NORTHWEST OHIO’S OLDEST AFRICAN AMERICAN-OWNED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER TJ THE TOLEDO JOURNAL www.thetoledojournal.com WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 VOL: 43 NO: 20

INSIDE Inside News Early Bird Basketball Clinic 2019 African American Festival Still Going Strong this Weekend

LifeStyles/News Harvey and Julia Townsend Celebrate 25th Anniversary

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Elementary boys and girls participate in game play during the Early Bird Basketball Clinic.

LifeStyles/News Clara Brown has 95th surprise party

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Religion/Family Early Bird Basketball Clinic Director Tim PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Center of Hope Evans. The “yellow” team point guard brings the ball up the court. Family Services

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Volunteer Coordinator Angel Sawyer, cen- ter, with the volunteer lunch crew. By Leah Williams Every Saturday morning during the month of July from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Early EVERYBODY IS Bird Basketball Clinic will be in Smith Park at SOMEBODY IN 998 Dorr Street. Founded in 1974 by legendary educator, youth advocate, and basketball THE TOLEDO PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL JOURNAL TJ Continued on page 14. A clinic participant drives to the basket as his opponent guards him close. Inside News Page 2 • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019• The Toledo Journal 2019 African American Festival This Weekend Tickets Still Available By Leah Williams hosted by the Toledo The Festival weekend festival and concert to Urban Federal Credit will kick off with a Prayer be held at the SeaGate The 15th Annual Union will take place Breakfast on July 19 Convention Centre on African American Festival this weekend July 19-21. and culminate with a July 21 featuring The

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Suzette Cowell, Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union CEO ZAPP Band and R&B Union (Dorr and Detroit) singer Angela Winbush. and end at the SeaGate The Festival on July Convention Centre 20 and 21 will feature where the Festival and IMPACT ACROSS THE AGES food, cultural activities, a special performance Wherever you are in your aging journey, the Area Office on Aging is here vendors, performances, by Confunkshun— “The to help make a positive impact in your life. health/educational Heroes of Funk” will kiosks, and much more. be held. The African For more information: Call 419382.0624 or 1.800.472.7277 or visit www.areaofficeonaging.com Friendship Baptist American Festival Billie Johnson Bill Harris Church will host this continues on Sunday, President / CEO Board Chairman year’s Prayer Breakfast July 21 and includes a on July 19 at 8:00 a.m. special concert featuring honoring the parade The Zapp Band and R&B Grand Marshalls who singer Angela Winbush. are Brenda Oliver, Arron The Festival itself Woods, Pat Sullivan, was founded in 2004 by Wilma Brown, Harold Toledo Urban Federal Mosley, Jerome Graham, Credit Union CEO The Lady Rams, Jalil Suzette Cowell. She Mitchell, and Otha Jones said that her desire was III. Tickets are $10 and to provide a platform for available at the Toledo African-Americans to Urban Federal Credit gather and fellowship Union. Friendship Baptist whilst celebrating each Church will also host a other and their shared Gospel Concert at 6:00 rich culture. p.m. on July 19 featuring “It gives us pride and Darius Coleman, Mother the opportunity to enjoy Boola Bomb Bay and the just coming together,” Boola Bay Baptist Choir, Ms. Cowell said. “The and more. Tickets are one thing I love about it $15 and will not be sold is to see the generations. at the door. You have the older and The annual African younger generations American Parade will be that participate. It’s like a held on July 20 at 10:00 family affair.” a.m. The Parade route Tickets for the will begin at the Toledo Festival are $15 for Urban Federal Credit general admission Continued on page 15

CONGRATULATIONS on the 15TH AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL

LEGACY HILLS APARTMENTS 419-705-9150 The Toledo Journal • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 • Page 3 Coming Events

July 28, 2019 July 22, 2019 Through Ongoing Events Central M.B. Church July 26, 2019 97th Church Anniversary Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event on The Bethlehem Baptist Church Saturdays Sunday July 28th, 821 Junction Ave. Is hosting, "In the Wild, Amazing Encoun- Acceptable items include electronic waste, but no Come celebrate with us, Morning worship ters with Jesus", beginning July 22, 2019 televisions, CRT monitors, or appliances; 10 tires, on 11:15 a.m. Evening service 4p.m., Pas- through July 26, 2019, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 or off the rim, but no commercial tires; documents; tor Willie Knighten and Northwestern M.B. pm at 1430 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, Ohio houseware goods; clothing; toys; bulky items, and re- Church. Theme: "The Church Will Prevail". 43606, in the New Life Center. Snack pro- fuse. Latex paint will be accepted for $1 per gallon. St. Matthew 16: 16-18. vided. Future Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Events are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 20 at Manhattan Plaza, 525-701 East Manhattan Blvd. July 21st Toledo Zoo BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Sundae Funday Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Scott High School church Adult Choir Presents... Class of 1969 Sunday, Dip into a variety of ice cream stations We are planning a great event Aug. 9, 10, and 11, around the Zoo from 3pm-6pm., sprinkle in special Pastor Green & The Visionaires from NYC 2019 for our 50th class reunion. Please contact Eve- activities and entertainment to top of the perfect Sun- An Awesome Quartet Group, full of the Anointing Power of God, His Holy Spirit. lyn Wilson and Mary Lockett with your email or home dae Funday! Tickets are $5 for Zoo members and $6 YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! information. Evelyns number is 419-490-6851 and for non-members, include 10 samplings and may be Mary is 419-536-9544. Come on Bulldogs we need purchased online in advance or in person day of the event. toledozoo.org/sundae-funday HOST GROUP: GSM -The Banks Brothers your info. Looking forward to hearing from you. Toledo's Finest - Twi-light Gospel Singers & The Newsome Family Singers. July 22nd Scott High SchoolClass of 1974 Do not miss this event... Saturday Septem- 45th Reunion Toledo Zoo ber 7th, 2019 @ 5:00 PM, held at Greater St Our reunion activities will be during Scott High Alum- ADA Day Mary M. Baptist church, 416 Belmont Avenue, ni weekend. August 9, 10 and 11, 2019. Classmates On Monday, celebrate the passage of the Americans Toledo, Oh. 43602. Doors open at 4:30. Adult can contact: Landress Luckey - (419) 902-3982, or with Disabilities Act (ADA), at the Zoo from 10 a.m. - 2 Tickets $10.00 / $12.00 at the door / Children Marci Wilson Gardner - (419) 376-1002. p.m. while learning about services and products avail- $6.00. Contact: 419-6997330. "Reserve a able to those with disabilities at the information fair or- Pew for 12". Ticket Delivery Available. Pres- ident: Renee Heard-Love, Vice President: Every Third Wednesday ganized in partnership with The Ability Center. Kathy Taylor, Minister of Music: Johnnie Love, Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition July 22nd Thru July 26th Pastor: Robert W. Lyons Sr. Come One, Come and Social Justice Insitute All! Anyone interested in joining, meet at Kent Branch The Bethlehem Baptist Church Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., from 9:15 a.m. until Is hosting,"In the Wild, Amazing Encounters with Je- 11 a.m. sus", beginning Monday through Friday, from 6:00pm -8:30pm at 1430 W. Bancroft St., Toledo,Ohio, 43606, tact Brother Larry A. Jones, (419) 241-7332, email: in the New Life Center. Snack provided. [email protected] or Geraldine Scrutchins (419) Every 1st and 3rd Saturdays 241-3330. of the Month The Redeemed Christian July 22nd Thru July 26th Church of God August 4th Food Pantry, 10 AM to 12 PM The Glass City Church of Christ Annual Vacation Bible School The 2019 Warren Sherman Festival 2239 Cheyenne Blvd, Toledo OH 43614 Honor Our Past Presidents, Officers and Monday-Friday, 6:00p.m - 8:30p.m. At 901 Hoag, Members Every Saturday Toledo, Ohio. The event is FREE. Can register at the church. There will be a Special ceremony on Sunday from Glass City Church of Christ 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Your presence is requested. Soup kitchen now open at 901 Hoag. Hours: 1:00- August 1st Thru August 3rd Trophies and Plaques will be given to one of their 2:00pm every Saturday. We are reaching out to in- Family member Honoring their work they have done in dividuals and families in need of a free meal. Please A Journey Through Healing Children Are the Forgotten Victims of our Community! Also those that have supported and see our Facebook page for menu items and any up- offer their participation to the Warren Sherman Fes- dates. Traumatic Events Batrice Daniels, trauma and grief management spe- tival will be Honored! We cannot pay for what they cialist, and the staff of A Journey Throyugh Healing, are have contributed to our Community, but we would like Now-August 9th to honor them and say Thank You for all you've done!. Toledo Zoo arranging a two-and-a-half day camp, Free Camp Jour- ney, to be held at the Boys' and Girls' Club on Detroit Summer Safari Camps August 5th Thru August 9th Avenue, focusing on the grief and trauma experienced Go wild this summer vacation at Summer Safa- Warren Church by our children and youth: death of grandparent, par- ri Camps sponsored by Toby & Sue Cardone. The Vacation Bible Study ent, friend, incarceration of parent, lack of attention be- Zoo offers wild opportunities for campers ages four Children & Adults, Monday-Friday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 through 15. Separate fee, pre-registration required. cause of abusive situations, bullyiing in neighborhood and school, gang violence in the neighborhood, the cur- p.m. Reservations are Needed! (You may register at Member discounts apply. For more information, in- our Care Enough Community Event or at the Churh cluding schedule, themes and pricing, visit toledozoo. rrent opiate crisis and so many others. For more details contact Ms. Daniels at 419-531-1336. Office). 915 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo, OH org/camps. 43604. Reverend Dr. Otis Gordon, Jr., Pastor (419) 243-2237. July 17th & July 31st August 3rd Books 4 Buddies Warren Church &Women of Faith Presents: CARE ENOUGH August 10th 2019 Back To School Block Party Rossford First Baptist Church FREE Comunity Event, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., come LMHA families are invited to join us for FREE books, First Annual Stairway to Health school supplies and lunch! Two Great Locations: and enjoy a variety of activities including: FREE: Clothes, Comodities, Food Baskets, Food, Praise Health Fair on Saturday, at the church 167 Bergin Wednesday, July 17th, Birmingham Terrace, 1 - 2:30 St., Rossford, Ohio 43460 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. p.m. Special participation by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- Dancing, Games, Music, Fun & More @ 915 Colling- wood Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43604. www.war- Kidney Foundation, YWCA, Blood Pressure Checks, ternity, Inc.. Wednesday, July 31st, Weiler Homes, 1 - Blood Sugard Checks, OB/GYM, and Helping Hands. 2:30 p.m. Highlights Include: Hamburger and hot dog ren-ame.org, [email protected]. Rever- end Dr. Otis Gordon, Jr., Pastor. Join us as we walk the stairway to health! For more cookout, Vision screening, TPS kindergareten regis- information contact Ebonee Johnson 419-481-6922/ tration, TPS Head Start registration, Art and crafts. [email protected]. Books4Buddies is an organization that collects new August 3rd Thru August 9th and gently used books for disadvantaged children and The 86th Session of National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses August 17th young adults. Books4Buddies has donated more than National African American Will be held in Detroit, Michigan, Saturday - Friday. 70,000 books that have been delivered all around NW Male Wellness Walk & Run 5K On Monday, August 5, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Ohio and the world! Books4Buddies is represented Mark Your Calendar! Saturday, at Warren AME by "Book Ambassadors" who will help promote the Marriott Renaissance Center the City of Toledo has been asked to render a musical selections in memory Church @ 8AM. Honorary Chair DeAndre Ware, To- program. ledo Fire Fighter & NABA, USBO & WBC Continental, books4buddies.com of Rev. Dr. Derrick E. Roberts former Chairman of the Board of the NCGCC and founder/director of the To- Americas 168lb Bosing Champion. For more info, ledo Interfaith Mass Choir (formerly the Toledo Mass please contact: Chief Brian Byrd, [email protected], July 20th or 614-754-7511. New United Church Choir). We are asking church members of the music ministries and/or groups that were a part of the music 2nd Annual Rainbow Tea Luncheon September 13th legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Derrick E. Roberts to share You Are Welcome To Celebrate With Us! Theme: Warren A.M.E. Church in this city-wide choir under the direction of Brother "Beautifully Blended", Speaker: Minister Andrea N. One Day Revival Brian K. Thomas. Rehearsals will be held Tuesdays Lesley, Saturday @ 12:00 pm. Love Offering/Dona- Friday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Don't miss this op- tion, 701 Phillips Ave. Toledo OH 43612. Rev. De- during the month of July at 7 p.m. at the Calvary Bap- tist Church, 702 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio. The portunity to hear a message from The Rt. Rev. Frank wayne Braxton, Senior Pastor. For info contact Sis Madison Reid, III, Presiding Bishop, Third Episcopal Nettie Norris 419-508-0880. Toledo Interfaith Choir would be honored to have your ministry participate in this special tribute. Please con- District. @ 915 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43604. Information: 419-243-2237 Editorial/News Page 4 • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Running for Exposure

By Julianne Malveaux Wire Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Twenty-four people are running for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. From where I sit, at least half of them are only running for exposure, for the Vice-Presidential nod, for Cabinet secretary, to push a platform, or to sim- ply be seen. Their ambitions have made the process turgid and impractical, often amusing and only sometimes illuminat- ing. The candidates do best when they have time to expound on their ideas, as they did at Rev. William Barber's Poor chance of being President as the prover- with the wild hand gestures? Run for Sen- and California, will hold primaries, and People's Congress on June 17, or at bial snowball has a chance of surviving ate in Texas again. Maybe you'd win and 1321 Democratic delegates will be up Rev. Jesse Jackson's National Rainbow Hades. You've raised a little money, and really make a difference! for grabs. It's the beginning of July, and Coalition International Convention June you've got a skeleton staff. Why not sit Memo to Julian Castro. Don't patronize by month's end, there will be yet another 28-July 2. Barber's meeting drew nine home and write op-eds about your good your own community by speaking Span- debate with 20 people on the stage in two candidates, each who had the opportu- ideas? Somebody will publish them. ish poorly. I think Latino people care more clumps. We won't learn much at these de- nity to give a four-minute speech and 26 Memo to California Congressman Eric about your policy positions than your bates, because they are less debate than minutes of questioning from Rev. Barber. Swalwell – age baiting is neither thought- Spanish language ability. Good move in guided conversation with interruptions The Rainbow PUSH gathering drew sev- ful nor cute. It's fine to tell Vice-President going after Beto O'Rourke in the debates and outbursts. en candidates who had about 15 minutes Joe Biden to "pass the torch" once, but on immigration issues. Wrong move in What we must know, even at this point to address those assembled. Vice-Pres- to say it more than once seems like bad- missing the Poor People's Congress after in July, is that all twenty-four candidates ident Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, gering and makes you look like a junior confirming that you'd be there. aren't running for President. At least half and Mayors Bill Di Blasio and Pete Butt- high school heckler. Biden should have Memo to Vice-President Biden. You're of them are simply running for exposure, igieg had press conferences with Rev. come back at you for hedging your bets. better than your act, better than your de- and most of the nation is not paying at- Jackson. Senators Harris and Booker You told the San Francisco Chronicle bate performance, better than your wan- tention. Can you name all 24 candidates did not attend Rev. Jackson’s meeting, that, while you are running for President, dering, long-winded speeches. I know without the use of Google? Probably not. although Harris did get to Rev. Barber’s you haven't closed the door on keeping you've been doing you for a long time, I got to 21 before I had to check. I left out and pledged to support a debate dedicat- your congressional seat. You have until and the wordy gaffes seem to work for Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moul- ed to poverty issues. With a crowded field December to decide, you say. Do us all a you. Actually, they don't. There's nothing ton, former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel, and calendar, it is clear that everybody favor. Decide now! wrong with saying you made a mistake, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock. can’t be everywhere, but I’d like the two Memo to Beto O'Rourke. Just like the nothing wrong with apologizing to Anita They've made quite an impression! Run- African American Senators to explain why South lost the Civil War, you lost the Hill, which you haven't done yet, nothing ning for exposure is a costly venture and they snubbed Rev Jackson, a leader who Senate race in 2018. Losing a statewide wrong with talking about busing unapolo- a Constitutionally guaranteed right. I'm provided the very foundation for them to competition is hardly the foundation for getically. If you don't get your act together, not so sure it's a good idea, at least where run for office. a successful Presidential run. You were Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris are some of these candidates are concerned. Memo to Andrew Yang, Marianne Wil- a nondescript Congressman that spon- going to make mincemeat out of you. Julianne Malveaux is an author and liamson, Montana Governor Steve Bull- sored little legislation, a Democratic sen- It's only July, seven long months before economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! ock, Miramar, FL Mayor Wayne Messam, sation mainly because you came close the February 3, 2020, Iowa caucuses. On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. and a few others, what are you running to toppling the odious Senator Cruz. But Only July, eight months before the dele- For booking, wholesale inquiries or for for, really? You've got ideas – doesn't ev- what do you stand for other than white gate-rich Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020, more info visit www.juliannemalveaux. erybody? But you have about as good a male exuberance, jumping up on tables when at least 15 states, including Texas com Can You Believe It? the 4th of July? He bragged stroy. about Harriet Tubman—a wom- Children at the border are cry- an he refuses to place on the ing out to be treated like human $20.00 bill simply because Pres- beings, and he never mentioned ident Obama set it up. Does he their plight that “only he can know the student protesters who change” but doesn’t. All he has sat in at the Woolworth counter to say about the family separa- in North Carolina were not brag- tion and squalid conditions in ging about how great America is? which they live is they should’ve As he put on his expensive show, stayed where they came from. I wonder if he thought about the Forget about America’s welcom- men in New York that he de- ing words of “Give me your tired, clared were guilty, but still hasn’t your poor….” said he was sorry or wrong. Do Did he even notice only a you think they were celebrating handful of people of color were with Trump about the wonders of there in his cheering squad? He America’s justice system? only invited special friends and He had the unmitigated gall to donors. We do not even matter, By Dr. E. Faye Williams brag about women gaining the but we knew that before he read Wire Writer right to vote and about the Civil his often-erroneous lines. Like (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Can Rights Movement. Women are slaveowners, lynch mobs and you believe #45 who went to the still trying to get an Equal Rights other racists he did nothing to White House with the help of Amendment and daily we work make us feel better or believe he Russians stood before the world to save the rights our ancestors had anything in mind to improve and bragged about Frederick often died to gain. Many of the our lives. Obviously, he’s never Douglas with no recognition of things he uttered are things his read Frederick Douglass’ “What why Douglass didn’t celebrate party and he are trying to de- continued on page 5 The Toledo Journal • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 • Page 5 MoneyTalks 'Equal Pay, Equal Pay, Equal Pay’

By Jesse Jackson Wire Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) - As the ex- hausted and thrilled U.S. women’s soc- cer team celebrated its victory in the fi- nals of the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the cheers of the crowd in the Stade of PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Lyon soon turned into a chant: “Equal The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team celebrating their 2019 World Cup Win. Pay, Equal Pay, Equal Pay.” Even as they fought their way to the them. She announced that she wasn’t meant to be: And that is to play foot- fourth U.S. Women World Cup cham- interested in going to the White House. ball.” pionship, the U.S. team was waging a Her lavender hair symbolized her cele- Last Wednesday, the champions battle — in the court of public opinion bration of LGBTQ rights. celebrated with a classic Manhattan and the courts of law — for equal treat- She naturally became a target of tickertape parade through the “can- ment in wages, working conditions and some on the right. She dismissed My hope is that we have yon of heroes” on Broadway. The investment in the women’s game. And charges that she was unAmerican: “I’m equality within football cheers were deafening; confetti filled if there is any justice or common sense particularly uniquely and very deeply in my career, but I think the air. Lavender hairdos were seen in the team’s employer, U.S. Soccer, American. If we want to talk about the “ throughout the crowd. And once they will be as victorious in the quest ideals we stand for, the song and the ultimately it would be good more the chant began: “equal pay, for equal pay as they were in their anthem, and what we were founded in my lifetime. Even if I don’t equal pay, equal pay.” quest for the World Cup. on, I think I’m extremely American.” Let us all pay tribute to the skill, These are truly American champi- reap the benefits, my hope She surely got that right. She also “ the courage and the grit of these re- ons. It took immense courage — and had the unified support of her team- is that the next generation’s markable young women. They won no small amount of moxie — to file a mates, who praised her as a “warrior” the cup, even as they waged the class-action lawsuit — joined by all on and off the field, calling it a privilege sole focus is what it’s meant fight for justice. They have inspired 28 members of the team — alleging to be her teammate. to be: And that is to play an entire generation of youngsters gender discrimination by their employ- As Christen Press put it, “It’s been who watched their epic play on the er only 93 days before their opening beautiful to see her fearlessness as we football. field. They have earned the respect match in the World Cup. This only add- get to the highest level and the highest of their peers across the world. ed immensely to the pressure on them stages, that she doesn’t back away, Remarkably, the Dutch team posted to succeed on the field. she doesn’t shy, but the opposite: She its own tribute video to the American They would be playing for their coun- gets even bigger.” women before the final game, stating, try, for themselves, but also for all As did the entire U.S. women’s team. them. “You showed us where dedication and those who will come after them. Inspired by the example set by Billie As Alex Morgan, one of the team’s ambition can bring you.” One of their leaders — Megan Rapi- Jean King and Venus Williams in wom- biggest stars stated, “My hope is that Inspired by the Americans, the lev- noe — won the “golden boot” as the top en’s tennis, they took on their employ- we have equality within football in my el of play is rising across Europe and scorer in the World Cup, as well as the ers, criticized FIFA for its unequal treat- career, but I think ultimately it would across the world. And now we must all Most Valuable Player Award. She ac- ment of the women’s game, and stood be good in my lifetime. Even if I don’t support them to ensure that they gain complished this even while expressing up for equal rights, waging a fight that reap the benefits, my hope is that the justice at home even as they have her own values. Trump criticized her would benefit their successors if not next generation’s sole focus is what it’s gained victory abroad. for deciding not to sing the national an- Can You Believe It? continued from page 4 for him without even recognizing the errors. to the Slave is the 4th of July?” What Douglass We could’ve read what he said much faster be- said long ago still has meaning to this day. cause we wouldn’t have had to constantly stop and Trump was okay having people he invited to applaud ourselves. Who brags about war and de- make him look good sitting in the rain while he struction? This wasn’t a day celebrating our mili- bragged about things somebody wrote for him and tary. We do that on Veterans’ Day because all of that he showed no understanding of what he was us have had kin who fought and died in America’s saying. He said there’s nothing America cannot do, wars. so what is he waiting for? This was an occasion to soothe his fragile ego. It Where’s his health care plan for all? Decent home was a waste of taxpayers’ money. We gained noth- for all? Livable wage plan for all? Climate change ing from a flyover where most of us were indoors plan? Structural improvement plan? Where are his avoiding the rain. Those of us who live in the Dis- aspirational words for the future of all Americans? trict of Columbia just had more of our tax dollars

He read from a teleprompter words someone wrote spent to make him feel like his “strongman” bud- dies Putin, Kim Jong-Un and others. His salute wasn’t for the masses. Most of what he talked about we learned in our history classes in “ grade school. He claims the generals are his while he was a draft dodger who now pretends he loves Obviously, he’s never read Frederick the military! Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the There comes a time when you just can’t take it anymore. Come on people, Congress and Courts. 4th of July?” What Douglass said long Do something. “ago still has meaning to this day. (Dr. E. Faye Williams is National President of the National Congress of Black Women (www.nation- PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED alcongressbw.org) and host of “Wake Up and Stay Frederick Douglass. Woke’ on WPFW-FM 89.3.) LifeStyles/News Page 6 • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019• The Toledo Journal Harvey and Julia Townsend Celebrate Their 25th Wedding Anniversary

PHOTO CREDIT / PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY The happy couple, seated second row center, surrounded by their immediate family and closest friends. By Leah Williams Amid their immediate family and closest friends, Harvey and Julia Townsend celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 13 at L’Ambiance Banquet Hall. The celebration began with an anniversary ceremony officiated by Pastor Cedric Brock of Mount Nebo Baptist Church. The Townsends and their guests then enjoyed dinner and dancing in the beautifully decorated event space adorned with shimmering silver and white ornamentations. PHOTO CREDIT / PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY Julia Townsend said PHOTO CREDIT / PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY she and husband Harvey Julia and Harvey Townsend Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend with their mothers and Mrs. Townsend’s sisters. first met over 35 years in the same places at Mrs. Townsend From left to right seated: Flora B. Brown, Julia Townsend, Harvey Townsend ago after continually the same time,” Mrs. said that, their greatest Sr., and Dorothy Townsend. From left to right standing: Trina Walker, Jeanne running into each other Townsend said. “He accomplishment as a Grant, and Flora Patton. around town. Their finally approached me, couple has been the that we love dearly,” Mrs. head table, which was a couple, Mrs. Townsend encounters seemed to and we became friends. family that she and Townsend said. adorned with a silvery said, “God first, love, be fated as the couple Then we started dating husband Harvey built As guests arrived tiara and crown fit for a and communication. grew to be friends and and had children. We together. dressed in all white, king and queen included The family that prays then started dating in eventually got married “We have four the couple warmly seats for the couple as together stays together. 1984. and now here we are 25 children, and they have greeted them before well as their mothers. That’s our motto! “We kept being years later.” given us 13 grandchildren the ceremony. Mrs. When asked about Townsend said the their secret to longevity as

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PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Clara Brown, seated center, is surrounded by family, and friends at her 95th surprised birthday party. BY JURRY TAALIB- others found out about the Rev. Floyd Smith, senior Linda, and Rodney Eason return,” she said. it, until afterwards. DEEN party the day of,” she said. pastor at Calvary Baptist have been married for 24 “I was really surprised,” Looking more 70 years Journal Staff Writer Ms. Houston fondly refers Church. years, and Mrs. Eason said the birthday girl, Ms. old, as oppose to 95, Ms. For over 50 years, Clara to Ms. Brown as her “We normally have a describes her mother-in- Brown, whose actual date Brown doesn’t attribute Brown has been a Trustee, law as a sweet woman, of birth is July 18. “I usually her youthful appearance to and served on the Usher’s who she loves talking to, know everything that goes anything special she does Board at Calvary Baptist and gleaning years of on in the church, but they in her life. She said she Church, 702 Collingwood experience from. really managed to keep still lives on her own, and Blvd. Any activity involving “Our mom held our family everything a secret,” she drives. the church, she knew of together,” said Beverly stated. “It’s just a blessing from it. Therefore, when the Brown Wells, who’s a Ms. Brown pointed out that God that I’m still living, look congregation and Ms. Registered Nurse, and there were subtle clues, younger then I am, and Brown’s family surprised resides in Phoenix, such as a few people still able to move around her with a birthday party, on Arizona. “She has been from out of town being in relatively well. I’m thankful Sunday, July 14, not only the pillar of our family who attendance, and some who I’m here, and I’m thankful was she surprised, but she always gave to us, as well are normally in the church to everyone who did this for wondered how the planning as, the church, and never service, being absent that me today,” she said. slipped passed her. PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL expected anything in day, but she didn’t connect Betty Houston, one of the Clara Brown, seated, is greeted by Betty Hous- organizers of the party, told ton. Ever since the passing of her mom, Ms. The Toledo Journal how Houston said Ms. Brown has served as a mother the well-orchestrated plan figure in her life. was kept hidden from Ms. House keys Brown, and why she was mother. “I lost my mom 10 meeting after service, so given the party. years ago, and ever since, I told Sister Clara that I “She knows everything that Clara has been that mother needed to speak to her welcome mat goes on in the church,” Ms. figure that I lost; that’s one in my office; that way, it Some things are just better together. would give everyone time to prepare that dining area. The same is true for banking. From preapproval to closing, First Federal Bank Afterwards, I just simply is right there with you to make settling into your new home a breeze. After all, walked her into the area to that’s what makes us better together. be greeted by everyone,” he said. Contact: Rodney Eason, and his Susan Jester NMLS# 43683 wife, Linda, came from Retail Lender, Atlanta, Georgia to be a Toledo part of the celebration for his mom. “Today is a milestone in my mother’s life,” he said. “Me, and my three siblings PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL have a lot to be thankful for, Clara Brown admires her birthday cake before when it comes to our mom. the cutting She impressed upon us the First-Fed.com need to go to college, and 1707 Cherry St., Toledo | 419-214-4302 Houston said. “It was really of the reasons I wanted to graduate; which we did, (Inside the Seaway Marketplace) hard keeping it a secret. give this party,” she said. on top of getting graduate 2920 W. Central Ave., Toledo | 419-537-9300 We only told several people But the chief orchestrator of degrees,” Mr. Eason said, Offer of credit subject to credit approval. about the surprise. The the diversionary tactic was who is a practicing attorney. Education/Aparently Page 8 • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019• The Toledo Journal Center of Hope Family Services and Lucas County Juvenile Court Receive National Recognition for Their Joint Partnership By Leah Williams daughter Dr. Tracee within the local criminal reduce bias in decision “Every year over 1,000 between juvenile justice Perryman, hundreds justice system. Perryman making. We support unique youth are systems and community The Center of Hope of Lucas County court- said that the program families by helping them referred to diversion organizations to increase Family Services Inc. involved youth and their served nearly 300 Lucas communicate barriers programs rather than family engagement. [CHFS] and the Lucas families have benefited County families this past to complying with court being inappropriately When expounding on County Juvenile Court from the growing 7-year year and 625 families orders, so that youth are incarcerated,” Dr. how the Family Navigator have received national partnership between since its inception in 2016. not detained for violations Perryman said. “Arrests Program has impacted the attention for their joint CHFS and the Lucas “The Family that are not related to of black youth booked into partnership and Family oftentimes tense relations County Juvenile Court. Navigator Program helps public safety risks.” the Juvenile Detention Navigator Program. On between underserved “We initially partnered reduce disproportionate While the Center for violations of the June 27, Dr. Tracee communities, law with the Court [in 2012] minority contact through disproportionate Safe School Ordinance Perryman, CEO of CHFS, enforcement, and the legal through the Lucas County connecting families incarceration of African- have dropped 99% since and Demecia Wilson, system, Dr. Perryman Lucas County Juvenile said that the program has Probation Administrator, helped to facilitate better presented in New York engagement between City at the Credible families and court staff, Messengers Conference. increased family presence Sponsored by the Credible in the juvenile court Messenger Justice building, and provided Center, a joint initiative a safe setting where between New York’s families are supported Community Connections and served, not shamed for Youth, the New York and ignored. City Department of “[Our] families Probation, and the City receive the following: a University of New York, warm, welcoming place the conference promotes for parents and caregivers innovative approaches to to come, connect, criminal justice reform that reflect, and talk without strengthen disadvantaged judgment or blame,” Dr. communities as well as Perryman said. “[We help court-involved youth offer] assessment of make better individual any wraparound needs, choices. connections to court “We were asked to staff and community present at this conference PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL resources, and weekly based upon their desire L to R: Dr. Tracee Perryman, CEO, Center of Hope Family Services Inc; Gineen Gray, Deputy Com- support group/quarterly missioner, Juvenile Operartions, New York City Department of Justice; Demecia Wilson. to feature authentic outreach meetings to stay partnerships between Fatherhood Initiative,” to a support network, Americans in the United 2009, [and] the number connected to families in communities and justice Dr. Perryman said. “In increasing family States remains an ongoing of youths in and out of the same situation.” systems,” Dr. Perryman 2016, we expanded that understanding of juvenile controversial issue home placement has Families facing said. partnership to support justice policies and stemming from historical declined 14% without a child or guardian Originally founded families of court-involved procedures, connecting disenfranchisement, compromising public delinquency case with in 1997, Center of Hope and incarcerated youth.” families to relevant social racial and income safety.” Lucas County Juvenile Family Services Inc. The expansion in services, and increasing inequality, and for-profit In addition to the Court are encouraged to became a non-profit partnership resulted in their voices during the greed, Dr. Perryman said recent presentation contact CHFS by calling 501(c)3 organization in the Family Navigator process,” Dr. Perryman initiatives like the Family in New York City, Dr. their offices at (419) 213- 2007. Founded by Dr. Program, which formed said. “Forty percent of Navigator Program Perryman has also 6641. Interested persons Donald L. Perryman, in part due to the success the youth whose parents are helping to make a received an invitation by can also visit the CHFS Pastor, Center of Hope of CHFS in working with participate in our program significant change in the Georgetown University website at cohfs.com for Community Baptist families considered at-risk are released after arrest. lives of court-involved in Washington, D.C. to more information about Church; his wife and as well as their research- These releases are a youth and their families lead educational training the Family Navigator First Lady Willetta based approach and result of efforts by the court within the Lucas County this November focused Program and other CHFS Perryman; and their practical experiences to bring objectivity, and community. on building partnerships programs. 5 Reasons Kids Should Play Outside More Submitted • Physical Development: Research has shown (StatePoint) Whether that physically active it’s dance lessons, kids tend to be leaner computer projects, art and healthier, while an class or yoga, kids these inactive childhood can days are busy bees. And lead to a sedentary while such activities are (and likely unhealthy) enriching and fun, experts lifestyle in adulthood. say that many kids aren’t Furthermore, physical spending enough time play builds gross and fine doing something much motor skills necessary simpler and every bit as for success in school important as structured and beyond. Hanging programming: playing from the monkey bars, outdoors. for instance, helps “Finding time for kids develop the hand the kids to play outside muscles needed to grip can be such a challenge a pencil. for parents,” says Keri PHOTO CREDIT / FATCAMERA - ISTOCK.COM • Risk-Taking: Through Wilmot, a pediatric about ‘stranger danger’ playtime has lost some according to The Genius help parents make play outdoor play, children occupational therapist or whether my kids will of it’s fun.” of Play. The initiative, a critical part of raising are given the opportunity and an expert contributor be able to navigate social Outdoor play is whose mission is to raise their kids, is sharing five to step outside their to TheGeniusofPlay. issues on their own. necessary for healthy awareness about the benefits of unstructured org. “As a parent I worry Without spontaneity, child development, importance of play and outdoor playtime: Continued on page 12. The Toledo Journal • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 • Page 9 Education/Aparently New Children’s Book, “Gabe & His Green Thumb,” is a Must-Read For Young Black Boys Submitted Washington, DC — David Miller knows only eighteen percent of Black fourth graders read proficiently. Likewise, he’s aware that it’s increasingly difficult to find quality children’s books by authors of color. Miller is counting on his newest work, Gabe & His Green Thumb, to be the first of many children’s books to buck those trends. A husband, father of three, writer and social entrepreneur, Miller has published a fresh, new children’s book about Gabe Gresham, a typical kid who loves reading comic books and playing with his friends after school. In this delightful tale, one day Gabe’s life is changed forever while he’s working in his family’s garden. PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Written for second Bookcover and author, David Miller graders and up, Gabe & His Green Thumb is about on Gabe’s journey as he will be amazed by Gabe’s According to the U.S. percent of Black fourth the need for getting black a boy who discovers the transforms from a shy kid “magical” thumb, his Department of Education’s graders read proficiently, students excited about power of growing food. to an overnight celebrity superpowers and the way 2015 national reading staggering statistics that The sensational book, because of his ability to he remains humble while assessment,Toledo Journal only eighteen 1/4 pg.Miller YES says ad underscoreJuly 2019 Continued on page 11. complete with bright, bold raise championship-sized handling his newfound vegetables. Kids of all ages success. illustrations, takes kids Y.E.S. 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By Felicia T. Simpson horror classic ‘Saw’

Recently, I posed By Jeandra Lebeauf a question on so- cial media seeking The Saw reboot new ideas to cre- adds Samuel L. ate new content Jackson to the and as you can cast, but who ex- see from the title actly will he por- of this blog post, tray? this response for The decorat- a topic stood out ed actor will star to me the most. I in the anticipat- have always had ed Chris Rock-led friends of the op- reimagining of the posite gender. classic horror film One of my best franchise. Rock friends is a male. will star in the I wholeheartedly film as a detec- believe that men tive investigating and women can heinous crimes truly be friends. while Jackson will portray his father. Jack- You can learn so son will join co-stars Max Minghella (William much from having Schenk), and Marisol Nichols (Capt. Angie Gar- a friend of the op- za). posite gender. I'm not a man, nor am I going to Saw, an eight-movie franchise, centers run myself crazy trying to "Think like a man....." around a man named John Kramer who plac- When I want to learn more about men, I go to es specifically chosen people in scenarios de- my male friends. Who can steer in the right di- signed to test what they’re willing to do to live. rection of not making everything a big to do During that time, victims are presented with a about everything. Some of my best academ- series of choices that place self-preservation ic, financial and business advice, have come over the lives of others, only to discover they’ve PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED from my male friends. I would not be a con- made the wrong choice in the end. Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Rock. sultant right now, teaching other women how The first installment landed in theaters in Oc- to use the marketing tools and strategies that tober of 2004. I learned, had it not been for my male friend. Rock reportedly approached Lionsgate Enter- in all eight versions of the franchise as the film’s I think the problem begins when feelings for tainment with an updated, reimagined version antagonist. the opposite gender are masked behind the of the cult classic. Previous Saw producers Additionally, it’s been a busy 2019 for Jack- friend zone. I was chatting in my DM with a Mark Burg and Oren Koules along with direc- son, with Avengers: Endgame, Captain Mar- woman sharing her experience with men who tor Darren Lynn Bousman, who directed Saw 2 vel, Shaft and Spider-man: Far From Home in disguised themselves as being her friend, but and Saw 3, will lead the new film. The most re- theaters. really liked her all along. We both stated that cent version of the film titled Jigsaw appeared The Saw reboot is slated to hit theaters on setting boundaries with the opposite gender is in theaters in 2017. Actor Tobin Bell appeared Oct. 23, 2020, just in time for Halloween. key in friendships. Be open and honest with your friend from the start. That will remove any assumptions from either person and you can either move on as friends, or not continue to Rare Footage of Black Couple Kissing befriend the person, until they can respect the boundaries you have in place. in 1898 Silent Film Discovered Now, I'm all for friends that turn into lovers, but not at the expense of hurting your current partner. If you and your friend of the opposite gender begin to have feelings, deal with it. Talk about it, maybe give each other some space to process it and revisit the conversation. It could just possibly be a temporary feeling of attrac- tion, or you've been hanging out with your soulmate for years, and really didn't know it lol. All relationships and friendships should be intentional from the start. Therefore, your friendship with the opposite gender needs to be intentional. Ask yourself why are you friends with this person? What value do they add to your life? If this person doesn't add any value to your life, they just might not be your friend in the first place. If you have a partner/spouse that has a friend of the opposite gender and you don't trust their friendship, check you first before them. Check- ing you may include revealing your own inse- curities. Your partner either is or is not faith- ful to you, there is no gray area there. After By Black News you have checked your own self, then have an acquired from a Louisiana collec- With help from the Museum open and honest conversation with your part- Extremely rare footage from an tor. After examining the film, he no- of Modern Art in New York, Field ner/spouse. After that, pay attention to your in- 1898 silent film titled Something ticed physical characteristics that identified the actors as Saint Sut- tuitions or move on. What’s done in the dark Good-Negro Kiss shows an African convinced him that the film was tle and Gertie Brown, who in the always comes to light. But the bigger issue American man and woman kissing. made prior to the early 1900's. clip are dressed in stage costumes here is lack of trust which not healthy in any The clip is only 29 seconds, and is Everett reached out to Allyson common for minstrel performers. relationship. believed to be the earliest cinemat- Nadia Field, an expert on Afri- In December 2018, the footage ic depiction of African-American can-American cinema at the Uni- was added to the Library of Con- Can men and be friends? Most definitely so! affection. versity of Chicago, who helped gress’ National Film Registry, and Friendships are valuable and most be in con- The footage was discovered by identify the film and its historical catalogued as one of 25 films tact at some points to nurture the friendship an archivist at the University of significance. She was able to use that year selected as important to ongoing. If you suspect cheating or know that Southern California named Dino inventory and distribution cat- American culture. Other such films your friend can really be a potential lover, deal Everett who was browsing through alogs to trace the film's orgin to include The Shining, Jurassic Park, with it. a collection of silent films he had Chicago. and Brokeback Mountain. Religion/Family Page 12 • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019• The Toledo Journal Did You Insult or Exalt God Today? Spiritually Speaking… I have to continue to At this stage of my of a righteous man is trying to convey to you is pray. However casual or spiritual development, powerful and effective.” once I was lost. I’m sure cavalier I might think it is, I can’t think of an I will not sit here and I’ll get lost again and if I do nothing else, I’ve alternative. I just so profess to you to be a when it happens, prayer learned that I’ve got to happened to look up righteous man. What will continue to lead me pray my way through it. prayer in my bible’s I will do is profess to home. If you’ve ever been lost Concordance and found you and anyone who It is an irrefutable spiritual on a nameless highway out that I’m correct in will listen that I am a fact. and know that you’re lost, my assumption that sinner seeking God’s Try it. Speak to God from you probably understand prayer(s), pray(ed), forgiveness. your heart. Let Him know what I’m talking about. praying, all hold a special I am also on record that you know He knows No exit, no gas stations, place in spiritual history as praying for you, my you are lost. He will then no people or other cars and in the eyes of God. fellow man, that you too, step up and act out on around. No one to ask for For every quote I could will understand God’s your behalf proclaiming directions. You just keep give you right now, there faithfulness. Mark 11:24- for all to see that you By James A. Washington, when I finally met Christ driving and you just keep are many of you who 25 “Therefore I tell you, are never really lost and Publisher of the Dallas leaves me more cold looking, hoping against could quote at least three whatever you ask for in certainly never really Weekly News than hot and I cannot hope. It’s just you and more appropriate ones prayer, believe that you alone. He has known and do not remain Have you succumbed to the needle on the fuel for this message. James have received it and it where you were from the constant or consistent the notion yet that prayer gauge. 5:15-16 “And prayer will be yours. And when beginning of time. in my journey towards will get you through it? Given your and my offered in faith will make you stand praying, if you May God bless and keep eternal salvation. The ‘it’ I’m referring to is circumstances, prayer the sick person well; the hold anything against you always. Have you ever been EVERYTHING. is probably very Lord will raise him up. anyone, forgive him, James A. Washington there? It is then that If the truth be told appropriate when one is If he has sinned, he will so that your Father in is a father, husband, my prayer life is more and you’re like me, at spiritually lost; especially be forgiven. Therefore, heaven may forgive you Christian, writer, often weak not strong. times you’re not very when you are forced to confess your sins to each your sins.” entrepreneur and the I’ve finally figured out enthusiastic about acknowledge that you other and pray for each I’m not making this stuff owner/publisher of the at times like these that your faith. That fire that are. My word to you is to other so that you might up. This is what the text Dallas Weekly. if I only do one thing, initially burned in me just keep praying. be healed. The prayer says. Hopefully, what I’m “Gabe & His Green Thumb” Continued from page 9. “While I’m certainly not from the University of in toxic environments. curiosity about food – and attention and prizes, proffering that reading Baltimore and a Master Previously, Miller has where it comes from.” — which add to the engaging statistics that Miller says books is a panacea of Science in Education authored two children’s Alvin Irby, comedian, tale! Complementing underscore the need for to all of our problems, from Goucher College. books, Khalil’s Way and author of Gross Greg and Miller’s outstanding work getting black students I am suggesting that He is currently pursuing The Green Family Farm. founder of the award- are vibrant and engaging excited about reading improving the outcomes a Ph.D. in Social Work at His works have been winning literacy program illustrations by C.J. Love early and often. for children of color can Morgan State University featured on CNN, PBS Barbershop Books that take young readers “We simply must begin with something as in the fall. and NPR and in the BBC “Gabe & His Green on a visual journey that find ways to entice our simple as finding ways A former teacher Magazine, The Baltimore Thumb is a must-read will inspire them to want children to read because to engage them in the in Baltimore City Public Sun, The Huffington Post book for black boys! The to dream big and create we’re losing a generation power of reading books Schools, Miller is widely and in a variety of other main character carries on their own gardens. This of kids to the streets and that interest them.” known for designing publications. the tradition of growing book, aside from being a the violence it spawns,” Miller is a Baltimore Dare to Be King: What Reviews: food in his family’s cute read, can and should says Miller, no stranger native who has a Bachelor if the Prince Lives? The “What would it look garden, and one day be implemented as a tool to children’s books. of Arts in Political Science survival workbook for like if a kid switched his life changes for the to inspire family/school African-American males thumbs with the Incredible good after he acquires projects around growing features a fifty-two week Hulk? Ask Gabe. This the superpower of food and flowers.” — Dr. ASK YOUR curriculum designed to fantastical story about a supersizing vegetables. Nosakhere Griffin-EL, FUNERAL DIRECTORS teach adolescent males boy’s love for gardening Of course, his new talent founder of Young Dreams how to survive and thrive will spark children’s brings him both media Book Club A word from C. BROWN and C. BRIAN BROWN C. BRIAN BROWN DIRECTORS WHO HOLDS THE RIGHT TO DISPOSITION #6 Kids Should Play Outside A husband is charged with the murder of his wife. The Funeral home Continued from page 8. future career, start a communication, and reduce anxiety and makes arrangements with the wife’s parents to have the remains buried business, or handle life’s teamwork and other depression. Interestingly, in the family’s plot at a local cemetery. Three months after the funeral, comfort zones and try many challenges. important social skills simply touching dirt when new things. While taking • Social Skills: Childhood are developed during creating mud pies or the husband is acquitted of the charges. He instructs the funeral home to risks won’t always lead games played outdoors outdoor play. digging for worms can be disinter his wife’s remains and have them cremated. Does he have to success on the first can help build social • Problem Solving: beneficial. According to a try, moments like a first the right? skills and teach kids to Children’s imaginations Bristol University study, bike ride without training follow directions. From are often stimulated by certain types of “friendly” wheels, or the first trip games as simple as the world around them. bacteria in soil have Yes. While under Section 2108.77 (A)(1), the husband lost the right down the big slide in tag, to those with more Being outside widens been found to activate the playground, are complicated rules, like their horizons and can the group of neurons of disposition when he was charged with murder; he regained the right critical for building the “Kick the Can,” “Capture encourage kids to tap that produce serotonin, of disposition when he was acquitted of the charges. As the spouse, he confidence and resilience the Flag,” and sports like into their creativity in which contributes to a needed to pursue a now has the right to order disinterment without Probate Court permission soccer and basketball, order to come up with feeling of well-being and solutions to challenges, happiness. So, don’t be and have the remains cremated. such as learning how afraid to let your kids get to build a sandcastle or a bit dirty out there!

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HUD re- YOUR FUTURE cipients are encouraged to apply and are to indi- COULD BE IN THIS cate on the application if you are a LMHA Public SEE PAGE SECTION Housing client or Housing Choice Voucher Program Participant. Persons with disabilities are encour- HELP WANTED aged to apply. NO PHONE CALLS. Equal em- ployment opportunity shall be afforded to all quali- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITH fied persons without regard to age, race, color, re- SYLVANIA FIRE DEPT. ligion, religious creed, gender, military status, an- The Sylvania Township Trustees are seeking can- cestry, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, ge- didates for a full-time Administrative Assistant with netic information or national origin. the Fire Dept. Located in Lucas County, Ohio, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Sylvania Township has a population of approxi- COORDINATOR WBGU-TV mately 48,000 (including the City of Sylvania). This Bowling Green State University is a tier-one, public position reports to the Fire Chiefs and is respon- university serving 19,000 students on two cam- sible for providing administrative support in con- LMHA PROPOSALS puses in northwest Ohio. The University has na- nection with the daily operations of the Fire Dept. Applicants must be able to demonstrate good judg- tionally recognized programs and research in the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS natural and social sciences, education, arts, busi- ment and attention to detail while working with ness, health and wellness, humanities and applied highly confidential information in a fast-paced, high COMPENSATION CONSULTANT technologies. BGSU seeks talented individuals to volume environment. SERVICES RFP19-R007 join our community in Bowling Green, Ohio, recog- nized as one of the “Best College Towns of Additional information concerning this position is Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) will America.” available at www.sylvaniatownship.com.A minimum receive proposals for Compensation Consultant of five years’ executive administrative experience Services. Received in accordance with law until Expand and develop WBGU-TV’s education out- is preferred. An Associate Degree in Business Ad- August 8, 2019 at, 3:00 PM ET. See documents: reach program by creating, managing and facilitat- ministration, Accounting, or a closely related busi- www.lucasmha.org; 201 Belmont Ave., Toledo, OH ing educational outreach projects that improve edu- ness field is also preferred. 43604; or 419-259-9446 (TRS: Dial 711). Affirma- cational standards, curriculum assessment, instruc- tive Action and Equal Employment Opportunity re- tional strategies and educational environments in Please submit cover letter, resume, references and quirements (Executive Order #11246). This con- Northwest Ohio. Developing and presenting State salary expectations by 4:00 pm Friday, August 9, tract opportunity is a Section 3 Covered Contract Department of Education-approved professional 2019 to: Oliver Turner, Administrator, Sylvania and any Section 3 Business Concerns are encour- development in-services to education profession- Township 4927 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania, aged to apply. als. Building collaborative partnerships in the com- OH 43560 or by e-mail to: munity and university to increase the success, im- [email protected]. pact and sustainability of educational outreach pro- grams. Deadline to apply: July 30, 2019 Sylvania Township, an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, BLACK HISTORY FACTS Full-time Administrative Staff position available. For religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity and a complete job description & to apply for this posi- gender expression, national or ethnic origin, age, tion visit https://bgsu.hiretouch.com/ or contact the status as an individual with a disability, protected July 22, 1862: President Lincoln submitted draft Office of Human Resources. BGSU. AA/EEO/Dis- veteran status, genetic information, political beliefs, of Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet. abilities/Veterans. In compliance with the ADA marital/family/parental status, or other protected Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability classes under state or federal law. Sylvania Town- July 18, 1863: Sgt. William H. Carney won Con- and would like to request an accommodation in or- ship is committed to an inclusive welcoming work gressional Medal of Honor for his bravery in the der to apply for a position with Bowling Green State environment withcultural diversity and a drug-free, charge and became the first Black soldier to re- University, please call 419-372-8421. nicotine-free workplace. ceive the coveted award. Page 14- The Toledo Journal, July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 THE TOLEDO JOURNAL TO PLACE ADS CALL (419) 472-4521 or email: [email protected], [email protected] NOW ACCEPTING: OFFICE HOURS: MON-TUE 9-noon & 1-5, THUR-FRI 9-noon & 1-5 Closed Wed You Can Use Your Debit Card, Mastercard or Visa Deadline Friday 4:30 pm CLASSIFIEDS For Placing Classifieds HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED NEWS

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Is offering entrance exams through the NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN) LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER OR for the position of Police\Fire Dis- REGISTERED NURSE my Social Security num- Care Manager- with one (1) year of experience in ber. I’m afraid they might patcher for immediate opening. Starting salary $23.72 Care Management. To conduct care management, ruin my credit. What should I do? an hour. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go and assessments for individuals in need of com- munity based long-term care. Benefit package. to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Emergency Knowledge of community resources and reliable Answer: transportation required. Identity theft and fraud Communications, and sign up for the Sylvania Town- are serious problems, not ship Police Department. You must complete the NTN Reliable transportation, successfully passing crimi- just for you, but for the fi- exam and have your scores sent to Sylvania Township nal background check (BCI/FBI), drug/alcohol nancial integrity of our agency. It also puts our Police by 8/16/2019. screening, valid driver’s license, insurance and the ability to satisfactorily undergo a Motor Vehicle national security at risk if Record check (MVR) on at least an annual basis someone dangerous is Please visit www.sylvaniatownship.com/career-op- using your number to ob- Excellent Benefits. EEO/AAP, Bilingual and minor- tain other forms of iden- portunities for information on qualifications, duties, and ity applicants encouraged to apply tification. It’s against the application process. All potential employees will be re- Deadline for application: Until position filled law to use someone else’s Social Security quired to pass interviews, background investigation, number, give false infor- Submit resumes to: mation when applying for physical examination, drug,and nicotine screens, and Samuel H. Hancock Ed.D. a number, or alter, buy, or Human Resources Manager psychological evaluation. The Sylvania Township Police sell Social Security Area Office on Aging of NW Ohio, Inc. Department is an equal opportunity employer. cards. Keep in mind, you 2155 Arlington Avenue should never carry your Toledo, Ohio 43609 Social Security card with you. If you think some- HELP WANTED Or: [email protected] one is using your Social At a time when universi- This description is intended to indicate the kind of tasks Security number fraudu- ORGANIST ties did not typically offer and level of work difficulty required of the position. The financial assistance to lently, you should report Second Missionary Baptist Church located in MON- title of this job shall not be construed as declaring the black athletes, African- specific duties and responsibilities of the position. This it to the Federal Trade ROE Michigan is seeking a Organist to play American football star position description and/or job vacancy notice is not in- Commission (FTC) right a Sunday morning church services as well as mid- Ernie Davis was offered tended to limit or in any way modify the rights of any away. You can report it at week rehearsal. Individuals must be able to follow more than 50 scholar- supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of em- www.idtheft.gov or you directions and work well with other musicians both ships. ployees under supervision. The use of this particular can call FTC’s hotline at spiritually and professionally. Candidates should be expression or illustration describing duties shall not be 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877- very familiar with modern contemporary Christian held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Josiah Henson fled sla- 438-4261) TTY (1-866- worship as well as traditional gospel music. Indi- very in Maryland in 653-4261). viduals must be serious about their relationship with 1830 and later founded a Jesus and able to follow the direction of the Holy Affairs Specialist in settlement in Ontario, Spirit while playing. Contact information: Dea- Toledo, OH Question: Canada, for other black con Parker @ 734 241-8611 or cell phone 313 999- Why is it so important citizens who had es- 6385. Resumes can be sent Attn: Deacon Parker Question: that my baby have a So- caped. to [email protected]. What are some of the documents Social Security will cial Security number? Hall-of-Famer Jackie accept as proof of identity for a child? Robinson helped estab- Answer: BLACK FACTS lish the African American- Answer: Your child may need a owned and controlled While you can use a birth certificate to prove age or Social Security number if July 19, 1925: Josephine Baker, entertainer and Freedom Bank citizenship, you cannot use it as proof of identity. So- you are planning to open singer, makes her Paris debut. cial Security needs evidence of the child’s existence a bank account, buy sav- In 1739, the Stono Re- after birth. An acceptable document must show your ings bonds, obtain medi- July 23, 1962: Jackie Robinson, baseball great was bellion in South Caro- child’s name, identifying information, and, preferably, cal coverage, or apply for inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. lina became the largest a recent photograph. Your child must be present un- government services for slave revolt in colonial less the picture ID also shows your child’s biographi- the child. Your child will July 17, 1967: John Coltrane, innovative and famed America cal information (i.e., age, date of birth, and parents’ also need a Social Secu- jazz musician dies. names). We generally can accept a non-photo iden- rity number if you are February was chosen tity document if it has enough information to identify going to declare him or July 20, 1967: More than one thousand persons at- to coincide with the child (such as the child’s name and age, date of her on your taxes. Get- tended the first Black Power Conference in Newark, Frederick Douglass’s birth, and parents’ names). We prefer to see the child’s ting a Social Security New Jersey. and Abraham Lincoln’s U.S. passport. If that document is not available, we number for your newborn birthdays may accept the child’s: is voluntary, but it is a July 21, 1969: Alfred Daniel King, Dr. King’s younger . Adoption decree; good idea to apply when brother, is found drowned in his swimming pool, At- . Doctor, clinic, or hospital record; your child is born. You lanta, Ga. . Religious record (e.g., baptismal record); can apply for a Social Se- . Daycare center or school record; or curity number for your During the Civil Rights Movement in the South, . School identification card. baby when you apply for some schools incorporated Black history into the cur- All documents must be either originals or copies cer- your baby’s birth certifi- riculum with the hoopes of advancing social change. tified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept pho- cate. The state agency tocopies or notarized copies of documents. To find that issues birth certifi- As early as 1940s, blacks in West Virginia began to out more, visit tp://www.socialsecurity.gov/ cates will give us your celebrate February as Negro History Month. ”www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. There, you can child’s information and Social also find out what documents you need, fill out and we will mail you a Social The U.K. celebrates Black History Month in Octo- print an application, and then bring or mail the needed Security card with the ber. Security information to Social Security. You may also want to child’s Social Security read the publication, Social Security Numbers For number. Visit February became a National Negro History month- Questions Children, available atwww.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. www.socialsecurity.gov/ long celebration in 1976. and ssnumber for more infor- Question: mation. Jazz, an African-American musical form born out Answers A few years ago, I lost my Social Security card. Now of the blues, ragtime and marching bands, originated my credit report shows that someone might be using in Louisiana during the turn of the 19th century. By Erin Thompson, Public The Toledo Journal • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019 • Page 15 Auto/Sports Early Bird Basketball Continued from page 1. stresses basketball the program is important players of all levels the fundamentals, team to the community and opportunity to participate coach Ben E. Williams, play, mentorship, and has helped to keep in a quality program that the original Early Bird good character both participants out of the can help them develop Clinic ran for 5 years and on and off the court. All streets where trouble their skills. was revived in 2007 by participants receive free can sometimes be Early Bird Clinic Tim Evans with the help t-shirts as well as lunch found. founder Ben Williams of Mr. Williams and his every Saturday. An “When this [program] said he is extremely non-profit organization awards program will be came to my attention, it grateful and pleased Ben E. Williams Youth held on the last Saturday came into my heart to that Tim Evans whom he Services Inc. (July 27) where trophies help,” Ms. Sawyer said. coached at Scott High “Mr. Williams and awards will be “It brings our young men School and in the original blessed us to take it presented. and women together with Early Bird Basketball over, and we’ve being Program volunteers adults who share their Clinic has taken over the going strong for 12 are plenty and include passion of basketball.” program. years,” said Tim Evans, dedicated parents, With Toledo “Tim has done a Early Bird Clinic Director. educators, coaches, and basketball legends like phenomenal job,” Mr. “He started it in 1974. community members. Donald Collins, Truman Williams said. “The It was a great program. Volunteer Coordinator Claytor, and Marcus program has come full I played in it and so did Angel Sawyer has Newbern having all circle and hopefully one most of the volunteers.” worked with the Early come through the Early day when Tim is ready The Early Bird Clinic Bird Basketball Clinic Bird program in the to retire, another former is free and open to all for the last 7 years. An 1970s, Director Tim participant will be ready school age children early childhood educator Evans said he hopes to take over the Clinic as well as organized and youth mentor, Ms. to continue the tradition and take it to the next PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL youth basketball Sawyer said she feels of providing basketball level.” Participants play hard as onlookers watch from teams. The program the sidelines. US Women’s soccer champ Megan Rapinoe quotes Nipsey Hussle after victory By Terry Shropshire of inequality in America. Rapinoe won the most posted this message Most of all, Rapinoe valuable player of the on her Instagram To call soccer superstar generated all kinds record-breaking U.S. page as an ode to the Megan Rapinoe “bold” of quakes when she Women’s National slain founder of The is an understatement. told outlet “Eight by Team (USWNT) that Marathon Clothing store She is one of the few Eight” that she’s “not won the World Cup on in South Los Angeles. athletes audacious going to the f—-ing Sunday, July 8, 2019, Rapinoe, who is dating enough to take up White House” if the one of the first things basketball legend Sue the cause with Colin U.S. women’s national she did during the post Bird of the WNBA, Kaepernick and kneel soccer team won the celebratory festivities, has also quoted during the play of the World Cup — which it was quote the late, Martin Luther King national anthem. She did — inciting a vicious legendary rapper, Jr. as sort of a clue has publicly declared backlash from the Nipsey Hussle. into her sociopolitical that she may never right wing of America, Rapinoe, an activist philosophy. sing the “Star-Spangled especially from the Oval athlete who ardently This article originally Banner” again because Office. advocates for gender appeared in Rollingout.com. of the multiple instances Furthermore, when and racial equality,

PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Festival Continued from page 2. and permit admittance for 1 person to either Saturday or Sunday. VIP tickets can be purchased for $25 exclusively at the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union. Children under 12 are free but will require a ticket for entry. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com or contact the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union at (419) 255-8876.

July 19 Event: Prayer Breakfast - Time: 8:00 a.m. Event: Gospel Concert - Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Friendship Baptist Church 5301 Nebraska Avenue) July 20 Event: African American Parade and Festival featuring Confunkshun - “The Heroes of Funk” Time: 10:00 a.m. – All Day; Parade Kickoff Location: Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union (1441 Dorr Street) - Festival/Concert Location: SeaGate Convention Centre (401 Jefferson Avenue) July 21 Event: African American Festival featuring The ZAPP Band and R&B singer Angela Winbush Time: 1:00 p.m.Festival/Concert Location: SeaGate Convention Centre (401 Jefferson Avenue) THE TOLEDO JOURNAL Page 16 • July 17, 2019 - July 23, 2019• The Toledo Journal

African American Parade + Festival Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019 Time: Kickoff at 10:00 AM Parade Location: Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union Festival Location: SeaGate Center - 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH $15 General Admission & $25 VIP Tickets available on Ticketmaster and at the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union - 1441 Dorr St, Toledo, OH Gregory Buchanan Jr. & The Joshua HEADLINER CON FUNK SHUN Concert Featuring: Generation Family Jay Rush Jennings The Overton Project Bobby G. INTUITION Featuring Lady K

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African American Festival Date: Sunday, July 21, 2019 | Time: 1:00 PM Location: SeaGate Center - 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH 43604 $15 General Admission & $25 VIP Tickets available on Ticketmaster and at the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union - 1441 Dorr St, Toledo, OH Jean Holden-Hanna & Friends Featuring: The Zapp Band Tim Cunnigham Angela Winbush Chris Byrd & True Victory Studio 329

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