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INSIDE MoneyTalks CFPB Denies Duty Robinetta West hosts national to Enforce Military Lending Act fashion designer Eduard Davis

Education/Aparently Local seniors re- ceive scholarships from Ben E. Williams

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PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Decca ll-Fashion Mr. Davis was the perfect guest for the stu- Start High School’s Decca ll-Fashion Marketing Program Marketing Program dents. He talked to them about a career in Adviser Ms. Robinetta West (L) with (R) Fashion Designer adviser and teacher, the fashion industry and how he followed Eduard Davis. invited former stu- his dreams of being a fashion designer un- By Michael Daniels dent and grad, Edu- til one day he made it into a reality. Today Joitnal Staff Reporter ard Davis, to speak to her class on May 8, he has his own successful company called 2019. Continued on page 9. Ms. Robinetta West , Start High School BE SAFE & Student achievements celebrated ENJOY at 36th Annual Junior High Afro Ball THIS viewed as a “Rites of Passage” MEMORIAL DAY

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PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Fashion forward young ladies at the 36th annual Jr. High Afro Ball on Saturday, May 18 at the Seagate Convention Center. Submitted turity and personal responsibility. Accord- Nearly 1000 students throughout the To- ing to Elaine Page, Executive Director of ledo Metropolitan Area and representing Grace Community Center. This occasion Toledo Public Schools, Charter, Parochi- is the first time many of these students al and other districts convened for the have attended a formal event designed 36th annual Jr. High Afro Ball on Satur- specifically for them alone. “The Ball cel- day, May 18 at the Seagate Convention ebrates the personal achievement of the Center. students and is a celebratory send-off by EVERYBODY IS Themed, “The Future Belongs to Those their community into bright futures. SOMEBODY IN PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Who Prepare”, the Ball is viewed as a The Ball spearheaded 36 years ago by THE TOLEDO The audience couldn’t get enough of Michael “rites of passage” by the families of these founding Director, Betty Amison has con- Jackson Impersonator, Jackson Price at the 36 JOURNAL 7th & 8th grades into a higher level of ma- Continued on page 10. TJ Annual Jr. High Afro Ball Inside News Page 2 • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Black Women Dominate Miss USA Pageant all women of color. USA are all black wom- with a panel of judges little weird kid who had a “Glass ceilings can be en. who provided very little unibrow and didn’t have broken wearing either Kaliegh Garris of Con- feedback to her and her any friends. My hair was a skirt or pants,” Kryst necticut was crowned partner. always pulled back. I said. Miss Teen USA 2019, “We stood there for 30 thought, ‘I want to be just Alejandra Gonzalez of while last fall, Nia Frank- minutes after practicing like her,’” she said. New Mexico was the lin of New York, won the for months and all you first-runner up, and Okla- Miss America title. said was wear a skirt Kryst went on to com- homa’s Triana Browne Kryst, who does pro next time?” Kryst said. pete in pageants in high the second-runner up bono work to reduce “It was very frustrating. school. during the competition in sentences for inmates, Don’t tell females to “I can’t say pageants Reno, Nevada. said she didn’t feel ner- wear different clothes make you beautiful. I The winner and finalists, vous as she advanced while you give the men think they make your which also included an- through each round of substantive feedback on more confident in the other woman of color the competition. their legal arguments,” person that you are,” she in the top 5, was also a “I just kept hearing my she said. said. not-so-subtle reminder name get called. All I Kryst, who advances to and rebuke of President could think was, ‘This is the Miss Universe com- “I’m still that same weird COURTESY BIOWIKIS.COM Donald Trump, who once really cool,’” she said. petition, said her interest kid. I still like reading Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst owned the pageant but It was also cool to send in pageants began when books. And at the end By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA pants because judges sold it after he ran for of- a message to the judge she was 10 years old, of the day, I like to sit by Newswire Correspondent prefer skirts. fice in 2015 and after he who tried to demean her watching her mother ride myself in my house and @StacyBrownMedia The 27-year-old black famously disparaged im- years earlier. a horse-drawn carriage just watch movies. But migrants and individuals lawyer, who earned a According to NBC News, in a parade when she I think pageants taught The recently crowned law degree and an MBA of color. Kryst told reporters af- was named Mrs. North me all that, and my mom Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst at Wake Forest Univer- Kryst’s victory made terward she’ll never for- Carolina in 2002. was really the one who said she’ll never forget sity, had a message for history also because it get being in law school “It was a time in my life the time a judge at a law that judge after she won ensures that for the first at Wake Forest partic- when I didn’t know who introduced me to that conference told her to the competition where time Miss USA, Miss ipating in a moot court I was and wasn’t confi- and drew me to pageant- wear a skirt instead of the three finalists were America and Miss Teen competition in Louisiana dent in myself. I was that ry,” Kryst said. Canada’s Viola Desmond banknote wins awards while U.S. Harriet Tubman banknote proposal stagnates By Rosemary Eng Tubman, the former slave 1820 to 1913. She escaped count of the Trump White it with Jackson’s eyes, nose lems. So far he has sold BlackmansStreet.Today and abolitionist who helped to freedom in 1849. House” was released that and mouth on the $20 bill about 500 Tubman stamps Canada can give the U.S. a hundreds of fugitive slaves As America waited for im- President Donald Trump so Tubman could overlay on Etsy for people to trans- lesson or two or three about escape to Canada along minent news on a new said, “You want me to put Jackson on the front of the form their own Jackson how to use national curren- the Underground Railroad Tubman bill the New York that face (Tubman’s) on the $20 bill. bills. cy to honor a civil rights her- lay in the doldrums. Times reported last June twenty dollar bill?” He claims it’s legal as long The news about stalling on oine. A U.S.. bank note honoring that “Images of Tubman, Trump was reported to say as the security features and Tubman “made my blood Nearly three years ago Harriet Tubman still has not which were featured prom- that maybe Tubman could denomination of the bill are boil,” he said. Keeping up the Canadian government materalized inently on the Treasury possibly be on the little used not obscured and does not awareness of the promised asked Canadians to sug- President Barack Obama Department’s website at $2 bill. make the bill unfit for reis- Tubman bill “seemed like gest a person to feature on in 2016 said Tubman would the end the Obama ad- That was the last straw for sue. He says he’s used $20 the right thing to do.” a new $10 banknote and replace America’s 7th Pres- ministration, were removed Dano Wall and co-workers Tubman bills with no prob- 26,300 suggestions were ident, Andrew Jackson on when Mr. Trump’s Treasury at a small New York design received. In short order the the US$20 bill. Jackson’s Department overhauled its company which works with choice became Viola Des- personal wealth is acknowl- website….” a laser cutter and 3D print- mond, a civil rights pioneer edged to have been based It was reported last year er. from Nova Scotia. In 1946 on slave labor on his Ten- when former White House Viola Desmond she was arrested for refus- nessee cotton plantation. adviser Omarosa Man- Dano, 33, created a rubber ing to leave a whites-on- Jackson lived from 1767 igault Newman’s book, stamp with the image of a ly seat in a movie theatre to 1845, and Tubman from “Unhinged: An Insider’s Ac- young Tubman and aligned while waiting for her car to be repaired. Last year the Desmond bill was released, and at the same time bumped up Canadian awareness of the obscure incident when Desmond, then 32, was jailed merely for sitting in the wrong theater seat. Last month, the $10 Des- mond bill won the Inter- national Bank Note of the Year design award for 2018 among a field of internation- al competitors. All this happened while the SUBMITTED SUBMITTED idea of honoring Harriet Viola Desmond ‘s image is on Canada’s 10 dollar banknote Harriet Tubman The Toledo Journal • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • Page 3 Coming Events/News

Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event May 22nd May 25th on Saturdays Toledo for CEDAW City of Toledo and Lucas County Acceptable items include electronic waste, but no televi- Convention on the Elimination of all 2019 Memorial Day Parade sions, CRT monitors, or appliances; 10 tires, on or off the Forms of Discrimination Against Women The annual parade will kick-off at 10 a.m. on Satur- rim, but no commercial tires; documents; houseware goods; The event will be held at the Toledo Club from 12- day, and will make its way through downtown to the clothing; toys; bulky items, and refuse. Latex paint will be 1:30 p.m. Members of the CEDAW coalition, rep- review stand in front of One Government Center. The accepted for $1 per gallon. Future Engage Toledo Drop Off resenting key local organizations, will present ini- annual Memorial Day Service immediately will follow Refuse and Recycling Events are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the tial facts and findings about the status of women the parade on the lawn of the Civic Center Mall. following dates: in our community. A proposed draft city ordinance June 8 at Waite High School, 301 Morrison Dr. will also be reviewed and audience input will be May 30th June 22 at Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood Blvd. received.Community members and leaders inter- Monroe Street Neighborhood Center ested in the May 22 forum or in information about July 13 at Keyser Elementary School, 3900 Hill Ave. Free Wig Workshop supporting Toledo for CEDAW should contact Dr. Learn useful techniques and tips to rock your favorite July 20 at Manhattan Plaza, 525-701 East Manhattan Blvd. Ardenia Jones Terry, ardenia.jonesterry@yahoo. faux tresses and how to take care of them. Thursday Aug. 10 at DeVeaux School, 2620 West Sylvania Ave. com, Zonta Club of Toledo. Reservations can be 12:30 pm - 2 pm. B.Y.O.W. Bring your own Wig, Aug. 24 at Longfellow Elementary School, 1955 West made online at Toledo for CEDAW Facebook page small mirror, and your styling tools (brush, comb etc...) Laskey Rd. or at https://toledoforcedaw.eventbrite.com/. Reg- Monroe Street Neighborhood Center, 3613 Monroe at Good Shepherd Church, 3934 West Laskey Rd. Sept. 7 istration closes at 12 pm May 20. Street. Donations accepted to benefit programming Sept. 21 at Whitmer High School, 5601 Clegg Dr. at the Monroe Street Neighborhood Center. Household hazardous waste will be accepted June 8, July May 22nd Thru May 24th 13, July 20, Sept. 7, and Sept. 21. For more information First Missionary Baptist Church June 3rd Thru June 7th please call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 or visit www. REVIVAL United Missionary Baptist Church toledo.oh.gov. Wednesday - Friday, 7:00 p.m. nightly, 10202 Ango- FREE: Vacation Bible School la Rd., Swanton, OH 43558. Gospel Speaker Apos- Monday Thru Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Attention: tle Marvin Crittenden, His Word Global Ministries. FREE lite dinner served nightly 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Did you play boys basketball for St. Mary’s Catholic Pastor Jerome McCaster. United Missionary Baptist Church, School (Franklin & Page) during the Years of 1975 2705 Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio 43606. to 1985 ?? - Coaches were Jeff Culver, Bob Zitzel- May 25th berger, Bill Perry, Jack McComis & Tony Wallace. 2nd Internatonal Covenant Connection June 9th Attempting to organize a reunion of the players. Regional Leadership Workshop Impact Toledo, Inc. Interested?? Respond to: susan.perry4@rockets. End Time Christian Fellowship 4th Annual ISP utoledo.edu On Saturday, from 10:00 am-1:00pm, located at 2902 Sunday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Joe E. Brown Park, 150 W. Auburn Avenue, Toledo, OH 43606. The theme is Oakland St., Toledo, OH 43608, USA. Come join Impact Every Third Wednesday “Kingdom Living and Leadership”. In addition, there Toledo, Inc., Educate and Exercise! Summer Program! Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition will be an informal panel discussion on relevant issues There will be games, prizes, and special guest speak- and Social Justice Institute facing the church today. Bishop James M. Williams ers. Come and have some fun in the sun in the newly Anyone interested in joining meet, at Sr. is the Host and Facilitator; pastor Edward Turner is renovated Joe E. Brown Park. Each child will receive an Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., the Co-Host and Co-Facilitator. It’s impportant if you Impact Toledo Inc., drawstring bag. SEE YOU AT THE from 9:15 a.m. until 11 a.m. plan on attending to call (419) 787-7466. PARK!!! Register Now [email protected].

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Easterseals Northern Ohio Offers Summer Speech Program Easterseals Northern Ohio is pleased to announce its plans for a summer speech therapy program in Toledo. The program will offer services to children with speech and language disabilities or delays. In summer speech sessions, Easterseals helps clients maintain the lev- el of ability they’ve worked all school year to obtain. In addition, they will evaluate and accept new clients, children birth to school-age, who can benefit from their services. One-on-one sessions are designed around the specific age and need of the child. Activities may include hands-on learning, language experiences and structured play. Sessions are typically a half hour and are held once a week, depending on the client’s need. Easterseals offers a sliding fee scale and provides bill- ing for many insurance plans, BCMH and Medicaid. For more information on the summer speech program, please call 1-888-325-8532. Editorial/News Page 4 • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Another Letter to Andy… now a white teenager.

though President Trump has amply think logically and act fairly, people like Sharing power and perks with other demonstrated that he is totally clueless Trump can gain a mass following with Americans who are not white is not a as to how government operates and empty rhetoric and hollow promises. death knell to any white person. It sim- how foreign affairs are conducted. Andy, when a person can create a ply means that a more equitable dis- He has a pronounced aversion to “monster” and then tells you that the tribution of wealth and benefits will be telling the truth and seemingly revels “monster” is coming your way and your passed around the table without one in denigrating people of color and only hope is to throw your allegiances person or a small cabal of persons eat- constantly is in awe of what the world to a loud talking bigot, you take your ing ninety nine percent of the economic terms as autocrats or dictators. Not chances and fall into line. pie! good for an American president to idol- That is what the GOP has done with ize those leaders who oppress and kill Trump. They are fearful of this bully and

their citizens and deny them basic hu- his tweet machine and they give him man rights. lip service of fealty despite the grave But, despite having people around damage he is doing to the national fab- Those who oppose the

him who are of sound credentials and ric of civic unity and cordial relations. government being by the people astute in foreign affairs, President A person like Trump does not want to and of the people and for the Trump stylizes himself as a “stable ge- engage in acts of compassion or em- nius” and that, “he alone can solve all pathy or personal sacrifice because he “people would have you believe “ has been taught, wrongly so, that such that unless you choose sides characteristics demonstrates weak- with people who are draconian ness; and Trump wants to be por- trayed as a tough guy…almost like a in their efforts to stymie any real mob figure who takes no prisoner and progress by minorities, you lose. Lafe Tolliver, Working for the collective who will wipe out an opposing family Attorney on a mere whim. good of the country is a Regrettably, President Trump has Dear Andy: “noble task and not everyone now surrounded himself with syco-

How are you doing? I hope all is well is suited for it. I believe phants who are so morally pliable that Those who oppose the government with you and your family in Dunkirk they have been molded to do his will being by the people and of the peo- Michigan. The last time I wrote to you you are admirably suited and not work for the good of the com- ple and for the people would have you was when there was a lot of killings of as being a young person monweal. believe that unless you choose sides black males by white policemen. who has a firm inner moral Andy, I would be less than honest if with people who are draconian in their You were trying to understand or get I did not tell you that so much of the efforts to stymie any real progress by a grip on what was going on in this compass that will not lead “ voter base who voter for an apparent minorities, you lose. country and you reached out to me you into hypocrisy or mortal “strong leader” as opposed to a wom- Andy, do not believe that cruel hype. to write my opinion of what this soci- turpitude for your only an being president (Hilary Clinton), did America has enough for everyone who ety was doing to make it so difficult for so due to the stroking of the fears that wants to share and not hoard and who black males to thrive and prosper. selfish gain. America is slowly becoming a nation want to smile and not frown at each other. I wrote to you my opinions and you of minorities and the current hegemo- Working for the collective good of the were kind enough to respond back. ny of white males being the sole driver country is a noble task and not everyone Now, I believe that what is currently of power and perks in this country is is suited for it. I believe you are admira- happening in this country is directly re- slowly coming to an end. bly suited as being a young person who lated to the election of Donald Trump That is one reason I believe why has a firm inner moral compass that will as president; and requires that I update of our problems.” Only fools and nar- Trump is quickly filling up any and all not lead you into hypocrisy or mortal tur- my previous letters to you. cissists engage in such loose and dan- federal judgeships with white males. pitude for your only selfish gain. So, here goes. gerous thinking. For it is in the courts of these federal I hope I am not wrong about you! If you have been listening to the Andy, you asked me the last time we judges, who are appointed for life, that Well, Andy, write me when you can. news or watching the news, you have spoke as to how could so many people Trump and his anxious white males I listen to your podcast whenever I can seen a plethora of incidents in which follow such a person when they have can make their stand and maintain a and I am encouraged that you are ma- or by which President Trump has en- access to sources that would inform stranglehold on any laws that Con- turing into a person that I could fondly gaged in ghastly racial behavior that he them that President Trump lies are gress may pass. wrap my arms around your shoulders apparently relishes in doing; and, he open and notorious. Andy, you seem to be a guy with his and smile into the camera and say, engages in a pattern of speech that is Andy, once you realize and under- head screwed on right, so, be sure to “Hey everybody, this is Andy and he is populated by outright lies or half-truths stand that people vote their fears in the read commentary from both sides of my good friend!” and vitriolic name calling. hopes that a savior will save them from the political aisle so that you are not All the best! It appears that his “base” of vot- themselves because their fears often- bamboozled by hijinks regardless of Lafe Tolliver, Attorney ers revel in his racist antics and they times drains them of the capacity to the speaker’s party affiliation. comments to: [email protected] support him in his undertakings even

The Toledo Journal 65 years after Brown v. Board of Education, we risk going backward

Published Every Wednesday decision that outlawed apartheid with advanced facilities and courses Established in 1975 in America, declaring segregated and good teachers. In low-income, Celebrating 190 Years of the Black Press! schools “inherently unequal” and minority neighborhoods, schools unconstitutional. tend to be old and dilapidated, with Reaching over 65,000+ readers weekly Today, the common sense of the less experienced teachers, fewer Northwest Ohio’s oldest African-American owned newspaper Brown decision is under attack. For resouirces and fewer advanced Serving metropolitan Toledo, including Swanton, Springfield Township, and Rossford, Ohio nearly three decades, our schools courses. have been re-segregating, re- Research shows that integration Office Hours: MON - TUE, THURS and FRI 9 am - 5 pm versing the progress made under works. Segregation injures the Deadlines: Obits, Memorials, and Events - FRI by 1:00 pm Brown, reflecting the deep racial chances for achievement, college All Classifieds due by FRI by 4:30 pm and economic segregation of our success, long-term employment Display Ads: Wednesday-space and Monday Camera-ready copy All Events, announcements, obits, memorials, displays and communities. Worse, several of and income of students of color. In- classified ads, can be sent to: Donald Trump’s nominees to the tegratin raises those chances with [email protected] federal courts refuse even to en- no detriment to white students. In- Editor’s Note: dorse Brown as unassailable law. deed, the experience of going to a The beliefs, opinions and viewpoints expressed by the various authors and As the United States grows more diverse school better prepares stu- participants do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, opinions and viewpoints diverse, we run the risk of becoming dents of all races for the world they of The Toledo Journal or official policies of this newspaper. more separate and more unequal. will enter. 2145 East Scott Park Drive By Jesse Jackson, Sr. The decision in Brown was and With neighborhoods largely seg- Toledo, OH 43606 : (419) 472-4521 is compelling. Racially segregated regated - a legacy of racially restric- Scott Park Campus Faculty Annex From the Chicago Sun-Times P.O. Box 12559, Toledo, OH 43606 schools were and are inherently tive laws and covenants, of bank Sandra S. Stewart Myron A. Stewart separate and unequal. They also and real estate red lining and more Publisher Editor Last week marked the 65th anni- were and are unequal in resources. - integration of public schools inev- versary of Brown v. Board of Educa- Member of National Newspaper Publishers Association, In affluent, largely white suburbs, NNPA News Service, and an MBE Company. tion, the unanimous supreme court public schools are new and modern, continued on page 5 The Toledo Journal • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • Page 5 MoneyTalks CFPB Denies Duty to Enforce Military Lending Act Despite Support from DOD and Congress updated to include the phrase, “shall be enforced by the CFPB”. That kind of language eliminates discretion or interpretation, thereby ensuring ap- propriate actions when warranted. For years, CFPB’s enforcement levied fines against businesses that broke consumer finance laws and made consumers financially whole with proportional restitution. From July 2011 through September 2017, CFPB’s Office of Servicemember Af- fairs delivered $130 million of financial relief as a result of actions taken on 91,482 military complaints filed. In just one lending area – payday loans -- CFPB projected that servicemembers saved $35 million every year as a re- charged soldier’s separation costs the MLA violations,” wrote the AGs. “We sult of MLA rules. government an estimated $58,000. are disappointed to learn that CFPB Despite this abundance of com- did not consult the Defense Depart- plaints and warranted enforcement, ment in developing its new examina- By Charlene Crowell CFPB’s first Trump-appointed leader, tion policy, even though Congress Wire Columnist Mick Mulvaney as Acting CFPB Direc- specified that the Defense Depart- (TriceEdneyWire.com) - America’s tor, turned an about face on our mili- ment – not the CFPB – is the primary I’d like to believe that our tary families by halting its use of its su- federal agency responsible for inter- 1.29 million member-strong, all-volun- entire nation respects and teer military includes men and wom- pervisory powers to fulfill its mandate preting the MLA.” en from all 50 states, according to “appreciates their sacrificing of MLA enforcement. The officials signing the letter to the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations. CFPB’s new Director Kathleen Mulvaney represent states as far west service that takes them away Kraninger made it clear that she sup- as Alaska and Hawaii, to as far east Regardless of race or ethnicity, each from families, our stateside, made a choice and swore an oath ports the same policies and practices as Massachusetts and New York, and to protect our nation. Together, they and deployments. Further, begun under her predecessor in a southward to Mississippi and North wear our nation’s uniforms and carry March 8 letter to Ranking Members of Carolina. Together, these state offi- while these brave men and the Senate Armed Services Commit- cers understood and embraced that our flag on assignments and deploy- women protect us, the nation “ ments in times of both peace and war. tee and the Committee on Banking, when it comes to consumer finance, I’d like to believe that our entire na- should also protect them Housing and Urban Affairs, Further in predatory lenders make no partisan tion respects and appreciates their a recent Capitol Hill hearing, Director distinction. – including the clutches of Kraninger went even further, advising, “There’s no utility in arguing the fine sacrificing service that takes them predatory lending. away from families, our stateside, and as reported by POLITICO, Director questionable difference between en- deployments. Further, while these Kraninger went even further, claiming forcement and supervision,” said Scott brave men and women protect us, the that Congress via legislation should Astrada, the Center for Responsible nation should also protect them – in- provide CFPB with appropriate au- Lending’s Federal Advocacy Director. cluding the clutches of predatory lend- thority. “The bottom line is that consumers – ing. Confused? You’re not alone. especially those serving in the military Last October, a bipartisan group – need their government’s protection It was that kind of perspective that Justification for continued aggres- of 33 states attorneys general against those who would exploit their led to strong bipartisan enactment in sive enforcement is attested to in CF- (AGs) wrote then Acting CFPB Direc- personal finances and at the same 2006 of the Military Lending Act (MLA), PB’s own reports. From 2016 to 2017, tor Mulvaney following his announce- time, jeopardize their military service a reform that was strongly supported CFPB recorded a 47% increase in the ment that the Bureau would no longer and careers. Our nation should pro- by the Department of Defense DOD. number of servicemember complaints. ensure that lenders would comply with tect them with just as much dedication At the time, DOD warned how severe The following year, 2017 to 2018, the MLA as part of its supervisory exam- as they give to protect all of us.” financial stress diminished “military number of complaints were still rising inations. Charlene Crowell is the Center for readiness”. Years later with the cre- at 12%. “We are perplexed by reports indi- Responsible Lending’s deputy direc- ation of the Consumer Financial Pro- According to the Pentagon, military cating that the CFPB has determined tor of communications. She can be tection Bureau (CFPB), MLA enforce- members can and do lose security that it needs further statutory authority reached at Charlene.crowell@respon- ment was assigned to the new agency clearances and/or less than satisfac- in order to conduct examinations for siblelending.org. along with other laws, and MLA was tory discharges each year. Every dis- 65 years after Brown v. Board of Education continued from page 4 Charter schools - increasingly a profit-making venture itably required businig. Busing, of course, is routiine rather than an educational one - are even more segre- across America, a service to parents. But opponents gated than traditional public schools. of integration used “forced busing” to rouse fears and Schools are segregated because our neighborhoods hatred. The question was never about busing, it was are segregated. Without residential integration and about where the bus delivered the students. without metropolitan-wide integration policies, segrega- When the federal courts, packed by judges appoint- tion will intensify, even as the country grows more di- ed by Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, retreat- verse. Yet requirements that communities pursue res- ed from desegregation orders, the schools began to idential integration remain unenforced and programs re-segregate. Now, as Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott to subsidize scattered affordable housing are weak at (D-VA), chair of the House Committee on Education best. and Labor concludes: “After four decades without fed- Now 65 years later, we face a stark choice: the prom- eral support for desegregation, we are right back where ise of Brown or a country torn apart by racial tensions. we started, “with schools that are increasingly separate Sadly, as Sherrilyn Ifill, president of the NAACP Legal and unequal. Defense and Education fund, reports, Donald Trump’s A recent report, “Harming our Common Future, nominees to the federal bench increasingly refuse to America’s Segregated Schools 65 Years After Brown, endorse Brown v. Board as unassailable law. the Re- “by the UCLA Civil Rights Project and the Pennsylvania publican Senate is about to confirm three of these judg- State University Center for Education and Civil Rights, es to lifetime apopointments. Like the Voting Rights detailed the bleak reality. As the Washington Post’s Act, gutted by five right-wing justices in the Shelby Valerie Strauss summarizes, “Over the past three de- case, Brown v. Board of Education itself may be at risk. most segregated for blacks and California the most cades, black students have been increasingly segre- Sixty-five years later, with our country more divrse segregated for Latinos. gated in intensely segregated schools (defined as 90 than ever, we must once again decide if we will be one This is’t just an urban problem: our suburbs are in- to 100 percent nonwhite). “by 2016, 40 percent of all nation, with liberty and justice for all. That cannot be creasingly divided by race, with African American sub- black students were in segregated schools. left to right-wing judges or timorous politicians. It is time urban students attending schools that are three-fourths The worst states? The “blue” states of New York, once more for citizens of conscience to call this nation nonwhite, and white students in the same suburbs go- California, Illinois and Maryland, with New York the back to its better angels. ing to schools that are, on average, two-thirds white. LifeStyles/News Page 6 • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Vikki Howell-Jackson Celebrates her 50th Birthday PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Birthday girl Vikki Howell-Jackson (seated R), holding a picture of her deceased bother and her son Johnathan Jackson (seated L) celebrates her 50th birthday with the rest of her family (standing L-R) Amber Jackson, Stephanie Smith, Daryle Johnson, Lisa Howell, Tony Johnson, Anthony Johnson, and Donna Johnson at the Aria Banquet Hall. my family and friends who worked in the medical have come from near and field until her brother Juan far for this special occa- “Boo” Howell took ill and sion. We plan to eat, drink, she moved to Louisville, dance and have one big Kentucky, to see after party. him. She took turns car- The second youngest of ing for him with the rest of five children, three boys, the family until he passed and two girls, Mrs. How- away on June 26, 2015. ell Jackson was born and This was a sad event for raised in Toledo, Ohio into her and the rest of the a very close-knit family. family as well. At Mrs. When she was one years Howell-Jackson’s 50th old she got a really big sur- birthday there was a re- prise for her birthday. served seat for their broth- Her baby sister Lisa How- er at the head table. Here ell was born on the exact the family placed a picture same day as her birthday, of their deceased brother May 3rd an event that with the slogan, ‘Gone but created a lifelong bond not forgotten, place below between the two forev- his picture. er. Needless to say, they About her 50th birthday never forget each other party, Mrs. Howell-Jack- birthday. “She was my son said, “I’d really like to first birthday present,” said thank everyone who came By Michael Daniel Mrs. Howell-Jackson. This out to celebrate with me, Journal Staff Reporter natural bound between especially my best friend and By Lisa Howell Take the next step to them was reinforced even Robin Allen. We’ve been more by the fact that they through thick and thin to- If you’ve seen the Wiz or were the two youngest sib- gether. I’d also like to give homeownership with our the Wizard of Oz you are lings in a house with three a big shout out to my baby familiar with the phrase, Community Home Loan older brothers. They were sister, Lisa Howell and tell ‘There’s no place like stuck together like glue, her I love her.” home.’ This was appar- even until this very day. “To the younger people I ently the case for Vikki When Ms. Howell-Jack- say put God first in your life

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blood glucose (also of all African Americans nities. called blood sugar) is have diabetes and The film reportedly is part too high, according to blacks are 1.8 times as of a larger initiative led

the National Institutes of likely to have diabetes by Merck called “Ameri- Health. compared to non-His- ca’s Diabetes Challenge: panic whites. Get to Your Goals.” “ Davis, who has “A Touch of Sugar” de- won an Acade- buted at the Tribeca Film There are 30 million my Award, an Festival in New York last Americans with type 2 Emmy and a month. diabetes and 84 million Tony, said she “There are 30 million hopes her new Americans with type 2 with prediabetes documentary diabetes and 84 million “ will shed light with prediabetes. There on the stigma are 324 million people around the dia- in this country, so that’s Blood glucose is the betes and also help oth- half the population right body’s main source of ers be more productive there,” Davis said. energy. Insulin, a hor- about their health. “I think this documentary mone made by the pan- “My sisters are both is really wonderful be- creas, helps glucose get struggling with type 2 di- cause it’s confronting the into your cells to be used abetes and my aunt also stigma around diabetes, for energy. died from complications and it’s giving a voice to In type 2 diabetes, of the disease,” Davis something that has been your body doesn’t said. voiceless for way too make enough insulin or “Growing up, we just long and that’s why the doesn’t use insulin well. said they had ‘the sugar’ numbers are too high,” Too much glucose then which didn’t sound that she said. concerning. But, when Healthy Awareness Page 8 • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Together We Celebrate Older Americans Month By Ursel J. McElroy, ing offers a range of save nearly $36 million Ohio Department of Aging programs designed to for Medicare consumers Director help older Ohioans and by aligning them with the Jillian Froment, family members, neigh- coverage most suitable Ohio Department of Insur- bors and friends who for their needs. ance Director care for them. Health May is also the time and wellness programs when OSHIIP’s popu- Each year, older adults like HEALTHY U Ohio lar statewide Welcome are making positive con- and the STEADY U Ohio to Medicare events are tributions in Ohio. As falls prevention initiative in full swing. Geared to dedicated volunteers, help individuals make in- those approaching the employees, employers, formed decisions about age of 65 and transition- educators, mentors, ad- their health and safety. ing into Medicare, older vocates, caregivers and Home and communi- Ohioans can learn about more, they offer insight ty-based supports, like their Medicare and pre- and experience that ben- home-delivered meals, scription drug coverage efit the entire community. transportation programs, options during face-to- We must celebrate and the PASSPORT Med- face sessions with OS- recognize their impact icaid home care waiv- HIIP’s Medicare experts each and every day – er and more, help older through June. A listing especially during the adults remain active of the events as well as month of May which is and independent in their Welcome to Medicare Older Americans Month. communities for longer. webinars are available The 2019 theme, Con- When care is needed, at www.insurance.ohio. nect, Create, Contribute, the State Long-Term gov. OSHIIP staff also encourages older adults Care Ombudsman ad- can be reached at 1-800- and their communities to: vocates for consumers, 686-1578 for those who • Connect with friends, and the National Fam- want unbiased answers family, and services that SUBMITTED ily Caregiver Support to their Medicare ques- Toledo Journal 1/4 pg. YES ad April 2019 support participation. Program and other pro- tions. • Create by engaging grams provide resourc- Both agencies work in activities that promote es and assistance. Visit with the state’s 12 area learning, health, and per- www.aging.ohio.gov for agencies on aging to sonal enrichment. more information and re- make their services and Y.E.S. • Contribute time, tal- sources. resources available to ent, and life experience The Department of In- you. 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To learn more we release them in May. The Toledo Journal • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • Page 9 Education/Aparently Local Scott High seniors receive scholarships from Ben E. Williams Academic Scholarship Program By Leah Williams istence since 1998 and Michael Mercurio select- awarded over $20,000 ed the scholarship recip- Ben E. Williams Youth in academic scholar- ients based on criteria Services Incorporated ships to nearly 100 high provided by our organi- [BWYS] is a non-profit school seniors in Toledo zation, which included organization that is ded- public, private, and paro- the following: icated to helping youth chial schools. We are so • Must be a graduating in our community make pleased to announce our senior (2019) of Scott quality decisions that will 2019 recipients - Scott High School affect their lives in a pos- H.S. seniors Jeremyah • Have earned a 2.5 or itive manner. Since our Belcher and Yai’zierra better cumulative GPA establishment in 1998, Jelks. Both students will • Consistently demon- we have formed partner- receive a $500 scholar- strate high quality char- ships with several Toledo ship to assist with their acter and a commitment City Government agen- college education. Jer- to community service cies, local business- emyah Belcher will be • Be accepted to and at- es, concerned citizens, attending Owens Com- tending a college or uni- and other youth-serving munity College and versity in the summer/fall agencies in order to ben- Yai’zierra Jelks will be of 2019 efit the youth in the Cen- PHOTO CREDIT / LEAH WILLIAMS attending The University from our scholarship Pictured from left to right: Dr. Carnel Smith (Principal), Jeremyah Belcher, tral City area. of Toledo. presentation this morn- Yai’zierra Jelks, and Coach Ben E. Williams. The Ben E. Williams Scott High School Princi- ing in the Scott High Academic Scholarship pal Dr. Carnel Smith and School Media Center. Program has been in ex- School Counselor Mr. Robinetta West hosts Eduard Davis

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur Eduard Davis (center) with Decca students displays his Men’s Premium T-shirts and sneaker Collection for students at Start High School.

Design and Merchandis- ing position with Mauri U, SA, an exotic skin foot- wear company based on Milan, Italy. Four years PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL later he meant and began Start High School’s Decca ll-Fashion Marketing Program Adviser Ms. Rob- working for Karl Kani of inetta West (L) shows one of the ‘Urban Legend by Eduard,’ Men’s Premi- Karl Kani Enterprises in um T-shirt with (R) Fashion Designer Eduard Davis. Los Angeles as his new Director of Marketing and Continued from page 1. I wanted to wear it, I had the top of his class with a knack for it. I believe several awards in fashion Sales. Referring to Karl Kani Mr. ‘Urban Legend by Edu- everyone has a God-giv- design and marketing. Davis said, “I call him the ard,’ featuring his Men’s en gift and I believe that After high school, he at- Godfather of urban fash- Premium T-shirt and recognizing fashion is my tended the University of PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL ion. He’s been a mentor, a sneaker Collection. gift.” Toledo and graduated Start High School’s Decca ll-Fashion Marketing friend and someone, who Mr. Davis said, “As far Moving on to his senior with a BS in Business students operate the Start High School Decca I can call anytime, and back as I can remember, year at Rogers High Marketing and AA in So- help me. “He gave me cause it’s more effective School, Eduard was not cial Work with a minor ask any kind of Question. I always wanted to be in the game and the knowl- and it’s free,” said Mr. going to graduate, so in Psychology. Following He was the first black de- fashion. When I was a kid edge, he’s a business ge- he transferred to Start college, he enlisted in signer that my generation Davis I got a summer job with nius.” High School, which had the US Army and served looks up to, all the other As for Ms. West, Dec- one of the cities youth Mr. Davis got his compa- a Skills Center so he overseas for three years designers who came lat- ca ll-Fashion Marketing program cutting grass. I ny started by going door could study Fashion Mer- and received an honor- er either worked for him class, it was a day of took the money I earned to door and meeting with chandising. Even though able discharge. or learned from him.” learning and inspiration that summer and for the “Karl Kani started me with retailers with samples he was technically a se- With fashion still on his about the true world of first time, I bought my nior, he started in the ju- mind, he stayed in Eu- my brand,” said Mr. Da- of his line of clothing, a fashion marketing. own school clothes. This nior class because the rope and attended the vis. “While I was working method that has worked is what really got me into Fashion Merchandising American College of Lon- for him, one day he said very well for him and he In Toledo, you can find fashion, because I could program was a two-year don and studied Fashion to me, “You should start still does it today. As for the ‘Urban Legend by pick and chose what I program. There he flour- Merchandising. your own clothing brand,” advertising, “I advertise Eduard,’ at the New York wanted to wear and how ished and graduated at In 1997 he was offered a and he told me he would on social media only be- Collection Education/Aparently Page 10 • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Billionaire to Pay off Student Loans for all 400 - 2019 Graduates of Morehouse By Frederick H Lowe off student loan debt for all chanted “MVP.” the U.S. Along with Warren Special to the Trice Edney of the 400 2019 graduates, Morehouse College was Buffet and Bill and Melin- News Wire from North- which is estimated to be $40 founded in 1867 in the base- da Gates, Smith is part of a StarNewsToday.com million. ment of Springfield Baptist group of American billion- (TriceEdneyWire.com) - “My family is going to cre- Church in Augusta, Geor- aires committed to dispers- Black billionaire Robert F. ate a grant to eliminate your gia. The school moved to ing their wealth to improve Smith has awarded the class student loans,” Smith told Atlanta in 1885. Well-known the lives of others. Smith of 2019 at Morehouse Col- seniors during Morehouse’s graduates include filmmaker urged graduates to help oth- lege for Men a gift graduat- 135th Commencement and actor Spike Lee, actor ers. ing seniors and their parents address. “You great More- Samuel L. Jackson, and Dr. Smith’s decision to pay off won’t ever forget. house men are bound by Martin Luther King, Jr. the student loan debt fol- Smith, founder, and chair of only the limits of your convic- Forbes estimates that Vis- lowed his earlier announce- tion and your own creativity.” ta has assets of $5 billion, ment that he would donate SUBMITTED Vista Equity Partners and a After he made the an- making Smith the wealthiest $1.5 million to Morehouse. Billionaire Robert F. Smith philanthropist announced on Sunday that he would pay nouncement, students African-American man in 36th Annual Junior High Afro Ball

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL (Back L-R)TPS Superintendent/CEO Dr. Romules Durant and Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszwkiewicz came out and showed their support for the students PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL The Royalty Dance Team cut a rug at the 36th Annual Junior Ball. at the 36th Annual Jr. High Afro Ball, shown here with (front L-R) V.I.P. Stu- dents Marionna Duhart, Angel Daniels, Angelo Daniels, Elaine Page, Ex. Director of Grace Community Center, and Jay Shavers: Grace Community Center Youth Director Continued from page 1. The Principal’s Choice/VIP participate in a year-long Program was developed to mentoring program to fur- tinued to evolve as a tool to showcase 7th & 8th-grade ther develop their leadership lift up and celebrate student students who best exempli- skills. This year 66 students achievement according to fy the theme of Ball. Here were nominated from 33 the current director, Elaine each school principal is able area schools. Students Page. to nominate 2 students to were honored at a ban- quet with their parents and principals held earlier in the week at Scott High School where Dr. Carnel Smith was the keynote speaker. The banquet was sponsored by Winterfield Venture Acade- my. These students were also recognized at the Ball with VIP seating and special PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL awards. Jamal Patrick, Donye Davis, and Daryion Lewis from Pickett School at the The night’s festivities also in- 36th annual Jr. High Afro Ball on Saturday, May 18 at the Seagate Convention cluded five teen performanc- Center. es including female rapper with youth in our communi- “Atarah”, Michael Jackson ty. We are also honored for Impersonator Jackson the presence of Dr. Durant Price, Royalty Dance Team, who is an amazing partner Famed Studio Dance Team in helping to strengthen our and Singer “Dat Boi Chris”. Principal’s Choice/VIP Pro- “We are intentional about gram. showcasing the amazing The night of elegance end- talent of our young people, ed with each student being who aspire to develop them- given a gift bag, which con- selves, in the performing tained a Libbey glass en- arts. What better stage to graved with, “The future be- hone their skills but at the longs to those who prepare” largest teen empowerment Ms. Page stated, “We so ap- PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL event in Ohio” We are also preciate the support of Lib- Area Junior High teens dresses their best and honored to have the May- bey Inc and Custom Deco happy to be at the 36th annual Jr. High Afro Ball on Saturday, May 18 at the Seagate Convention Center. PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL or here to interact with our Inc for partnering with us to Hip Hop Lady Rapper Atarah from Toledo Early young people and to support provide this visual reminder the Grace Community Cen- them to reach their goals. College does her thing at the Junior High Afro Ball. the important work we do of their great potential and ter’s commitment in helping The Toledo Journal • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • Page 11 Entertainment/Advice Black TV shows Ask Felicia get the boot 3 Tips to Help You Get Over an Ex

“Jessica James, an aspiring NYC playwright, is struggling to get over a recent breakup. She sees a light at the end of the tunnel when she meets the recently divorced Boone. Together, they discover how to make By Defender News Power(Starz) Fam (CBS) it through the tough Service Seasons: 6 Seasons: 1 times while realizing they like each other—a The 2018-2019 TV Empire (Fox) The Fix (ABC) lot.” – Synopsis from season won’t be ending Seasons: 5 Seasons: 2 Mubi until this August, but By Felicia T. Simpson the major broadcast Lethal Weapon (Fox) Detroiters Last night I was networks have already Seasons: 3 scrolling through decided on the future of (Comedy Central) Seasons: 2 Netflix trying to find many of their comedy Happy Together something to watch and drama shows. (CBS) until I fell asleep which, Some of your favorite Marlon (NBC) Seasons: 1 I thought, was fastly shows with Black leads Seasons: 2 approaching. I came are getting the boot. Star (Fox) across The Incredible We’ve rounded up This article originally Seasons: 3 Jessica James movie several shows we that appeared in the Defender are ending this year. News Network. and got a two for one deal while watching this movie. First, obviously I ring. If this is too painful to do alone, could relate to being a brokenhearted buy some wine and take-out and invite woman and second, the main your bff’s over. They probably never Don Cheadle to Produce and character Jessica, is a playwright who liked the guy anyway and probably aspires to work amongst the greats in happy to help you BLOCK him from Star in Movie About the First the industry (I won’t be a spoiler and your life. tell you the rest of the storyline) but… 2.) You need a support system …I kept thinking, OMG if this ain’t my Find a trusted friend or create a Black Millionaire life on my laptop screen!?!?! support system that you can be honest I’ve gone through enough breakups and vulnerable with, and be honest to know that these three tips I have about your thoughts and feelings. We for you, will work if you’re trying to all need someone that will remind us move on with your life. Don’t worry, of how AMAZING we are and in those I’ve used all three of these tips, and drunken moments when we want to have also suffered from emotional drunk text or call our ex, that friend, meltdowns sometimes as well throws our phone across the room because I still had some unconscious (hopefully you have insurance) or thoughts about my ex’s as Jessica hides it from us until the next morning, has in the movie. But overall, and in when we have sobered up enough. time, all wounds will heal. That’s real squad goals! 1.) UNFOLLOW, DELETE, During a breakup, is not the time to BLOCK, etc., your ex from ALL be alone. Sure, have your brief time social media alone to gather your thoughts, pick Now, I’m not talking about your ex yourself up off the floor after a night of from high school that broke up with crying but eventually, you must return After his latest stint in White’s book Prince of trains he was not legally you over 20 years ago and y’all are to reality and deal with the healing friends on social media. If you’re Avengers: Endgame, Darkness: The Story of allowed to even ride. He process. Which leads me to my final still heartbroken over that breakup, tip: actor Don Cheadle is set Jeremiah G. Hamilton, reportedly accumulated STOP READING THIS POST AND 3.) Get out of the house and go do to star in a movie that he Wall Street’s First Black about $2 million until his GO SEEK COUNSELING! This is something! will produce himself. The Millionaire which won death in 1875. Hamilton for that most recent breakup with a You might not want to hear this but, movie, which is entitled the 2015 Society for became the richest Black person who you were in love with and your ex has moved on and so should Prince of Darkness, will Historians of the Early man in the U.S. as he thought you would spend the rest of you. Have a girls night out, go for a portray the inspiring American Republic Best braved the norm during your life with. If that describes you, walk, go to that restaurant that you’ve you may continue reading….. story of the first Black Book Prize. Hamilton, that time. The inspiring always wanted to go to but you were Once you click on unfollow, now too busy Netflix and chilling with your millionaire, Jeremiah G. who escaped from Haiti story that will be adapted you have the great task of removing ex-bae. Just do something! Don’t just Hamilton. in 1828, became a to film is expected to any painful memories of you and lay around the house, crying and eating Cheadle will be successful Wall Street bring more awareness your ex. Which means cleaning up ice cream all day, listening to sad music teaming up once again financier in less than about his life and how your timeline by deleting the million or watching movies that remind you of with Steven Baigelman, a decade. He worked became known as the photos you posted and clean out the your ex. I have done that too many who co-wrote the Miles with white people in Prince of Darkness. For picture frames, favorite clothes and times, and it never turns out good for other miscellaneous items from your me emotionally. Get back to work, or Ahead screenplay with the business world, more updates about house/apartment that reminds you of working on that project that you put to him in 2015. This time, married a white woman, Don Cheadle and his your ex. If you were engaged, give the the side, volunteer at an after school Baigelman will write bought a mansion in upcoming film, follow ring back! Don’t torture yourself sis program or homeless shelter. Again, the script for the movie rural New Jersey, and him on Instagram and with the should’ve, would’ve, could’ve just do something to help you get over adapted from Shane owned railroad stock on Twitter that will come along if you keep that the blues of a breakup. Religion/Family Page 12 • May 22, 2019 - June 4, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Knock Knock. Don’t Open That Door. Spiritually Speaking

James A. Washington the Dallas Weekly, NNPA be installed as the new would it be as easy as, is a father, husband, Newswire Contributor pastor of his own church. “Away from me Satan!” Christian, writer, It’s been some time “When Satan knocks Matthew 4:10 entrepreneur and the ago, but I heard one at the door, let Jesus According to scripture, for granted? In times of I can only imagine, owner/publisher of the of the most powerful answer it.” after three times, the great anxiety, do you because I’m not there Dallas Weekly. sayings a friend of mine Maybe you had to devil left and the angels need to whisper to God yet (I’m working on By James A. used to often say right be there, but I still find came to attend to Jesus to take over or, are you it), what it’s like to be Washington, Publisher of before he was about to the thought behind and soon thereafter He screaming at the top of able to call upon Jesus this saying absolutely began to preach. your lungs hoping He’ll so regularly that His awesome. I try to In today’s world, I’m hear your plight? ASK YOUR presence in my daily imagine actually being simply asking if you knew I don’t get the life is second nature. I FUNERAL DIRECTORS able to do this. Can you where damnation was impression that Jesus must admit that there are A word from C. BROWN and imagine if you really coming from, would you was screaming at the could? I mean what the still live a damned life? devil in the desert trying times when I recognize C. BRIAN BROWN C. BRIAN BROWN DIRECTORS sinful suggestions would The real question I’m to keep His courage up that the turmoil in my Mr. Brown: What is an autopsy and what purpose does it serve? My be, the weaknesses of asking is, do you know in the face of temptation life has been or is being brother died suddenly and the police would not let me call a funeral home flesh and spirit. Jesus well enough to ask — the likes of which manufactured by pure to remove his body they insisted that the coroner would be coming to The reality would be Him to answer your front most of us will never evil. That recognition make the removal and perform an autopsy. Do I have a right to stop that procedure? Will it make the funeral more costly? that you would see the door? see, let alone experience allows me the privilege Gregory B. devil coming from miles When life and the devil firsthand. At every turn, to simply tell the devil to it was the devil who was Dear Gregory: An autopsy is a thorough examination of the body away and no matter deal you a bad hand, can back up because I don’t externally and by internal means which will entail making incisions to how slick or innocent you get the Lord to sit at way out of his league really have time. access certain cavities such as the head, thoracic, chest, abdominal and the approach, you could the table and play it for because when he came If you get my iliac regions, not to be exclusive. Biopsies are done for tissue samples never be fooled again. you? Is your relationship calling, Jesus merely let perspective, it’s okay for more finite examination along with toxicology, testing for foregin His father answer the substances in the body. The purpose is to find the exact cause of death. Would you really do as to the Almighty current to ask Jesus to handle door. It will determine if the cause was natural, homicide (at the hands of Jesus did in the desert? enough, casual enough, the situation because “Man does not live another person), accidental or suicide. The coroner in most communities Would you renounce the familiar and habitual your time is better spent is an elected official by the peole who would normally qualify as a trained promise of riches, fame enough to take His by bread alone, but on physician with an abundant knowlege of the living entity of the human trying to do the work He and power? For you, presence in your life every word that comes body to the course of expiration. You do not have any rights as to the from the mouth of the would be proud of. When procedure if the death occurs within a period of time that the death you’re that busy, I truly cannot be certainly ascertained as to the manner and why. The autopsy Lord…Do not put the procedure can be ORDERED by the coroner even if a person is under Lord your God to the believe Jesus doesn’t the care of a physician. It also serves as evidentiary testimony in the test…Worship the Lord mind getting the door. courts when necessary. It will increase the time involved in preparing the your God and serve Him May God bless and body and preventing seepage therefore creating an additional cost for only.” Matthew 4:4-11. keep you always. repair. PS: To the readers of this column, our intentions are to answer your questions as best we can and not be graphic in the natural state. Send your question to: The Toledo Journal P.O. Box 12559, Toledo, Ohio 43606 Do not put the c/o Ask Your Funeral Directors Lord your God to C. BROWN FUNERAL HOME AND PRE-NEED CENTER 1629 Nebraska Avenue Tel. 419-255-7682 Fax: 419-255-598 the test... www.cbrownfuneralhome.com Professional Service with Dignity “ YOU ARE INVITED! 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