Volume 12, No.10 July 04, 2007

In This Issue

The Truth Editorial Page 2

My View Page 3

Dorr Street Coalition Page 4

Mickler’s Goodbye Page 5

Clyde Hughes’ Goodbye Page 6

Cover Story: Chris Robinson Page 7

Interfaith Mass Choir Event Page 8

Homestead Exemption Page 10

The Lime Truth Page 12

Minister’s Music Page 13

CoachCoach ChrisChris BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds RobinsonRobinson Page 15

“When I’m out there on a baseball diamond, it brings everything back into perspective. If you can get the kids to buy into that, it changes a young man’s life forever. A lot of angry kids come to us and when you see them make progress, it makes it all worthwhile” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth July 04, 2007 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar

A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial *June 11-August 3 We had to sift through a week’s worth of horrible decisions but the U.S. Supreme Court Summer Feeding Program at the Holt Lifeline Center: Youths ages 5-18; Noon to 1 finally got something right … we hope. pm; Monday through Friday: 419-727-0820 Last Friday, on the heels of the week’s earlier disastrous rulings on the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law and the Louisville/Seattle desegregation case, the Supreme Court *June 18-July 13 reversed itself on its earlier decision not to review the issue of whether detainees at Artists in the Garden: An exhibit at Parkwood Gallery of 26 local artists; Presented Guantanamo Bay have been unjustly barred from federal courts by the Bush Administra- by Metroparks and cosponsored by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo: 419-407- tion and Congress. 9720 It takes four justices to decide to hear a case and apparently two – it takes five to rehear a denial – joined David Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer in a highly unusual *June 18-July 20 reversal. Majestic Praise Ministries: Free lunch to children ages 2-18; Monday through Friday This decision did not sit well with administration members who feel that such a move from 11:30 am to 1 pm: 419-535-3017 means that the Court will be predisposed to rule against their position that detainees have no constitutional rights and therefore are at the mercy of military commissions. *June 18-August 4 One of the problems that the Defense Department has with trying detainees in public, Summer Reading Pals: Sanger and Oregon branches; Free seven-week summer for example, is that evidence against them may involve sensitive intelligence sources and program for youth who need reading practice: 419-259-5276 thus may be classified. And, of course, this reversal, as most certainly a subsequent ruling against the *July 4 government by the Supreme Court, has conservatives seeing red. As one pundit said last Independence Day!! week, these people are terrorists and they have no rights. And that, of course, prompts the question: who says they are terrorists? *July 6 This is what courts are for, we thought, to determine an individual’s guilt or innocence. Amazon Lodge No. 4: Fish Fry; 11 am to 5 pm: 419-531-7079 And this is what open scrutiny of a court’s proceedings are all about, to determine whether The Company-to-Vendor Business Networking Event: Jackson’s Lounge and Grill; or not an individual’s rights are being applied. 5 pm; Free hors d’oeuvres; Vendor opportunities as well; 419-729-2056 And this is why the presumption of innocence lies at the heart of our legal system, so that an individual may avail himself of a fair trial conducted in the light of day. *July 7 Not that we are certain that this particular Supreme Court will agree that an individual Casting Call: Upcoming gospel stage play – “You Don’t Know My Story;” Written/ right to a fair trial makes good constitutional sense. The way things have been going, this directed by Richita Willis; Auditions 10 am to 3 pm; By His Spirit Church; Searching for Court may well decide to uphold the government’s claim that it can conduct star chamber 3 males and 3 females: 419-297-2370 proceedings while the justices also avoid addressing the overriding principle of individual Butterfly Celebration: Metroparks Oak Opening Preserve; 1 to 5 pm: 419-407-9757 rights by finding a loophole favorable to the government. This would be consistent with Summer Bazaar and Fish Dinner Sale: Beta Phi Chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, the Court’s rulings in the aforementioned cases released earlier last week. Inc.; 9 am to 4 pm; 2466 N. Detroit Ave; Men’s/women’s/children’s clothing and As you will recall, the Court did not strike down McCain-Feingold or Congress’s household items for sale: 419-944-5912 authority to limit the influence that corporations and unions may have in elections, the Court merely held that, in the event, Congress could not prevent such entities from saying *July 7-8 what they want, when they want, to influence elections. Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 90th Anniversary weekend And as for the desegregation cases, the Court did not rule that Brown v. Board of celebration; Choir rehearsals on June 19, 26 and July 3 from 7 to 9 pm: 419-242-7906 or Education was no longer applicable or that desegregation was no longer the law of the land. 419-654-1570 The Court merely held that a district could desegregate, as long as it did not take race into consideration. Yes, we recognize the irony in that position *July 10 So now what? “Live Life Alive:” Presented by Diana Patton of Equilibria, Inc. and the Ben E. The detainee case will come before the Court next term, at which time some detainees Williams Youth Services; Mott Branch Library; Seminar for Toledo’s inner-city youth will have been held for more than five years without any semblance of justice within their on how to live a healthy lifestyle; 4 pm: 419-450-3362 reach. But these detainees are not the least fortunate of America’s prisoners. These prisoners, *July 13 at least, we know about. The CIA is still running secret prisons around the world where Barking Lot Party to Benefit Toledo Area Humane Society: The Town Center at Levis they can apply their “tougher” questioning tactics, out of sight of U.S. Courts who have Commons; 7 pm: 614-794-2008 become very, very picky about the use of torture as an approved interviewing technique (Justice Clarence Thomas’s strict constructionist views notwithstanding). *July13-15 But they are terrorists goes the cry. Third Annual African American Festival: Nelson Grace Park: 419-255-8876 Then prove it. The constitutional issue is very clear. If the government cannot or will not bring forth *July 14 the proper evidence to convict those whom they say are guilty, they should release them. Majestic Praise Ministries: Salad Luncheon; Guest Speaker Cheryl Slack from Grace We give the government no benefit of the doubt on this issue. Time and time again, Temple C.O.G.I.C.; “God’s Women on the Front Line:” 419-386-4174 or 419-536-7714 especially in the wake of 9/11, this government has demonstrated that it will go to any African-American Civil War Soldiers: Portraits by Novarro Gibson; Kent Branch lengths to build a case against the wrong people for the sake of political expediency. Library; 2 pm; A history lesson you won’t forget; The 5th U.S. Colored Troops; Special This country hasn’t made many correct moves in its war on terror: we have invaded the hip-hop performance by Positive Force Christian School of Dance wrong places, passed a Patriot Act that has broadened government powers in the areas of surveillance, failed to endear ourselves to potential allies in the war and, in general, have reacted to the threat of terrorism almost exactly as the terrorists would have wanted us to react. Perhaps the Supreme Court can correct some of those errors. 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Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster Marla Cole Sales Representative Pamela Anderson Sales Representative 26 Weeks - Only $40.00 52 Weeks - only $70.00 Kathy Sweeny Ad Creation Name: ______Phone # (_____) _____-______A Certified MBE, 2007 Address: ______City ______State ____ Zip ______The Sojourner’s Truth, 6161/2 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Send your check or money order to: [email protected] The Sojourner’s Truth, www.thetruthtoledo.com July 04, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 My View By Jack Ford could add to his campaign owner/operator of the Beirut really means is that we have tive. And, yes, some black The Truth’s Political coffers. Those of you read- and Byblos restaurants. less of a white middle class to contractors take what chari- Columnist ing this column need to step Hajjar, who also owns the help pay the freight for oper- tably can be called pay offs Justice or up if you want either to win. two Poco Piattis, was awarded ating the city. It means less to keep quiet. We need some- Write a check for $10, $20 or a Lifetime Achievement population in our schools, one like Attorney General Just-Us? $1,000 or something in be- Award by the Ohio Restau- fewer cops, fewer firefighters, Marc Dann to get to the bot- tween, but write them a check. rant Association. You never etc. tom of this. You can call him Your article regarding If you don’t, my belief is get a bad meal at the Beirut. If To put a positive spin on at 614-466-4320 to tell your B&B and Wes Boykin that we may end up with no you enjoy kibbeh or fatouch the continued loss of popu- story if a white contractor Trucking was interesting African-American on a or broiled chicken and rice or lation is to ignore the prob- has screwed you out of work. but not surprising. How- school board that oversees a world class spaghetti, the lem and fail to come up with a Use the same number to re- ever, I would like to know district that has more than 50 Beirut is your place. The solution and, as I have said port a black contractor who what would happen if an percent black students in its prices are reasonable and they repeatedly in the column, we has colluded with a white population. Would that not give you more than you can set up this process by our contractor to facilitate such MBE falsified (forged) the be a travesty? eat. own indiscriminate sale of deals. signature of a majority And both Mosley and Two Southerners are leav- water to outlying areas 30 to Finally, some promising contractor on a legal docu- Brown need to step up their ing Toledo to return home. 35 years ago. news for Barack Obama. Last ment submitted to a gov- efforts. Both are too timid and Johnny Mickler is headed Our people are not leav- week thousands of money ernment entity with the intent of securing a con- Jack Ford quiet in this very crucial time back to Greenville, SC and ing the area, just Toledo’s givers across America were period. Step it up and cam- Pastor Gary Blaine is leaving corporate limits. The only real solicited by former U.S. Sen- tract? Your article seems I gave Detective Harold paign outside of the black first congregational to head answer is to move to region- ate Majority Leader tom to have brushed aside the Mosley $180 for his campaign community! to Tulsa, OK. alize Toledo with Lucas Daschle on behalf of Obama. blatant illegal actions of for the Toledo Board of Edu- Mayor Carty Finkbeiner is Pastor Blain is an erudite County. Daschle is the consummate the majority contractor. cation. I did that because I correct on the emissions is- minister who serves up rich I met Tom Morrissey (the Beltway insider and for The city’s seeming com- know his views on education sue with respect to the coke sermons on Sundays. He and recall organizer) last week. He Daschle to ask for money for placency, regarding the and I know him personally plant in East Toledo. Mer- his wife led a social ministry is a nice fellow but very naïve Obama may be a big signal forgery, reads as an en- because he served as a secu- cury emissions – unchecked where they dispensed thou- about recall politics. He will that Hillary Clinton does not dorsement to falsifying rity guy for me when I was – will cause many medical sands of toiletry kits to the be lucky to get 15,000 signa- have the nomination locked government documents. mayor. problems for our citizens. poor in the TOTCO area of tures to turn in unless he up. Again, what would the Mosley and Richard And we should know who the Old West End. steps it up dramatically. In I will be the Men’s Day consequences be for an Brown are the two black males the owners are of the pro- Speaking of leaving To- retrospect, he probably had a speaker at the Center of Hope MBE committing such an running for the two open seats posed $800 million project. ledo, I think Mayor Finkbeiner different agenda in the first Church (1656 Dorr) on the act? Justice or Just-Us? on the board. Incumbent So long to Tom Walton glossed over the report that place. The target was not re- second Sunday in August at Larry Sykes has yet to an- who retired from his post as Toledo lost another couple ally Finkbeiner. 11 a.m. I hope my friends can nounce if he is running for re- editor of The Blade. Walton of thousand of folks in popu- Last week we talked about attend Sincerely, election. was relied upon by many lation since the last census. the games played by white My fear is that neither politicians as a brake against According to the mayor, we contractors to exploit black Contact Jack Ford at Mosley nor Brown is mount- excesses in editorial vitupera- can go all the way down to subcontractors out of work [email protected]. Annette Wright ing the kind of campaign that tion at The Blade. Sometimes 240,000 citizens and be a bet- on public buildings. The will win. That’s why I felt it he curbed it; sometimes he ter city. games are varied but effec- was important to give did not – or could not. That is another 20 percent Mosley the money – so he Kudos to Labib Hajjar, decline but what each decline America Votes For Re-Segregation I will give good and proper that colored kids learn and that justifies their arcane non- notice to all people of color stay around with other col- sense. that America is dreaming of ored kids and that it is best The supreme court jurists the days of yore and they for white children to be practically fell over them- want to see black people re- around their own kind. selves in convoluted logic in Kevin McQueen can help turn to legally-enforced edu- So, for now on, public trying to eviscerate Brown but cational ghettos schools do not have to use at the same time paid homage secure the financial future The U.S. Supreme Court, race as a factor in making to its principles. by a divided vote of 5-4 and sure that the classrooms of You wonder if these nine in its arcane logic, believes America reflect the true popu- white jurists ever read Brown of your business. that the time has come to give lation. Being white is suffi- or the cases flowing directing the famed case of Brown v. cient good reason and cause from it. Brown made America Let Kevin McQueen put the resources of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Topeka Board of Education to avoid mixing the races. what it is today and now the a sound spanking and send People of color are going law of the land is enough of Network to work for your business. From employee benefits, to the death, its myriad progeny home with to have to quit whining and Brown…give us white! disability or retirement of a partner, to pension and estate planning, Kevin multiple bruises and open crying about wanting to live So, black America, in the wounds. around us white people and years to come, be prepared to can call on a network of specialists dedicated to providing the expert For those who don’t get sending their kids to our see a worsening of the educa- the drift of what I am stating, nicely kept schools. We have tional picture for people of guidance and innovative solutions to help your business meet its financial the Supreme done all we can for them and color which has a direct corol- goals. Call Kevin McQueen today to arrange a free, no-obligation meeting. Court wants to retrench now we are tired of trying to lary to employment, housing on the promising mandate of raise them up to our stan- and health benefits. All nega- Brown and stop hundreds of dards. tive. If white America is hell school districts from using Since they do not want to bent on returning to a dual diversity (a/k/a: race) as a learn anyway, why should system of education and with factor in mixing up their we spend the time and ex- the best dollar going to the school population. pense on bussing them to white educational system, The Supreme fathers want our schools. marvel not that economic to gently tell their Negro There is no evidence (at penury is upon us in spades. charges that the time for all of not least the type we will rec- What will result from this this integration mess is over ognize) that shows that myopic decision is that we Kevin S. McQueen and you are to fend for your- people of color (except for will accelerate the situation Financial Representaive self. our beloved Clarence Tho- wherein public schools are Northwestern Mutual The quote might as well mas) benefit from being synonymous with those Financial Network-Toledo have been this: around white kids in “poor black kids” who can’t 3950 Sunforest Court, Suite 200 A spokesman for the Su- schools.” pass an OGT versus the white Toledo, OH 43623 preme Court has issued the As stated by this writer schools wherein advance (419) 407-8656 following statement: before, white America is ex- placements and college schol- (419) 473-2270 “Today the US Supreme tremely generous with them- arships abound and wherein [email protected] Court by a narrow 5-4 deci- selves when it comes to dish- your college choices are in www.nmfn.com/toledofinancial sion (including our beloved ing out affirmative action. See bunches. Negro jurist Clarence Tho- the landmark book, When Af- The highest court in the mas) voted today that white firmative Action was White land has said that it is satis- parents are tired of the races by Ira Katznelson. fied to see an unequal two- mixing in the public schools. They can, with a straight tier educational system Today, we heard the face, justify unequal treat- wherein if you are black and voices of those parents and ment of people of color but poor … so sorry and so sad agree with them that this inte- when the tables are turned but if you are white … so gration experiment has tried and those mistreated people happy and so glad. our patience and we are ready seek redress, the Supreme to stop it right now. Court goes into spastic over- Lafe Tolliver, Atty. 05-2016 ©2004 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milwaukee, WI Nortwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. 4064-152 We believe that it is best drive to present legal drivel Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth July 04, 2007 Large Scale Action Shall Been Taken: The Revitalization of Dorr Street By Mario L. Harris-Rosser Special to The Truth Reflecting the weather cials, including Mayor Carty seed money to start and in conditions outside, great Finkbeiner who was not 2009, [Dorr Street] is going to lightning bolts and thunder- present; various business look like something.” claps of long-needed action possibilities; several projects The commissioners and progressive change filled that comprise the rejuvena- shared that the county has the inside of Mt. Pilgrim tion of Dorr Street and an committed $25,000 dollars Church last week on Wednes- explanation of the next steps in seed money to get the day June 27. to be taken. project off the ground, a se- “We were looking for a Konop recounted a story ries of brain storming ses- new day and the new day has of Bishop sitting across from sions in the community will be held to develop proposals for the economic revival of Door Street. Edwin Mabrey, business owner and member of the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors, spoke about the potential business opportunities that the project could bring. He stressed that black entrepre- neurs must combine and col- Pastor Raymond Bishop laborate in order to grow and survive. “You can’t do it alone,” he told small black community involvement with and to check off an area to that there would be sub-cat- business owners. “We’ve the project. To demonstrate which they might be able to egory meetings started got to unify, we want to use that they are both serious contribute. shortly thereafter. Dorr Street as more than just and sincere about actions The category choices in- a corridor into downtown and backing up their words, to- cluded recreational, educa- “Our people are perish- out to the university.” wards the end of the meeting tional, healthcare, entrepre- ing,” said Bishop. “We need E. Michelle Mickens, the cards were passed down the neurial, and residential ser- a strategic plan and adequate Charles Welch executive director of the To- aisles and through the pews vices. Cowell said that those resources to secure your lib- ledo Community Develop- on which people were able to interested would be con- eration.” begun, we were tired of wait- him in his office while the ment Corporation (TCDC), put their contact information tacted within seven days and ing,” said Charles Welch, pastor explained to him that addressed the issue of large- president of Welch Commu- Dorr Street is positioned in scale residential development nications/WJUC-FM. the middle of two major up- that could parallel the eco- A new day indeed is what coming economic develop- nomic development on Dorr the Dorr Street Coalition is all ments – the downtown sports Street. about. The group, organized arena and the student village “We have our 40 acres by Rev. Raymond Bishop, additions to The University here on Dorr Street,” said pastor of Mt. Pilgrim; Suzette of Toledo. Yet, as Bishop Jimmy Gaines, interim execu- Cowell, president and CEO of noted, there had been no tive director of the Organized the Toledo Urban Federal plans to develop this now- Neighbors Yielding Credit Union and Welch, deprived, once-bustling sec- eXcellence CDC. “We are the among others, is seeking to tion of the corridor in the mule. We have more than develop strategic plans to middle of those projects. enough information and abil- revitalize the Dorr Street cor- “It’s Dorr Street’s turn,” ity right here. ridor. Bishop told the commis- Councilwoman Wilma Among those present at sioner. “You’re right,” Brown introduced her pet last week’s town hall meet- Konop replied. project - the Brownstone ing, presented by the Coali- Konop and the other com- Townhouses on the corner tion, were many of Toledo’s missioners expressed their of Smead and Dorr two of prominent political, religious intent to remain in support of which must be sold sight- and social figures as well as the coalition regardless of the unseen before banks will fi- realtors, economic develop- rocky paths that may lie nance the construction. ers, business persons and ahead. Throughout the program financial advisers. “We’re committed,” said the leaders of the coalition Perhaps more signifi- Gerken. “We have got some stressed the importance of cantly, inner city residents, whom the project is meant to serve, filled the majority of the seats. Bishop verbalized one of the main principles of the Dorr Street Coalition’s leadership when he said: “without a constituency you do not have legitimacy.” And according to the 500 or so present to support the cause, the project is as legiti- mate and real as was the heavy rain that poured down out- side as the meeting took place. The topics discussed at the gathering included an explanation of the project’s course up to that point; the assurance of support from the three Lucas county com- missioners, Pete Gerken, Ben Suzette Cowell Konop, Tina Skeldon Wozniak, and other city offi- July 04, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Toledo Bids a Fond Farewell to Urban League’s Johnny Mickler Sojourner’s Truth Staff

“I called Johnny Mickler had a habit of fussing at me, Mickler’s years of service. on a regular basis when he he was so honest. We’re los- “Thank you for the years we arrived in town,” recalled ing a jewel.” have spent together in build- Toledo City Councilman But after a number of such ing the Urban League,” she Michael Ashford, who also accolades, with just a few ref- told him. heads a non-profit social ser- erences to Mickler’s re- About 150 people at- vice agency – the Wayman nowned stinginess (“he con- tended the Mickler roast at Palmer YMCA. Ashford, who tinues to be tight,” said the Clarion Hotel in a cer- got the roasting rolling, re- Ashford), Barnett had the emony to celebrate his ten- counted that about once a audience howling. ure in Toledo. Along with week, he would call the GTUL offices well after business Johnny Mickler hours to see if his counter- part was really as dedicated As roasts go, last to the job as he had hoped. Thursday’s farewell to the Every time, Mickler would Greater Toledo Urban answer the telephone in his League’s former President/ office. CEO Johnny Mickler was Finally, after a number of something less than the usual such calls, Mickler picked up Paul Hubbard and Deborah Barnett pointed, humorous gibes one the phone and asked, might expect. “Ashford, have I gained your Janis foley, Rep. Edna Brown and Deborah Barnett Until Deborah Barnett ar- respect yet?” rived at the podium, that is. He had indeed. She donned the Mickler GTUL staffers, board mem- Ten “roasters” took their And as story teller after standard winter garb – ear- bers, friends and family, a turns applauding the accom- story teller would attest, muffs, scarf draped over the number of Ohio GTUL CEO’s plishments of the man who Mickler has gained the re- head, covered with a hat. “You also attended as did several has served as the 10-year-old spect of most of Toledo. won’t need any of this where long-time Mickler friends GTUL’s one and only leader “A good man, a good you’re going” she told him from Greenville, SC. and who, last month, headed friend, a good brother,” said over the laughter. John C. Jones, president south to take over the Greater Rev. Cedric Brock, pastor of As with the other roasts, of the GTUL Young Profes- Greenville Urban League and Mt. Nebo Missionary Bap- however, Barnett’s tribute sionals served as master of return to his native South tist Church. “He was my men- also contained more than a ceremonies and guests were Carolina. tor,” continued Brock. “He dollop of gratitude for welcomed by James Murray, PUBLIC NOTICE Lucas County children Services (LCCS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Interpretation Translation and Sign Language Services. Roosevelt Gant and The goal of the RFP is to provide families and children who have an open referral or Bruce Rumpf case with LCCS with services that will: GTUL Board Chairman. Judge C. allen McConnell and Richard Jackson The roasters included: · Eliminate communication barriers; Ashford, Barnett, Valerie · Provide equal access and opportunity to benefit from our agency’s services. Penn, Paul Hubbard (who will serve as interim CEO while a LCCS is seeking proposals from governmental units, private for-profit entities/ replacement for Mickler is agencies and non-profit entities/agencies. Agencies should have unique information, sought), GTUL staffer Diane education, knowledge and experience related to the RFP. RFP materials will be available Labiche, Brock, Marie Shaw from July 2, 2007 to July 10, 2007 at LCCS, 705 Adams Street, Toledo, OH. To make and Phillip Chapman from arrangements to pick a RFP packet, call 419-213-3658. An applicant information session Greenville. regarding the Interpretation/Translation and Sign Language RFP will be held at LCCS on As part of the commemo- July 10, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. in Room # 913. ration, Murray announced The deadline for completed proposals (NO FAX) is 4:00 p.m. on August 3, 2007. No that the GTUL would be es- proposal will be accepted after the deadline. tablishing a scholarship in Mickler’s name. By Dean Sparks, Executive Director “Thank you for giving me Lucas County Children Services the chance to serve,” Mickler told the gathered colleagues, associates, staffers – friends Darlene Miller and Walter Crockrell “Let Us Help You Out” all – in his closing remarks. St. Stephen’s C.O.G.I.C. Blue Collar 5509 Dorr St. · Toledo · OH 43615

Bonding We’re at a new location! 419-327-BOND 419-215-8741 Pastor Tony & Sister Jackie Thomas invite you to worship Call Toll Free 24 Hrs. with them at the NEW church location, 5509 Dorr St. Eric Hill - Owner 866-450-2663 Date: Sunday, July 8th Time:11:00 a.m. “Your word is our bond.” Employees Educated & Licensed by Help celebrate this wonderful occasion. For more infor- Department of Insurance FREEDOM NOW mation contact Pastor Tony or Sister Jackie at (419) Fast Professional Service 531-9000. 1709 Spielbusch Ave. (Across from the Jail) Don’t miss this monumental moment! Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth July 04, 2007 BCR Presents 2007 Youth Big Shoes To Fill By Warren Woodberry Empowerment Awards Clyde Hughes, Blade ball team is in town playing the powers that be, but par- writer for over 17 years, will UT the same day) and the ticularly with those who are Sojourner’s Truth Staff be moving on. MLK Classic, so I will still be elected to promote ebony “There is no higher call- and Andreanna Rivera-Perez. Johnson, a community There is no good time to town a lot on the weekends, interest. ing than volunteering to help Brown, a faculty member development specialist for receive bad news, but the and I promised Sena The networking system children,” said Toledo Mayor at Maumee Valley Country the Girl Scouts of Maumee announcement that Clyde [Mourad] I will rally people in Toledo is broken, but the Carty Finkbeiner as he Day School, was honored for Valley Council, is responsible Hughes of The Blade and together and plan the nuts city and state powers know president of the Northwest and bolts for next year’s Im- this and they capitalize on opened the ceremony for the his decision to become the for organizing Camp Libbey Ohio Black Media Associa- pact Newsmaker Awards, but this broken network and sit presentation of the 2007 club advisor to the school’s Weekends and events for tion (NOBMA) is leaving those should be my last acts back and watch us fight Youth empowerment Awards Afro-Am Society and plan the Black History Month, Cinco Toledo, comes at one of the as a member of NOBMA. I among ourselves, be it poli- on Friday morning in the Bi-Annual Cultural Sympo- de Mayo and Women’s His- low points for me as a mem- have all the confidence in ticians, religious leaders, lobby of One Government ber of NOBMA. In a fare- the world that new leader- school administrators, the Center. well message, Clyde ship will emerge and keep affluent or those simply in The awards, presented by dropped the following the organization running as the know. And while we the Board of Community Re- bomb. strong as ever. I’ve done all have a brain drain of talent lations (BCR), were estab- “I’m leaving The Blade I could and hope that that is leaving Toledo, the after 17 1/2 years to be- showed over the 17-plus brain dead stay in control. lished in 2002 to recognize come a writer and media years. The future of this or- It will take some time to individuals or groups who specialist for the Purdue ganization is now on your find someone that can fill have demonstrated leader- News Service at Purdue shoulders. Thank you all for the shoes of Clyde Hughes, ship, initiative and dedication University in West taking apart and I’m look- but I hope that we find that in working on a volunteer Lafayette, Indiana starting ing forward to playing a part person like yesterday. The basis with and on behalf of July 9. I will continue as of seeing the new leadership City of Toledo should not youth. president of NOBMA until take over until next year.” just let him ride into the sun- a new president is chosen It appears that it has be- set without the accolades “With the guidance of the Charles Brown, Audrey Johnson, Karen Board of Community Rela- and I moved at the last come so common to see great that he deserves. Cassaubon, Andreanna Rivera-Perez meeting to open up elec- African-American talent va- I hope that those in the tions we were able to give tions for all positions cate the city of Toledo for media and those who have youth representatives a sium. tory Month. ASAP, tentatively sched- greener pastures that it is al- benefited from the recogni- voice to say who had been Cassaubon, youth enrich- Rivera-Perez, youth pro- uled for SATURDAY, JULY most what we expect such tion that he has bestowed important to them,” said Ravi ment coordinator for the East gram manager and youth pro- 14, at 1 p.m. I will be in talent to do. on others through the hun- Perry, a Ph.D. candidate at Toledo Family Center since gram coordinator for town earlier that day to Many do not leave for dreds of Toledo stories that Brown University in Provi- 2001, has coordinated a sum- Adelante, Inc., has facilitated Judge a 4-H writing con- larger salaries or higher pro- he has written that has dence RI and a former youth mer adventure trip of canoe- programs for junior and se- test. I am committed to sev- file positions, but many leave tugged at our hearts and our representative on the BCR ing, camping and backpack- nior high school students eral projects, including muttering that something is conscious, will come to- the Toledo Newspaper just not right in Toledo, and gether to honor Clyde who conceived the idea of ing in West Virgina, Maine, and has maintained outreach Guild/Chet Sullwold Cross maybe it is something in the Hughes and his contribu- the Youth Empowerment Colorado and the Boundary with schools and agencies. Country Invitational on water, (even though the city tions. Awards and still serves on Waters of Minnesota. She She serves on the City of Saturday, Sept. 1 at the is getting recognition for hav- How could we sleep at the awards committee. also managed a special vol- Toledo’s Youth Advisory Ottawa Park Golf Course ing premium water) and that night if we did not? This year’s honorees were unteer trip to Perlington, MS Council and The University (ironically, Purdue’s foot- the blame lies not only with Charles Brown, Karen to assist Hurricane Katrina of Toledo’s Latino Youth and Cassaubon, Audrey Johnson victims. Parent Council. The Revival of the Ohio Young Black .EW0OLAR"EAR#UBS
Democrats Special to The Truth We are pleased to an- nounce the creation and in essence, revitalization, of the Ohio Young Black Democrats (OYBD). OYBD is an inclu- "ABY sive, statewide organization that exists to: 1) Excite, engage and in- volve young Black people in Ohio’s political community 2) Mentor, recruit and empower a new generation of Black Leaders 3) Advance progressive ideals and values 4) Help to elect young Black Democrats The foundation of this pro- gressive organization was formed in the late 70’s by a group of self-motivated young blacks in Franklin 5NIVERSALLY2ARE5NCOMMONLY#UTE County, Ohio. The founders of this initiative included Cathy Mock, James Evans, Dannette Palmore, Bill An- thony, Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Judge Patsy Thomas and a host of other Columbus .OW PLAYINGGATYOUR4OLEDO:OO leaders. In November 2006 Franklin County Democratic Party Chairman Bill Anthony met with /HBABY HAVEWEGOTSOMETHINGTOSEE
9OULLFALLINLOVEWITHOUR a small group of individuals in the hopes that the group could re-emerge and significantly UNBEARABLYCUTENEWPOLARBEARCUBS BORNRIGHTHEREATYOUR4OLEDO:OO contribute to the gubernatorial race as well as the other statewide and local races. A group 7EHAVETWOOFONLYTHREEFAMILIESOFYOUNGCUBSANDMOMSIN.ORTH of approximately 15 young people assembled to take on that challenge. They organized a African-American beauty and barbershop initiative, in which they canvassed local shops !MERICANZOOSˆYOUWONTSEETHISANYWHEREELSE
9OURFAMILYWILLALSO and salons distributing political literature while talking with the patrons about voting. LEARNHOWYOUCANHELPTHESEFURRYFAMILIESWILDCOUNTERPARTS AS In February 2007 the following individuals were elected to lead the organization: Crystal WARMING!RCTICCLIMATESARELEADINGTODECLINESINWILDPOPULATIONS M. Cook, president; Samantha Simpson, vice president; Clifton Williams III, treasurer and ,IKEALLBABIES THESECUBSGROWUPFAST SOCOMEMEETTHEMINTHE Sydney Saffold, secretary. !RCTIC%NCOUNTERšSOON
“I am honored to serve as president of this dynamic organization. The Ohio Young Black Democrats strives to empower African American communities through education. We are &ORMOREINFORMATION VISITTOLEDOZOOORGORCALL charged with carrying on the legacy of voter education/ outreach, political awareness and 0ROUD3PONSOR community service as set forth by our founders,” said Cook. Annual membership dues are $20 and can be sent to The Ohio Young Black Democrats at 271 E. State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. For more information, please email to [email protected]. ### (614)341-6912 ¥  4HE4OLEDO:OO 0HOTO#OURTESY#HICAGO:OOLOGICAL3OCIETY July 04, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Chris Robinson: A Man for All Seasons Molds the Boys of Summer By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor

Be a mental giant, not a Oregon Recreation League ledo by his grandparents mental midget Mid City team – 12 and under when he was 16 – Harriet E. The exhortations flow – as if all he has are these brief and Charles Banks. The from the coach uninterrupted six innings to make his im- youngest of the family, by the action in the field or pression, not six years. brother Patrick, was left be- the chatter in the stands. On Get it back in quick, get it hind with a godmother and a humid, dusty afternoon on back in quick. Don’t give the siblings were separated a baseball diamond in the far him the opportunity to come for three years. reaches of the City of Oregon, down the lane. Is that your After finishing his high a group of central city youth best effort? I want your best school work at Start, – the White Sox –find them- effort. Robinson entered The Uni- selves peppered with an on- Nothing that happens on versity of Toledo, majoring going stream of instruction, the field passes unnoticed in law enforcement. He praise and criticism. by Coach and everything worked for Columbia Gas for I don’t expect you to let draws a remark: move faster, a period before joining Lucas anyone get on base, but if a think smarter … more effort, County 10 years ago. runner gets on I want a more effort, more effort. Robinson is the maintenance pitchout … you gotta hold It’s a coaching style, we supervisor for all of the ‘em close. remark, that resembles a Vince county’s facilities. “If you are involved in a Lombardi more than a Tony Watch the ball, watch the kid’s life for six years, and in Dungy. And it’s a compari- ball. You’re looking down many cases, in more than just son that discomfits the there somewhere … you gotta baseball, that lad should take Coach not at all. watch the ball. on a good portion of your “I’m brash and in your Robinson married Diane, character and at least some of face,” he readily admits. “As an insurance and risk auditor your nature,” says Coach a youth, I was troubled, did a who also works for Lucas Chris Robinson. “That’s the little gang banging and so County. Three children: greatest part, seeing the kids forth. At the age of 14 I real- Breanna, 21 and a senior at develop and move on to col- ized we make choices. I be- the plate, believe in yourself the guy standing in front of the world – the South Central the Miami University, lege.” lieve in accountability. I walk and take your shot.’ If you the carryout years from now neighborhood of Los Ange- Cameron, eight, a third grader On this afternoon, how- to the plate, I talk to them. I tell don’t take your shot or you talking about what you used les. His mother, a longtime at the Old West End Acad- ever, Coach is coaching his them “I want you to go up to give up, I tell them, ‘you’ll be to do.’” diabetic, took a turn for the emy and a boy, Ryne, who That was a wave, you’re worse when Robinson was just finished Miami this past waving at the pitch … you’re 13. She was eventually diag- year and was drafted into the better than that, son. See nosed as being bipolar and National Football League. He certainly kept his eye on the ball during those formative “When I’m out there on a years. baseball diamond, it brings Baseball, says Coach, was Ryne’s favorite sport. He everything back into played the game for three perspective. If you can get years at Miami and quite ob- viously his father’s passion the kids to buy into that, it for the game had its effect on him. changes a young man’s life “Baseball is the best-kept forever.” secret in the inner city,” says Robinson who, being a man everything, see everything. shortly after the family moved of more than just one season, Is that what we teach? Let to San Bernadino, child wel- also involves himself with him bring it into your wheel- fare services knocked at the youth football as the com- house. door. missioner of Mid City Foot- Young Robinson did his Robinson, his two sisters ball – nine to 14 year olds in own gang banging in one of and one brother had the good an eight-team league. the gang banging capitals of fortune to be brought to To- (Continued on Page 8)

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1. Must be 18 years of age or over. 2. Must live in the jurisdiction of Local 8 for one year prior to application 3. Must have proof of 4 years employment in the commercial/ industrial electrical construction industry. 4. Twenty dollars ($20) must accompany application. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth July 04, 2007 Coach Robinson (Continued from Page 7) He’s also a freshman foot- Scott, Jack Dickerson, James an ice cream cone. ball coach at Central Catholic Starks, Johnny Packer, Greg “Success is not measured High School where Ryne Wimberly and, until recently, in terms of wins and losses,” spent his prep years. Al Greene. Everyone of them Coach continues. “It’s the “It’s the number one mis- on message. love of kids and the love of conception that blacks have “So many of our young the game. It can never be abandoned baseball,” says men are bred to glorify mate- about you as the coach, you Coach, “baseball has aban- rial things … big shiny cars, have to love seeing the kids doned us. Baseball has found diamond earrings, fancy ten- succeed.” a way around black America.” nis shoes,” says Coach ex- On this night the kids suc- Come on… think. In that plaining the message. “When ceed. They dominate the op- situation, you don’t want to I’m out there on a baseball position by a score of 15-5 pitch out way over there diamond, it brings everything behind the starting pitching when the runner is going to back into perspective. If you of Shayne Davis who re- third … wake up, wake up can get the kids to buy into ceives constant instruction and get in the game, you’re that, it changes a young on everything from how high moving a little slow. man’s life forever. A lot of to bend his knee to when to So why is Coach so enam- angry kids come to us and throw a pitchout. ored of America’s pastime? when you see them make Let your pitching take “Baseball teaches a kid the progress, it makes it all worth- over the game … get that spirit of true competition,” he while” knee up and throw to the says. “It’s a team game but Throw it in, throw it in. glove. just about everything you do, Stop holdin’ the ball, it’s not But it’s not just wins and you do one on one. The con- losses. When Shayne lets a fidence level of a baseball pitch slip and hits the oppos- player is probably a little ing batter, he’s given the higher than for a football most important lesson of the player. Baseball affords kids night. A lesson on what’s the leeway of being able to expected on the diamond, a look into a mirror and saying lesson on why baseball is so ‘I did that.’” different from other team In most other team sports, sports. explains Coach, a player who achieves success on a play When you hit a batter, tip or a series of plays depends your hat, son. Tip your hat. so much for that success on the effort of his teammates that he cannot take the full credit. Slow down, see the ball and hit it. Slow down and hit the ball. Go up there, don’t swing for the fences, just put it in play. This is Coach’s 14th sea- son at the helm. Long time friend and mentor, Al Greene, 3rd Annual African-American Festival started the inner-city project “Celebrating our History” with two teams. Now there are six that have sprung from July 12-16, 2007 those humble beginnings. During virtually all of that Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union will celebrate its eleventh year of existence in time he has had the same folks the community, and we would like to express our gratitude to the community for helping him: Kenneth Davis, being supportive over the years. The 3rd Annual Festival will commence with a Patrick Wimberly, Herman Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, and activities will include local vendors, a parade, live entertainment and a gospel celebration that will close out the Festival on Sunday. The four days of celebration is as follows: Thursday, July 12 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Prayer Breakfast Southern Missionary Baptist Church Friday, July 13 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Festival Begins @ Nelson Grace Park Rides, Games & Amusements, Jazz, Jessie Coleman & Affinity Saturday, July 14 8:00 a.m. – Line up for parade Huntington Bank Sponsoring the Parade Mecca Temple # 43 10:00 a.m. – Parade Begins @ Smith Park (Dorr Street) Ending @ Nelson Grace Park 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m. Festival Jazz Sunday, July 15 Food for Thought: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Festival City Wide Praise WHEREVER YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY IS WHERE YOU City Wide Praise and Worship Gospel Celebration CREATE A JOB. IF YOU ARE BLACK AND THE BUSINESSES ARE RUN BY PEOPLE WHO AREN’T, THEN THOSE PEOPLE COME AND The Rance Allen Group TAKE WEALTH TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. -Tony Brown ______2550 Nebraska Avenue - Toledo, Ohio 43607 1339 Dorr Street · Toledo, Ohio 43607 · (419) 255-8876 · Fax Phone: 419.534.2550 - Fax: 419.534.2570 (419) 255-4390 · Email: [email protected] www.houseofday.com July 04, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir’s Ladies Luncheon ‘Crowning Glory’ of Toledo Summer Season By Geneva J. Chapman, Sojourner Truth Reporter

Hearing the Toledo Inter- city, but never get to dress up resplendent in a rainbow of faith Mass Choir sing “We and wear their hats. pastels coordinated with Shall Wear a Crown” is a The annual luncheon is a tables set with yellow, green, musical treat, but the women chance for the TIMC ladies blue, pink, peach and laven- of TIMC aren’t putting off to dress up in their couturier der napkins and floral center- wearing their crowns. best and be treated like the pieces. Instead of waiting until queens they are. The ladies’ matching at- they get to heaven, the song- “The choir is complaining tire coordinated with the stresses wear their crowns all the time that they sing and décor and with their crown- every year at a gala luncheon they don’t get to wear their ing glory, a variety of fantas- sponsored by TIMC. There hats,” explained TIMC busi- tic hats. Most stunning of are men in attendance, too; ness manager Larry Jones. these “crown” jewels was a men with jobs – actually, one “So we decided to let the men purple, brimmed beauty that job: waiting on the women. do the cooking and let the had a burst of matching feath- Imagine a dozen hand- ladies wear their hats and all ers coming out of its crown some men dressed in white their finery.” and rhinestones spattered waiters’ jackets serving a O.K., so the men got tired across it and the matching roomful of women. No, this is of the women nagging them ensemble worn by one el- not some Amazonian fantasy. and let them have a chance to egantly dressed lady who It actually happened when get all dolled up; whatever stood out in the crowd. over a hundred elegantly- the reason, the luncheon is a The luncheon is also a dressed women attended this popular event that many folks church service, the only one year’s gala, Saturday, June in the community look for- the choir attends as a group 23, 2007, at the Stephenson- ward to every year. It’s also a without singing. Actually, Roberts Hall of Indiana Av- fun way for the choir to raise they did sing in a very spir- enue Baptist Church. money. Divided into seven ited praise and worship cen- You see, the women get to groups representing the days ter led by Nicole Ross-Byrd, dress up and the men get to of the week, the choir solicits harmonizing on the treat them like royalty. Sounds donations from those attend- luncheon’s theme song, “We fair, especially since all year ing the luncheon and others Shall Wear a Crown.” Shirley long, the women of TIMC who can’t crowned in all their Lyons gave an invocation sing their little hearts out at glory. that surpassed obligatory some of the most spirited The female contingent of ‘opening prayer’ and ven- services and concerts in the TIMC and their guests were tured into ministry as she was (Continued on Page 16) Church’s Chicken Tuesday Special 2PC Leg & Thigh 99¢

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Strickland Mark Waggoner as she un- veiled a program designed to roll back property taxes for thousands of Lucas County “We were going CLIP & SAVE ON YOUR PROPERTY TAXES to have a prop- erty tax cut for The AREA OFFICE ON AGING OF NORTHWEST OHIO, INC. every senior citi- and the OFFICE OF ANITA LOPEZ, LUCAS COUNTY AUDITOR zen homeowner in Ohio.” Are you over the age of 65? Do you own and reside in a home in Lucas County? If so, you are senior citizen homeowners. eligible for a homestead exemption. Complete a homestead application and submit it before the The Homestead Exemp- tion Program, which Lopez October 1, 2007 deadline. The Auditor’s office will be at the following locations and at the following announced at the Mayores times to assist you in completing your forms. Call to schedule an appointment today! 419.213.4406 Senior Center, is a direct re- sult of the first Strickland Zip Code Date Location Hours budget. “Your state government JFS Adult Center is working,” said Wagoner 43606 July 9—13 8—5 (R. Ottawa Hills) as he 2700 Pelham Rd. praised the spirit of “com- Margaret L. Hunt Senior Center promise and cooperation” 43614 July 16—20 8—5 that Strickland has fostered 2121 Garden Lake Pkwy in the budget process. “It’s a recognition that Democrats Senior Center Inc. 43610, 43620 July 23—27 8—5 and Republicans can work 2308 Jefferson Ave. together.” “Together we have fash- Maumee Senior Center 43537 July 30—August 3 8—5 ioned a budget that will be 2430 S. Detroit Ave. good for the people of this state and we were only able 43602, 43604, J. Frank Troy Senior Center August 6—10 8—5 to do it because we were all 43624 1235 Division St. able to sit down together,” said the governor. “We were Swanton Twp. Hall going to have a property tax 43558 August 7 4—8 cut for every senior citizen 13410 Airport Highway homeowner in Ohio.” 43566, 43571, Waterville Twp. Hall Beginning immediately, August 9 4—8 senior citizens can sign up 43522, 43547 621 Farnsworth Rd. for the tax relief benefits at Lyman Liggins Nutrition Center area senior centers and town- 43607 August 13—17 8—5 ship halls. The homeowner 1117 Oakwood Ave. tax cuts will make exempt 43616, 43618, Oregon Senior Center the first $25,000 of property August 13—17 8—5 value when calculating the 43434 5760 Bayshore Rd. tax bill. That will mean sav- Monclova Twp Hall ings of $392 for the average 43542 August 14 4—8 Toledo senior citizen home- 4335 Albon Rd. owner and as much as $569 for a homeowner living in East Toledo Senior Center 43605 August 20—24 8—5 Ottawa Hills. 1001 White St. “We are ready to process those forms,” said Lopez at Eleanor M. Kahle Senior Center 43612, 43613 August 27—31 8—5 the press conference on 1315 Hillcrest Ave. Thursday where her staff was prepared to start the enroll- Jerusalem Twp. Hall 43412 August 27 4—8 ment. 9501 Jerusalem Rd. Also in attendance at the announcement was Billie Friendship Park Senior Center Johnson, executive director 43611 September 4—7 8—5 of the Area Office on Aging. 2930—131st St. Johnson’s agency has Chester J. Zablocki Senior Center partnered with the County 43608 September 4—7 8—5 Auditor’s office to bring the 3015 Lagrange St. homeownership enrollment Mayores Senior Center plan to Lucas County. 43609 September 10—14 8—5 Johnson thanked the gover- Two Aurora Gonzales Dr. nor and state representatives 43566, 43571, Waterville Twp. Hall for “giving us a budget that September 13 4—8 can provide services to se- 43522, 43547 621 Farnsworth Rd. niors.” CDC Senior Activities Center Prior to this current state 43528, 43615 September 17—21 8—5 budget, senior citizens could 330 Oak Terrace Blvd apply for such relief based solely upon income levels. 43560, 43623, Sylvania Senior Center September 24—28 8—5 Currently about 8,000 Lucas 43617, 43504 7140 Sylvania Ave. County residents are enrolled in the exemption program. July 04, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page11 THE BIG READ Grant Awarded To Our community celebrates the The Toledo- top graduates at Toledo Public Schools. Lucas County Public Library THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS INSPIRE US. Special to The Truth The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library a WOODWARD HIGH SCHOOL SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL $20,000 nationally competi- tive grant in support of The Kaitlynn Huff Krista LaLonde Kristen Johnson Asia Greer Big Read. Kaitlynn excels in cheerleading, soft- A member of the National Honor Included among “Who’s Who of An accomplished student and athlete, The Big Read was cre- ball, orchestra and German, among Society, Krista has been recognized American High School Students,” Asia has been on the honor roll since ated to address the national many other things. A member of the for excelling in academics, athlet- Kristen has been honored as a the third grade. She has served her decline in literary reading as National Honor Society, she volun- ics, music and scouting. She was student, an athlete, and a leader. community through Big Brothers/Big documented in the NEA’s teered for the a member of A “Young Sisters, and has 2004 landmark survey, Read- Red Cross and in Jefferson-Madi- Scholar” since earned a full ing At Risk and is a partner- support of Point son Leadership 6th grade, she scholarship to ship among the NEA, the Place. She plans Camp, and will study biol- the University of Institute of Museum and Li- to attend the will attend the ogy in college Toledo, where she brary Services and Arts Mid- University of To- University of as the first step will prepare for a west encouraging communi- ledo to become Toledo to begin to becoming career in law. ties to read and discuss a a licensed a career in a physician. single book. pharmacist. nursing. The Library’s major part- ner for The Big Read is the LIBBEY HIGH SCHOOL WAITE HIGH SCHOOL Toledo Community Founda- tion (TCF), which has con- tributed an additional Briana Funches Brittany Funches Ashley Hartford Coleeta Watkins $20,000 for the community- An accomplished student who was A National Honor Society member, Ashley has won many honors in As Senior Class President, Coleeta is based program. placed onto the National Honor Roll, Brittany has won numerous honors academics, athletics, Spanish and a leader at her school. She is also in The book selected for Briana was involved in more than a during her academic career. She Music. She has served East Toledo in the National Honor Society, and won Lucas County is Harper dozen school activities, along with also competed in softball and quiz many capacities, and is a black belt awards in Math and Science. The Lee’s To Kill A Mocking- being very active bowl, and was a in Tae Kwan Do. community has bird. The plot centers around in her Church. member of the She will attend benefited from Her plans are Young Scholar the University her volunteer how children of a quiet south- to transform Program and of Cincinnati to work at Hospice ern town in the mid-1930s her intelligence Debutante prepare for of Northwest learn how adults in their com- and passion for Cotillion. She is a career in Ohio. She plans munity, made up of different service into a embarking on International a career as races, classes and tempera- career as a a career in Business. Military Police ments, interact during times social worker. education. officer. of crisis. “The Library is honored to receive both grants and START HIGH SCHOOL BOWSHER HIGH SCHOOL will encourage all Lucas County residents to read To Emily Avery Rachael Lautzenheiser Rachel Momenee Lori Ashford Kill A Mockingbird, a classic A National Merit Finalist, Emily has Secretary of the National Honor So- President of the National Honor An accomplished scientist, Lori best-seller and Pulitzer Prize excelled in athletics and music. She ciety and two-time MVP of her cross- Society, Rachel is an accomplished plans to earn her Ph.D and become winner that addresses issues was in the Mu Alpha Theta math country team, Rachael was also active artist, athlete and student. She has a physicist. She has shared her love and explores values that are honorary club, and has shared her in the school orchestra. She was a also served her community through of science with others as a volunteer timely. The book is written love of the arts member of the tutoring and at COSI. She in understandable language, with children in Russian Club, and mentoring. was also in the provides excellent discussion the community. has volunteered Rachel plans to National Honor topics and is readily avail- She will attend to help adopted study architec- Society, on the the University children. She will ture at Miami quiz bowl team, able in virtually every paper of Michigan to study chemical University or and performed in and electronic format,” said become a civil engineering at the University the orchestra and Margaret Danziger, Li- engineer. the University of Notre Dame. school plays. brary Deputy Director. Mrs. of Toledo. Danziger added that the Li- brary and TCF have partnered with schools and ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL TOLEDO TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY many other organizations to encourage the reading of this Andrea Hill Amir Abed Michael Orzechowski Zachary Morris book. Andrea is an accomplished student A National Honor Society member, Michael has widely varied interests A Habitat for Humanity volunteer and “The Toledo Community who has won many awards, includ- Amir combines his academic prowess – from alternative fuel cars to member of the Science Olympiad, Foundation saw The Big ing the Bausch & Lomb Science with a strong commitment to com- sumobots. President of the National Zachary was also Vice President of the Read as an opportunity to Award. She is planning to attend the munity service and helping those less Honor Society, he was also a coun- National Honor Society. He is also ac- promote literacy in our com- University of fortunate. He will selor at the tive in the Alterna- munity and raise public Toledo and train attend The Ohio Ottawa Park tive Fuel Pace Car awareness about the power to be a Pediatric State University Nature Camp. and at his Church, of reading,” said Keith Nurse. She was to study Business He will attend and will attend Burwell, president of the also Student Finance and Michigan Tech the Western State Toledo Community Founda- Council Presi- Automotive Engi- and study University of tion. dent, and was neering. electrical Colorado to “The Big Read is also active in softball engineering. become a teacher. about getting people to leave and in the cast their homes and offices, un- of “Fame.” plug themselves for a few hours, and enjoy the plea- sures of literature with their neighbors,” said NEA Chair- man Dana Gioia. Toledo Public Schools, For a complete list of other communities partici- 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608-1267 pating in the Big Read, a list of the Big Read novels, program application guidelines, or more Board of Education: Dr. Steven C. Steel, President Robert Torres, Vice President Darlene K. Fisher Jack Ford Larry Sykes John Foley, Superintendent information on the pro- gram, please visit www.neabigread.org The Lima TruthTruth July 04, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 12 What is the Complexion for Protection? Environmental Racism Revealed By Vickie A. Shurelds Sojourner’s Truth Reporter As community economic development boards strive to bring in industry that translates In most cases, however, environmental problems can be solved by conversations and an into jobs for their residents while procuring an increase in the economic base, they find agreement to be sure that every precaution is being taken to protect the lives of community themselves trading, accepting the previously unacceptable and offering abatements to members. businesses that have not gone through proper scrutiny for the degree of danger they may If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard of CHEJ before – well, you have. Their first create. corporate campaign convinced McDonalds to stop using Styrofoam sandwich boxes. Keenly focused on the benefits of an increased tax base and utility usage, such boards are Recently, they’ve convinced Microsoft, Johnson and Johnson, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & either unaware of or they disregard the reoccurring dilemma of exposing community Body Works to stop using PVC, “the poison plastic.” members to toxic chemicals that can sometimes find their way into the water, air and earth If you’re not sure how to recognize PVC, look for a triangle shape at the bottom of a through the improper disposal of waste, runoff, burnoff or whatever means their engineers product with the number 3 stamped inside. It’s a key element in some toys, including rubber have deemed most economical. ducks – the material emits a toxic chemical that can be ingested by children who immediately An organization called CHEJ, the Center for Health, Environment and Justice has voiced put these toys in their mouths. The resulting poisoning can have long-term damaging effects. a concern that many have made but have hesitated to vocalize: a disproportionate number In nearly every case, CHEJ is an enabling agency, providing information, organization of businesses which generate toxic waste somehow find their way into the neighborhoods suggestions, and networking opportunities for communities that are facing environmental populated by people of color. concerns. They offer data testing, information for clean up plans, or health studies. They Over the past 25 years there have been many “chicken or the egg” discussions, and in serve as on-call technical advisors to organized groups. They will review and evaluate data some cases the line is very blurry – but statistics are showing in an alarming number of and analyses from air, water and soil tests. They will also prepare specific guidebooks, communities, city or county governments are offering up tax free land to developers of written for the layperson on how to use technical information to win a community victory, chemical plants. This occurrence has now found its way into an Ohio court room. The or to support businesses in the area that are doing a good job being an economically good charge? Environmental racism. neighbor. In this particular case, residents in the small town of East Liverpool, Ohio are charging They also offer ten essentials to winning any victory: that has been an impact of vapor intrusions and chemical emissions on residents who are reporting the diagnosis of specific cancers and, in fact, the highest cancer rate in Ohio. They 1. Talk to your neighbors 6. Identify your obstacles believe they know the cause of their condition. 2. Host a Meeting 7. Establish a game plan Ron Davis is an organizing team leader for CHEJ. He presents information at public 3. Form a group 8. Plan a direct action forums in any community with a question. The first point of clarification is usually: What 4. Identify your goals/targets 9. Involve the media do we mean when we say ‘Environmental Justice?” Ron breaks it down using a White House 5. Identify your resources 10. Don’t play by their rules! executive order: the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people. If you believe your small group in your small town cannot effect a significant change, The White House order went on to say minority and low income communities have to even after reading the story of Lois Gibbs, remember this: dioxin air emissions fell 77 percent have adequate access to public information relating to health and environmental planning during 1987 and 1995 – not due to regulatory reform, but due to the determined efforts of regulations and enforcement. If there were still questions concerning the issues, they went grassroots groups across the county who, working in partnership with CHEJ shutting down on to further explain: No population, especially the elderly and children are forced to 2,600 medial waste incinerators and garbage incinerators that were close to schools, or had shoulder a disproportionate burden of the negative human health and environmental impacts numerous infractions due to non-compliance. of pollution or other environmental hazard. Environmental activist Ralph Nader has declared “CHEJ is the strongest environmental As Davis offers his expertise in organizing a community that has questions about its organization today – the one making the greatest impact on changing the way our society environment, he makes it clear to local businesses and government officials that his does business. organization is not one of militant ideas aimed at shutting down production. “We just want In Lima, there have been questions for years about the quality of air and water due to people to know what questions to ask to make sure safeguards have been put in place that existing manufacturers, and with the addition of more businesses in the near future most will protect the lives of their families while they work to provide for their day to day needs,” moving into the areas of the 5th and 6th Wards, we need to ask the questions that will assure says Davis. our communities a strong, healthy and prosperous relationship. There should not be a The most recent call to question has sparked an interest in the Ohio Conference of the decision made that causes us to choose between our physical health and our economic well- NAACP. President Sybil Edwards-McNabb has requested each branch to adopt Environ- being. mental Justice Guidelines. The proposal included language that spoke directly to the mission of the NAACP: “support education, litigation and advocacy to empower African Americans To learn more about CHEJ visit www.chej.org or call (703) 237-2249. and poor communities to identify hazards and to zealously advocate for change in collabo- ration with like minded groups.” More information will be distributed across the state by the NAACP and CHEJ. Davis is traveling to any community that extends an invitation to him to conduct an open forum for the discussion of possible toxic contamination. He tells participants real stories involving the lives of real people like Lois Gibbs who discovered that her neighborhood was built next to 20,000 tons of buried chemical waste. She led her community in a huge two-year battle against a multi-billion dollar corpora- tion, local, state and federal government agencies. She was swamped with phone calls from people across the country wanting her help with their own situations after she was successful in winning permanent relocation for 900 families. July 04, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Album Review Fabolous - From Nothin To Somethin

By Michael Hayes

Minister of Culture

I’m the last of a dy- acts sell the least on his label. by Ne-Yo. Pusha T, and “Real Playa ing breed. Damn. Mobb Deep’s, Tony Yayo’s Completely ready for that Like” feat. Lloyd gets a few Is the East Coast really and Lloyd Banks’ recent 106 & Park crowd and it’s all head nods. this tired? Yo, I can’t stand joints were all miserable over everyone’s myspace Overall its just not what I to see my favorite people when it came to moving units. pages, this is single that takes hoped it would be and it looks struggle. Bad Boy tried to go hard Fabo back into that familiar like East Coast hip-hop is I’m like one of them 40- with Black Rob a couple radio-friendly territory but I gonna have to wait on Pa- year-old white guys who years ago but that dude just wonder if it’s too little too poose to save the day. No can’t believe the music he can’t stay out of prison so late. One thing I respect on pressure, right? grew up listening to is now Puff and Harve switched the this album is that he and Lil The grade for Fabolous considered Classic Rock and whole platform. Mo stay committed to doing fourth album, From Nothin everything that’s current Now the label is full of collabo’s but they make a To Somethin is C- doesn’t make sense. Pop acts, Southern hip-hop distinctly un-radio album cut I grew up on East Coast acts and the three East Coast which really makes their UPCOMING EVENTS – hip-hop. Damn that East acts are among the quietest chemistry seem more artistic Jackson’s Lounge – July Coast vs. West Coast hip- on the roster. than industry gimmick. 6th – Singer/Songwriter AYE hop beef, Roc-A-Fella – I don’t care “What Should I Do” is DEE PERFORMING it was literally the Tribe what the imprint on a CD the roughest song on this LIVE!!! Called Quest, Redman, Nas says, this label doesn’t exist entire disc. Many of y’all have seen and Wu who truly helped me anymore. The production, the vo- me mention U.G.E. – A small and my crew grow up out of Murder Inc. – Well, I cals and FINALLY Fab uses music operation that I run that gang-related bull and get don’t know … was this ever that intellect to tackle a con- with Adonis. on some grown man talented an East Coast label? cept song where he battles Undergodz Entertainment B.I. Def Jam has proven that his demons and makes some features music and artists And now look at us. Puff and Jay compare notes three singles for a platinum Jay Z status… or at least get personal music – this song aimed at an above ground Lil Wayne is blazing re- more often than we think super star to sell anyway? closer than Memph would. should’ve been the platform audience with a straight un- mixes left and right bringing because they have stripped Fabolous gets a few hat- This just seemed like a for the whole album. derground commitment to back memories of how we down their rosters in similar ers, but I never understood golden opportunity to capi- It sounds like what you artistry. Real lyrics that regu- all used to bug out when fashion. You’ve got to go why. talize off the right talent on would expect on an album lar folks can relate to, that’s Ghostface would show up with what’s working but … Dude’s got metaphors for the right label at the right called From Nothin To our steez. We ain’t playas, on somebody’s mixtape and damn. days…. and if you were time. Somethin. we ain’t thugs, we ain’t pimps rearrange that whole joint Even The Roots flopped raised on hip-hop like I was, Then that wack ass “Dia- But unfortunately, the and we ain’t blingin or noth- with one verse. These days under Jay’s leadership. you know that’s what sepa- monds” came out earlier this majority of this album is ing. the East just ain’t hitting like So the deal that traded rates rappers from emcees. year and I was pissed. pointless. Just some humble artists it should and it hurts. Musiq to Atlantic from Def The kids bought into his I mean, I know a lot of I still bump that Real Talk trying to do what we love for Yo, MIMS may have had Jam and Fabo from Atlantic persona, the ladies loved him Atlanta acts are getting rich album to this day, the singles a living, nahmean? a number one hit – but I can’t to Def Jam made me quite for his duets with Lil Mo and off of sounding local as hell and the album cuts were slick. Aye Dee is one of the GIVE that CD away. optimistic because I really that Tamia joint, and real rap but that song was just cheesy. This fourth album has a area’s most well known up I’m not lying, y’all, I have dig Loso, but kinda appre- dudes respected him for his Still had a few decent lines gazillion collabo’s and & coming male R&B sing- tried several times to give hensive because of Hov’s mixtape and album cuts. but a song totally about dia- hardly any good material to ers. that Mims CD away and no track record in that big office He’s not a super-super star monds is just ridiculous even speak of. There’s a lot of talent out one wants it. with East Coast acts. from NY like Jigga, Nas, though Fab got international There’s a song with Akon there, and we are just happy U.G.E. is trying to do busi- I’m already kinda disap- DMX and all of them big props for that white/gold called “Change Up,” a joint to be doing what we do and ness with Capitol, so I’ve pointed and I hope the deal cats but he’s like one of the piece with the spinning with T-Pain produced by J.D. making moves. talked to the A&R that was tighter than most with last few to get them platinum charm. called “Baby Don’t Go” and Check out his info at handled Mims whole project the terms because ya boy Fab plaques and rep BK. But who cares? even a track with Rihanna www.myspace.com/ and he insists that dude still might not even past recoup- No matter what you felt So then came the second called “Fist Time” and with ayedeesings has the ability to re-establish ment off this one. about those other joints, you joint, produced by Just and all that star power none of U.G.E. and Darron Scott the East Coast rap scene … I You sign a deal and when had to fall back when he assisted by Swizz – you can’t those songs are particularly wanna thank Hutch Daddy respectfully disagree. Then the album drops you’re al- dropped get more East Coast than that. memorable. Dollaz of 97.3 for the recent let’s look at what’s up with ready on ya third video/single “Breathe” – that is a mod- “Return Of The Hustle” is Even the Jay Z verse on affiliation East Coast labels. — you might as ern hip-hop masterpiece. kinda hot, but not exactly a “Brooklyn” doesn’t live up and I wanna say what’s G-Unit is becoming ob- well kiss them So it’s safe to say dude hit. to expectations. up to D.J. Keith Success… solete thanks to Fiddy’s “me mechanicals good bye and was established. Two plati- Not exactly built for 106 I mean, come on, an ode looking forward to bigger against everyone” mantra start booking shows. num and one gold album and & Park but it’s got that boom to BK has got to be ill – and better thangs, fam. and it seems that Big Apple And why would it take a ton of radio hits. bap that us late 20’s/early especially since my favorite “In The Beginning… Of- When he went to Def Jam 30’s peeps grew up on way track paying homage comes ficial U.G.E. Mixtape” is I was hoping Jay Z would back in the late 90’s when courtesy of Mos Def. But ready NOW! MARTIN POPE bring Fabolous to a height hip-hop sounded like Premo nope, it’s nothing special. he’d never seen. or RZA had a hand in every- Most of the rhymes on Be on the lookout for BAIL BONDS You would think Jigga thing. Fab’s fourth album fail to re- would love dude. It could’ve made some establish him as a punch line I’ve always considered noise but before long the third heavyweight. Dangerous Ones Fabolous a better fit to be the single was on its way. But he gets a few in here Onasis/U.G.E. heir apparent, Memphis “Make Me Better” is that and there. The stand-out Bleek may be lil homie but joint that will move some tracks are “What Should I Fabo actually has the style units. Do?” feat. Lil Mo, Contact Us at and talent to graduate to that Produced by Timbo, hook “Jokes On You” feat. [email protected]

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As if it wasn’t enough to gave her a saintly appear- old lady. “I don’t know why have men serve them lunch, ance, let the audience know you’re laughing; I said the the women attending the she only came at the behest Father, the Son and the Holy luncheon were serenaded by of Jones. Ghost.” Laughter turned to the beautiful bass voice of “Larry, you’re the only shouts of praise as Moore Rev. Gregory Meredith. Sing- one I would do this for, be- left the podium and the hall to ing “I Won’t Complain,” he cause I’m here on vacation go to another speaking en- got no complaints from the and about to go back to Chat- gagement as she ended her women who applauded, wit- tanooga,” said Moore. Hav- ‘vacation’ in Toledo. nessed, shouted and stood ing enjoyed the praise and Following a delicious in testimony to the goodness worship service immensely, lunch, the three winning of God. Moore admitted that “every teams were announced. Third Following a welcome by song was my song,” but place went to “Friday’s Child” Katherine Stokes and Presi- specified one song in par- with a total of $315.00 raised. dent of the Women’s Auxil- ticular for examination at the Second place went to iary of the Northwestern Dis- luncheon whose theme was “Tuesday’s Child” with a total trict Missionary Association “No Cross – No Crown.” of $410.00 raised. First place W. Jean Lark’s response, “Most of you may not be went to “Monday’s Child” tenor Timothy Hayes sweetly wearing one when I finish,” with a total of $665.00 raised. serenaded an appreciative she said. “It sounds good to Members of the team were audience, the second gentle- sing ‘I shall wear a crown,’ Laurenetta Baylis, Justin man that day to do so. Sing- but it takes some work. Some Blackshear, Bolden, Freddie ing “Just Jesus,” he was of you say, ‘That’s holiness.’ Bryant, Sirlema Crowley, joined on the chorus by the Holiness is being in the world “No Christ, no cross, no night robbers came into her the tunnel and you’re about Bellzora Duhart, Charlisa multitude of singers in the but not of the world. For those crown,” she said. “Knowing dark room armed with ma- to come over the finish line.’ Hutchen, Gwendolyn Jones, Christ is not the same as re- chetes. Just a little longer! Just a little Marvin March, Robin, Salina “Imagine a dozen handsome men ceiving Christ. God will not She said all she said was longer!” and Tommie McGhee, Evelyn dwell in an unclean temple. “Jesus. Not ‘Oh, Jesus. Just Shouts of praise and Mickey, Jamie Nedd, Fredia dressed in white waiters’ jackets God said, ‘I’m looking for ‘Jesus.” She said it then oc- TIMC president Derrick Pack, Jade Stegall, Georgia serving a roomful of women. No, somebody to put a crown on. curred to her that she should Robert’s Pentecostal piano- Trigg and Jennifer Wilson. this is not some Amazonian Revelations 22 and 12 says speak Creole, the language playing resonated through- He’s coming how? Quickly! spoken in that country. “I out the large hall in response. fantasy. It actually happened” Jesus is coming back quickly said ‘Jesuit’ and they started Moore ended with what ev- JJ Express and His crown is going to be saying ‘Jesuit’ and left.” eryone thought was a joke audience. folks who have the world in given to everyone according Several times during the about an old woman asked to “Battle Joan Bolden introduced them, you’re in the right place to his works.” Moore related sermon, Moore started speak- select three hymns. Pointing speaker Pastor Peggy Moore to get it out.” an incident that happened in ing in tongues, and then to several men in the audi- Zone” from Chattanooga, Tennes- Moore continued her Haiti last year. Having minis- translated a prophecy given ence, Moore said, “I want Round 2 see, her long-time friend and short but spirit-filled sermon tered in the impoverished na- to a specific individual. The him, him and him.” Laughter her daughter, Leslie’s god- saying when she saw the tion for over 40 years, Moore least one was for a woman at erupted, some hysterical, mother. The 72-year old theme, she thought it was a has often spent time there. a nearby table. “The Lord while Moore stood stone- Jackson’s Lounge former Toledo pastor, whose good one; until the spirit told But one night while there says, ‘Just a little longer. faced at the podium, and then and Grill humility of spirit and dress her something was left out. about a year ago, in the dark of There’s a light at the end of continued in the voice of the Featuring: Chicago: New Generation Fancy Auto Drill Team Leasing Dayton: DIXIE Toledo, OH Western Stars. IRS, Platinum Steppers 5880 N. Detroit Memphis: Month to Month Leasing Millium Madness 419-476-8674 Parade at 10am Competition starts @ 12 WE ARE A FULL SERVICE Saturday July 7, 2007 BUSINESS $5.00 ages 10/up