical importance of testing Mpowerment Center | 1780 and treatment that targets E. Broad Street Columbus, BGSU students provided input at every stage in the process. Project architects “Raising awareness is Blacks in the United States. OH 43203 consulted with student focus groups and will use their feedback in designing the health critical in the fight against These staggering data ne- center. HIV/AIDS in our black com- cessitate a genuine response February 8 (Thursday munities across Ohio” said from the National and Ohioan night)| Midnight – 2am The facility is expected to be two stories high, around 21,000 square feet and will Tyler TerMeer, Ohio AIDS communities. OAC and Free HIV Testing - Re- complement the campus buildings across Wooster Street as well as the surrounding Coalition director. “The sta- ARC Ohio are wholly com- ceive A $20 GIFT CARD residential neighborhood. tistics are startling but we mitted year round to meeting WITH RESULTS have come a long way in pro- the challenges that these num- Wall Street Night Club | The first floor will have waiting and reception rooms, and business and consultation viding rapid test results, bers pose, and on February 7, 144 N. Wall Street Colum- offices. Patient care functions include lab/blood draw, an X-ray room and holding area, through 20 minute oral swab recognize its importance bus, OH 43215 changing room, pharmacy, approximately 16 exam rooms, procedure rooms, an IV area, tests, and access to treatment through various awareness wellness and patient education rooms, and a nurse station. for those living with HIV, events around the state. For Dayton Events: our goal moving forward is more information, please February 7 | 10 am - 6 pm Parking for patients, visitors and staff is expected to be onsite and adjacent to the to test as many individuals as visit our website at FRE HIV Testing building. we can and get them con- www.arcohio.org or contact ARC Ohio Office | 15 W. nected to treatment.” us by phone at (800) 266- Fourth Street, Suite 200 Day- All the services provided at the former BGSU Student Health Services will be HIV/AIDS remains the 5554. ton, OH 45402 provided at the Falcon Health Center. ninth leading cause of death About AIDS Resource Center Ohio (ARC Ohio) ARC Ohio is Ohio’s state- wide non-profit AIDS ser- vice organization that uses a holistic approach to address the physical, emotional and social needs of those living with HIV and AIDS in a way that will result in hope, heal- ing and empowerment. With 11 offices statewide, it pro- vides medical care and other direct services to more than 3,000 HIV-positive individu- als, and testing, prevention, outreach and advocacy to tens of thousands statewide.

In 2011, the Columbus AIDS Task Force and Ohio AIDS Coalition merged with ARC Ohio to become the or- ganization it is today. For more information, visit www.arcohio.org or find them on Facebook or Twit- ter. February 06, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section Community Supported Agriculture Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences The Truth Contributor On these cold, blustery fer fresh fruits and veg- Once the plants are grow- meal and then purchasing the winter days are you thinking etables, other offer local ing, if there are problems with ingredients to make that meal, about a resolution to eat foods such as eggs, meat, insects or the weather which the CSA works oppositely. healthier? Did you freeze, can honey, maple syrup and leaves the farmer with a lower You receive the food first or dry some vegetables from more! yield of a specific crop, the and then decided how to use last summer and fall to enjoy Since they are based on CSA members do not receive it to plan the meal! this time of year? Think ahead the local growing season, you as much. On the other hand, Even if you don’t decide right now to fresh summer can expect early spring food when it’s the perfect growing to join a CSA in 2013 there vegetables and make plans such as lettuces, greens and season for another vegetable, are many other ways to add for your share! Have you ever fresh herbs at the beginning members receive abundance! more vegetables to your plate. thought about joining a CSA? of the growing season. Next Each CSA is managed dif- Don’t forget the downtown CSA stands for Community come summer vegetables like ferently so find your best Toledo Farmers’ Market is Supported Agriculture and tomatoes, peppers and sum- match depending on cost, open every Saturday, all year they are farms that offer op- mer squash in the middle of location, time of year and long. At this time of year it is portunities to enjoy fresh, the growing season. The CSA types of shares such as work- not as large as the summer local produce during the share is often wrapped up in ing shares where members farmers market but for the growing season. CSAs are late fall with crops like win- spend some time volunteer- winter they have garage doors Would you like to learn more bring seed packets (dates designed to promote a work- ter squash and greens and ing at the farm. Local Har- at one end of the market that about vegetable gardening? 2011-2012 and labeled in ing relationship between the sweet potatoes. vestwww.localharvest.org is close to create a large indoor Attend the Toledo individual envelopes – not customer and grower by of- CSAs offer a way for cus- a good national website to room for the cold-weather GROWs 9th Annual Seed bulk seeds accepted) to swap fering shares, memberships tomers to support a local farm help start your search for a market. You can find fall and Swap on Saturday February for more seeds. or subscriptions to the farm. by sharing in the risks as well local CSA or farmers mar- winter produce that can be 23, 2013 from noon until If you want, you may pur- Usually CSA shares are as the wealth of the growing ket. grown under covers such as 3:00pm. It is at a new loca- chase additional tickets for sold in the late winter (like season. By selling shares this When participating in a hoop houses or greenhouses tion this year: Woodward the seed swap for only 50 right now) and once the plants time of year, the farmer has a CSA, it sometimes takes a like greens or produce that High School, 701 East Cen- cents each. Come on out and start producing in early better idea of the farm bud- change in meal planning to stores well from the fall such tral Avenue, Toledo, OH join others thinking and plan- spring, members receive a get and is able to use the use the fresh produce. For as root vegetables like on- 43608. Join others for work- ning for warmer days ahead. weekly box or bag of in-sea- money to purchase seeds and example, if you are currently ions, carrots, turnips and po- shops, gardening activities, Even if you don’t have a lot son produce. Most CSAs of- make repairs. in the habit of planning a tatoes. children’s activities and of space to grow a large gar- February is also the time more! den consider growing a plant of year that vegetable gar- Don’t worry if you are new or two in containers for 2013. deners dream about the per- to gardening and don’t have It’s a great way to have some Lucas County Board of fect growing season. It’s time seeds to swap. The first five fresh produce on hand dur- to plan the garden and order seed packet swap tickets are ing the summer! Developmental Disabilities seeds for next spring and sum- free for everyone! If you do mer. Are you are gardener? have seeds to swap please Honors Staff Person of the Year Special to The Truth

The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabili- ties is pleased to present the Staff Person of the Year award to Deetra Mitchell. Mitchell is a community in- clusion trainer in the Com- munity Supports and Services Department.

“Deetra consistently goes above and beyond to assist individuals with whom she is working to ensure that they have the opportunity to con- nect with organizations or op- portunities that match their interests and gifts,” said Eric Henzler, Board vice presi- dent. “Through her work, the Board has been able to estab- lish new relationships with a variety of community orga- nizations that have led to an increase in the number of opportunities available to individuals served.”

Mitchell has worked closely with the Teen Outreach Program (TOPS) and Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) which are both affiliated with the YMCA as after-school programs. She has also worked diligently at establishing volunteer opportunities with a few childcare programs through the YMCA/JCC Childcare and St. Charles Child Development Center.

Mitchell’s commitment and enthusiasm make her a model employee for the Board. She embodies the mission, vision, and core values of the Board and has modeled these in all of her interactions in and outside of the office.

Through the course of a year, The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will provide services and supports for more than 4,000 children and adults. It is the mission of the Board is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities have the same opportunities and life experiences as all other citizens. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth February 06, 2013

Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section Free Dental Service Brightens Smiles During Nationwide Give Kids A Smile Day at Owens Special to The Truth Over 110 area children demic of untreated oral dis- and screening, X-rays, oral recently left Owens Commu- ease among disadvantaged prophylaxis (cleanings), lim- nity College with pearly white children. Held each Febru- ited restorations and dental teeth and bright smiling faces ary in conjunction with Na- sealants. In addition, Owens courtesy of the Dental Hy- tional Children’s Dental students from the health pro- giene program as the aca- Health Month, Give Kids A gram provided educational demic institution participated Smile Day provides free oral presentations for parents and in the nationwide Give Kids health education, screening children. Also assisting with A Smile Day. and treatment services to chil- the event were School of Owens’ Dental Hygiene dren from low-income fami- Health Sciences students program, in collaboration lies across the country. within the academic areas of with the Toledo Dental Soci- “I really appreciate all the dental assisting, massage ety, was among thousands of volunteers who take the time therapy technology and medi- organizations that provided to help others on this day,” cal imaging technology. free dental services and edu- said Trisha Truman of The College’s Dental Hy- cational outreach for children Curtice, whose three children giene program provides more with limited or no access to attended Give Kids A Smile than 40 students with a fully care across the country. Day. “My family has attended accredited, scientifically cur- “It’s a lot of fun to help Give Kids A Smile Day for rent and competency-based children who are in need of the past several years. We curriculum annually. Stu- help,” stated Owens dental are extremely thankful to ev- dents receive classroom in- hygiene student Nicole eryone who make this such a struction as well as hands-on Buchanan of Genoa, who in- great event.” experience in the Dental Hy- tends on pursuing a career as For five-year-old Lea giene Clinic, while prepar- a dental hygienist after gradu- Wauford of Northwood, the ing to sit for the national, ating from Owens and ob- dental experience at Owens state or regional exam in den- taining her bachelor’s degree resulted in somewhat ex- tal hygiene. Owens’ program in dental hygiene. “Give Kids pected and unexpected gifts. also offers dental services to A Smile Day provides a great “I lost my first tooth to- area residents through its opportunity for Owens stu- day,” explained an excited Dental Hygiene Clinic. The dents like myself share what Wauford. “I’m going to put it 20-chair clinic is staffed by we have learned and to give under my pillow for the tooth dental hygiene students and back.” fairy. They gave me a pink supervised by licensed den- Give Kids A Smile Day is princess toothbrush. Pink is tal professionals at Owens, a national initiative by the my favorite color.” and appointments are avail- American Dental Associa- Dental services available able during the Fall and tion, which is dedicated to for free throughout the event Spring semesters for a $30 focusing attention on the epi- included dental education fee. February 06, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section Dr. Sylmara Chatman: Visiting Physicians Revive Age- Old Practice By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor

So you thought home vis- by others who bring health several decades and is a board its by physicians had gone care services into the pa- certified family practitioner, the way of home deliveries tients’ homes. leads a staff that can treat by milk men? Guess again! Diane Parrish, RN, patients with such conditions The milk man may not be founder and administrator of as hypertension, heart fail- coming back, but doctors are Parrish HomeCare, is more ure, COPD, diabetes, asthma, once again knocking on doors than a little grateful that Dr. upper respiratory issues, in the Toledo area. Chatman is moving her busi- among others. Dr. Sylmara E. Chatman, ness into the area. The Detroit native earned MD, who has two offices in “We can’t service some her undergraduate degree the greater Detroit area – the people unless they have a from Wayne State Univer- Visiting Medical Specialists doctor,” says Parrish. “And sity and her medical degree of Michigan, is helping to patients are being turned out from Michigan State Univer- revive the ancient practice in of nursing homes if they don’t sity. northwest Ohio as she opens have a doctor. This helps us In addition to the exper- her first office in Maumee. do our job. There is no one tise that Dr. Chatman’s staff “As a visiting physician, else to see people and they brings into the home, they we bring the medical office need to be seen.” can also outsource services to your home,” says Dr. Just recently, two nursing to a wide range of specialists. Chatman. homes have closed in the area Patients can have X-rays, ul- The revival of the home because of an inability to pro- trasounds or blood drawn visit has become a necessity vide adequate medical ser- right in the home rather than these days as hospital stays vices to residents, says trudge into a hospital. become outrageously expen- Parrish. “We see people ev- “This brings the medical sive and as the Affordable ery day who don’t have a offices as well as ancillary Care Act (Obamacare) moves doctor. The population is services to the home,” says the nation in the direction of aging and can’t get out – they Dr. Chatman. “This is more less hospitalization, says Dr. are just not as mobile any- of a concierge approach to Chatman. more.” medicine with the delivery of “It’s difficult to see too Dr. Chatman’s Detroit- as much as you can to the far ahead, but the trend seems area medical practice in- patient’s doorstep.” to be more home care,” says cludes five physicians and Dr. Chatman’s adminis- Dr. Chatman. “That is, car- physician assistants. She has trative office is located at ing for the patient in the home opened her Maumee prac- 1690 Woodlands Drive, as much as possible in order tice with one physician and Suite 200 in Maumee – 419- to reduce the overall cost to one assistant. 897-7965. the economy. Even with good The office will be dealing hospital systems, there’s a lot with chronic and acute medi- to be said for caring in the cal conditions. Dr. Chatman, home.” who has been in practice for That opinion is borne out Senator Brown Calls for More Action to Combat Childhood Hunger Encouraged by Governor’s support of local food banks Special to The Truth

State Senator Edna Brown (D-Toledo) released the following statement in response to news that Governor Kasich has signed Executive Order 2013-01K authorizing the expenditure of $1.5 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.

“I was excited to learn that the Governor has authorized these funds to go towards the Ohio Association of Foodbanks in support of their efforts to combat childhood hunger. Although this executive order is a great first step in the effort to provide proper nutrition for needy children year-round, there is more that we can do.

“Clearly the access to additional funding will be of great benefit for many summer meal programs. However, these same programs also need conveniently accessible sites from which to distribute the food. Additionally, legal red tape and financial limitations often prevent fresh fruits and vegetables from being served to children who utilize these programs. That is why I plan to introduce the Childhood Nutrition Bill. This legislation would increase access to meals, including fresh fruits and vegetables, for many children who depend on these programs to receive proper nutrition outside of the school year.

“Given the Governor’s commitment to addressing childhood hunger, as indicated by this executive order, I hope that he will join me in supporting additional steps that we can take to make an even greater impact on children’s lives in Ohio.” Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth February 06, 2013

Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section • Health Section Help For Americans With Vision Loss Here’s eye-opening news: With a little help, the 2.9 million Americans living with low impairment, dedicates more than $24 million to research projects aimed at low vision. vision—and the millions more who may have to someday—can maximize their remaining Projects include learning how the brain adapts to vision loss, strategies to improve vision eyesight and safely enjoy a productive and rewarding life. rehabilitation, and the development of new technologies to help people with low vision read, shop, and find their way in unfamiliar places. What It Is Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery, Free Resources people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking and writing The booklet, videos and other resources are at www.nei.nih.gov/lowvision.on Americans can seem challenging. Most people with low vision are 65 years old or older. The chief causes living with low vision—and the millions more who may have to someday—can maximize of vision loss in older people are age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, their remaining eyesight and safely enjoy a productive and rewarding life. cataract and glaucoma. Among younger Americans, low vision is most often caused by inherited eye conditions, infectious and autoimmune eye disease, or trauma. What It Is Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery, Getting Help people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking and writing “I encourage anyone with low vision to seek guidance about vision rehabilitation from a can seem challenging. Most people with low vision are 65 years old or older. The chief causes low vision specialist,” advised Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D. of vision loss in older people are age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma. Among younger Americans, low vision is most often caused by A low vision specialist is an ophthalmologist or optometrist working with people with low inherited eye conditions, infectious and autoimmune eye disease, or trauma. vision. He or she can develop a rehabilitation plan that identifies strategies and assistive devices appropriate for the person’s particular needs. Getting Help “I encourage anyone with low vision to seek guidance about vision rehabilitation from a Vision rehabilitation can include: low vision specialist,” advised Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D. • training to use magnifying and adaptive devices • learning new daily living skills to remain safe and live independently A low vision specialist is an ophthalmologist or optometrist working with people with low • developing strategies to navigate inside and outside the home vision. He or she can develop a rehabilitation plan that identifies strategies and assistive • providing resources and support. devices appropriate for the person’s particular needs.

“A vision rehabilitation plan helps people reach their true visual potential when nothing Vision rehabilitation can include: more can be done from a medical or surgical standpoint,” said Mark Wilkinson, O.D., a low • training to use magnifying and adaptive devices vision specialist at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. • learning new daily living skills to remain safe and live independently • developing strategies to navigate inside and outside the home More Help • providing resources and support. Help can also come from the National Eye Institute (NEI), a part of NIH. It offers a 20- page large-print booklet, “What You Should Know About Low Vision,” a series of videos “A vision rehabilitation plan helps people reach their true visual potential when nothing featuring patient stories about living with low vision. more can be done from a medical or surgical standpoint,” said Mark Wilkinson, O.D., a low vision specialist at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The NEI, committed to finding new ways to improve the lives of people living with visual February 06, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

University Schedules Adam Crosswhite: (Continued from Page 5) Events in Recognition of before the summer of 1850, African Museum which is How silly, I thought. How his sons owning a combined next to the cemetery where dare I or any of the other six slaves in the 1850 census he and other family members hundreds of Crosswhite, Black History Month and only two by 1860, al- are buried. Gaines, and Crosby’s think though holding fairly lucra- This past October, I went for a minute that we can’t Special to The Truth tive estates. to Marshall, Michigan to visit overcome and accomplish “Prospering, Progressing, Power: Trailblazing the Way to Greatness” is the theme of Because of the Crosswhite grandpa Crosswhite’s anything that we set our The University of Toledo’s 2013 celebration of Black History Month. case and others like it, Sena- gravesite, as well as the beau- minds to do! During February, offices, departments and student organizations have planned several tor Henry Clay from Ken- tiful historical marker that is events. tucky pushed a new law dedicated to his legacy in the Footnote: Ritter Planetarium will pay tribute with a show called “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” through Congress in 1850 town square. As I stood a few Adam Crosswhite, begat which is a historical program that shows how slaves used the stars to find their way North known as the Fugitive Slave feet from the same little cot- Sarah Crosswhite, who begat to freedom. The show will take place Saturdays at 1 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for Act, which made it very risky tage where grandpa, grandma George Crosby, who begat seniors and children 4 through 12, and free for children 3 and younger. for anyone to help an escaped and an entire town of caring Frank Crosby, Sr., who begat Other events include a soul food luncheon, urban dance presentation, poetry reading slave. residents prevented slave Frank Crosby, Jr., who begat and a few lunchtime lectures. Back in 2002, I visited the catchers from returning my the author. Elgin Establishment in family to the Giltner Planta- Black History Month events include: Buxton, Ontario Canada. tion as property, I thought Additional information Another family relative, about my own life and the so- and resources about Adam Wednesday, Feb. 6 Bateman Crosby, is honored called challenges that I and Crosswhite is abundantly there as a Civil War hero. His other family members feel available via the World Wide • Black History Month Kickoff, noon, Student Union Room 2582-2584. Dr. Johnnie picture is displayed in the that we are facing today. Web. L. Early, dean of the UT College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, will be the keynote speaker. Account Executive Position - Toledo, OH (Feb 1, 2013) Thursday, Feb. 7 Radio Station Marketing Consultants • Africana Studies Brown-Bag Lecture Series, noon, Student Union Room 3016. Enjoy an exciting career in radio broadcasting at Urban Radio Broadcast- Topic: “Black Professionals: Insights on Expanding Your Career Opportunities.” Speak- ing stations-WIMX 95.7 FM (www.Mix957.net) and WJZE 97.3FM ers: Dr. Lesley Berhan, UT associate professor of mechanical, industrial and manufactur- (www.Hot973.net) in Toledo, OH. If you are ambitious, self-motivated by ing engineering; Ben Davis, UT associate professor of law; Dr. Monica Holiday- results and understand and enjoy the sales and marketing process, then you Goodman, UT professor of pharmacy practice; Dr. Morris Jenkins, UT professor and chair should investigate this career opportunity. You will be selling advertising and of criminal justice and social work; and Darlene Miller, UT senior administrator of the marketing programs to businesses to help them generate new customers and Executive Master of Business Administration Program. sales. Prior advertising sales experience is A+.

• Kappa Delta Philanthropy Dinner, 10 p.m., Kappa Delta house in McComas Village. You should possess polished verbal and written communications skills and be computer literate. You enjoy developing strong client relationships and Monday, Feb. 18 helping others reach their business goals. Only confident, career-minded individual who possess a professional image and a capacity to work well in a • Soul Food Luncheon, noon, Student Union Trimble South Lounge. Sample some fast-paced environment will be considered. traditional African-American soul food. We offer healthcare benefits, and the best training anywhere. Our • Urban Dance and Ballroom Demonstrations and Workshop, 8 p.m., Student Union managers are committed to helping you become successful and earn big $$$. Ingman Room. Step out and learn some moves! Our environment lends itself to success, and one that rewards those with a solid work ethic. If you want to be a part of our exciting, growing Urban Radio Tuesday, Feb. 19 Broadcasting TEAM, call and email Director of Sales, John Guzan, at 419- 244-6354 ([email protected]). Women and minorities are encour- • A Night With the Legends, 7 p.m., Student Union Room 2591. Join Miniya as the aged to apply. group honors African-American women from the community.

• Sex Education, 7 p.m., Student Union Ingman Room. Fatima Pervaiz, UT program coordinator in the Office of Multicultural Student Services, will lead the discussion.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

• Heritage Night, 7:30 p.m., Student Union Ingman Room. Celebrate African-Ameri- can heritage events from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Thursday, Feb. 21

• Africana Studies Brown-Bag Lecture Series, noon, Student Union Room 2579. Topic: “African Maroons and Memory in Latin America.” Speaker: Dr. Charles Beatty Medina, UT associate professor of history.

Friday, Feb. 22

• Black Student Union Fashion Show, 7 p.m., Student Union Auditorium. Tickets: $12; $15 for runway seats; $120 for VIP table of eight.

Monday, Feb. 25

• Student Organization Gala presented by the Public Relations Student Society of America, 7 p.m., Student Union Auditorium.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

• Poetry Readings and Jazz, 7 p.m., Student Union Ingman Room. Poet Xplicit and flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq will perform.

For more information, click here or contact the Office of Multicultural Student Services at 419.530.2261 or the Office of Student Involvement at 419.530.2992. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth February 06, 2013 Clear Cut: One Woman’s Journey of Life in the Body by Ginny Jordan c.2012, Lantern Books $20.00 176 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor There was no room in loved to travel. She was a bald…” Wigs itched. Jor- author Ginny Jordan writes your lungs for air. self-sufficient, indepen- dan reluctantly learned to with beautiful candor Falls will do that to you, dent, adventuresome soul. balance a scarf on her head. mixed with poetry. She you know. First, there’s And then she began a Slowly, then, everything never candy-coats the tra- the split-second, horrible long trek through unimag- went back to as normal as it vails she’s endured in try- knowledge that you won’t inable fatigue. could get for a one-time ing to outlast cancer and remain upright for much The fatigue got worse, cancer patient. Jordan trav- various other life-altering longer, followed by the spill forcing her family to orga- eled the world, her chil- afflictions. Her words are that takes months but hap- nize around “Sick dren grew up, she worked, raw, and you want to hold pens in a split-second. Mommy.” Jordan was di- and she learned to navigate her hand as you read them. When it’s over, you’re left agnosed with Méniére’s life again. But while I appreciated flat with your dignity dubi- disease, just like her mother And then, seventeen Jordan’s spirituality, her ous, looking for a scrap of and grandmother, left with- years after her first surgery story became way too new- air for your lungs and hop- out the strength to move and following a routine agey for me. Over and over, ing you’re still intact. her head, “not even an mammogram, she got the she recounts dreams and And then there’s falling inch.” Then the attacks got letter: “Please call to sched- memories from which she ill, which is much worse. worse, causing her to drop ule a needle biopsy.” Not derived messages and other When that happens, it flat to the floor. long afterward, following omens. That, and the oft- sometimes feels like you’ll In the midst of dealing her second mastectomy, confusing lack of linearity never stop descending, and with this, she accidentally she lost her ovaries. greatly tampered my en- in the book Clear Cut by felt a lump in her right Then she lost her hear- thusiasm for this memoir. Ginny Jordan, you’ll see breast. Her oldest child was ing. Cancer survivors may be how that leaves one gasp- nine; her youngest, two. Then her marriage. the best audience for this ing, too. Jordan said goodbye to For most of her life, Jor- book, but keep in mind that Ginny Jordan grew up her breast after the mastec- dan claimed she was un- it’s underlain with cobble- in a rough-and-tumble tomy, then cut her hair, afraid of the “broken parts stones. If you keep aware Ohio family with four knowing that she’d have to of other people.” But, she of that, then try Clear Cut. brothers. She became a psy- say goodbye to that, too. says, “I will always miss You may fall under its chotherapist, moved with Her oldest daughter said, my first landscape.” spell after all. her husband to Colorado, “in no uncertain terms that Oh, my. bore three children and she never wants to see me There’s no denying that Lonnie J. Hamilton Is On the Move Special to The Truth Author, consultant and in hopes of building stron- book have found the mate- ward after failure. Empow- spoken word artist Lonnie J. ger, long-lasting relation- rial informative, helpful and ering and encouraging Hamilton is known for his ships. life changing. Facebook and blog posts honest and direct approach In his first published With his work Hamilton “Things Your Mother Never when it comes to living an book Women’s Guide to also promotes finding one’s Told You (Or You May empowered, happy and Overcoming MANIPULA- healing place and moving Have Forgotten) and “Man healthy lifestyle. Along with TION Hamilton addresses beyond those places where Code” have quickly become that, he also holds no many issues of concern that an individual is bound to audience favorites and have punches when it comes to women have when it comes their pain. Knowing that inspired the soon coming dealing with relationships to understanding why cer- heartache and disappoint- books “Things Your Mother and matters of the heart. His tain types of men act in cer- ment are not trivial obstacles Never Told You (Or You approach is to help men and tain types of ways. With an to face and overcome, May Have Forgotten) and women understand them- abundance of truth and de- Hamilton always offers up “Becoming a Leading Man: selves and each other better, tail, those who have read this advice that is easy to under- Sixty-One Man Codes for stand and steps that are easy Happier & Healthier Liv- to follow when moving for- (Continued on Page 13) February 06, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Expanding Your Musical Tastes - Part Two By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture and be heard, most of that even the commercially- me on a daily basis you would songs give you her entire con- that never even comes to the hard work to get on iTunes driven music that fronts like hear a lot of Feist, Edward cept on love with fewer words United States. results in songs sitting on the it’s not commercially driven. Sharpe & The Magnetic Ze- and instruments than any- Find some act that is still digital shelf. You can get all the way ros, and what is becoming a thing you hear on the radio. so new and hungry that they Beyond just sales, there’s grassroots with it. serious addiction of mine… Now, I’ve been accused don’t even have a bandwagon an even greater amount of When I first came across Metric. of just liking “that weird artsy to attempt to be loyal to yet. music readily available Kendrick Lamar, an artist I I’m getting into acts who crap” because I’m one of Don’t turn your back on thanks to Youtube, Pandora produced got me hip to him. don’t even shoot videos or if those weird artsy people. urban music tho. and various other apps and He had fewer youtube they do they never appear in But there’s a difference Sevyn Streeter is a new sites. The perfect storm has views than we did at the time, them (The Knife). I’m get- between adopting a quirk or favorite of mine and if you’ve taken hold. and now he’s a top-selling ting into acts who redefine two for the sake of it, and just heard even one third of Frank Our access to music has act signed to Aftermath all in what sounds should even be being true to your message Oceans album you know why increased at the same time just about two years. Don’t used to create music even if it leads into quirky he’s nominated for a Grammy that the major label’s power even get me started on Tyler (Starfu*ker, also written as territory. his first time out. has decreased. So now the The Creator and OFWGTA. STRFKR). Like many of you, I felt But if you’re still feeling As of October 2011 there consumer creates what’s hot Matter of fact, don’t even Some of what I’m gravi- like rap music let me down. nostalgic and want to hear were roughly 16 billion songs or not, without even having get me started on rap or hip tating to lately can still be We all long for the bril- some 702 just for the hell of currently on iTunes. to buy it to do so. What used hop or R & B. found in the commercial liance of that 90s music, even it… make yourself a Pandora That’s 16 billion songs. to be the power of the dollar I am more and more con- realm. For example, I am in though when it was the 90s station and relive the 90s for More music than we could giving rise to companies is vinced that the best music on love with all things Ellie we weren’t so thrilled with it. a moment. possibly consume, so we now random interest that planet earth is usually from Goulding. Jasmine Ash is There was a fair share of Just don’t stay there. Em- don’t. jumps around from artist to Sweden or Canada. Yes, I’m another one, if you’ve ever crappy music to endure dur- brace the new. According to industry artist, genre to genre. a black male from the inner seen that Ferrero Rochet ing that time period, but Peace. sources, as much as 80 per- In other words, it’s a great city. chocolate commercial and maybe it was worth it be- cent of the music in iTunes time to develop a palette. Yes, I actually produce heard this dreamy, raspy cause the great music was Announcement: doesn’t sell. You can choose to bypass music… about half of which voice…that’s her. just so damn good. My partner Adonis Lavale Created by up and coming all commercially-driven mu- is urban. I may get into an act with We crept into the new and I have been producing artists hoping to turn a profit sic if you want and I mean But if you were around just a few songs here and millennium still on that high music and artists for years. there that I dig, like synth- but somewhere in the mid We are seeking the fol- pop duo MGMT. But more 2000’s it started to go down- lowing: and more I’m finding that hill. - Placement opportu- Lonnie J. Hamilton there are acts who you can Then at one point it just nities for our tracks in com- buy into on a deeper level become downright unbear- mercials, films, or budgeted (Continued from Page 12) than just liking a few of their able. projects ing”. stirring poetry, or uplifting event is on Friday, February songs. To keep it all the way real, - New artists to work Hamilton is also the au- an individual with simple yet 1, 2013. Edward Sharpe & The we are never going to return with who are interested in thor of two published poetry powerful advice and tips, To preview and order Magnetic Zero’s, for ex- to that recent hey day. creating genre-smashing books titled Deity and Mas- Lonnie J. Hamilton feels that Hamilton’s books please ample. We are never going to music terful Art of Chocolate. De- God’s purpose for his life is visit www.lulu.com/ Take one look at this band have an Aaliyah and a Mos You can learn more ity is a poetic work where to help others, young and ljhamilton or contact him via and you’ll swear you’ve been Def and a Jill Scott all at about us at online: love and passion collide older alike, see beyond the Facebook at Lonnie J. transported back to the 1960s. once, ever again. www.ugemusic.com beautifully. It will cause you pain, beyond the heartache, Hamilton (http:// There is an entire philosophy I encourage you all to to delve into every word that beyond the fear and beyond www.facebook.com/ of unity, peace and simplic- Google and Youtube some Feel free to email: you read, understanding that the disappointment. lonniejermainehamilton). ity in their artistry. Same thing of the acts I’ve mentioned. [email protected] what is being expressed to Hamilton is a firm be- You may also follow and with Feist, her relationship Develop a taste for a band you is someone’s life; liever in putting God first offer feedback on his weekly someone’s hopeful and and allowing Him to use you blog updates at http:// sometimes tragic love story. as a tool to help others. dynamicrelationships.blogspot.com You will find yourself as you Hamilton is also host of The and follow him on Twitter read between the lines, real- Poetry & SOUL Sessions (an @LJHamilton1. Please izing that true love does ex- artistic platform he co- email Hamilton directly at ist for us all. founded with Rhonda [email protected] Masterful Art of Choco- Sewell); every month The for information on future late is a passionate and po- Poetry & SOUL Sessions seminars and events he may etic celebration, a gift to showcase individuals from be hosting, or to schedule a those who still believe in the Toledo, Ohio and abroad to seminar and/or hosting event power of love, togetherness audiences that pack out the in your area; Hamilton is also and unity. This book will upstairs section of Our available to be a featured help you realize that as long Brothers Place in Downtown spoken word artist at your as there is hope and faith Toledo. Heading into their venue or event. there is a divine opportunity second year, The Poetry & Positioned for purpose, for true love waiting for you. SOUL Sessions is getting be on the lookout for Lonnie Whether he is empower- bigger and better, and is the J. Hamilton; he is definitely ing audiences with life perfect venue for an evening on the move! changing information, in- getaway. The dates vary by spiring audiences with soul month; however the next live Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth February 06, 2013 An Exciting Look At Being Black In America

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CLINICAL THERAPIST – FAMILY AND Attention Seniors: BIDDING REQUIREMENTS CHILD SERVICES House(s) For Rent. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Full-time Two Bedroom Unison is seeking a Clinical Therapist to provide One level just renovated. SEALED PROPOSALS for bidding on services to children and adults with severe emo- Call (419) 708-2340 Metroparks of the Toledo Area Restroom Facil- tional disorders in community settings. Duties will ity, Pearson Metropark, Oregon, Ohio will be received; opened; and read aloud at the Metropoli- include completing diagnostic assessments, devel- ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS oping treatment plans and providing individual and tan Park District of the Toledo Area, Fallen Timbers family therapy. TOLEDO LUCAS COUNTY PORT Field Office, 6101 Fallen Timbers Lane, Maumee, AUTHORITY Ohio 43537 Friday, February 8, at 4:00 p.m. local Position is based at Starr Avenue but requires TOLEDO, OHIO time. work in the community. 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Child Care Brandi Brown An application may be obtained at the Depart- Our First Love Educational Childcare now en- Program Director ment of Human Resources, One Government Cen- rolling first, second and third shifts. All new enroll- URBan Radio Broadcasting ter, Suite 1920, Toledo, OH 43604 or on the City’s ees $5 off. Call 419-720-6820 720 Water St 4th Floor webpage at: http:www.ci.toledo.oh.us/Departments/ Toledo OH 43614 HumanResources/Employment Opportunities/ Help Wanted or email your presentation along with your air Preschool teachers and personal care giver check to The City of Toledo is an equal opportunity em- Call 419-720-6820 [email protected] ployer. Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth February 06, 2013 Toledo Chapter CBTU Black History Banquet Artisha Lawson Sojourner’s Truth Reporter February marks the na- the transition into the offi- Washington received the ing of this award. Sleepy tional celebration of black cial program. Gary Johnson Trade Unionism Award, his Hollow Athletic League tries history in America and in served as the master of cer- experience includes work to provide a safe environ- Toledo this month welcomes emony, followed by greet- with NAACP and League of ment for kids to play sports, the annual Toledo Chapter ings from Toledo Mayor Women Voters. also learn respect for each Coalition of Black Trade Michael Bell and other other and authority. We’ve Unionists (CBTU)’s Black elected officials. All the Scotland received the had over 4,000 kids in 20 History banquet. This 25th guests stood and sang the community activist award years and even former kids annual occasion was held Negro National Anthem for his continued work with return to mentor. I thank my Saturday, February 2, 2013 preceded by the invocation Toledo youth. He sits on wife, Margie and my two at Ramada Inn Secor, and offered by Rev. Talmadge non-profit boards, is active kids too, this takes time away centered on the theme “Mov- Thomas. in local and national organi- from them,” explained Scot- ing Forward.” “Tonight is about To- zations and is the founder land. Guests dined on hors ledo chapter CBTU, our and manager of Sleepy Hol- CBTU dates back to Sep- d’oeuvres during the social 25th anniversary and black low Athletic League. The tember 1972 when 1,200 hour and enjoyed musical history banquet,” said league is an all-volunteer or- black union officials orga- selections by Jesse Coleman Cerssandra McPherson. Mayor Mike Bell and ganization, established over nized a conference. Leaders and Company. Elegant deco- “Our guest speaker is newly Terrance L. Melvin 20 years ago for youth ages William Lucy, Nelson rations, smiles and fellow- elected national president this year being our 25th anni- newly-elected CBTU Presi- 4 to 18. Edwards, William Simons, ship among guests served as of CBTU. We’re excited, versary and his first year as dent Rev. Terrance L. “It was nice that this or- Charles A. Hayes and Cleve- president. Tonight is also Melvin, who succeeded Wil- ganization felt I was deserv- land Robinson led the initial about generating funds for liam Lucy, the previous conference. our scholarship. The Jim president who had served The organization’s mis- Watkins Memorial Scholar- since 1972. sion is to fulfill the dreams ship is open to family mem- The 2013 banquet hon- of black trade unionists, both bers of CBTU or labor union ors included Ohio Rep. living and deceased, who members who are seeking Teresa Fedor, Andre Wash- throughout this century have college education, continued ington and Jan K. M. Scot- courageously and unremit- education or trade school. land. tingly struggled to build a Everyone needs help. The Fedor of the Ohio House national movement that 2012 recipient was Alishia of Representatives received would bring all our strengths Miller. She’s currently at- the political achievement and varied talents to bear in Cerssandra McPherson tending The University of award. She has received the unending effort to and Alishia Miller Toledo and was awarded a countless awards, sits on achieve economic, political $500 scholarship.” non-profit boards, and gov- Jan Scotland and social justice for every The keynote speaker was ernment committees. American.