Volume 16, No.02“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” April 29, 2009

In This Issue

My View Henry Clark Jack Ford Poor Clark’s Barber and Beauty Shop Page 2

D.L. Perryman Page 3

Wilkowski’s Green Jobs Page 4

Toni Morrison at UT Page 5

United Way Women’s Initiative Page 6

Cover Story: Poor Clark’s Page 7

Minority Health Month Events Page 8

Deltas Honor Seniors Page 9

Hussain Honored by UT Page 10

IMA and Police Cuts Page 11

Lima Truth Page 12

Minister on The Soloist Page 13

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15

Tanzanian Artists in Toledo Page 16 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth April 29, 2009 My View Community Calendar By Jack Ford The Truth’s Political Columnist April 27-May 1 The stage is set for a last minute bailout via stimulus Covenant Churches Conference: Servant’s Heart Christian Church; “It’s Your package to help Toledo work through this crisis in its Season;” Services at 7 pm nightly police strength. But even with some infusion of federal cash, Mayor April 30 Carty Finkbeiner would still need help from the Toledo REACH Program Application Deadline: REACH Program from June 15 to August 7 Police Patrolman’s Association in granting conces- at the UT Health Science Campus; Students grades 10-12 and 3.0 GPA; To expose sions. students to research and clinical environments: 419-383-3438 Isn’t it ironic that the method Finkbeiner used to gain police and fire support during the 2005 election (a May 1-3 promise to pick up pension costs) is now part of the Bethesda Christian Center Cathedral 13th Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating Bishop mayor’s demand of what the safety forces should give Marjorie Holt; 7 pm on Friday with Guests Bishop Hall and New Psalmist True Church; up? So much of this debacle, the mayor brought upon 5 pm on Sunday with guests Elder Anthony Hayes and Mt. Hope Apostolic himself with those promises. Let us not also forget the damage created by the hiring of 17 workers – to satisfy May 2 campaign debts again – in the Forestry Division. First Church of God Health Seminar: “Developing Good Health Habits for Better If you were the union, would you give it up after getting it in exchange for election Living;” 10 am to 2 pm; Genesis Dreamplex; Keynote speaker Linda Ross, RN: 419-865- support? Nope. 5207 But this fight has much greater significance. This fight is now over whether any Toledo Business EXPO: Indiana Avenue MBC – Stephenson-Roberts Fellowship politician will ever have the toughness to lay off police and fire. A line has been drawn Hall; 11 am to 4 pm; Businesses, vendors call Dorothy Gray 419-537-9347 or 419-260-2209 in the sand here in Toledo. It is significant to me that none of the candidates – Keith ETFC Men’s Breakfast: Brethren United in Christ; Speaker Rev. Michael Coleman of Wilkowski, Ben Konop, Mike Bell, Jim Moody and the rest – are saying anything Antioch MBC; 9 to 11 am about this situation. Southern MBC 26th Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating Pastor Robert Wormely; They are as silent as lambs on this because this is the third rail of Toledo politics. Banquet in the Robert Wormely Multipurpose Building; 6 pm Chess Tournament: Toledo-Lucas County Main Branch Library; For Students If the unions break here, their mantle of political invincibility is over. grades K-6; 9:30 am to 2 pm: 419-259-5231 And speaking of politics, the early campaign skirmishes are just beginning. Mike Bell, running as an independent, needs to remember that he has to have a substitute May 2-3 network for the two dozen or so Democratic Party clubs and associations throughout Greater St. Mary’s Baptist Church 6th Pastoral Anniversary: Saturday banquet at 6 Lucas County. Bell cannot afford to act as if the Dems do not exist. They do and the pm at the church – “A Night of Elegance;” Sunday service at 4 pm with guest Pastor J. old question of who is the endorsed Democrat may well become key with east side Jordan of Ebenezeer Baptist Church; “On Duty for God: and central city voters. Bell should not think he will get the black vote just because he is black. And his May 3 failure to challenge Finkbeiner on his “King Kong” comment still resonates with older Southern MBC 26th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration: Rev. Robert Wormely; 4 pm black men. All Saints Episcopal Church Women’s Day: Speaker Charlma Jones Quarles of Moody continues to make the classic mistake that so many Republicans make – Washington, DC; 10 am he ignores the African-American community. Take a lesson from the campaigns over Greater St. Mary’s Baptist 6th Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating Pastor Robert the years of Andy Douglas, Donna Owens and Finkbeiner. Campaign aggressively Lyons; 4 pm; Guest Pastor J. Jordan of Ebenezer Baptist Church in black Toledo. Every day of every week, do something in the African-American community. May 4 Konop’s photo op and story asking Warren County for its stimulus money is the Block Watch Meeting: Mott Branch Library; 5 pm; Speaker Kori Wiscowski of typical “made for The Blade” news. No substance but he got a press hit! Habitat for Humanity: 419-244-5390 That, by the way, is a lesson for City Council candidates. If you are new, call a press Southern MBC 26th Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating Pastor Robert Wormely; 4 pm conference and make believe that you are already elected. Stand next to a pothole, criticize somebody. And, if someone takes the bait and responds, keep at it. Create May 6-9 your own news as Konop does weekly. It’s free press and gets your name out there. Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Revival: Friendship Baptist; Services 7 pm Just make sure your name is spelled correctly. nightly; Speakers – Edward Branch, Edgar Vann and J. Lewis Felton: 419-246-8561 Jon Stainbrook, Lucas County Republican Party chief, guarantees that his party will have a full slate of GOP candidates for City Council. Stainbrook does not see any May 8-9 opportunity in the “jail mess” but rather in the turmoil at the Lucas County Board of Dorcas Ministries 2009 Don’t Touch Me Symposium: Living Word Ministries; 6:30 Elections. pm each night and 11 am on Saturday; Guests include Min. Tabitha Williams, Elder However, the Board of Elections “mess” is pretty convoluted, almost impossible Simeon Moultrie, the Everready’s, Min. Haith Johnson, Orlando Gregory, Pastor Darrell to explain or understand. On the other hand, the jail death is stark and clear cut. Was White: 419-283-8321 there or was there not a wrongful death? Were there two wrongful deaths as alleged – when one also takes into account the taser incident? May 9 Already the coroner’s office is backing away from its original findings. 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Lucas County jail officers One thing however, is Police layoffs and task “Tasers are not the ‘non- marks.” used a Taser four times to clear. TASERS KILL. They reassignments from desks to lethal’ weapons they are por- A study by Amnesty, subdue Turner after he re- also kill black men dispropor- the streets is a strong possi- trayed to be,” said Angela which included information peatedly banged his head on tionately, the majority of bility in Toledo and one rel- Wright of Amnesty Interna- from 98 autopsies, found that his cell window. He had been whom are unarmed and not a evant question is whether tional. “The problem with 90 percent of those who died shocked five times previously threat. these tasers or “non-lethal” Tasers is that they are inher- by Taser were unarmed and in the process of being ar- There were 334 deaths by killers are being misused or ently open to abuse, as they many did not appear to present rested. After he was shocked Taser in the USA between too readily used as a work- are easy to carry and easy to a serious threat. Many were at the jail he was placed in 2001 and August 2008 of saving, short-cut rather than use and can inflict severe pain subjected to repeated or pro- handcuffs and leg restraints, which 45 percent were black. a life-saving, injury-prevent- at the push of a button, with- longed shocks, by more than became unresponsive and Most of the deceased were ing last resort. out leaving substantial (Continued on Page 14) pronounced dead when taken under the influence of drugs to the hospital. or alcohol and a significant The anouncement came The Lucas County number had underlying A Letter To Toledo City and went by almost unno- Coroner’s Office ruled the health problems. ticed, lost in more attention- manner of death a homicide However approximately 20 grabbing but trivial gossip and that he died from hyper- percent had no illicit drugs or Council which passes for news such tensive heart disease compli- alcohol in their system and This is a difficult time in saying they will not offer revenue will be used and as which players the NFL cated by the altercation with other forms of police restraint Toledo and City Council concessions. Concessions become necessary. But what teams should draft, how Bo jail personnel, including the were usually involved such has many tough decisions are not an option they are an then? Will we lose more resi- (the First Dog) might be ad- Taser shocks. Toxicology has handcuffs, leg shackles, to make. How can you bal- essential necessity. The con- dents due to the increased justing to life in the White reports for drugs or alcohol prone restraint, batons, and ance the budget effectively tracts need to be more in line cost and will we lose more House, or whether Sara Palin were negative apart from a chemical or pepper spray. and prepare for the future with the private sector. businesses, as more fines, has anything to do with her marijuana constituent in the Only 33 of those who died of Toledo? It is a bitter pill to swallow taxes and assessments are daughter’s baby daddy urine which can be detected were reportedly armed with Regardless of the deci- as it was for those of us who set? Will our home insur- drama. weeks after exposure. any type of weapon, four sions made, votes taken work in the private sector and ance rates be increased to One week ago, Wednes- Although a civil suit has having a firearm which was and outcome, it is essential had to also swallow that pill, cover the decision by coun- day, April 22 The Blade re- been filed by Turner’s mother, not always being brandished. to acknowledge the sincere, but that is the medicine cil to bill back the charges ported that The U.S. Depart- Betty, for violation of her A 17-year old, who was stand- honest effort that each needed to fix this economic for fires and other fire de- ment of Justice had decided son’s civil rights by police ing in the street holding a council representative puts epidemic. Don’t look for more partment services? against prosecution of To- officers and sheriff’s employ- Bible and screaming “I want into the decisions made. revenue you must require Why do we pay income ledo police or Lucas County ees, the Justice Department’s Jesus” was tasered multiple Thank you for all your hard responsible contracts. tax? When will Toledoans sheriff's deputies for the 2005 assessment that a “prosecut- times for refusing to comply work on behalf of the resi- If staff has been cut to 32 see relief? death of Jeffrey Turner, 41, able violation of federal crimi- with commands and continu- dents of Toledo in such a hours per week, if refuse col- Suggestion: Go back after he had been shocked nal civil rights statutes did ing to yell. He collapsed at stressful time. lection crews have cut routes about 15 years, 30 years and multiple times with a Taser. not take place” will be de- the scene and died the next I offer the following… and overtime by the rolling 45 years and look at a bud- According to reports, bated both in and out of court. day. Increasing revenue pickup schedule and our get and what services were through additional taxes, employment rate is only five offered in those years. Com- fees or assessments may, percent higher than the low pare the services and see in the very short term, solve of seven and a half percent in what changes can be made. the issue. However, in the 2005, it does not seem pos- I finally realized that so long term, it will further alien- sible the gap in the deficit is many services we offer in ate residents and business as great as the mayor sug- the city started out as very owners and continue the gests. What has been offered nice programs provided by exodus from Toledo. to prove the deficit amount? the private sector and non- What are the alterna- Before jumping into profits and seemed like such tives? privatization of refuse col- a good idea, the city took First, and foremost, re- lection, carefully check the over the programs. We can ducing the police force by numbers. In February, I pro- no longer keep absorbing 150 is surreal, unacceptable vided a study of the cost of all the programs that seemed and irresponsible. There are private companies versus city so valuable. 3,000 employees in Toledo service and it does not bear Even something as small and for a division of 650 to out a savings. The study was as the Easter egg hunt… lose 20 percent of their staff prior to the changes in crew any church in a neighbor- is unimaginable and unrea- sizes, changes in routes and hood offered egg hunts, sonable. If the federal gov- rolling schedules (which I why in the world did the city ernment is allowing the consider long overdue). support one also? The funds for 40 police officers, I DON’T BELIEVE IT! church on Strayer Rd. why then are the cuts nec- The budget which is re- dropped 20,000 eggs from a essary? viewed in a PDF file can be helicopter!!! Why did the The mayor is taking this provided by the treasurer in city even consider do an approach for two reasons: an excel spreadsheet which egg hunt? Not only was it a one, to force concessions could easily be assessed and waste of our funds, but also from the unions and, two, used to determine what is of personnel, printing and to force council to bend in causing the gap. Request and advertising. his direction of continuing .xls format you can analyze. If In this difficult time, get increases in taxes, assess- you already have one, please back to basics – police, and ments and fees. Don’t forward so I can review. I fire and refuse collection. weaken and don’t yield. He would like to do a study of These three budget items is wrong. If he threatens the data. are first and always attacked until hell freezes over, he is In the end, when the in a budget crunch with the still wrong. economy improves and one intent to frighten residents If 150 more must be cut, reflects on this very difficult and council into compliance take them from unessential time, I ask this: if the fire pro- to the will of the mayor. Be services. There are private tection fee reimbursement tough, be firm and be care- organizations, which would ordinance passes, if the ful. take on the recreation ser- refuse fee increase passes, if With sincerity, I offer vices and many other ser- reciprocity is cut, and city thanks for your willingness vices the city now pays to government sees the income to represent us in such a provide. Utilize the private continue from these sources, difficult environment. sector. will they continue or will they The unions are saying be discontinued? Sincerely, they are trying to negotiate As with the three quarters Karen Shanahan the contracts but also are percent temporary tax, the Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth April 29, 2009 Wilkowski Announces Plan to Bring Green Collar Jobs to Toledo Sojourner’s Truth Staff Democratic mayoral can- to strengthen its technol- thousands of jobs in instal- gressively,” said didate Keith Wilkowski ob- ogy commercialization and lation and construction as Wilkowski. “We have to served Earth Day 2009 by business incubation efforts well as jobs in ‘upstream’ have a holistic and compre- announcing his plan to “Re- and to stimulate its venture manufacturing” such as hensive approach to jobs power Toledo” with the capital investment. Income building materials. This part and the economy of the growth of “green collar” tax credits will be offered to of the proposal purports to future.” jobs. individuals who are granted raise the value of the city’s The “Repower Toledo” “The whole idea of these patents in targeted technol- housing stock and help To- plan, said Wilkowski after green collar jobs – they are ogy sectors such as ad- ledo businesses be more the Earth Day announce- blue collar jobs that vanced energy. competitive. ment, is part of his view of Toledoans are so good at,” To create and retain The fourth part of the the type of leadership the said Wilkowski as he set manufacturing jobs, Wilkowski plan is to pre- City of Toledo needs. forth a four-point program Wilkowski plans to commit pare a green-collar “As a leader you have to to move into the alternative to building a “21st Century workforce first by funding have a vision about where energy field. urban energy infrastruc- a Toledo-Lucas County you want to go,” he said. Wilkowski’s plan, as laid ture,” to establish tax cred- Green Jobs Partnership that “Bringing people together out in the proposal he re- its and financing programs “will connect young is important but you have leased, seeks to: grow the for property owners install- people, dislocated workers to have a belief about where region’s clean technology ing solar panels, to create a and other individuals with you want to go.” industry through innova- wind-testing program to barriers to employment with Lucas County Commis- tion and entrepreneurship, stimulate private invest- job training, internships sioner Ben Konop, also a create and retain manufac- ment in wind energy and to and job placement. Democratic candidate for turing jobs, create good construct a municipal solar In addition, Wilkowski mayor, issued a statement jobs and save money power facility. said he will work with area critical of Wilskowski’s through energy efficiency Wilkowski wants to “ret- colleges, labor unions and plan. “While energy effi- and prepare a green-collar rofit Toledo’s entire build- other training providers to ciency is a laudable goal, workforce. ing stock – public, private, expand curriculum offer- we must reach that goal “We need to focus on power Toledo” proposal, headed by a creative and commercial and residential ings for those interested in through realistic initiatives solar, on alternative energy Wilkowski plans to grow experienced entrepreneur. – to improve energy effi- careers in energy-related with feasible means of pay- jobs that will be our salva- the clean technology in- The department will be ciency. Retrofitting these fields such as solar tech- ing for them,” said Konop tion,” said Wilkowski. “It’s dustry by transforming the overseen by the mayor’s structures – which is mod- nology, green supply chain noting that the program in all about the creation of City’s Development De- Science and Technology eled after similar initiatives manufacturing and high- Milwaukee is estimated to jobs – green jobs to put our partment into the Office of Cabinet. in Milwaukee, WI and Boul- performance construction. cost $500 million. people to work.” Innovation, Technology The City will partner with der, CO – according to the “This is our future but According to the “Re- and Jobs – a department The University of Toledo Wilkowski plan will “create we have to pursue it ag-

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At least 100 supporters an hour a day in the front of the Habitat Home were and volunteers of United room of the farm house. She projected and displayed. Way Women’s Initiative at- heard about a scholarship, Attendees were encour- tended An Evening Under this was in 1969 and I was aged to sign up for United the Stars. This year’s event offered a full-ride scholar- Way Women’s Initiative on Wednesday, April 22 at ship that lasted eight years,” and Maumee Valley Habitat The Pinnacle in Maumee said Rowell. for Humanity 2009 Women’s featured Victoria Rowell, an Mainly because of her Build from June 6 until July actress, author and foster positive experience in as a 25. This year National As- care advocate. foster child, she felt that the sociation of Women in Con- United Way Women’s women attendees should struction are expected to Initiative seeks to improve share an important message participate but women vol- lives by mobilizing the car- to other community women. unteers are still needed for ing power of women in our “It’s about the quality of work in crawl prep, deck community and cultivating time,” said Rowell. building, framing, siding women to become leaders, “Whether you choose to go and roofing, insulation, dry- philanthropists and advo- into respite care or offer to wall, painting, greeting, cates on issues of concern care for a child or siblings clean-up, errand running, to women. for a weekend or read to the assisting with food distri- Every year, members in- elderly once per month or bution, first aid, installation vest in their community in teach a child to pitch or take of interior doors and trim programs supporting a child to the ballet – it all work, cabinet installation women and children in matters. There are over and landscape. Lucas, Wood and Ottawa 500,000 in foster care; over Women who are inter- counties. Since its incep- 50 percent are in public ested should contact Lisa tion in 2001, Women’s Ini- schools and living with Fink at the United Way of tiative has invested almost grandparents. These third Greater Toledo. The build a million dollars benefiting generation parents are rais- will benefit a local family with women and children. For the ing kids off of social secu- a five-bedroom handicap past three years, these rity. They need second- accessible single-level women have focused on hand clothing and that bag home. improving social and emo- of groceries.” This event was orga- tional learning programs at Mary Sabin, Women’s Ini- age Awards, the United positive adults in the foster Following a brief ques- nized by committee mem- East Toledo and Sherman tiative Chairman Elect. Nations Association Award care system. Her foster tion and answer session, the bers: co-chairs Julia Elementary schools. Guest speaker Rowell and honorary degrees from mother encouraged her to local chapter of Sigma Hambrecht and Lillian Currently, they have re- was born in Portland, Maine the University of Southern study ballet, which led to Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Walsh, Sara Jan DeHoff, directed their focus on grant and raised in foster care Maine and Wheelock Col- her scholarship opportu- presented Rowell, their so- Simone Hayes and Chris- making and will fund pro- where she began her per- lege in Boston. nity. rority sister, with a bouquet tine Senack. Proceeds of the grams addressing women forming career at the age of She spent a majority of “She woke me up to watch of yellow tea roses, the offi- event will benefit the 2009 and children in the areas of eight when she received a her address striving to unify June Taylor dancers and cial sorority flower. After- Women’s Build. health, educational access full scholarship to the Cam- the women attendees and found a book on ballet posi- wards Rowell signed copies and success, social and bridge School of Ballet in speaking about how the tions and I would practice of her book and 3D designs economic autonomy, as well Massachusetts. women in her life helped her as safety and freedom from In her book, The Women become who she is today. “I violence. Members are Who Raised Me, she writes am thrilled to be in the pres- women who have donated about the important people ence of women who care at least $100 or more towards who have helped her to about children, our commu- this annual meeting. achieve success and her nity and their elderly,” “The women’s initiative personal experience in the Rowell said during her open- wants to mobilize women, foster care system. She is ing. I’m so excited to work with the founder of The Rowell As a foster care advo- these volunteers. For the Foster Children’s Positive cate Rowell used the ex- past three years we’ve fo- Plan, is a Annie E. Casey ample of how she began her cused on successful Foundation spokesperson, ballet career as a way to schools and youth,” said has received 12 NAACP Im- connect the importance of

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Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat and Sun: By appointment April 29, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Henry Clark: Poor Clark’s Remains a Neighborhood Institution and Tradition By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Henry Lee Clark opened years while using the ser- and take the book to the good life.” his own barbershop – vices of approximately 400 barbershop in order to re- Meanwhile back at the Clark’s Barber Shop which barbers. ceive their free cut. shop. A visit to Poor would later expand to The Grenada, MS native The reason Brock se- Clark’s during a weekday Clark’s Barber and Beauty arrived in Toledo at the age lected Clark’s, also known late morning tells the story Shop – in 1961 after having of 10 in 1943 along with his as Poor Clark’s, for the of this particular neighbor- served an apprenticeship at younger sister Joy. The honor is because of that hood institution. There are Powell’s Barber Shop for youngsters’ mother had tradition. Clark’s happens about a dozen chairs in several years. And now, 48 died years before and they to be the place where Brock, Clark’s and on a quiet years later – 39 years at his had spent the ensuing time as a boy, received his very Thursday morning, four present location of 1723 N. with their grandmother first haircut. barbers are already at work. Detroit – Clark vividly re- “way out in the woods calls the incident that in- where I didn’t see black spired him to take up the folks or white folks … just profession. It was the freez- woods.” Their father, how- ing cold temperature. ever, was in Toledo. Hence, “When I got out of the their arrival in the Glass service, I worked on a con- City. struction job,” says Clark. Clark attended Libbey “One day it was about eight and Macomber High degrees and one of the Schools and joined the Air other guys said to me ‘you Force after graduation. Af- got no business doing ter the service he quickly this.’” realized that it was time to Clark found himself in come in from the cold. complete agreement with Running a barbershop in his colleague especially on a black community means those occasions when he One of the other reasons Four customers are waiting was hoisted high up in the “When I got out of the service, I worked Brock selected Clark’s is their turns, reading maga- cold air over the Maumee that the shop is located zines or chatting with Henry River. “That motivated me on a construction job. One day it was across the street from the Clark as they wait. The ban- to go to barber school,” he Lincoln Academy for Boys, ter flows, the laughter recalls. about eight degrees and one of the other one of Toledo Public abounds. If a visitor had no So back to school he Schools’ single-gender el- other appointments or du- went. Clark attended the guys said to me ‘you got no business doing ementary academies. The ties to tear him away from Andrew Barber College and location may be a coinci- the scene, he might well earned his certification in this...’ That motivated me to go to barber dence but Clark’s long-time spend the next several 1959. He would follow up devotion to mentoring and hours listening to the free- that with a diploma from school” helping students is cer- wheeling conversations. Herron’s Beauty School in tainly not. Clark takes a lot of pride 1965 but by that time he more than just cutting hair, center of the community, a tics, religion … you name “There’s no elevation in what he has accom- was well on his way to ser- as everyone should know. place to hold lengthy, some- it. without education,” Clark plished over the years, es- vicing what he estimates is The barbershop is a gath- times contentious discus- The barbershop is also a is fond of saying. pecially the service he has about 5,000 clients over the ering place and a social sions about sports, poli- tradition and Clark’s is cer- Clark’s dedication to provided to his clientele. tainly part of a Toledo tra- education has bee reflected Since he is the last of his dition. Last year when Rev. in several ways. He has family – his younger sister Cedric Brock of Mt. Nebo continued his own educa- Joy passed away recently – Missionary Baptist Church tion in his adult, business for Clark, his barbers and started a program called life and he has on numer- clients are more than just Adopt a Haircut, he se- ous occasions spoken to business acquaintances or lected Clark’s as the place students on a variety of friends – they are family. to host the program. Adopt topics. He has mentored And the barbershop is a Haircut provides young dozens of students during home. Home for Clark, a African-American boys the years. home away from home for with free haircuts courtesy “I try to tell them that so many others. of community donations. they need self-control,” The boys have to first go to says Clark. “If they control the library, check out a book themselves, they will lead a Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth April 29, 2009 Minority Health Month’s Last Few Activities Sojourner’s Truth Staff

April is Minority Health Month and a flurry of activi- ties in the last few weeks of the month wrapped up the annual spree of health fairs and screenings. Warren AME Church held its fifth annual health fair on Saturday, April 18 as a full house of vendors – clinics, health care professionals, insurance agencies – offered information to the public in the church’s fellowship hall. On Saturday April 25, the Toledo Council of Black Nurses and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc hosted a com- munity health fair and the 11th C & M Medical Supply booth Annual Prostate Cancer Edu- The State Farm booth with cation and Awareness Pro- Vince Davis, his daughter gram at the Cordelia Martin Traci and grandson, Julian Health Center. Nurses Daisy Smith and Saturday’s visitors were Donna Todd able to have screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, Lupus and prostate by vendors ranging from the American Cancer Society to St. Vincent’s Col-Rectal depart- ment.

Dana Slay at the Noni booth

Pastor Otis Gordon gets a hula hoop workout in April 29, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc’s 23rd Annual Senior Recognition Program Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Delta Sigma Theta were led off by a welcome Draper became a single Sorority, Inc. Toledo and introduction. Then fol- mother when she was a Alumnae Chapter held its lowed a brief history of the sophomore in high school 23rd Annual Senior Rec- alumnae chapter by and continued her high ognition Program on Sat- Bettina Shuford, Ph.D., school and college educa- urday, April 25 at the Scott president of the chapter. tion, along with taking on a Park Campus of The Uni- The committee con- variety of jobs in order to versity of Toledo and hon- ducted breakout sessions support her son and her- ored 26 area high school allowing the students to self. She told her audience seniors for their accom- hear from the chapter’s that “you will face resis- plishments. members about college and tance and negative The Senior Recognition career decisions. The par- thoughts from others … Committee – Chairman ents also participated in you are in control of your Tiffany Triplett, Co-Chair- their own session, led by destiny by the choices that man NaTasha Baker and member Joyce Henderson, you make.” members Tia Triplett, Sh- on career choices. Draper also warned the annon Tisdale, Kaylene Tamika Draper, the as- high school students to take Miller and Ronata Bryant sistant principal of responsibility for their – not only recognized the Winterfield Venture Acad- choices and actions. “We high school students for emy and a member of the aren’t owed anything,” their achievements but also sorority, was the keynote said Draper. “We have to conducted sessions in or- Front Row (l. to r.): Jasmine Bauknight, Camelle Hodges, Dennasia Patterson, speaker. Draper, a gradu- go out and get what we der to give the young Camille Ramsey, Fionna Stallworth, Tyniece Williams, Shatia Allison, Bree Lyons ate of Scott High School want.” women some valuable ad- Back Row (l. to r.): Nija Sheares, Karlonda Harper, Kyla Jackson, Mariah Waller, and UT, spoke to the stu- Saturday’s event ended vice on how to proceed Earlyn Whitehead, Sarah Edwards, Symone Coleman, Veronica Dutridge dents about making the with the roll call of the right choices in life, using students and the awards with their college careers her own life as an example presentations. and in their professional of overcoming obstacles lives. after the wrong choices The afternoon’s events have been made.

Tia Triplett and NaTasha Baker lead breakout session

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INTERESTED BIDDERS: TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – OLD BOWSHER HIGH SCHOOL, BIRMINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RIVER- IMA Protests Proposed SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OLD ELMHURST ELEMEN- TARY SCHOOL AND WALBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Police Cuts DEMOLITIONS The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance represents pastors from all over Toledo Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public who have a concern for our community and its School District until 1:00 p.m. on May 20, 2009, at the Toledo Public Schools residents. Most of our churches are in the Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor, central city area, and the people from that part material and supervision necessary for the demolition of the Old Bowsher High of the city are those whom we serve. There- School and Birmingham, Old Elmhurst, Riverside, and Walbridge Elementary fore, we find it impossible not to respond to Schools as more fully described in the drawings and specifications for the project the recent decisions being made by our mayor prepared by The Collaborative Inc, Munger Munger and Associates Architects Inc, concerning cuts in our fire and police depart- and MacPherson Architects and will be opened publicly and read immediately ments. thereafter. The people who live in the central city of Toledo have been marginalized for genera- Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan rooms tions due to the lack of services and support in Columbus, Builders Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity from our city. Issues from faulty sewer sys- Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of tems to pot-holed streets have been lifted up Commerce, and The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association of by City Council members and residents alike. Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Construction News. The crime rate in the zip code areas of the central city are the highest in the area. The Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting April 29, 2009 which can schools are notoriously worse in the central be purchased from Toledo Blue Print, 6964 McNerney Rd., Northwood, Ohio city than in the fringe areas, gang activity has 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no been on the rise for the last several years, and yet the mayor’s office has turned a deaf cost with the purchase of the specifications. ear. People living in the central city are marginalized from the best that our city has to offer. For our mayor to propose that officers be cut from the gang unit, from the community A MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for May 8, 2009 at 3:30 services unit and from our schools and other public places is unconscionable. The p.m. at Toledo Public Schools’ Board Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio majority of those who live in the affected area are African American, and all of those 43608. A walk-thru schedule will be provided at the pre-bid meeting. affected are the most in need. Are we abandoning our inner city to the crime, drugs, after hour joints and greed that we have fought to rid ourselves of over the past few years? If you have any questions or a need for additional information, please direct all Does the mayor have any idea of the import of the community services officers provide questions in writing to [email protected], by phone at (419) 776-5600, for those who live in the most dangerous or tenuous parts of our city? It would seem that or (fax) (877) 281-0784. he does not. Many of our churches and our parishioners have experienced slow response times to Birmingham K-8 School emergency situations. A 911 call can take as long as one hour or more for a response in Bid Item No. 1 Birmingham K-8 School Building Demolition: some areas. This is not the fault of the police and fire crews. They are doing their best and $ 155,307.00 are, in most cases serving their city well. The slow response time is generally due to lack Bid Item No. 2 Birmingham K-8 School Site Demolition: of staff – an issue that will only worsen if the mayor has his way. $ 61,233.00 There are other ways to deal with our budget shortfalls than to threaten those least able Total $ 216,540.00 to respond with cutbacks in necessary services. We support cuts in top staff positions first, in unnecessary expenditures that are now costing us an exorbitant amount. We Old Bowsher High School believe there are other ways to respond to the present crisis and we call on our mayor and Bid Item No. 1 Old Bowsher High School Building Demolition: City Council to find them. $ 715,215.00 Bid Item No. 2 Old Bowsher High School Site Demolition: $ 82,428.00 Cedric Brock, President Total $ 797,643.00 Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance

Old Elmhurst Elementary School Bid Item No. 1 Old Elmhurst Elementary School Building Demolition: The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union $ 145,034.00 Bid Item No. 2 Old Elmhurst Elementary School Site Demolition: currently located at 1339 Dorr Street, $ 26,291.00 has just launched their “Brick Bid Item No. 3 Old Elmhurst Elementary School Site Restoration: Campaign”. The TUFCU has begun $ 30,000.00 Total $ 201,325.00 this campaign in an effort to raise funds for the new building which will Riverside Elementary School Bid Item No. 1 Riverside Elementary School Building Demolition: be built at the corner of Detroit $ 211,547.00 Avenue at Dorr Street. If you are Bid Item No. 2 Riverside Elementary School Site Demolition: $ 25,953.00 A Few Brick Donors interested in purchasing a “Brick” as a Total $ 237,500.00 part of the campaign the prices are as follows:

Walbridge Elementary School Bid Item No. 1 Walbridge Elementary School Building Demolition: $ 50.00 for each “Walkway” brick $ 266,068.00 $100.00 for each “Vestibule” brick Bid Item No. 2 Walbridge Elementary School Site Demolition: $500.00 for each “Archway” brick $ 29,359.00 Total $ 295,427.00 Please call TUFCU at 419.255.8876 to make your contribution TODAY! The Lima Truth April 29, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 12 Lima’s Ninth Annual Harambee: A Gathering for Unity By Vickie Shurelds Sojourner’s Truth Reporter time to vote.” level that has allowed for true tering institutions of higher Williams is serving her growth in a positive direction learning, training, or the second term representing the for Ohio according to Will- workforce.” 11th District. She spent time in iams but she cautioned there She went on to say our Lima working as a parole of- is no room for complacency. plea for jobs in Ohio must be ficer and said her decision to Every election is an impor- accompanied by a workforce go into politics was made tant election. prepared to do those jobs during that time. She cited “Look at the candidates, when they arrive. Certificate positive strides recently with seek out those who have your programs, apprenticeships the historic vote to place best interest in mind. Look at and internships must be ac- Recently, the call for civil President Obama in the high- their records, listen to what cepted to provide more rights and equal justice has est position available in the they say, and spend equal people with the skills needed come under fire in Lima. One United States. time watching what they do,” for industries we may be able reporter at a local paper has “When voters came out to she told her audience last to bring to Ohio. even gone as far as to say on support him, they also made week. “In these times we hear Another concern she has his blog that the NAACP is significant changes in the a lot about the poor; and cer- heard across the state has and always has been a group Senate, in the Statehouse and tainly now there are some been from minority business of whiners without a plan, in the committees within those people classified in that cat- owners who believe they are without effect and remains a forums,” she said. “There are egory that never thought they being overlooked when it useless entity. 17 members of Ohio Legisla- would be. But, I’ve heard a comes to partnerships with The Voting Rights Act tive Black Caucus and each different definition of ‘poor:’ the state. Caucus Member P O O continues to initiate strong one holds the position of a assing ver pportunities “Legislation was passed Kathleen Amerson conversations, with support- chair of one committee; vice Regularly. We cannot afford determining 15 percent of ers saying people of color chair of another.” to be “POOR” we must be- goods and services received will never be equal citizens Williams is chairman of the come aggressive in our at- by the state should go to unless they enjoy the same Ohio House Economic De- tempts to keep Ohio grow- African-American-owned freedoms freely bestowed velopment Committee, and is ing.” businesses,” said Williams. upon anyone else born in vice chairman of the Public Williams spoke briefly “Looking at our score card, America. Utilities Committee. She is a about a retreat attended by we found only four percent State Representative member of the Financial In- all members of the Ohio Leg- compliance. But as we looked Sandra Williams reminded stitutions, Real Estate and islative Black Caucus. Dur- further, we found that out of participants at the Allen Securities Committee and the ing the retreat they were able 58,000 African-American- to list priorities and begin owned businesses, only 1,000 plans of action according to were actually signed up to do the list. business with the state. We “The challenges that we must do what we can to par- face today are many, but we ticipate in the programs! You are capable of getting them must sign up! Otherwise, how under control,” she said. “We does the state know where Rep Williams and Alberta Shurelds have decided to first put an you are and what you have to end to false promises that offer? Programs like weather- make it difficult to move for- ization are up by 200 percent. “Health care programs in- speech she spoke of the need ward. The education promise This is a time we can use these cluding those for diabetes, for every Ohioan to remain is falling by the wayside. Af- programs to get people back to Lupus and others are not work- active in the democratic pro- rican-American males are still work – the state is looking for ing as well, because when these cess. President Obama’s Or- six times more likely to be certified people: inspectors, programs are put into place, ganizing for America will be in Harambee Booths 2009 incarcerated. The initiative to contractors, there are $51 mil- only 20 percent of those quali- Lima on May 5 to find out what close the achievement gap is lion in that fund but the only fied for program actually sign it is that people need to make County Democratic Minority Veterans Affairs Committee. working. There will be an ad- way to have your business up,” Williams continued. “We their communities continue to Caucus Harambee that hold- “These positions allow us the ditional $20 million placed in and employees benefit from agree we’ve go to do a better move forward. ing legislators accountable opportunity to work equally that budget to expand that that is to go to the website and job of getting the information “They are being sent here is not necessarily the first for those who put us in office. program beyond the African- sign up. The funds must be about these programs to the to help you,” said Williams. step for addressing issues. The power of your vote is American male to created an spent within the next three people who need them most.” “Make sure you show up when “The right to vote must be- that you can determine the opportunity for a stronger years, so the time for action on As Williams closed her they arrive.” come a priority for you,” said effect of what goes on by group of educated youth en- your part is now. Williams. “[As legislators] – voting smart, voting consis- Grace Edwards We have a hard time getting tently, and holding your rep- IMANI LEARNING ACADEMY Broker/Licensed in Ohio & Michigan things done – and when we resentatives to task,” said look for people to come out Williams. “Home of the Imani Cougars” BUS (419) 693-0591 and vote we have a difficult The work done by organi- FAX (419) 726-5650 time finding them. 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And that’s all winning/glossy video music Thinking about music was want to dedicate their life to an sounds ridiculous, this film good. star type-dude in his first an issue for me while watching instrument. once again begs the question: But in times like these, we onscreen appearance in The this film. Seeing this film presents the what is sane/insane? need our art to mean a little Soloist as a homeless person. All of my readers who are viewer with an in-escapable Yeah. If you wanna see a more. It takes a while getting used older than me and see me in dilemma – what does success sexy white girl getting slapped In times like this we need to. His dialect has been adapted public and remember me as a mean in the world of art? around by a way more sexy some sort of transformative to portray a man whose tan- child, if you had seen me in Here you have a homeless black girl, go see Obsession experience. gential rants to himself make 1990 while I was in the fifth or person who prefers to play and cheer as Beyonce At least I do. him seem to be the most in- sixth grade you probably saw under the highway overpass struggles to act her way Walking around Art-o- sightful lunatic you’ve ever me walking through the hood because the acoustics are through another movie. matic (the bi-annual art and heard mumbling. with a big ass cello. suited to allow his music to Maybe it’s not that she can’t culture explosion in downtown Homelessness in America True, born a drummer… travel to listeners he feels act, maybe it’s just … from How do you write about a Toledo) for three Saturdays in is a huge problem obviously. taught myself keyboard … but needs his message. Here you Cadillac Records and even movie in which someone is a a row, I was moved by some of I don’t want to say that “the for two years at Stewart I played have someone with no shelter Austin Powersin Goldmember writer writing about someone? what I saw because I could feel homeless” are a problem. With cello. I was no Nathaniel Ayers yet his greatest priority is what – sometimes her dialect, facial On a larger scale, this film that the artist was moved by the economy the way it is, many inflections and range of emo- encompasses so many topics. the need to convey something people reading this article are tions just never evolve. Broad-ranging subjects all find meaningful. just a paycheck or two away Most of you will choose balance in this tale based on a Jamie Foxx is just such an from being damn near home- the cheap thrill at the box of- true and still evolving story artist. He is a lock for any role less. This film reminds you that fice. taking place in present day Los involving musicianship as he even though you feel a twinge But if you want to see a Angeles. is mastering the worlds of act- of discomfort looking at per- movie that you will one day We are all tormented by ing and music to greater extent sons whose entire catalog of want to purchase, as in an ac- something. And that some- each year. possessions is in a shopping tual, legit DVD purchase from thing can reduce any human He is not a “former record- cart or garbage bag; even a reputable establishment being to the simplest of com- ing artist” such as Will Smith, though the dirt on their face *wink, wink,* if you want to forts and necessities. Com- Queen Latifah or Ice Cube. He and the odor on their clothes have a movie experience that forts and necessities like shel- is a CURRENT Billboard main- makes you uneasy; even makes you feel something… ter. stay, ringtone sales champion though they may have slept go see Even sanity. Our talents and radio killer. He can drop under a bridge last night; they The Soloist. afford us great privilege, but albums, hit singles and pro- are still humans. I haven’t told you the half, what is a privilege to one per- vocative films all at his own will And we aren’t so high and so there’s a lot left to enjoy. son can be trivial and meaning- it seems. And he’s 40 plus years mighty that we can look down The TRUE grade for Jamie less to another. old with a keen understanding on them. Foxx’s The Soloist is B+. The Beyonce movie has of how his fans need to con- This film also demands that captured the lowest parts of nect with him. audiences remember the per- our imagination. He became Ray Charles, feel vasiveness of mental illness in In Memoriam Carolyn Jones-Knighten, 1971-2009

arolyn Jones-Knighten, a versatile singer known for her wide vocal range, died Wednesday in The University of Toledo Medical Center, formerly the Medical CCollege of Ohio. The cause of death is not known, according to her brother, Alvin Jones, Jr. A Toledo native, her first audiences were in the pews of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She started as a member of the children’s choir, singing a solo, “Amazing Grace,” at age five. Jones-Knighten was a graduate of Macomber-Whitney High School and the Ohio Barber College. She worked briefly as a barber before quitting to pursue her musical career full time. She began singing professionally locally at age 18, performing a variety of styles including reggae, jazz, country, pop, and gospel. During her career, Jones-Knighten performed in Europe and Japan, as a soloist and member of gospel and R&B groups, and in the studio as a backup singer. She also sang and acted in several national touring theatrical productions. Many know her as the vocal half of C.J. and Company, a duo that has performed at least two nights a week at Stella’s Restaurant and Bar in Perrysburg since it opened in 2005. “She was just fantastic,” said Jim Hodulik, owner of Stella’s. “She had a passion for what she did. She just loved singing.” Her voice could melt listeners or propel them out of their seats and onto the dance floor, said C.J. Manning, saxophonist and keyboard player for C.J. and Company, a friend for more than 20 years and her musical partner for the last eight. In addition to their shows at Stella’s, Mr. Manning said, the duo performed at other local venues and private functions such as weddings and parties. Surviving are her husband, Billy Knighten; daughters, Porshia Knighten, Jordan Knighten, and Helena Jones-Knighten; mother, Helen R. Jones; brother, Alvin Jones, Jr., and sisters, Connie Ford- Lowe, Tammy Jones, and Victoria Bell.

Visitation and wake services will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1430 West Bancroft St. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth April 29, 2009 Questions (Continued from Page 3) one officer at a time, or proportionately) and others decline in those that were ment as a result of their men- tive ways rather than with the improve outcomes and pro- shocked for failing to comply for what truly are medical formerly institutionalized in tal illness, a third question traditional law enforcement vide an alternative compas- with police commands even emergencies rather than mental facilities as it appears surfaces. Do law enforcement strategies which often con- sionate response that priori- after they had been incapaci- criminal acts? that we now diagnose devi- officers have the needed sup- fuse and threaten those with tizes treatment over incar- tated by a first shock. According to a Justice ant behavior differently to- port, resources, or special- mental illness, further lead- ceration when appropriate, Another quiet fact but one Department study, over 64 day from how we did in the ized training to deal with these ing to erratic behavior that and will have significant posi- which suggests a second percent of jail and prison in- past by transferring individu- situations in a more appropri- results in harm to them or tive consequences for the troubling question is that mates have reported mental als who used to be targeted ate way than to rely upon the officers. officers, the mentally ill and Turner was reportedly men- health problems as the United for mental health treatment tools and institutions of pun- New strategies such as their loved ones, the commu- tally ill and tased as a result of States has “dismantled a co- straight to jail without pass- ishment? training and retraining on the nity, and the criminal justice exhibiting disturbing or un- lossal mental health complex ing Go. The Jeffrey Turner trag- signs and symptoms of men- system. usual behavior. Are we now, and rebuilt an enormous As the nation’s prisons edy suggests that the time tal illness, de-escalation tech- in Toledo and the United prison.” and jails hold unprecedented has come, even in the midst niques or by responding to Contact Donald Perryman, States, criminalizing mental The dramatic rise in the numbers of people with men- of an economic crisis, to ad- mental illness situations with D.Min, at illness? And are we also, in a number of those in prison is tal illnesses, many who come dress the needs of this popu- joint teams of officers and [email protected] sense, executing blacks (dis- almost exactly equaled by the into contact with law enforce- lation in new or more effec- mental health providers will Black MarketPlace

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As part of INTERESTED BIDDERS: this program, the provision of homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing activities shall be undertaken, including short-term or medium-term rental assis- TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – OLD REYNOLDS ELEMEN- tance, housing relocation and stabilization services (housing search, mediation or TARY SCHOOL outreach to property owners, credit repair, security or utility deposits, utility payments, rental assistance, moving cost assistance, and case management), Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public and other appropriate activities for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing School District until 1:00 p.m. on May 20, 2009, at the Toledo Public Schools of persons who have become homeless. In addition, the plan will contain Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. 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3) Clerk of Council 6) The Fair Housing Center One Government Center, 21st Floor 432 N. Superior Street Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting April 22, 2009 which can Downtown Toledo, Jackson & Erie Toledo, Ohio be purchased from Toledo Blue Print, 6964 McNerney Rd., Northwood, Ohio 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no The City of Toledo will receive comments from the public, in writing, until cost with the purchase of the specifications. Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at the following address: A MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for May 6, 2009 at 3:30 CITY OF TOLEDO p.m. at Toledo Public Schools’ Board Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS 43608. A walk-thru schedule will be provided at the pre-bid meeting. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT 2008-2009 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN If you have any questions or a need for additional information, please direct all ONE GOVERNMENT CENTER, SUITE 1800 questions in writing to [email protected], by phone at (419) 776- 5600, or (fax) (877) 281-0784. TOLEDO, OHIO 43604 (419) 245-1400/FAX: (419) 245-1413 Bid Item No. 1 Old Reynolds Elementary School Building Demolition: $ 174,573.00 Comments received during the 12-day comment period will be included in the Bid Item No. 2 Old Reynolds Elementary School Site Demolition: substantial amendment submitted to HUD. $ 26,710.00 Bid Item No. 3 Old Reynolds Elementary School Grading/Landscaping $ 27,125.00 Total $ 228,408.00 Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth April 29, 2009 Tanzanian Artists Tour Northwest Ohio Special to The Truth In September 2008, Eleven young Tanza- selected for the first fel- April 7 and will remain and discussing women’s The artists are sculp- two northwest Ohio re- nian women artists were lowship program. They through May 4. They are issues that are important tors, painters, photogra- gional agencies, the arrived in the U.S. on creating joint artwork to both countries. phers,. They work in oil, Great Lakes Consortium wood, stone and fibers, for International Train- among other media. ing and Development The group of artists (GLC) and the Arts will be leaving this week Council Lake Erie West for Chicago and return- (ACLEW) received a ing over the weekend for grant for arts exchanges a few days before de- on international issues. parting for Tanzania. The 2008-2010 grant pro- The delegation in- gram is funded by the cludes Mwandale U.S. Department of State Mwanyekwa, a sculptor and the two agencies from Dar es Salaam; were specifically Amoke Kyande, a pho- charged with arranging tographer from Dar es exchange opportunities Sallam; Irham Jaruph, a with the nation of Tan- sculptor from Bagamoyo; zania. Agnes Kijazi, a sculptor The program provides and painter from women artists in north- Baganoyo; Asha west Ohio and in Tanza- Mohamed Hassan, a nia the opportunity to de- sculptor from Bagamoyo; velop an exchange net- Neema Mjengwa, a work to collaborate on sculptor from Bagamoyo; artwork and to create Kaiza Mohammed, a exhibitions, address per- painter from Zanzibar; son to person issues, Tatu Hussein Ali, a travel to diverse art tinga-tinga painter from agencies and cultural in- Zanzibar; Salma stitutions and develop Massenga, a fiber, batik networks and strategies cloth artist from Tanga; to empower young Ester Kilua, a weaver women artists to further from Tanga and Fatma their artistic, leadership Azzany, a painter from and community goals. Tanga. In February 2009, the first American delegation with six participants trav- eled to Tanzania, con- ducted workshops and had discussions, meeting with artists and arts or- ganizations.

Above: Mwandale Mwanyekwa and ebony self portrait

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