Volume 19, No.16“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” February 09, 2011

In This Issue No Liquor License on Library Selection Minister on Black Future The truth Editorial Ashland and Bancroft Page 9 Page 13 Page 2 Page 5 Library and BHM Classifieds Tolliver The Education Section Page 10 Page 15 Page 3 Keon Pearson Page 7 The Obamas 20 North Fran Lawrence Take on the Book Review Page 16 Transformation School Choice Tour Page 12 Page 4 Page 8 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth February 09, 2011 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial February 11 The Chinese are coming! The Chinese are coming! ProMedica Community Health Fair: Frankin Park Mall; 8 am to 2 pm; Blood pressure And, boy, are we scared! screenings, stretching demos, tobacco cessation products and counseling: 419-469- Foreign investors from Asia are ready to pony up a few million for the 3716 land The Docks occupy and now it appears they are ready to do something Dominion Christian Center: Prophetic Worship Experience; 7 pm: 419-870-6423 with the Marina District – something that an endless stream of American February 12 developers could not get done. West Toledo Bereavement Ministry Monthly Meeting: Bethlehem Baptist Church; And, boy, are we scared! 10 am th Interestingly, when Italians bought Chrysler from the Germans who BGSU 12 Annual Black Issues Conference: Student Union Rm 314; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm; “Home-Based Businesses, An Answer to Joblessness: 419-372-9645 bought it from Americans if memory serves, we heard not a whisper of the Tested Faith Ministries Free Tax Clinic: 10 am to 3 pm: 419-277-4942 fear of foreign investment. Billions were invested in the All-American auto company and not one February 13 peep. A couple of million dollars invested in Toledo by the Chinese and all Mt. Nebo First Lady Appreciation Service: Honoring Debra Brock; 5 pm; special music groups: 419-246-8561 hell breaks loose. What could possibly be the difference? Dominion Christian Center: Prophetic Worship Experience; 11 am: 419-870-6423 Let’s get back to that in a minute. First, let’s talk money, the other problem that some are having with the $2.15 million sale of The Docks. February 15 Back in the day, the property was appraised at $5.6 million. That appraisal SETT Institute’s BMH Event: “Knowledge of Self;” Rocket Hall Rm 1520; Local poets and leaders to speak and perform; 7 pm: 419-973-0248 or 419-530-7749 was lowered to $4.5 million a year ago and to $3.5 million a year later. We can only guess what might happen to that appraisal price as time February 16 goes on and the real estate bust continues. But as people whine about the ProMedica Community Health Fair: Mayores Senior Center: 9 to 11 am; Free blood City of Toledo failing to get full value for the property, we are struck by the pressure screenings: 419-469-3716

irony of an entity in a capitalistic society selling property to those from a February 18 centrally-managed economy for a price far below what citizens might BHM Family Night: The Isaiah Thomas Giving Foundation hosts “Waiting on expect of such a sale. Superman;” Refreshments served; 7 to 9 pm; Wayman Palmer YMCA There are those who warn us to beware of the Communists. In virtually ProMedica Community Health Fair: AP Federal Credit Union (N. Detroit and N. Reynolds): 2 to 4 pm; Free blood pressure screenings: 419-469-3716 the same breath, they warn how bad a deal this is because of the so-called appraisal price of the property. February 19 Those very same people who fear the Communists, however, have failed Urban Church Ministries Network: Equipping and collaboration session; Sanger to take into account the fact that in a capitalist society, demand controls the Branch Library; 10 am: 419-531-2959 Tested Faith Ministries Free Tax Clinic: 10 am to 3 pm: 419-277-4942 sale price. The fact is, no one has come up with a better offer for The Dock’s property than did the two Chinese investors and certainly no one February 20 has come close to the appraisal price. Historic Third Baptist Church Concert: Father William Cunningham Memorial Choir The appraisal price can be set at $1 or $10 million, it hardly matters. If of Detroit: 4 pm: 419-248-4623 Holland Third Baptist 23rd Black History Musical: 4 pm you want to sell an item, in a capitalistic society, you are generally going to take the best offer – that’s what represents value to the seller and to the February 21 buyer. A product is only worth what you can sell it for, not what you hope SA PATH Coalition of NOW: Monthly Circle; Cordelia Martin Health Center; 11:30 to sell it for. am to 1 pm: 419-729-0245 After the deal was announced, a few local investors have expressed February 27 interest in purchasing the property for an amount higher than the one that Calvary Baptist Church Culinary Food Taster: 4 pm the Chinese investors have offered. How sincere can that overture be? The Docks and the Marina District have been up for grabs for years and March 13 now someone is saying that we should keep ownership local? Where have Historic Third Baptist: Inkster High School Concert Choir; 11 am: 419-248-4623 these local investors been all this time? March 18 Well, all of these local interested parties have had ample opportunity to Zepf Center’s “Serve Up an Ace” Tennis Fundraiser and Silent Auction: 7 to 11 pm; step up and get development done in their hometown. Let them continue Laurel Hill Swim and Tennis Club: 419-841-7701 doing what has kept them busy all these years – sitting on their hands. And getting back to the Chinese investors, let there be no mistake about why so many are concerned about “foreign” investors when they show so The Sojourner’s Truth much less concern when the investors are from Europe. Toledo’s Truthful African-American Two decades ago, there was another scare over Asian investors. In that Owned and Operated Newspaper instance it was a nation-wide panic that the Japanese would soon own virtually every parcel of land in the country. In fact, even at the peak of Kevin McQueen Publisher Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Japanese investment, they ranked third – behind Great Britain and the Becky McQueen Business Manager Netherlands – in money invested in this country. But, after all, the British Brittany Jones Reporter are our closest friends and how could anyone be afraid of the Dutch? Vickie Shurelds Reporter The interest of the two Chinese investors in the river front property can Sharon Guice Reporter James Fowler Reporter only be beneficial for Toledo. We are stagnating from a lack of investment in that area even though we have been putting together deals and plans for Jack Ford Political Columnist Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic almost 15 years to improve that property. Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer Apparently we cannot do it alone here. We need help. Thank goodness Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster someone out there is willing to help and thank goodness our city leaders Pamela Anderson Account Executive Sherese Davis Account Executive have recognized that we need, as a city and region, to market ourselves and Kathy Sweeny Ad Creation take advantage of this global economy. A Certified MBE, 2009 The rest of the world might be “hot, flat and crowded” in the words of The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Thomas Friedman but in this little section of earth, we’re in danger of Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] turning into a wasteland. www.thetruthtoledo.com February 09, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 An Open Letter to the Community By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column president of the Toledo Fed- ing over 10,000 students positions of both sides and sling for them?) in “fright mode….not fight eration of Teachers (TFT) who have left to attend char- understanding that the la- In turn, however, it mode.” They detect the union, has made a highly ter, private and parochial bor negotiations will be should be noted that many national mood including cit- irresponsible statement that schools and at the blinding steamy and somewhat vit- past and present school ies and counties making or TPS plans to play “hardball” cost of $5,800.00 per pupil riolic, I believe that we can boards have been somewhat threatening to make draco- regarding the upcoming via a state subsidy, the avoid mortal combat and pusillanimous and have, in nian cuts and in some cases contract negotiations. stakes are high to say the reach compromises. the opinion of this consult- file bankruptcies so that cur- In an impetuous mo- least. Compromises that will ant, “given away the candy rent union contracts can be ment, she, who is purport- In my job as the consult- save the school district from store” in feckless negotia- jettisoned. edly the union president for ant, I am duty-bound to further financial free fall tions and now they want to They see the flight of life, indicated that she was wade into this developing and will also allow Fran carry a big club to next students from TPS and un- up for a game of hardball. fray and give some much- Lawrence to save face with negotiations dance! derstand that each missing Such a hardening of po- needed guidance and direc- her subservient union mem- If history is any indica- student is money out of sitions on either side does tion so that both combat- bers. tion as to what will happen their paychecks and less not bode well for any fa- ants can ease off of the gas As a stray comment to in the present, both sides funding for a quality TPS As the Toledo Public vorable resolution of the pedal and slow down so the various union members share copious amounts of education. Schools’ consultant, it was many disputed issues that that constructive dialogue including TFT, they must blame and neglect that has The board needs to re- very disturbing to recently will have a major impact on can take place. step up to the plate and led to this seeming impasse vamp their admirable new read in the Toledo Blade the future of Toledo Public Based upon many, many reconsider if Fran Lawrence and now they want to play offerings of future course that Fran Lawrence, the Schools. hours of ascertaining the is their best and wisest hardball. work and plant consolida- With TPS already hav- choice to lead them into At the risk of making tions and spend some time this contentious fight with statements that may not in and money wooing the flee- the school board that has line with a consultant, I will ing students (mostly white Tolliver Cruel and made the egregious deci- attempt to define the issues students) and their scared sion to obtain outside legal so that the sideline viewer parents who see public edu- counsel. (note: why can not does not need a scorecard. cation being populated by Ridiculous the board negotiate with the FOR THE SCHOOL minorities and poor students unions on their own and BOARD: Reign in the wearing saggin’ pants I write on behalf of the article states that he is, and per would print such mate- avoid extremely expen- claws. The teachers and (class and race is a volatile teaching staff of Toledo Pub- many employees and others rial. sive big city lawyers to gun staff and various unions are lic Schools. Your January 26 took his statements at face This article has left in its (Continued on Page 5) article by Lafe Tolliver was value. wake racial misunderstand- cruel, ridiculous and filled Finally, no one knows how ing based on lies with inaccuracies. many children of employees First, there is no teacher attend Toledo Public Schools Sincerely, lounge at Manhattan and much less other schools. Francine Lawrence, Elm. Second, Mr. Tolliver is The tone of the article is President Toledo Federa- not employed by Toledo so blatantly anti-union and tion of Teachers Public Schools although his hateful. No responsible pa- Gov. Kasich’s JobsOhio Plan Lacks Oversight Protection Governor Kasich re- tion. Any organization to disclose their financial cently declared that Ohio within the state of Ohio interests in other compa- is “open for business,” but that is handling that sig- nies or recuse themselves that shouldn’t mean clos- nificant amount of the tax for deliberations about ing it for everyone else. I payer’s dollars needs to awards that could benefit recently voted against the have more oversight such themselves and their com- Governor’s reckless as, by Ohio’s Inspector panies. Again, this is a mis- JobsOhio plan because it General and the Ohio Sec- management of Ohioans’ gives a small group of un- retary of State’s office. tax dollars. accountable, private inter- JobsOhio would have the I will be happy to sup- ests the authority to award authority to award millions port legislation that will cre- millions in tax dollars to in tax dollars to private ate job in Ohio when one private businesses, and businesses. Also, Ohio’s that will help all Ohioans completely eliminates the small businesses will put at comes before me. oversight the protects your a competitive disadvantage tax dollars from being in favor of large corpora- wasted. tion with high-priced lob- Michael Ashford I believe in moving Ohio byist and the cash flow to State Representative forward in a positive di- give private donation to this Ohio House District 48 rection to create jobs; how- public-private entity. In ever I found there to be too this economic climate, we many issues of concern in legislators need to be doing this legislation to be able to everything we can to pro- support it. In Lucas County tect Ohio’s small business we are facing about a 10% owners. unemployment rate and I Furthermore, the bill re- am willing to do what it writes Ohio’s’ open meet- takes to fix that, but not at ings and public records the risk of your tax dollars. laws. The public would This legislation would have no way of reviewing create a private corpora- JobsOhio’s books or tion with only a nine mem- records to see where their ber board that is unac- tax dollars are being spent. countable overseeing the On top of that, the board operation of the corpora- members are not required Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth February 09, 2011 Fran Lawrence: Does The School District Have the Will to Proceed? By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor “No transformation plan downsizing in faculty and from the union president. First more students in attendance. then have a huge say in will be implemented without staff according to that por- and foremost, Lawrence The biggest problem whether their mentees are the input of stakeholders,” tion of the plan that deals noted that the reductions for Lawrence sees with the pro- retained by the district. said Francine Lawrence, with closing that gap. teachers was laid out in great posed reduction in teaching “We are responsible for president of the Toledo Fed- The first item Lawrence specificity: 132 specialists staffs is that a number of cuts dismissing more teachers for eration of Teachers (TFT), addressed was the plan to (music, art, phys ed); 10 teach- will negatively impact the performance-related issues last week as she commented change the middle school ers/5 para-professionals in quality of the very same edu- than in any other district in on the plan put forth by the format and institute K-8 alternative schools; seven cational offerings that the rest the country,” said Lawrence Toledo Public Schools that schools. teachers with gifted pro- of the transformation plan is in defense of the plan that will radically alter the look of “Middle schools were rail- grams, for example. proposing. In particular, it will has come under intense scru- the district starting in 2011. roaded through by [former However, while there are be difficult, she said, to main- tiny in recent years. “They need the assistance Superintendent] Gene Sand- 34 administrative positions tain the standards required Overall, the transforma- of everyone to make this ef- ers,” recalled Lawrence. that will be eliminated, there by the Race to the Top fed- tion that has been proposed fort,” she said. “But no stake- “Within [the union’s] mem- is no hint in the plan, said eral/state program that is is of such magnitude that holders were involved in the bership there are strong pro- high school level, in areas Lawrence, which positions bringing the district just over Lawrence has serious doubts development and this was a ponents for middle schools such as math, science, his- will be cut. Typical, she said, $11 million to enhance the about whether it can indeed plan developed behind and strong proponents of K tory and English. Those ar- of this type of proposal from quality of education in urban be implemented in the one- closed doors by five or six through eight.” For her part, eas of expertise must of ne- the district. districts. year time period called for, if people which puts leaders, she noted, Lawrence favors cessity shift when formats “They will conduct those “We will be cutting those at all. She has signified that such as myself, [in the posi- the K-8 approach. change – as they will again in discussions privately,” she who provide high caliber pro- she will be on the alert during tion] of reacting.” Cloistering students in the the near future. said. “But we want to know grams throughout the dis- the process, however. Having opened the con- sixth through eighth grades “Our teachers are subject that there is equity when we’re trict,” she said. “I’m going to be vigilant versation with those com- creates “huge disciplinary to the whims of manage- at the bargaining table.” The budget reductions in how the transformation ments on what she sees as problems” that can be theo- ment,” said Lawrence. “We High schools, Lawrence also call for reductions in the proceeds in order to support the flawed process of devel- retically decreased in a K-8 shift and shifting takes time. noted, are staffed adminis- famed “Toledo Plan.” That teachers and students,” said oping the plan, Lawrence format, she suggested. We are shifting again and tratively in much the same plan currently has new teach- Lawrence. then proceeded to comment The other advantage of everyone must become ac- manner as they were 25 years ers placed under the on the details of a plan that such a format, said Lawrence, customed to a different orga- ago when there were so many mentorship of veterans who will in broad strokes: elimi- is that it will increase the nizational model in how nate middle schools and es- district’s ability to retain stu- teaching and learning occur.” tablish K-8 neighborhood dents at a crucial point in Overall, Lawrence sees LCCS HOLDS THIRD schools; enhance technol- their development. advantage in many parts of ogy opportunities; offer a “We lose kids between the the transformation proposed specialized educational op- fifth and sixth grades – a de- by TPS. She takes issue, gen- FATHERHOOD TOWN HALL portunity at each high school; cision-making point for par- erally speaking, in whether or establish a boarding school ents,” she said. “Many par- not the district board and (TOLEDO, OH ? Feb- ordinator. their experiences. Repre- for at-risk youth; establish a ents look at middle schools administration have the will ruary 7, 2010) Lucas A panel of local clergy sentatives from the com- graduation plan for each in- and say ‘no way.’ We will to follow through on the pro- County Children Services will speak on the impor- munity who serve fathers coming freshman; monitor keep families with us if we posed changes. (LCCS) and its Diversity tance of fathers in the lives will be in attendance to the professional growth of move to K-8.” “We don’t have a track Advisory Committee are of their children, and sev- respond to questions. teachers and staff and close Nevertheless, as much as record of making transitions holding “Fatherhood eral fathers will talk about certain schools to reflect the Lawrence personally can ap- smoothly,” she said recall- Town Hall III: Bringing decreasing student popula- preciate the value of a K-8 ing, as an example, the recent Back the Dads.” tion. structure, she is clearly dis- closing of Libbey High School In addition to the pro- turbed by another such shift and the district’s bumbling The free event is sched- posed changes in how the and what it means for her efforts at placing students uled for February 18, district delivers its product union members. and families into other 2011 at 7 p.m. at Living to students and parents, the The teachers Lawrence schools. Word Ministries, 2030 ever-present budget deficit represents develop expertise The cost reduction plan Putnam Street in Toledo. requires some rather drastic in areas, particularly on the also drew sharp comments “We are building momen- tum in our community, helping our fathers to step SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!! up and become more in- volved in their children’s lives,” says Marjorie Holt, Ph.D., LCCS Minority Affairs and Inclusion Co-

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February 09, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Gas Station’s Liquor Application Withdrawn at Last Minute By Brittany Jones Sojourner’s Truth Reporter some politicians such as 48th Hudson continue expressing held, developed , occupied House District State Repre- this concern by writing and conveyed subject to the sentative Michael Ashford, “places that sell alcohol tend restrictive condition that no Ohio State Senate member to see an increase in loitering, alcoholic beverages, vinous, Edna Brown and Council- panhandling and litter.” They or malt liquors be sold, con- woman Paula Hicks-Hudson, also point out that there are sumed or distributed on the who represents Toledo’s places reasonably close to premises.” This restriction District 4, the seat Ashford the Ashland/Bancroft loca- applies to the “lesser, occu- held until recently. tion that sell alcohol. pants, successors and as- Hicks-Hudson mailed let- The politicians are not signs.” ters to District 4 residents in alone in their opposition to With this document in an effort to increase resis- the issuance of a license be- place, the owner withdrew his tance to this license at the cause churches, residents application and the property hearing. Ashford also sent and businesses in the area will continue as a gas station. one to the Ohio State Liquor share the same concern, Hicks-Hudson called it a Control Commissioners in which showed when they “victory for the neighbor- Columbus stating that the arrived for the hearing. hood.” approval of this license will Before it the meeting “I am very happy for them cause a “lasting detrimental opened, a twist arose that because this is something effect.” ceased the whole process. A that was brought up by the Similar in context, the past deed restriction that the church leadership, commu- memos both convey an op- owner drafted was discov- nity leaders and some citi- position theme. They state a ered and brought to atten- zens in the area who were concern of how it will affect tion by Hicks-Hudson. saying we want our neigh- the well-being of the neigh- The “Declaration of Re- borhood to be safe, have the Lawyers, community resi- for convenience store to be on Feb 1, 2001 to discuss borhood affirming, “the sale strictive Covenant” made on peace, and not be disturbed dents and the Department of built on the corner of Bancroft various aspects of the gas of alcohol in the immediate February 2, 2001 wrote out by folk who are buying alco- Commerce, Division of Liquor and Ashland or 350 W. station especially the beer area will certainly contribute the circumstances that A&M hol and making mischief in Control met on the fourth floor Bancroft. There was a dis- and wine sales, A&M Invest- to the decline of the peace, Investment Strategies, Inc area,” she said. “It’s their vic- of the Jobs and Family Ser- tinctive condition however. ment Strategies, Inc’s gas sobriety and order in the sur- had to abide by for operation. tory.” vices building—not face to In order for the store to be station project launched. rounding community.” The declaration asserts face, but via Skype. constructed, the owner Fast-forwarding to Janu- Ashford and Hicks- that: “The property shall be It was a court hearing. A agreed to not distribute beer ary 26, 2011, the issue of these fight for permission to sell or wine and get a special per- sales was in the spotlight alcohol versus the preserva- mit that states special require- again, but this time the new tion of neighborhood peace. ments in order to be in opera- owners applied for an issu- At least that is how it should tion. ance of a liquor license. have happened. After meeting with the This has caused a stir Back in 2000, Toledo City Toledo Olde Towne Commu- within the surrounding area Council agreed to a proposal nity Organization (TOTCO) and attracted the attention of Open Letter (Continued from Page 3) mix!). in contract negotiations to forge alliances with Until the board can con- with prior boards and parents and community vince the parents of the superintendents who were groups and businesses be- missing students that TPS either very docile or did not cause the parents are not has the goods for them and want to risk a strike if they your enemies…they are that the classroom is popu- did not do your bidding. your best “teacher aides” in lated by competent teach- However, you face the educational process. ers and the buildings are the real possibility of a strike Quit fighting the fact safe and sound, no amount if you think you can again that too many of the teach- of new course offerings and bluff your way into favor- ers and other union mem- magnet schools will be a able contact clauses merely bers do not have any “skin lure to reverse the ongoing by refusing to in the game” when they student exodus. give up cherished man- desert the TPS and place Furthermore, the school dates that you think are un- their kids elsewhere. You board is going to have to touchable. need to instruct your union bite the bullet and imple- Your reputation as members that if you do not ment my recommendation being hard-nosed and in- see the benefit of a TPS that all TPS employees tractable is legendary. diploma for your kids, why show good faith in their However, everyone would opted out parents employer by placing their gives and takes in these ne- return their kids to TPS? school age kids in a TPS gotiations and you are not There. It has been said. school. exempt including revisiting If these comments were If not, you are saying to the Toledo Intern Plan and not to your liking, I, the skeptical public that it is life-long tenure. as a consultant, serve at OK for you to bring your Life-long tenure! the pleasure of the school kids to TPS for an educa- For what? Tenure cover- board. So, if you have any tion but we will take our age can be a briar patch to gripes, contact them and kids elsewhere. weed out clock-watchers do not flood my email with Now, does that and those who are in teach- your defenses and ration- cockeyed message inspire ing for the nine-month ales of why your precious faith and confidence in the workload and the generous Suzie or Johnny is not in a quality of a TPS degree? retirement package; and for TPS school. FOR THE UNIONS: Put those who merely do “so- away the baseball bats and cial promotions” for the dif- Contact Lafe Tolliver at brass knuckles. ficult pupil. [email protected] For years, you practi- To give shine to a cally had free reign and rule TPS diploma, you will have Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth February 09, 2011 Toledo 5 Announces Casting Call for America’s Next Top Model Toledo 5, Toledo’s CW, plications and eligibility re- is proud to announce a Cast- quirements are available ing Call for the 17th Cycle of online on the contest page at America’s Next Top Model. Toledo5.com. Toledo 5 will take its camera At the audition, Toledo and interviewers to 5’s camera crew will tape all TONI&GUY Hairdressing the applicants, allowing them Academy, 3034 Wilford to show their attitude and Drive in Toledo on Satur- personality on camera. A tape day, February 19th from of all the applicants will be 12pm until 6pm. Previous put together by the Toledo 5 casting calls have seen more crew, and sent directly to the than one hundred applicants casting director, along with each. their applications, copies of The call is open to women IDs and photos. An impartial various backgrounds, course to modeling fame that tion with Bankable Produc- grams as Two and a Half between the ages of 18 and judging panel also will select shapes and sizes who live includes mentoring by tions. Tyra Banks is the cre- Men, Family Guy, The 27, and who are at least 5 feet one winner from those who together and vie for a grand supermodel Tyra Banks and ator and executive producer Wendy Williams Show and 7 inches in height and who audition, and that person will prize which will include a exposure to high-profile fash- along with Ken Mok (Mak- Friends. are American citizens. There get a free makeover from modeling contract. The real- ion industry gurus, all under ing the Band) and Daniel is no weight requirement. TONI&GUY Hairdressing ity competition exposes the 24-hour-a-day surveillance of Soiseth (Hell’s Kitchen). For more information, Applicants should bring Academy and a promotional transformation of everyday the America’s Next Top contact: with them a completed ap- campaign with Toledo 5. young women into top mod- Model cameras, which Toledo 5, now in its 21st Cheryl Lightfoot, Promo- plication, three photos of America’s Next Top els, as they face weekly tests chronicle every move. year, is the Northwest Ohio/ tions Administrator themselves and a copy of Model, which returns that determine who can make Southeast Michigan affiliate Toledo 5, Toledo’s CW their driver’s license or pass- Wednesday February 23 at 8 the cut. The finalists compete America’s Next Top of The CW Network, which 419-724-7694 port, and social security p.m. on Toledo 5, follows a in a highly accelerated mod- Model is produced by 10 by launched on September 18, [email protected] card or birth certificate. Ap- group of young women of eling boot camp, a crash 10 Entertainment in associa- 2006. Toledo 5 airs such pro- www.Toledo5.com Kasich Commemorates Black History Month, Announces Director of Minority Affairs Special to The Truth Gov. John R. Kasich to- first recognized 35 years day issued a resolution com- ago by an act of Congress memorating February as to honor the contributions Black History Month and of African-Americans asked Ohioans to live up to throughout America’s his- the ideals of freedom, equal- tory. ity and justice. The governor’s complete “African-Americans resolution is located here. have played significant roles Additionally, Kasich an- in the history of Ohio’s eco- nounced the appointment nomic, cultural, spiritual of Lynn Stevens as Direc- and political development tor of Minority Affairs. while working to maintain Stevens is responsible for and promote culture and minority outreach and will history,” Kasich states in act as a liaison to Ohio’s the resolution. “Black His- minority communities. tory Month is a time for all Stevens most recently Ohioans to remember the served 11 years as the com- lessons and teachings of munity relations coordina- those who helped build our tor for Senator George nation.” Voinovich. Prior to that, she Black History Month was served as a caseworker for Gov. John R. Kasich

Congressman Steve Chabot tributions of African-Ameri- (R-OH). She is most proud cans to Ohio’s history. She of her role on the Ohio Bi- is a graduate of the Univer- centennial Commission’s sity of Cincinnati where she African-American Advisory received a bachelor’s de- Council, which held a se- gree in international affairs ries of events in 2003 and and a master’s degree in 2004 to highlight the con- political science. February 09, 2011

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section St. Francis de Sales Knight Life: A Chronicle, Part VI By Keon Pearson Sojourner’s Truth Reporter moderator of our school’s little queasiness the thou- brown, the men, the women, to take an active interest in articles featuring me in them. African American Club, Mr. sands of people in atten- the poor, and the rich. the lives of our region’s My Facebook page was bom- Kynard, asked me one early dance. Not being one daunted Further, my speech had to youth, and to inspire the barded with requests, com- January morning if I would by a challenge, I assured Mr. address the concept of unity. youth in our region to exit the ments, and messages. I felt like to speak at the Martin Kynard that I could speak, if “How long are they expect- “Culture of Ignorance” that like an overnight celebrity! Luther King Jr. Celebration in the organizers of the event ing me to talk?” I thought. plagues our society. I gave My band director facetiously Unity at The University of were willing to allow me the I was especially intimi- special thanks to my own asked me if the people who Toledo. I remembered from privilege. dated by this task because I mentors for their undying ate lunch with me had the previous year that this I met with the organizers wanted to say something support and guidance. My “cleared security.” was no small event. of the event about a week positive, but the reality is that thesis was that once we have Since the MLK Celebra- I recalled the Toledo Inter- after talking to Mr. Kynard. unity has never truly existed bridged the poverty gap, tion in Unity, I have spoken faith Mass Choir blowing They told me that I would in this country. If unity had equality will be achieved, and at and been invited to speak down the house. I recalled have to create a message that never existed in this country, unity will closely follow. at so many events, it’s hard January has been the most the procession of dozens of applied to all who would be in despite the efforts of some of My speech was met with to keep track. Unfortunately, exciting month in my life! the city’s most prominent fig- attendance: the young, the the most committed and intel- enormous praise. After the I do not have an infinite sup- It all started when the ures. And I recalled with a old, the black, the white, the ligent people known in his- Celebration in Unity con- ply of time or energy, so I tory, how could I cure this cluded, I was stormed with have had to accept only those High-Speed Technical Photography Expert problem in a 10-minute people wishing to congratu- invitations which are accom- speech? late me on a job well done. I panied by an offer of com- Andrew Davidhazy to Present Free Lecture I agonized over possible shook hands and took pic- pensation. topics for hours, and I finally tures for over an hour. I inter- I have been greatly re- and Workshops at Owens, Feb. 19 decided that I would bifur- viewed with two or three news warded with the ability and cate my message: I would stations. About a dozen opportunity to communicate Area residents and pho- sional conference setting.” never to have owned. develop a message for the people asked me to speak at my positive message to tographers interested in learn- Foote added, “Andrew Davidhazy’s accolades adults, and a message for the their churches, youth groups, people all around the area. If ing about the scientific and Davidhazy’s lecture presen- include being awarded a youth. or community organizations. I inspire one person to act, technical aspects of photog- tation will cover his vast body NASA American Society for The goal of my speech Several media outlets have my efforts will have been duly raphy from Andrew of scientific photographic Engineering Education Sum- would be to encourage adults shown pictures, videos, and rewarded. Davidhazy, one of the pio- work, including scanning or mer Fellowship at NASA Lan- neers in the field of high- strip photography, as well as gley Research Center in speed technical and scien- modifying off-the-shelf pho- Hampton, Va., for conduct- tific photography, are invited tographic equipment to im- ing research and providing to attend a free lecture and prove capacity and capabil- consulting services in the area register for several work- ity.” of high-speed photography. shops at Owens Community “Many people are familiar He is a Fellow of SPIE and the College on Saturday, Feb. 19. with Andrew Davidhazy’s Society for Imaging Science Presented by the Owens work, without even realizing and Technology, as well as Photo Club student organi- he was the photographer,” the recipient of the Eisenhart zation, Davidhazy’s lecture said Margaret Lockwood- Award from the Rochester will take place from 11 a.m. – Lass, Owens Adjunct In- Institute of Technology and 12 p.m. In addition to his lec- structor of Fine and Perform- the Raymond Bowman ture presentation, Davidhazy ing Arts and Co-Advisor of Award from IS&T for excel- will provide two two-hour, the Owens Photo Club. “His lence in teaching. hands-on workshops for at- popular images include stop The Owens Photo Club tendees. The first workshop, action photos of sneezing, was founded with the overall which begins at 1:30 p.m., will bullets going through play- mission of providing personal cover “The Basics of Slit-scan ing cards, water droplets and professional enrichment and Strip Cameras and Appli- crowning and balloons pop- and educational opportuni- cations,” while the second ping. Golfers and other sports ties for all Owens students, workshop will start at 4 p.m. enthusiasts are familiar with including students majoring and provide insight into the his stroboscope photos of in the College’s commercial “Simplified Approaches to golfers or tennis players photography technology High Speed and Stroboscopic showing the full range of and photography academic Photography.” motion from a single stroke.” programs. The lecture and work- Davidhazy serves as a Workshop space is ex- shops will take place in the Professor of Imaging and tremely limited and pre-regis- College’s Center for Fine and Photographic Technology in tration is required. Registra- Performing Arts Room 233 on the School of Photographic tion will be restricted to only the Toledo-area Campus. Arts and Sciences at Roches- one workshop per applicant. Owens is located on Oregon ter Institute of Technology Lunch is included free of Road in Perrysburg Town- in Rochester, N.Y. His pro- charge as part of the daylong ship. All events are free and fessional background in- event. open to the public. cludes over 35 years of expe- “Owens Community Col- rience specializing in scien- For additional information lege is thrilled to have An- tific and technical aspects of about the upcoming lecture drew Davidhazy presenting photography, as well as the or registration for either work- two hands-on workshops, application of technical im- shop, contact Owens’ De- along with a lecture presen- aging concepts to aesthetic partment of Fine and Perform- tation,” said Ruth Foote, purposes. ing Arts at (567) 661-7081 or Owens Associate Professor Davidhazy also served on 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081. of Fine and Performing Arts the U.S. House Select Com- Individuals can also access and Co-Advisor of the Owens mittee that re-examined pho- information online at Photo Club. “I’ve known tographs of Lee Harvey www.owensphotoclub.org Andrew for many years and Oswald, and was later called or pre-register for the work- his lectures and workshops upon to authenticate a pho- shops at: are always popular, whether tograph of O. J. Simpson [email protected]. it is at a school or profes- wearing shoes he claimed Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth February 09, 2011

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section School Choice Tour Spotlights Four Academically Excellent Options By Brittany Jones Sojourner’s Truth Reporter

Every child deserves an they had to overcome. A tour school, Rosary Cathedral excellent education no mat- was organized to showcase Campus, where the structure ter where he or she lives. these particular schools. has operated on Despite current school, “Theses are schools that Collingwood for almost 100 issues, budget cuts and tax are not suppose to be suc- years. It is a part of Central incentives, there are schools ceeding because of the City Ministries (CCM), which in the Toledo area still striv- people that they’re servic- is comprised of Queen of ing to do just that – give the ing,” commented Ann Apostles and Rosary. children superior instruction Riddle, outreach and mobili- With smaller-sized to prepare them for the world. zation associate of School classes, the students re- Proclaimed by Governor Choice Ohio. “There are ceived more teacher atten- Kasich, “National School many issues that make tion thus resulting in more Choice Week,” January 24 people believe that they can- help with studies. through January 29 was not do well, but they are The school consists of spent putting the spotlight doing it.” one pre-school, two classes on excelling schools First up was the private of first through third grade, throughout Ohio. The decree that he authorized went on to state that “by observing National School Choice Week in Ohio, our citizens can truly recognize that Ohio is front and center in the im- portant work of giving all children access to a quality one class each of the fourth located downtown on 14th text book and learn it.” education.” through eighth grades. The street, opened its doors in Thompson wants to at- On day six of the week, a teachers have aides to help 1999 to students ready for a tend the University of Florida Toledo public, private, char- with the daily lessons and different style of learning. and receive a degree in ob- ter and home school were every child has access to a In addition to core classes stetrics. highlighted for their ability computer. required by the Ohio Depart- Home schooling has be- to maintain superior school Religion is a huge factor ment of Education, dance, come a normal option for par- ratings even with the hurdles within the school where music, theater and visual arts ents over the years. At Locke Mass is held every week and are offered to enhance the Branch Library on Miami the students take religion learning experience. The Street, six local classes daily. A student does school has received an “ex- homeschooling families not have to be Catholic to cellent” rating on the school (Beale, Scarlett, Kirk, Hite, attend Rosary Cathedral. report card for the past five Peterson and Leinbach) Most of the student popu- years. In fact, the only area gathered to discuss their ex- lation – about 190 out of 259 school that has surpassed periences. – are recipients of the Edu- their outstanding test scores Parents began the pro- cational Choice Scholarship is Ottawa Hills. gram by discussing how they Program (Ohio EdChoice). Doing six years at TSA, came about the decision to This scholarship aids stu- Skylar Thompson, a junior home school their children dents who attend public and a music and dance ma- and the methods they use schools that are rated “aca- jor, appreciates the variety during a school day. The demic emergency” or “aca- the school offers in learning families varied in regards to demic watch.” It can also be methods. the number of children they used for students who at- “I think it’s a different home schooled. Some kids tend private schools (up to environment and a different began in kindergarten and $5,300 tuition voucher) or are way of learning, but you still went all the way through high homeschooled. have your core classes that school while some stopped Second on the tour was are constructed the same,” before high school. Toledo School for the Arts she said. “It’s another way The kids from various (TSA), a sixth through 12th to connect to the students academic stages – college, grade charter school. TSA, and not just say read this (Continued on Next Page) February 09, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section True Color Trivia Contest Special to The Truth gible entries submitted dur- ing the week (Mon-Fri).For more information, call 419.259.5392 or 419.259.5207. The contest, which is open to participants 12 and older, is presented by the Toledo-Lucas County Li- brary and the Theater League.

Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union: The Mysterious Case of the Missing Funds Sojourner’s Truth Staff For years Suzette Cowell, CEO of the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union has been working on raising funds from a variety of sources for the credit union’s new building at Dorr and Detroit. Part of the funds for the three quarters of a million facility were to have come from a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. But have The Art Tatum Afri- a chance to win a pair of available at Main Library’s the funds dried up? Have they been moved to another project here in Toledo? can American Resource tickets to Broadway’s The Circulation Desk and in the In 2008, HUD approved $245,000 to fund renovation or construction of buildings in low Center (ATAARC) cel- Color Purple: The Musical Humanities Department, the or moderate-income census tracts using Special Project Grant funds. The three projects ebrates Black History About Love, which opens temporary home of the were identified by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur as the Nueva Esperanza Community Month and Women’s His- in Toledo on March 10. ATAARC. Credit Union Building Renovation Project in an amount of $100,000, the TUFCU Construc- tory Month with the True Simply answer three Drawings will be held on tion Project in a similar amount and a City of Toledo/Envelope Program in an amount of Color Trivia contest! trivia questions correctly to Saturdays (February 19 & $45,000. Enter at Main Library for qualify. Entry forms are 26 and March 5) from eli- Cowell received final authorization on November 24, 2010 after notice was placed in the media and no objection had been raised concerning the release of the funds. Now however, an objection has been raised according to Kaptur’s office and those portion of the funds earmarked for TUFCU may have to be released to another entity before School Choice Tour the credit union is ready to start construction. According to Kaptur’s office, the senior center being constructed by Warren AME (Continueed from Page 8) Church may well end up with the funds if TUFCU is unable to complete its project. and neighborhood involve- According to Rev. Otis Gordon, pastor of Warren, the church has no intention of battling ment with the school that the credit union for the funds but also does not want to see the funds returned to the federal keeps the program going. government if TUFCU cannot complete its project. “Birmingham is still a neighborhood,” she com- mented. “The parents know each other and are willing to help out whenever possible.” School Choice Ohio, ac- cording to its literature, holds on to the “the idea that par- ents want the best and most appropriate education for their children.” It “is the statewide leader in promoting the protection and expansion of school high school, middle school nifer DeYarman, commends choice throughout the Buck- and elementary – gave pre- the strong bond of parent eye State.” sentations about how they dealt with home schooling and the fun activities they undertake such as trips out of the country to learn about the world. They made sure to stress one thing – they do not go to school in pajamas. The last stop was Birming- ham Elementary at its transi- tory location – previously East Toledo Junior High Building – on Dearborn. Be- fore their move to its own building next fall on Bakewell, the school jumped two levels in one year from “continuous improvement” to ‘“excellent” for the first time on the state’s report card. The school has kindergarten through eighth grade. Birmingham has one of the most poverty-stricken stu- dent bodies in the area where about 93 percent qualify for federally-sponsored school lunches. The school has about 350 students. Assistant principal, Jen- Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth February 09, 2011

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Library Celebrates Black History Month – The Journey Toward Freedom By Rhonda B. Sewell, Library Media Relations Coordinator To celebrate Black History Month during the month of February, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents to the community, The Journey Toward Freedom scheduled from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 26 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Other exhibits, plays, activities and programs celebrating Black History Month are scheduled throughout the Library system. Please visit toledolibrary.org for more details. Here are highlights for the February 26th FREE program at Main Library: • A History of the Underground Railroad – presented by Cathy D. Nelson, Friends of the Freedom Society • Scene from Comin’ for to Carry Me Home from the Slave Narratives of the Federal Writers’ Project – Adapted by Imelda Hunt New Works Writers Series • Music – by the Clarence Smith Community Chorus • Representatives from the 5th United States Colored Troop – Civil War re- enactors •Historically-themed Quilt display – including a quilt rendition of the Underground Railroad map of Ohio indicating counties, trails and stations (on loan from the Friends of Freedom Society) • The Prize Is . . . An Underground Railroad Treasure Hunt – this activity will also be available during the entire month of February • Children’s activities • Civil War era refreshments The Library’s February 26th program has been generously sponsored and presented by the Ohio Humanities Council, Library Legacy Foundation, and the Toledo-Lucas as ten-year-old orphaned Buddy searches for his band-leader father and finds his way County Public Library home. All programs below are free and open to the public. Also check out: 1. Locke Branch Library – Saturday, February 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. (419.259.5310) • Pride and Preservation – a retrospective exhibit located in the Humanities 2. Toledo Heights Branch Library – Tuesday, February 22 from department at Main Library about the Art Tatum African American Resource Center 6:30-8 p.m. (419.259.5220) (temporarily housed at Main Library during the renovation project at Kent Branch 3. Mott Branch Library – Monday, February 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. (419.259.5230) Library). On view now through the end of March 2011. Info: 419.259.5218. * Bud, Not Buddy – Christopher Paul Curtis’ triple-award winning book Bud, Not Buddy comes alive as Dr. Imelda Hunt’s New Works Writers Series presents a theatrical NOTE: For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call 419.259.5207. reading of this adventurous book. The story is set in Flint and Grand Rapids, Michigan February 09, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section BGSU Black Issues Conference to Focus on Future Special to The Truth African-American suc- socio-economic and other Conference panelists, includ- lessons learned in their aca- such as “Identity Crisis: I’m a meal ticket, $5 for BGSU cesses and challenges will be forms of oppression. ing BGSU faculty, adminis- demic and professional ca- Black,” “24 Reasons Why students and $10 for adminis- highlighted at Bowling Green The conference theme, trators and alumni as well as reers, providing anecdotes African-Americans Suffer,” trators, faculty, staff and off- State University’s 12th an- “The Content of Our Charac- visiting speakers, will also be on how our students may and “African-American campus guests. To reserve a nual Black Issues Conference ter: Overcoming Oppression incorporating a subtheme, better prepare themselves to Women Entrepreneurs” in meal ticket, contact Coates at (BIC) Saturday, Feb. 12, in and Moving Forward,” was “Learning from the Past, Liv- meet the challenges of today various rooms throughout [email protected] or at 419- the Bowen-Thompson Stu- selected by the planning com- ing in the Present, Leading in and the future,” said confer- the union. 372-9645. dent Union. A goal of the mittee, which consists of 10 the Future,” to expand on the ence organizer Chad Coates, The luncheon keynote Registration for the con- event is to help students undergraduate students and message. a graduate assistant in the speaker will be Rev. Jamie ference will begin at 9 a.m., overcome racial, sexism, a group of graduate students. “[The panelists will share] Office of Multicultural Af- Washington, president and followed by concurrent ses- fairs. founder of the Washington sions in the morning and af- Members of the BGSU Consulting Group. He will ternoon, ending with a panel community will be present- speak on “One More River to discussion from 3-4:15 p.m. Ernest Quintana Diversity ing a variety of workshop Cross: Intersections of Race, in the Union Theater. sessions during the confer- Religion and Sexual Orienta- “Overcoming oppression Scholarship Fund ence. Participants include tion.” Washington is also the and moving forward will re- BGSU Trustee Col. John E. president and founding fac- quire intentional ‘Learning Moore Jr., (USAF, Ret.); Dr. ulty member of the Social from the Past, Living in the Established Upon Dafina Stewart, an associate Justice Training Institute and Present, and Leading in the professor in the Department has served as an educator, Future,’” Coates said. “Lead- of Higher Education and Stu- administrator and consultant ership for the next round will Namesakes Retirement dent Affairs; Dr. Shannon in higher education for over require a level of work that Cochran, an instructor in the 26 years. will move us beyond a color Department of Ethnic Stud- “Dr. Washington will of- blind society to engaging from Federal Service ies and Africana Studies; fer his thoughts and wisdom what we really see across all Special to The Truth Ashley Baker, BGSU director as related to preparing lead- differences.” of Student Athletic Services; ers for a more socially just The conference is a diver- Retiring NPS Midwest Regional Director Ernest Quintana was J. David Reeves from the future,” Coates said. sity initiative sponsored by honored on his last day of service to the Federal Government with the Department of Housing and The conference is open to the Office of Multicultural announcement of the establishment of the Ernest Quintana Diversity Urban Development and na- all members of the BGSU com- Affairs in partnership with Scholarship Fund. tional president of Blacks in munity. The public is also the Black Student Union. For Government, and attorney free to attend, but registra- more information, contact the Established January 31, 2011, the Ernest Quintana Diversity Scholarship Walter Madison. tion is required. An optional Office of Multicultural Af- Fund honors the former Regional Director for his career efforts in Guest speakers will be lunch in the Lenhart Grand fairs at 419-372-2642. diversity recruitment. The Fund is housed with the National Park Foundation holding concurrent sessions Ballroom in the Union can be and will grant at least two $1,500 scholarships per year. Should the Fund covering a range of topics reserved and purchased with grow to a size that allows for a perpetual endowment, the number of scholarships will increase accordingly.

“This is absolutely incredible,” Quintana proclaimed upon learning of the Fund. “I am deeply honored by this gesture of support for an effort that promotes an integral goal throughout my career. This is an opportunity to give back by helping and encouraging others to continue and complete their college education. I, like many others in the National Park Service, benefited from the good will of individuals who not only believed in me but provided me with the opportunity to continue and complete my college education. They knew and impressed upon me that both a college education and on the job experience are essential to success.”

Midwest Region staff developed the idea as a long lasting tribute to Quintana who, throughout his 41 years of Federal service, has focused on diversity as a means of making the stories and places entrusted to his care and leadership relevant to the visitors. Accredited colleges and universities identified by Midwest Region staff will be eligible. Staff anticipate finalizing eligibility parameters in time to award the first of the scholarships in 2012.

For more information, please contact Marty Sterkel at 402-661-1536 or 402-616-6114. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth February 09, 2011

Book Review The Obamas: The Untold Story of an African Family by Peter Firstbrook c.2010, 2011, Crown $26.00 / $30.00 Canada 335 pages, includes extras By Teri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor There days, you wish nating story to be told.” Obama, Aguk, and Opiyo, you’d listened closer. President Obama is, like who would become the great- Your grandfather told you most Americans, of varied great grandfather of President many things about his grand- heritage. He’s 50 percent Obama. father: how he survived, how English mixed with Welsh, Opiyo was born during a he lived, how he relaxed. You Irish, German, Scottish and tumultuous time, when slave wish you had paid attention Swiss. And he’s 50 percent trading was widespread and to what was said, but you African, descended from the British colonialism was al- were just a kid. Now, you Luo of Sudan and Kenya. most ending. Still, he built his wish you could tell those tales Tribal connections are own compound, took several to your own children. extremely important in wives and raised his own fam- You’re not that interested Kenya, and the Luo is the ily, including at least two in your pedigree, but you like third-largest tribe in that daughters and three sons. knowing where you came country. As a whole, they’re His middle son, Obama, be- from. In the new book The known for their emphasis on came the president’s great- Obamas: The Untold Story education, their easygoing grandfather. of an African Family by Pe- nature and their generosity. Obama begat Onyango, ter Firstbrook, you’ll learn And, Firstbrook says, “they who was progressive, eccen- about the first family behind also had a reputation for… tric and quite the ladies’ man. the First Family. talking big and doing very He was also aggressive, and On the night of Barack little.” “stole” one of his wives, Sa- Obama’s inauguration just About 200 years ago, rah. She later bore him a son, over two years ago, Peter President Obama’s great- Barack, who was the father of Firstbrook was in Kenya, great-great grandfather our President. watching the event on a Obong’o was born in the The Obamas is lively, fuzzy-screened black-and- ancestral home in K’ogelo but sweeping, grand, horrifying white television powered by when he was about 30 years and occasionally funny; a a generator. He had gone there old, he and his wife left be- historical biography of a con- just after the election to re- cause of family feuding. In tinent, a way of life, a people search the president’s family his new home on Kendu Bay, and, somewhere along the and knew there was a “fasci- Obong’o had three sons: way, the leader of the Free

World. readers with cultural expla- way of life. Author Peter Firstbrook nations, imaginative sce- If you’re a “birther,” you is a first-rate storyteller, and narios, hypothetical situa- won’t find much in this spir- though President Obama’s tions and small anecdotes. I ited account of one family’s lineage can be somewhat enjoyed that, partly for the long history. For the curious, confusing, Firstbrook makes way Firstbrook presents the or anyone who just loves a it relatively understandable. information and partly for its great story, though, The Though some tales will make relevance in today’s world, Obamas deserves a closer you gulp, he also entertains as compared to yesterday’s look. February 09, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Black Future: Treating Each Other Fairly By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture Hawaii, partly raised in Indo- navigate our way to an educa- gangs looking for food and larger sense of black Family as to change. nesia and has an Arabic name. tion somehow. But even the shelter… how important will it in Black Unity. Not just talking about how You couldn’t ask for a better ghetto ain’t as black is it used be then whether or not I mean Father, Mother, and much our jewelry costs or who example of E Pluribus Unum. to be, and that’s just keeping Malcolm X’s birthday should Children BLACK FAMILY. we are taking home from the But just as President Barack it “one hunned” with y’all. be a national holiday? Our households have been club. Obama is not simply black.. So how do we take time to When the melting pot boils attacked since the 1600’s, To respect our crafts neither is struggle that black identify as a race of proud, over, will any one ingredient that’s a long time to have our enough to let the actors act people face. beautiful black people in a mean more than the other? bond ripped apart but that is and the rappers rap without 2/ Yes, the war on drugs is a world where the struggle is one area we have control over 3rds of all black people within war on us. less and less about race and PRESERVING how free we are. a mile in any direction also Yes, the schools are closed more about getting ahead by BLACKNESS The Black Future needs a competing for the same dream. and the prisons are open. any means necessary? Other ethnic/racial minori- restoring of honor in our If we can protect our artis- Yes, racism still runs ram- We’re still trying to get ties have proven they can do homes. tic expression, we can at least pant in every nook and cranny social equality and reparations well for their community in Raising the kids, respect- rely on what we’ve created to in this country. at a time when the dollar could this country. ing the elders, loving that entertain us but also spark I love February. Yes, discrimination threat- cease to exist and our entire Arab Americans, Asian spouse… these things can be little revolutions in the mind. My birthday is February ens to dog every forward step nation could revert back to Americans and Jewish people our only hope. 26. I’m a hopeless romantic so we make before we make it. the stone age at any moment. to name a few. Why? The Black Future faces the I dig Valentine’s Day. Having But more and more, the Are you getting the pic- It’s not access to wealth Because we probably same struggles as America in been raised by an African powers that be are attacking ture? that will allow our people to won’t ever see the day where general with an added degree dance teacher and former Black the American middle class and This ain’t no 2012 hoopla, overcome. the judicial system treats us of difficulty because of what Panther meant that I was right poor people far and wide. this is actual probability. Like- I believe our only saving fair, but we can CREATE the we have gone through. at home in a month where cul- Joblessness, poor access lihood. grace rests in the two areas day where we treat each other However, giving some tural awareness is at the fore- to health care and education – At a time when we have we’ve always consistently fair! thought to the past and the front. the things we need to improve Oprah Winfrey reaching soar- been attacked in: Under attack just as our present would be criminal But Black History facts ourselves or just maintain are ing heights that most black family unit has always been without truly assessing our never meant as much to me as becoming more and more women or even women period The Black Family. our art. future collectively. the reality of our here and now. scarce for ALL races of people never fathomed. Black Art. Exploited, stolen or com- Things may get very real, W.E.B. Dubois, Marcus who are just a tad bit closer to At a time when we prob- If we remember to honor partmentalized until only the very soon here. Garvey, Sojourner Truth and the have nots than the haves. ably have more black million- each other because we are one, most idiotic creations from our I’m back at y’all next week, Harriet Tubman are all human In a world swirling its col- aires and entrepreneurs than and we strengthen that sense people slip through to the peace. rights icons who we as black ors, and letting go of race as a any other time in history. of community to the point that masses to represent us all. people should hold in our high- main way to identify each At a time when grassroots we see ourselves when we We’ve got to dare to once Email or Facebook est regard for all time. But I’ve other… the promised land of efforts to teach our own and walk those streets at night then again to become artists who search: challenged myself to focus equality may never come. reach our own are finally start- things will change. speak or rap or sing or paint [email protected] more on our black NOW than Not only because they ing to pay off… this entire But I don’t just mean the about the conditions we want our black HISTORY. don’t want to see us have system we exist in could be As with any evolution, I’ve equality. rendered obsolete overnight. now moved on to a much more But also because people If you wake up one morn- pressing issue: are discussing race/ethnicity ing and everything you own, Our Black Future. less and less and discussing every dollar and every item rich vs. poor more and more. you could trade for a dollar is ARE WE BLACK IN It’s about survival at this point. all worthless then what? THE FUTURE? We’ve been broken down If you wake up one morn- Our President is black. But to our most basic needs. ing and gas is $28 a gallon and he’s also multi-racial, multi- Yes, in the inner city black healthcare is tied up in litiga- ethnic. youth are still divided be- tion and the Patriot Act ver- I mean we are talking about tween ignorant super thug sion of martial law is declared a black man who was born in ambitions and those of us who in response to roaming street Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth February 09, 2011

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Project LMHA – Agency Wide Business Development Specialist Project 550 Hyatt – Comprehensive The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority is The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority seeks seeking bids from qualified contractors to furnish all is seeking proposals from qualified licensed, and a Business Development Specialist to market the labor, materials, and equipment for the following insured electrical contracting companies for the pur- Port Authority’s financing programs (Northwest Ohio project(s): pose of providing electrical construction and repair Bond Fund and Community Economic Development services to LMHA. initiative) and other programs the Port Authority Project 550 Hyatt – Comprehensive administers (Small Business Administration 504 RenovationMcClinton Nunn Toledo OH 43605 Project LMHA – Agency Wide Loan Program and Ohio Department of Development Project Number 210125 Pre-Proposal Meeting Date Tuesday, February Regional 166 Loan Program). Walk-Thru Date Tuesday , February 8, 2011 22, 2011 @ 10:00am at 201 Belmont Modernization @ 11:00am at 550 Hyatt Department, Toledo, OH 43604 Beginning salary range: $50,500 - $58,000 plus Bid Due Date Friday, February 18, 2011 @ Proposal Due Date Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ a full benefits package and participation in the Ohio 11:00am at 201 Belmont Modernization Department 10:00am at 201 Belmont Modernization Department Public Employee Retirement System. Bids will be opened and reviewed in the Modern- Please direct questions regarding this proposal Qualifications include: ization Department, at 201 Belmont Avenue, Toledo to, Tom Neeb (419) 259-9419 or via email to Ohio 43604, on the date shown above. Please direct [email protected]. Copies of the plans and 1. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, questions regarding this project to, Kara Lennard specifications for this project are on file at City finance or marketing (419) 259-9469 or email [email protected]. Blueprint of Toledo, 3455 Briarfield Boulevard, Suite 2. At least five years of experience in business Copies of the plans and specifications for this project D, Maumee, OH 43537, (419) 243-7271. Please fax development, banking, public relations or sales are on file at City Blueprint of Toledo, 3455 Briarfield your order to (419) 243-6418. Visa, MasterCard, 3. Demonstrated record of successful pursuit of Boulevard, Suite D, Maumee, OH 43537, (419) 243- cash or company checks are accepted. These business opportunities 7271. Please fax your order to (419) 243-6418. Visa, documents are also available at the following web MasterCard, cash or company checks are accepted. address: www.lucasmha.org and selecting procure- A complete job description is available at These documents are also available at the following ment, open solicitations. www.toledoportauthority.org/careers web address: www.lucasmha.org and selecting pro- curement, open solicitations. All offerors shall be required to meet the Affirma- Qualified candidates may submit their resumes tive Action requirements electronically to [email protected] or All bidders shall be required to meet the Affirma- and Equal Employment by regular mail to the Human Resources Dept., tive Action requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, One Maritime Opportunity requirements as described in Executive Plaza, Toledo, OH 43604-1865. Resumes will be as described in Executive Order #11246. Each bidder accepted until February 21, 2011. Order #11246. Each bidder must insure that all em- The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority is an must insure that all em- ployees and applicants for equal opportunity employer. ployees and applicants for employment are not dis- employment are not dis- criminated against because of their race, color, reli- criminated against because gion, sex, national origin, disability, handicap, age, Project 136 Ravine Park of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, creed, or military status. disability, handicap, age, ancestry, creed, or military The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority is seek- status. ing bids from qualified contractors to furnish all labor, Wanted to Buy:Diabetes Supplies materials, and equipment for the following project(s): Earn up to $12 per box of 100 test strips ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Must expire after Jan. 2012. Project 136 Ravine Park – John H. McKissick Senior Apartments are Leave labels on boxes. RenovationRavine Park Village 22 Poplar Street, accepting applications for 1 bedroom We remove and shred. Toledo OH 43605 waiting list for elderly housing, 62 years Call 419-740-7162 and leave message. Project Number 210083 or older. Rent will be based on income. Walk-Thru Date Tuesday , February 8, 2011 Applications will be taken on a FIRST @ 10:00am at 136 Ravine Park COME FIRST SERVE BASIS on Friday, Febru- Bid Due Date Thursday, February 17, 2011 ary 11, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC SUP- @ 11:00am at 201 Belmont Modernization Depart- P.M. at PORTIVE TREATMENT CLINICIAN ment 1030 Brookview Drive, Toledo, Ohio. For further information, call (419) 389- Unison is seeking full-time, part-time and contin- Bids will be opened and reviewed in the Modern- 0361, M-F 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. gent Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment ization Department, at 201 Belmont Avenue, Toledo Clinicians to provide community support services to Ohio 43604, on the date shown above. Please direct adults with serious and persistent mental illness. questions regarding this project to, Kara Lennard Duties will include assessment of client needs, as- (419) 259-9469 or email [email protected]. NORTHGATE APARTMENTS sisting in the development of the treatment plan, Copies of the plans and specifications for this project 610 STICKNEY AVENUE coordination of the treatment plan, crisis manage- are on file at City Blueprint of Toledo, 3455 Briarfield Now Accepting Appli- ment and stabilization, advocacy and outreach, edu- Boulevard, Suite D, Maumee, OH 43537, (419) 243- cations for 1 and 2 Bedroom cation and mental health interventions addressing the 7271. Please fax your order to (419) 243-6418. Visa, Apartments mental illness. MasterCard, cash or company checks are accepted. Mature Adult Community Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology These documents are also available at the following for Persons 55 and Older. and a valid driver’s license required. Ohio counselor or web address: www.lucasmha.org and selecting pro- Rent Based on Income. Heat, social worker license and experience preferred. curement, open solicitations. Appliances, Drapes, Carpeting Included. Call (419) 729-7118 for details. Send resume or apply to: All bidders shall be required to meet the Affirmative Human Resources - CPST Action requirements and 1425 Starr Avenue Equal Employment Oppor- Doves Manor Apartments Toledo, OH 43605 tunity requirements as de- Seniors 62+ and better! scribed in Executive Order Fax 419.936.7574 One Bedroom Apartments Email: [email protected] #11246. Each bidder must EOE insure that all employees Now Accepting Applications and applicants for employ- Rent based on income, utilities included. Newer ment are not discriminated building has secure entry, laundry, extra storage, against because of their race, color, religion, sex, central air conditioning, wellness clinics, fitness cen- Give Your Home a SECOND LIFE national origin, disability, handicap, age, ancestry, ter and MORE!! creed, or military status. Call for an appointment and more details. Applica- Resale store tions are now being accepted with the possibility of Furniture, home decor, etc. Place your classified ad in immediate move-in. Decorating, painting and cleaning The Sojourner’s Truth Doves Manor 1-866-424-1544 1040 Brookview Drive 5115 Dorr Street Call Pam at 419-243-0007 419-389-9999 Appointments only February 09, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 20 North Gallery’s 16th Annual Black History Month Exhibit

On Friday, January 28, 20 LeMaxie Glover. the Gallery is also placing North Gallery opened its 16th The exhibit, in fact, is billed emphasis on his work as well. annual Black History Month as an “ The exhibit runs through Exhibit. This year’s exhibit Homage to LeMaxie Saturday, March 12. features 18 local artists with a Glover,” but due to the recent Photos courtesy Asia Sharp special emphasis on the late death of local legend Wil Clay, and Derrick Womack

20 North art audience

Michael Clay and Birdman

Alice Grace explains her art to UTstudent