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FREEEASTSIDE NEWSFREE ISSUED FRIDAY READ ON - WRITE ON SERVING: LARCHMERE - WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND, MT. PLEASANT, READ ON - WRITE ON LEE & AVALON, HARVARD - LEE, MILES - UNION, UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AREA, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, VILLAGES OF NORTH RANDALL, HIGHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND “COVERING THE NEWS TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” ENDORSEMENTS Answers to questions on future of Woodhill Home Estate By JUSTIN GLANVILLE not get a HUD grant to rebuild CMHA says the develop- options for moving and relocation Woodhill. What does that mean? ment team will complete construc- counseling as the redevelopment Elect Joe Biden for President Woodhill Home Estate, also Together with its part- tion of the new buildings on both begins (currently scheduled for Ohio voters are encouraged to vote for Joe known as Morris Black, opened in ners, CMHA applied for a HUD Woodland Avenue and Buckeye Fall 2021). If you would like addi- Biden for President on Tuesday, November 3. 1940 to serve working class families Choice Neighborhoods Grant in Road before starting demolition Joe Biden was the 47th Vice President tional information in the meantime, of the United States from 2009 to 2017 with Barack coming out of the Great Depression. 2019. CMHA’s application was of existing Woodhill Home units. you can contact Indigo Bishop, Obama as the President. He served for 36 years as the Eighty years later, the public not selected for funding. CMHA Demolition of existing buildings at CMHA Choice Neighborhoods senator of Delaware from 1973 to 2009. He has head- housing estate with 487 apartments is will apply again in December Woodhill Home will start in 2022 Administrator, at bishopi@cmha. ed many committees over the years for the betterment being completely redeveloped after a 2020. Whether or not the second at the earliest. CMHA says demoli- net or 216-882-8162. of the citizens. Biden is running for the 2020 general two-year planning process. NewDon’t so Forget- application To Turn is successful, CMHA tion will happen in multiple phases elections as the Democratic party nominee. Your Clock Forward Look for Part 2 of this cial services and improvements to the and its partners say they are pur- over multiple years. Biden has been working for the country Q&A column in the October 23 surrounding neighborhood are also suing alternative plans to finance “On the existing Wood- since the 1970s. The nation is weighing one of the edition of the EAST SIDE DAILY most consequential elections in modern history. Amer- planned. the redevelopment of all 487 hill site itself, you’re not going to NEWS To read more about plans ica needs a leader who can reunite a fractured country; This month, the EAST units at Woodhill. see bulldozers and excavators and who can restore our standing among allies and posi- for Woodhill Homes, visit www. SIDE DAILY NEWS and ideastream When will construc- things that are truly tangible until tion of leadership on the world stage; who can reinfuse (WCPN 90.3) are partnering to an- tion start and where will the new probably late 2022 or 2023,” says ideastream.org/homes a battered federal government with purpose, ethics and expertise. Biden has the character, swer residents’ questions about the buildings be located? Jeff Wade, CMHA’s chief of staff. Editor’s Note: Fund- experience, purpose and vision to so lead this nation as its next president. ing for this project is provided Biden’s record of service is a testament to the enduring power of relationships, plan and how it will affect their lives. CMHA’s goal is to be- What will be the reloca- listening, and the search for common ground. His empathy, positivity, belief in American Is this really happening? gin construction in Fall 2021. tion options for current Woodhill by the Cleveland Foundation as values and in the best of humanity will be a welcome balm to a nation nearly sundered I’ve been hearing about plans to re- CMHA expects the first new residents? part of their Cleveland and Ak- by polarization. His ability to reach out to the other side is evidenced by a phenomenon build Woodhill for years. buildings will become available CMHA says it will con- ron Informed Communities proj- without precedent: prominent Republicans who have stepped forward to support his bid. ect. Biden recognizes climate change for the priority it is, and would marshal The Cuyahoga Metropolitan to residents of Woodhill Home tact individual residents with their resources and return science to the White House. His polices are tempered by a focus Housing Authority (CMHA) and its starting in mid- to late 2022. on what’s possible. On climate change, the goal is well within reach: achieve a carbon- development partner, The Communi- The first new construc- neutral nation by 2050 and rejoin the Paris accord. ty Builders, have obtained financing tion will not be on the site where On the economy, we have in Biden someone who helped steer the nation out to build the first phase of new hous- the current Woodhill Home of the Great Recession, who was a driving force in building the most durable recovery in modern history. He doesn’t shy away from tough decisions nor engage in wishful think- ing consisting of 77 units. They are buildings sit today. Instead, they ing. He would roll back the Trump tax cuts on those making more than $400,000. beginning to apply for financing to will be nearby in the Buckeye- America cannot endure another four years of division, chaos, corruption, norm-breaking, build the second phase with 120 new Woodhill neighborhood. The John Cleggett, 22, was pro- rule-breaking, hatred toward immigrants, and lies and incompetence. Biden, along with nounced dead at University Hospital the well-qualified vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris, represents a chance to units. first two phases of construction return to cherished American ideals, and to call out the best in all of us. Biden’s experience In December 2020, CMHA will include townhouses and an after being conveyed to the hospi- requires you to vote for Biden on November 3. will apply for a U.S Housing and apartment building on Woodland tal from 3655 East 138th Street on Urban Development (HUD) grant to Avenue between East 112th and Sunday. Cleggett suffered a gunshot Elect Emanuella Groves to Appeals Court build hundreds more units to replace East 115th streets, and an apart- wound to the chest. The shooting Cuyahoga County voters are encour- all 487 existing public housing units ment building near the corner happened about 6 p.m. Sunday aged to vote for Emanuella Groves on Tuesday, at Woodhill Homes, plus additional of Buckeye Road and Woodhill in a vacant lot near East 138th November 3 for the full term on the Court of Ap- mixed-income units over the next Road (on the site of the former Street and Meltzer Avenue. peals commencing on February 11, 2021. seven years. CMHA’s plan also in- Buckeye Woodland Elementary Groves, 61, has tremendous judicial cludes changing street layouts and School). experience with serving for 18 years as a judge adding green space. When will demolition Activits prepare to board the bus to head down to the Cuyahoga on the Cleveland Municipal Court. I heard that CMHA did begin on current buildings? County Board of Elecetions to rally to get the vote out in 2020. During Groves’ tenure on the Munici- pal Court, she started numerous pioneering pro- grams during those years to get troubled youth back on track. Since 2016, she has served on the Beloved funeral director Pernel Jones, Sr. dies court’s specialized mental health docket. Services for Pernel Jones, ed he retire. But he did not allow Jones; siblings Ella, Freddy, Paul Aside from her judicial duties, Groves Sr. will be held on Wednesday, his growing business to interfere and Maceo Jones. teaches criminal procedure as an adjunct profes- October 21 at Mt Sinai Baptist with being a father to his sons. He is survived by his sor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Church, 7501 Woodland Avenue, It was his nurturing that sons, Cuyahoga County Council- Concerned with defendants being in jail on minor misdemeanor of- at 10:00 a.m.\ brought his sons into the business man Pernel (Tammy) Jones Jr and fenses because they failed to appear in court, Groves spearheaded the develop- A Wake will be held for ment of a process which allows defendants to be processed and released. and Jones changed the name to Michael David Jones; two broth- Prior to the process, defendants sat in jail until they were brought be- Jones on Tuesday, October 20 at The Pernel Jones & Sons Funeral ers Marshall Jones Jr and Warren 5:00 p.m. at the church. fore a judge. Sometimes that could be several days. This change took place in Home. Jones was preceded in death Jones; three sisters Vivian Jones, 2009. This process gets people out of jail and saves significant jail costs. Jones died on Tuesday, In 2019, Groves was appointed chair of the newly created court com- October 6. by his parents Viola and Marshall Joyce Jones and Brenda Jones. munity engagement committee. The committee was designed to bring together Jones was born on De- community partners to engage the community on issues that affect them. cember 22, 1941 in Baltimore, Gasoline prices jump as fall season arrives An interesting aspect of Groves life is her brother is Ronnie Harris, Maryland. He was the 7th of 10 who won a Gold Medal in boxing in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. The majority ofdemand and large supply has With such an outstanding background, Groves is the clear choice to children born to Marshall Sr and American motorists are see- helped contain any impact to serve on the Court of Appeals, and should be elected on November 3. Viola Jones. He was educated in ing stability at the pump this local gas prices. the Baltimore City Public Schools, week, despite the fact that The Energy Informa- Re-elect Meryl Johnson to School Board graduating from Dunbar high Hurricane Delta made land- tion Administration’s (EIA) Cuyahoga County voters residing in school. He graduated from the Pea- fall in Louisiana as a category weekly report measures cur- the 11th Congressional District are encouraged body Preparatory School of Music, 2 hurricane over the weekend. rent gasoline supply at 226.7 to re-elect Meryl Johnson to the Ohio School While gasoline refin- million barrels. That is a de- Board on Tuesday, November 3. where he was an execellent pianist. Jones Jones received a music scholarship eries are reporting operations crease of 1.7 million barrels Johnson is a retired teacher with 40 part of the Cleveland Com- to attend Howard University. He have resumed, the Bureau of from the week prior, though years of teaching experience in the Cleveland munity. He served on over 25 would continue his education at Safety and Environmental the drop is likely attributed to Public Schools and is a candidate for re-elec- various boards and charitable tion to the Ohio School Board. Temple University’s Echols Col- Enforcement reports that ap- high export numbers. organizations; such as the the Johnson is a graduate of Glenville lege of Mortuary Science. proximately 91% of oil pro- At the close of Fri- City of Cleveland Civil Ser- High School and she received her bachelor of Jones met and married duction in the Gulf of Mex- day’s formal trading session, arts degree from Kent State University and her vice Commission, Hough Sal- Anita Louise Byrd, and they had ico is currently offline. As of West Texas Intermediate de- Master’s degree from Cleveland State Univer- vation Army Advisory Board two sons, Pernel Jr. and Michael. Monday morning, inspections creased by 59 cents to settle at sity. and Ohio Board of Embalm- are underway, and produc- $40.60. Crude prices dropped Jones was drafted into the United ers and Funeral Directors, the tion is expected to resume this due to market concern about Johnson was elected to the State Board of Education in 2016 and States Armed Forces, where he Cleveland Big Brothers & week. increasing coronavirus infec- she deserves to be re-elected. served for two years in the Army. During her years of teaching, Johnson helped new and struggling Big Sisters and the Cuyahoga In a typical year, a tions worldwide, which could He was honorably discharged in teachers improve their skills through the Educational Research and Dis- County Republican Party. hurricane season like the one lower crude demand. For this 1968. semination Program which was developed by the American Federation of He was also a member experienced this year would Jones began his career as a week, crude prices could de- Teachers. of the Masonic Rising Heights have caused gas prices to funeral director working alongside cline further if demand con- Johnson was a member of the North Shore AFL-CIO executive Lodge. He was a trustee and board for many years up until she was elected to the State Board. his oldest brother Marshall at the spike. But, 2020 is not a typ- cerns continue to worry the founding member of the New Johnson is an avid student advocate. During her years as a teacher, Marshall W. Jones Funeral Home ical year. Low U.S. gasoline market. Second Metropolitan Baptist she helped students develop leadership skills by training them in mediation in Baltimore. As Jones worked through the Winning Against Violent Environments (WAVE) Program. She Church under the leadship of alongside his family, he sought to AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey worked with voter registration and letter writing to newspapers as well as at the late Rev Thomas Almond. find more challenges in his life. He community forums. Jones worked deli- Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline decided to open his own funeral Johnson also transported student council leaders to Columbus to giently to build a business lobby for fair school funding. home when he settled in Cleve- Regular that would florish and grow. This Week (10-16-20) Since her retirement, Johnson has taught student participants in land. $1.91 Throughout the 80’s he worked Last Week (10-09-20) the Upward Bound program every summer on the campus of Case Western In 1973, he opened the $1.39 Reserve University. Case’s campus is also where she hosts a weekly radio as a Baliff for the Cuyahoga Last Year (10-15-19) $2.48 Pernel Jones Funeral Home. He show called “It’s About Justice.” County Probate Court, until National (10-16-20) $1.97 On November 3, Johnson deserves to be re-elected. made an effort to make himself a his growing business demand- Page 2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, October 13, 2020- Friday,October 16, 2020 Judge Groves for 8th District Court of Appeals Woodland Automotive Judge Emanu- 9300 Woodland Avenue ella Groves has been Cleveland, Ohio 44104 endorsed by the EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS (216) 229-1957 and several local news- papers for the 8th Dis- We Sell trict Court of Appeals. Groves’ com- mitment to do what is Used Tires right is a principle that Hours: Mon. - Sat. - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. was instilled in her as a child. She grew up Cleveland Arena Boxing Collectibles Wanted in Canton, Ohio and Want To Buy All Boxing Collectibles is the seventh of eight (Amateur and Professional) children. Her parents From The Old Cleveland Arena stressed education, hard work and standing up Old Boxing: for what is right. 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Groves serves Groves is a member of five years, she rose Groves & Groves Attor- demic achievement. The organiza- on numerous commit- Olivet Institutional Bap- 2935 Detroit Road (Just Across Detroit - Superior Bridge) through the ranks to As- neys at Law. Over ten years, tion received an appre- tees and on two national tist Church and a mem- (216) 861-6001 sistant Deputy Director She, her hus- the organization provided ciation award from the boards.She has received ber of Greater Cleveland of Administrative Ser- band and several parents summer school classes Shaker Heights League numerous local awards Alumnae Chapter of Del- Visit Website: a1batteryshop.com vices. founded Caring Commu- for hundreds of children. of Women Voters in rec- and two national awards. ta Sigma Theta Sorority. We Pay Cash For Scrap Batteries In 1989, she nities Organized for Edu- Five of the years, Judge ognition of its efforts in She received the Cleve- Inc.

Johnson for School Board: educator, activist in her own words EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS 11400 Woodland Ave. - Cleveland, OH 44104 Meryl Johnson is There were no therefore were not being To Place Your Advertisement a candidate for State Board cell phones, so communi- represented. of Education/Ohio District Call (216) 721-1674 -www.eastsidedailynews.com cation was out. As we left Johnson began 11. Prior to her work on Kent, cars were backed up fighting for the students 2020 the State Board of Educa- for miles and miles with tion, Johnson was inter- families trying to get on who were being margin- viewed for the Women’s campus. When we arrived alized due to poverty and History Project by Roslyn in Cleveland, my mom fought for greater access to Talerico. and dad were so happy to resources and technology. Here is her story: see me. My father gave Johnson took the “When I was a child, my the young man who drove opportunity to advocate mom, who was a school me home $20 to show his for strengthening public teacher, would come home gratitude. Later that day, and tell delightful sto- I went downstairs to look schools and preserving ries about the ‘rascals’ in for my bag and I found my them for future genera- her classroom as we sat dad crying. That was the tions. She fought for all around the dinner table. only time I ever saw him of Ohio’s children to have Her love for teaching was cry. the right to attend public evident in every word she Years later, when schools that do not drown spoke. She is my biggest I told this story to my stu- Meryl JohnsonGuidance who is running for re-election to the them in unnecessary tests inspiration. dents, I was the one cry- State Board of Education, District 11, multitasks to improve education in Ohio. and for schools to be plac- I always loved Johnson is known for her fashionable purple attire. ing.” English, and I enjoyed The lessons that es where teachers have the helping her grade papers. ing on at the Commons. that all students must be she learned from her par- time to enjoy teaching and It made me feel so impor- But I didn’t go out there. I off campus by 6 o’clock. ents made Johnson the to develop meaningful re- just went to my dorm. The It didn’t matter where you tant. So, I just naturally person that she is today. lationships with their stu- next day, about 11 o’clock, were from. Everybody had flowed into the area of After 40 years of dents. teaching. And I’m so glad while sitting on the side to be out of there by 6 pm. successful teaching in the If re-elected, I did. There wasn’t much of my bed, I heard on the After scuffling around try- Cleveland Public Schools, Johnson promises to con- talk about unions in my radio that shots had been ing to find a ride, a friend many years of community household; my stepdad fired on the Commons. of my boyfriend said he’d engagement, and three tinue her work. She will was a Cleveland sanitation A little later, I take us back to Cleveland. years of retirement, Meryl push for more account- worker, so he would some- went to my boyfriend’s It was the strangest thing, Johnson ran and was elect- ability and transparency for dorm. I’ll always remem- because nobody could call times mention his union. I ed to a seat on the State charter schools. ber the uncomfortable into the campus. All the didn’t really become in- Board of Education in Dis- Johnson believes volved with unions until feeling I got when I saw parents with children on trict 11. teachers’ and students’ voic- I became a teacher; my National Guardsmen stand- campus were left wonder- No elected mi- mom told me to get in- ing in line, watching me as ing if it was one of their norities were on the board. es must be an integral part volved with my union im- I walked across campus. children who had been A large segment of Ohio’s of educational decisions mediately. Then I really Around 1 or 2 pm, it was shot. All the phone lines families were not hav- that are made by state began to blossom politi- announced over the PA were down. ing their stories told, and board members. cally. I attended Kent State as an undergraduate. DR. G. WOJAI I wasn’t really politically The World’s Greatest Numerologist active there. But I began to YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS reevaluate my life and my need to be more tuned in to causes when four students 34 76 22 10 23 88 were killed and eleven stu- dents were wounded on campus on May 4, 1970. 1234 5432 2255 1334 9856 2098 The weekend of the tragedy I was in Wash- LUCKY FIVE ington D.C. on a field trip Take a ride through history in a with myclass. I remember 55 12 75 20 16 seeing the front page of a D.C. newspaper. It had a huge picture of our ROTC LUCKY SIX building in Kent on fire. It said, ‘Kent State Students 82 44 97 30 77 44 Burn ROTC Building.’ When we re- turned to Kent on Sun- day afternoon, the town, which is usually bustling, Having The Cleanest Home was shut down. On any other day, all the fast food In The Neighborhood places would be open and Put 54 Years of Experience To Work For You everybody would be hang- ing out. I’ll never forget. It Schedule Now And was like riding into a ghost Free Estimates Save $10.00 town. With This Ad All the stores were closed. 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Editor’s Note: From the Cali- ever He has decided to bring when starving. These exemp- males who are neither sick nor a very rainy day: ‘When you only care for their own wellbe- tests teach us. Imam Al-ʿIzz ibn fornia Islamic University mes- to an end. Tests are a natural, tions are explicitly mentioned traveling. In order for the ob- say: I bear witness that there ing but the wellbeing of others. Abdussalam [d. 1262 CE] ex- sage on the COVID-19 pan- albeit difficult, part of life and in the Qur’an and come under ligation to be lifted from these is no god but Allah and I bear The Prophet said, plained that a calamity has the demic. should not be surprising for the general wisdom mentioned individuals, there must be cred- witness that Muhammad is the “Whoever believes in Allah and following benefits: any Muslim when they occur. in the verse, “Allah intends for ible warnings by public health Messenger of Allah, do not say the Last Day should not harm It leads people to sin- On March 11, 2020 Allah says, “We shall certainly you ease and He does not want institutions that there is actual ‘come to prayer’ but rather say his neighbor.” [Bukhārī #6018] cerity and causes them to repent the World Health Organization test you with fear and hunger, to make things [unnecessar- harm in holding these gather- ‘pray in your houses’. Some This can be extended to the per- for their mistakes. Pain or suf- declared Covid-19 a pandemic, and loss of property, lives, and ily] difficult for you.” [Qur’an ings. Furthermore, other such people found that strange, so son who is physically next to fering that brings people closer affecting an exceptionally high crops. But [Prophet], give good 2:185] large gatherings such as wed- he responded to them: ‘Are you you. to Allah is not actually a calam- proportion of the population news to those who are stead- Islamic guidelines re- dings, public events, etc must surprised by what I just said? A The Centers for Dis- ity, but a blessing in the greater over a wide geographic area. fast.” [Qur’an 2:155] quire scholars to accurately [as also be canceled in the area in person better than me did just ease Control and Prevention scheme of things. The original goal of contain- Anyone who is af- possible] weigh the benefits/ order to prevent the unfair tar- that [referring to the Prophet].” [CDC] has explained that Co- It is an opportunity to ment to affected areas shifted to flicted with the illness, and is harms in this life and the after- geting of religious institutions [Al-Mughnī 1:366] Contem- vid-19 has an incubation period help others and gain immense slowing down the spread of the patient, will spiritually benefit life before issuing an exemp- for closure. The exemption var- porary scholar Shaykh Ibn of 1-14 days before common reward. disease in order to ease the bur- from that test. The Prophet said, tion on any required act. ies from region to region. In an ʿUthaymīn explained this ex- symptoms of fever, dry cough, It is an opportunity den on healthcare institutions. “Whatever trouble, illness, anx- Precautionary mea- area where there are no credible ception as follows, “In the past, or fatigue show up in infected to appreciate the blessings that Since Covid-19 has iety, grief, hurt or sorrow afflicts sures should be taken, or may warnings, those who are obli- people used to suffer because of patients. During this period, a people having been enjoying but a higher transmission rate than any Muslim, even the prick of be required, when there is a gated to attend Friday prayer mud, because the marketplaces carrier has the ability to spread neglected due to heedlessness. influenza, SARS, and MERS, a thorn, God removes some of genuine threat of danger, and must continue to do so. had dirt floors, and when rain it to others through exposure to It gives people an op- ‘social distancing’ measures his sins by it.” [Bukhārī #5641] not a mere feeling of fear or Friday prayer does not need to fell it became muddy and slip- droplets from coughing/sneez- portunity to have their sins pu- are being encouraged to slow Regarding illnesses leading to panic. The threat assessment be performed in a mosque. It pery, so it was very difficult for ing or by touching an affected rified by being patient and re- the speed of the outbreak. death, the Prophet was asked varies from one region to an- can be in a park, an office, or people to attend the mosque. surface and then touching the sponding in the correct way to Rather than infect a large num- about the plague. He respond- other and one person to another. elsewhere. A Friday sermon can If this happens, then he is ex- mouth, eyes, or nose. The as- the calamity. ber of people in one month, it ed, “It is a torment with which A decision to suspend religious be only a few minutes long and cused. But nowadays, that does sumed fatality rate of those can be spread out over a year so Allah afflicts those whom He activities should be made after the minimum number of people not cause any problem, because infected is about 1%, but it is Letters To The Editor that hospitalizations are spread chooses, but He has made it consultation with public health required to attend [according to the markets are paved and there higher in those at risk. Submit to: out and the chance of survival a mercy for the believers. If a experts, and it must be consis- the Ḥanafī school] is four. are no dirt floors.” [Ash-Sharḥ Therefore, even [email protected] through proper healthcare is servant [of Allah] is afflicted tent throughout a community Al-Mumtiʿ 4:317] It may be le- though many people who are Wanted Experienced increased. It is also suggested with the plague and patiently to ensure it is neither excessive While fear or concern does not gitimately argued that concerns infected will not be significantly that coming warm weather may remains in his town, realizing nor insufficient. have to reach the level of cer- about heavy rain, even in the harmed by the disease, they can Journalist help slow the spread of the vi- that he has only been afflicted Shaking hands with tainty, a highly probable fear or past, are less severe than the seriously harm by spreading it Call (216) 721-1674 rus. A vaccine is expected to with what Allah has determined other Muslims is not a require- concern suffices to make excep- current infection concerns in to others who are at higher risk. SubscribeTo take about a year to develop. for him, he will have the reward ment in Islam. In fact, initiating tions or modifications to certain certain areas. This fact must be taken into con- Given these latest develop- of a martyr.” [Bukhārī #5734] a greeting is considered a rec- prescribed rules. Although the Those who are at sig- sideration by people who are EAST SIDE ments in our understanding of However, ommended act. Only respond- Covid-19 pandemic is being nificantly higher risk of infec- less-at-risk. DAILY NEWS Covid-19 from a medical per- there is a difference between a ing to greetings is required. politicized, there is no reason tion, such as the elderly and Muslims should ben- www.eastsidedailynews.com spective, Muslims must keep concession [rukhṣah], where a Therefore, shaking hands with to doubt the near-consensus of immunocompromised, may fall efit from the lessons that such Call (216) 721-1674 the following in mind: rule is eased, and skipping an ‘high risk’ individuals is dis- healthcare experts on the actual into the category of those who In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful Islam teaches that all obligation due to absolute ne- couraged, or even frowned risk posed by the virus. In fact, are ‘sick’ and be exempted from diseases such as the Coronavi- cessity [ḍarūrah]. Something upon. A fist bump or a hand- the CDC has issued a clarifica- prayer, even in areas where the rus [Covid-19] are tests from prohibited may become al- over-the-heart greeting suffices tion that there is little evidence average adult male is not ex- Allah and a natural part of life. lowed in dire circumstances, to convey love, affection, and to support using face masks to empted. ‘Risk’ is relative, but Such diseases afflict whomever such as uttering words against send peace [salām] on others. prevent the disease, though it there is room to err on the side Allah allows them to afflict and Islam when being tortured, Friday Prayer minimizes risk to others [or of caution given the seriousness "ISLAM IN THE COMMUNITY" they take the lives of whom- or even eating pork and wine [jumu`ah] is obligatory on adult should be used if caring for of the fatality rate of Covid-19 Masjid Al-Mumin/ Islamic Revivalist Movement people who have respiratory in the ‘high risk’ population. 2690 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44104 illness]. This, and other state- The five daily -com For questions or more information on ISLAM contact: ments, demonstrate that they munal prayers may be per- A Look At My World are unlikely to be accused of formed alone or in a group. Imam Mutawaf Shaheed causing an unnecessary panic Although it is highly recom- 216-938-8059 or having other foul motives. mended to pray in a group, it email: [email protected] Junk is a matter of personal definition There is historical is not required. However, given By JAMES L. SNYDER sion. one of the piles and just sort legal precedent in exempting the current recommendations My method of or- through it and find something people from the Friday prayer in many areas to prevent large

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The risk of spreading COVID-19 the Zips responded to the challenge posting a season- Zips LIVE podcast is available on demand on the iHeartRadio app during team activities is simply too great. It would be chal- best team score of 4,684. following each show. lenging — if not impossible. Browns 1st half show carries them to win By KARL BRYANT Yet, he hit an upright five adjustments and the Browns was picked off for the second on their shorts just like any- take the Steelers for 1st Place times in the 2019 regular sea- didn’t move the ball as well time in the 2nd Half and the body else. They are out there with a win in Pittsburgh on The Browns Offense put up son on either extra points or and Mayfield started getting Colts eventually got a FG to because they can make plays Sunday. enough of a show in the 1st FGs, including an unfathom- harassed. get within six points. Luckily, and they deserve to be on that The last time the Half, that despite their 2nd able four in one game. He was hit hard on a the Browns hung onto the ball field. They just had the oppor- Browns were in 1st Place Half slowdown, those points, National Media had a hoot play that left him with bruised and got Parkey’s bank-shot tunity to show it. Sheldrick was in 2014 when they were plus a strong defensive per- pointing out that the last time ribs that even reduced some FG for insurance and the final went out there and made a 6-3 and St. Ignatius product formance, was enough to the Browns started a season at of his practice time this week. margin. big play. All those guys are carry them to a 32-23 victory. 4-1, it was 1994 and a fellow But, the real problem came on Afterwards, Garrett, who out there to do the job to the Brian Hoyer was QB. When The Browns are in 2nd Place by the name of Bill Belichick the previous play when the also had a sack, gave his best of their ability, and they Hoyer started to lose, Johnny at 4-1 and will play the 4-0 was their Head Coach. They foolish referees failed to blow teammates credit, especially did it in opportune times like (Football) Manziel went in Steelers, who pace the AFC didn’t mention that Belich- the whistle when the Colts those who stepped up as sub- that when we needed it.” and the Browns have taken North this Sunday in Pitts- ick’s dunderhead moves jumped offsides and Mayfield stitutes. He commented, “We The Browns and Mayfield this long to get within hailing burgh. (he has since said he made was tackled hard. When an have guys who suit up and put now have a chance to over- distance of 1st Place again. QB Baker Mayfield mistakes during “a learning offsides player is coming in put together four drives to process”) were instrumental unabated at the QB, play is Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan dies post 20 points before Inter- in the whole process of Art supposed to be halted. That Joe Morgan, the Morgan left the mission, and then the Defense Modell having the team leave first hit took a lot out of him. Hall of Famer who is con- Reds after the 1979 season. came through with points of town the very next year, even Yet, the Browns “D” sidered one of the best sec- He spent five more years in their own in the 2nd Half on though the despicable own- stepped up and Harrison got ond baseman of all-time, professional baseball, help- an interception returned 47 er’s own horrible manage- his Pick Six. After Browns has died at age 77. A Mor- ing both the Astros and the yards to the house by Ronnie ment decisions brought him Special Teams allowed the gan family spokesman told Harrison, Jr. and a Safety due financial difficulties. ensuing kickoff to be returned Philadelphia Phillies make the Associated Press that it to the playoffs. to an Indianapolis Intentional The Colts, with the top for a TD, Indy was back in it. he died at his home in Dan- Grounding penalty in the End Defense in the league, were A couple possessions later, Morgan finished ville, California, and was out his career with his home- Zone. The Browns made it a ready for the Browns run- following a good Jamie Gil- suffering from a nerve con- two-score game with a last town Oakland A’s in 1984. ning game, which also leads lan punt that was mistakenly dition. minute, 46 YD. FG. the league. So Coach Kevin fair caught by Nyheim Hines Over his 22-year career, Morgan had a 22- Cody Parkey, who made Stefanski and his staff put to- in the shadow of his own goal Morgan hit .271/.392/.427 year career and played for a couple of FGs earlier in the gether a game plan whereby posts, Myles Garrett forced a with 2,517 hits, 1,650 runs five different teams, but contest, kicked the ball into Mayfield would exercise ball big play for the 4th straight scored, 268 home runs, the upright – his specialty control with selective passing week. He rushed Colts QB he’s primarily known as one 689 stolen bases and 1,865 with Chicago in 2019 – but in what had been Browns run- Phillip Rivers into throwing of the major drivers of the walks. He was inducted into fortunately, instead of bounc- ning downs. Mayfield threw the ball away and being called Cincinnati Reds’ Big Red the Hall of Fame in 1990. ing away, it caromed into the Machine in the 1970s. He a 2 YD TD Pass to Kareem for Intentional Grounding Morgan Morgan’s long, il- middle and through. He’d in- Hunt and a 15 YD TD Pass to in the End Zone to give the spent eight seasons with the didn’t find immediate suc- lustrious broadcasting ca- famously “double-doinked” a Rashard Higgins in between Browns two points. Reds, going to the playoffs cess. Signed by the Houston reer began with the Reds the game-ending FG attempt last two FGs as CLE went into A couple of series later, five times and winning the year after he retired, and it year in the Bears 16-15 Wild Halftime with a 10-minute Sheldrick Redwine went in World Series twice. Astros (then the Colt .45s) in 1962, he finished second didn’t stop until 2010. He Card Game loss. In truth, Time of Possession edge and for Harrison when he was Morgan, whose called games for the Reds, replay shows the ball was 5-foot-7 stature earned him in Rookie of the Year vot- a 10-point lead. shaken up, and also inter- the Giants and the A’s. slightly tipped at the kick. In the 2nd Half, Indy made cepted Rivers. Then, Mayfield the nickname “Little Joe,” ing in 1965 (two seasons after his 1963 debut), but He called college struggled with consistency baseball games on ESPN and power while playing in and CBS. Big Ben, Claypool lead Steelers the enormous Astrodome. He spent two years Once the Astros calling MLB games on ABC By ANDREW CARTER against the 2nd Place Browns record four TDs, three of 1-2-1 leading the NFC East. traded him to the Reds af- before joining the crew of this Sunday in Pittsburgh. In them on passes from QB Ben The Steelers ran out to a nice ter the 1971 season, and he a brand new ESPN show The 1st Place Steel- their 39-28 win over Phila- Roethlisberger. A short James 31-14 lead, but the Eagles ers remained undefeated was finally free of the As- called “Sunday Night Base- delphia, Rookie Chase Clay- Conner run accounted for the didn’t give up as they cut the going into their showdown pool scored a Steelers Rookie lead to two with 11 ½ min- trodome, he and his trade- ball.” Morgan remained part others Steelers TD. mark elbow flap began to utes remaining. Claypool’s of that crew, while also call- Going into the game, blossom at the plate. He hit third TD reception of the day ing games with Bob Costas Lakers take NBA title both teams were in 1st Place .288/.415/.470 over eight with three minutes left, iced on NBC, until he effectively By KARL BRYANT ship, having accomplished it in their respective divisions, seasons for the Reds, earn- retired from broadcasting in the game for the Steelers. with LA’s Finals opponent - but the record disparity il- ing an All-Star nod for ev- 2010. The L.A. Lakers, the Heat, his hometown Cav- lustrated the current disparity Big Ben threw for 239 yards, ery season. who were favored to win the Morgan partnered aliers, and now the Lakers. of the divisions. Having had the three TDs, with no INTs He finished in the NBA title in this pandemic- The only other players ever with a Cincinnati-area auto a game vs. Tennessee post- and Philadelphia QB Carson top 10 of MVP voting in abbreviated season, ended up to do so were LeBron’s Lak- dealer in 2012 and opened poned due to a COVID-19 Wentz threw for 258 yards, five seasons, winning in doing so, as they overcame ers’ teammate - Danny Green Joe Morgan Honda, which two TDs, with two INTs. The 1975 and 1976 — the same all the problems of the 24 (Spurs, Raptors, and Lakers), outbreak with the Titans, the has won numerous local playoff-eligible teams being Steelers were 3-0 in the AFC Steelers ran for 136 yards and years the Reds won the Robert Horry (Rockets, Lak- World Series. business awards. housed in the league-created ers, and Spurs), and John Sal- North, while the Eagles were held the Eagles to 94. bubble in Orlando. By add- ley (Pistons, Bulls, and Lak- ing Anthony Davis to LeBron ers). James, it was enough to put To the league’s credit, the Boxing Nostalgia LA over the top. The Milwau- bubble concept worked - as kee Bucks, Houston Rockets, it also did with the NHL – as and the LA Clippers, who By JIM AMATO also were considered strong leagues that chose to com- NBA title contenders, lost be- pete in their own ballparks or fore they could make it to the stadiums had to put up with NBA Finals. players and staff getting sick Boxing heroes who were indisputable and schedule-disorienting James ended up It is usually a given game postponements occur- leading his third different that all boxers should be re- team to an NBA Champion- ring. spected just for their mere cour- age to step into a boxing ring. To do battle on presumably equal terms with another human being. Yet as all doctors and lawyers are respected for their knowledge. Some are more revered then oth- ers. The same holds true for boxers.Admiration For the talents of say Muhammad Ali or Sugar Ray Robinson comes eas- ily. These men were blessed with Chuvalo Briscoe Shavers the extraordinary ability to hum- ence that leans toward the near as just an opponent to the elite. a comeback of sorts for the box- ble other men in the ring. So to is champions and the fringe con- It is very concieveable that more ers I am about to mention. One it easy to have a less then healthy tenders. The hearty battlers who then a few of these past pursuers more chance for them to come respect for the lower echelon came so close but yet so far from of glory may have attained the out swinging in our memories. fighters. The one’s who serve as attaining their goal of becoming moniker of “champion” if they So here is to Jerry mere opponents to inflate anoth- a champion. They were left with would be competing today. Quarry and George Chuvalo. er boxers record. “Tomato cans” memories of crushing defeats I would like to reflect To Yaqui Lopez,Bennie Briscoe is the term used in the business etched on their scar tissued faces back to the names of boxers who and Armando Muniz too. To to describe these less then fortu- and thoughts of what could have fell just short of their quest. Men Earnie Shavers, Tex Cobb,Ron nate of fisticuffs. been. whose soul and courage were Lyle,Ernie Lopez and Clyde Each one of us has the In boxing you will see bared for all to see on blood indisputable right to determine the names of those who were stained canvas. They rose from Gray. the critique of our own heroes. past champions in the record the ashes of defeat time and time These ten boxers and I admit to have chosen mine in books. What about the boxers again to resurect their careers several others like them en- the land between the seemingly who fought the ones we hold only in the end to fall and remain deared me to sport even more industructable champions and in such high esteem ? Pugilists in the ashes forever. then the past champions. They the lowly tomato cans. A prefer- who appear in the record books Hopefully this may be are truly champions in my mind. Tuesday, October 13, 2020- Friday,October 16, 2020 Chris' Cinema Trivia & EAST SIDEDaily NEWS Movie Match Up By CHRIS APPLING  TRIVIA - (Romance) On The Town 1. In the 1972 ro- the violent death of her boy- MOVIES * MUSIC * THEATER * DANCE * RESTAURANTS * NIGHT LIFE mance/biography "Lady friend by writing poetry? Sings the Blues," Diana Ross 4. What film fo- portrayed the great jazz icon cused on the "May-Decem- Billie Holiday and actor ber" romance that starred Billy Dee Williams was her Angela Bassett as a 40- Acclaimed poet enjoys tea in Cleveland's backyard love interest, but who is the year-old, African-American A Yelp review of 1 Love And Peace, Interfaith Council, InterAct comic/comedian legend who woman who takes a trip to Peter. Cleveland, Cleveland Council was Holiday's friend "Piano Jamaica and falls in love ירוצAlgebra Tea House, 2136 \जज Murray Hill Road, de- On World Affairs Young Profes- Man" in the film? with a black man who is 20 sionals Network, Interreligious 2. In what movie years younger than her? scribes the place as "a "U R" Peace Makers, Occupy Cleve- great and quirky little tea a line in the sand land, and Cleveland Ecumenical did black, romantic leading 5. Who is the actor house in a cute little neigh- Institute Of Religious Studies. man Denzel Washington play and actress that were fea- borhood. It's a dimly lit, coVered by tears, Osisi is involved both a Southern African- Ameri- tured in the film "Love and woodsy little restaurant nationally and internationally can rug cleaner who falls in Basketball" (2000) as child- with InterFaith organizations with natural decor. It's a a string of the dust love with the daughter of a hood friends who grow up hoping to build understanding motel managing East Indian together playing basketball, wonderful place to just among all people. uncoVered with years, couple who were forced to but then must learn to bal- sit and take in a beauti- A copy of Kahlil Gil- leave their home in Uganda ance their emotions when ful atmosphere of strange bran's 'The Prophet' lay on the a band of the rust after tyrant Idi Amin rose to romance blooms between shelves, beautifully carved counter of Algebra Tea House. I read the following quote while power? them? wooden tables and chairs." recoVered from fears, waiting for my chai, “I love you 3. Who is the de- While all of this is when you bow in your mosque, Algebra Tea House, 2136 Murray Hill Road, can be de- ceased rapper that starred ANSWERS: 1. Richard true, the magic of Algebra a chord of the hearts kneel in your temple, pray in opposite pop superstar Janet Pryor 2. 'Mississippi Masala' Tea House, if you are lucky scribed as "a great and quirky little tea house in a cute little neigh- your church. For you and I are borhood. " Jackson in John Singleton's 3. Tupac Shakur 4. enough to stop for a House sons of one religion, and it is the discoVered through ṣeers spirit.” "Poetic Justice" (1993) in 'How Stella Got Her Groove Chai Tea (Sweetened Dar- munity. has been involved with nu- Osisi's poem was which Janet is a disillusioned Back' 5. Omar Epps and jeeling tea, ginger, nutmeg, Osisi has shared his According to a merous Interfaith organiza- inspirational. I can't wait for hairdresser who grieves over Sanaa Lathan cardamom, caraway, and wisdom with the local com- 2014 biography of Osisi, he tions including: the Heights the first volume of his work. steamed milk,) is to have a MOVIE MATCH-UP - (Romantic couples) chance meeting with poet Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Karamu help artist  Peter Johannessen Osisi. FILMS: Kythe The Room in the House that helps artists become more Corine Adams-Bell, voices of artists need to be am- On any given day, empowered and independent a multidisciplinary visual art- plified, especially during the 1. 'School Daze' (1988) c) Theresa Randle and Osisi seems to entertain paid artist residency program, funded through a Support for Art- through technical assistance and ist—most fluent in acrylic paint dual pandemics of 2020: COV- 2. 'Do The Right Thing' Isaiah a steady stream of fans as ists grant from Cuyahoga Arts & professional development re- on canvas—uses her work as a ID-19 and racism,” says Aseelah (1989) Washington he writes and enjoys the Culture (CAC), still continued sources. These Cuyahoga Coun- mechanism to draw awareness Shareef, Director of Operations 3. 'Malcolm X' (1992) d) Spike Lee and Rosie atmosphere and friendship ty-based artists, selected from a to the connection between the and Community Engagement. this summer through the col- 4. 'Crooklyn' (1994) Perez of the Algebra Tea House lective imagination and innova- competitive application process, visual and mental components of “With the continued support owner. tion of the artists-in-residence. show demonstrated excellence artistic interpretation; of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, 5. 'Girl 6' (1996) e) Denzel Washington and Launched in 2019, this Karamu in, and commitment to, their Talise Campbell, a Karamu is able to engage visual Osisi shared the COUPLES: Angela Bassett House program is a revolving visual arts and/or performance- performing artist, worked to cre- and performing artists and allow a) Alfred Woodard and following poem: eight-week, paid artist residency ate a platform where community them to continue to pour their based work. Room in the House Delroy Lindo ANSWERS: 1, b; 2, d; 3, residencies were recently award- members can learn about history, talents (and artistic voices) back art, culture and folklore through b) Laurence Fishburne and e; 4, a; 5, c ed to: into the community.” a professional class series, lec- MENU TIPS tures, interactive podcasts and culminating live virtual perfor- Celebrate and enjoy popcorn Just mances; Da 'Round Da Way Rewind Review Mariama Whyte, a (NAPSI)—Pop- this American icon every Oc- singer, songwriter and actor, corn, enjoyed every day but tober. Jazz By NANCY ANN LEE who uses the art of storytell- 'Eraser' is a thrilling cinematic advanture celebrated during National You can join in the ing through music, developed a By C.M APPLING queen began their interracial tity for her. 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But, Deguerin Popcorn kernels 3 Tbsp melted butter mellow style. by killers from the mob (that betrays his witness by killing or correction, sound design and laid the groundwork for him are the seeds of a large- 1 tsp vanilla extract Born July 3, 1923, in to evolve into one of tinsel- Johnny C. was scheduled to her as an attempt to ‘flush-out’ music composition for the film’s grain plant also known as 2 Tbsp brown sugar Chicago, Hartman sang with town’s most bankable, white, testify against in court), Kru- Kruger’s witness, Lee. Sens- maize. Once the kernels are 1 tsp ground cinnamon his high school jazz orchestra final edit. leading legends (similar to ger appears and saves the cou- ing something wrong, Kruger stripped from the cob and ⅛ tsp ground allspice and studied music at Chicago “Artists are keepers ‘The Duke’ a.k.a. John Wayne ple. Kruger arranges it so that lies and tells Deguerin that it looks like the man and wom- Lee is in Atlanta. On the plane dried to 14 percent mois- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg Musical College before World of the cultural flame—and the and England’s Sean Connery). He appeared in comedies like an died along with the killers. ride, Deguerin reveals his real 8 cups popped popcorn War II intervened. In the late ture, they can be popped and  Twins (1988) and Kindergar- Johnny tells Kruger that if he motives to Kruger. After being eaten. 1 cup dried apple chips, bro- 1940 after his military dis- ever needs a favor that he’ll do drugged and framed for mur-   ten Cop (1990), but in the ac- This seed-to-snack ken into large pieces charge, Hartman worked with tion/sci-fi genre, he excelled anything for him. der, Kruger manages to send simplicity is just part of the ¼ cup toffee bits Earl Hines, Dizzy Gillespie,   in films like Predator (1987), At the government the emergency signal to Lee’s and Erroll Garner. The Running Man (1987), building for ‘WitSec’ (Witness pager before parachuting from allure. Whole grain, natu- Directions:   rally low in fat and calories, 1. Preheat oven to He was a favored so- Total Recall (1990) and True Security Protection Program), the plane to escape Deguerin. Kruger’s superior Beller Lee takes a taxi to and gluten free, popcorn is a 300° F. Whisk melted butter loist in clubs and on television   Lies (1994). And, of course, his iconic performance as a (James Coburn) gives him a the zoo and Deguerin traces good fit for today’s health- with vanilla. Toss brown sugar during the 1950s. Hartman's   deadly, futuristic cyborg in new assignment. He is to relo- the signal to New York. At the conscious consumer. with cinnamon, allspice and forte was the romantic ballad. cate a witness named Lee Cul- zoo, Deguerin’s men chase Lee   James Cameron’s Terminator Yet it’s the taste nutmeg. He was inventive in his rich franchise. len (Vanessa L. Williams). At around until Kruger intervenes to get them away. Kruger and and versatility that continue 2. Toss popcorn with baritone style, yet remained   But early on, in her job at Cyrez (defense con- Lee decide to break into Cyrez to make this one popular butter mixture. Sprinkle even- true to lyrics. 1985, he appeared opposite tractors in weapons research),   she is to testify against corrupt, to learn what is on the disc. ly with brown sugar mixture. Among several re- exotic, mixed-race beauty Rae snack food. Americans con- government insiders who plan So, Kruger breaks his ‘alone’ Beauty of the Week: is Dawn Chong in the classic, sume some 16 billion quarts Stir. Transfer to baking sheet cordings, Hartman's most cap-   to sell secret technology. policy by recruiting Johnny of popcorn each year. That’s lined with parchment paper. tivating (and enduring) albums beautiful looking Karina Commando. As a part-black C. to help. By using Johnny Jardine. Jardine, who is  woman, Chong crossed racial Wearing a hidden was a 1963 session (reissued as a seizure-stricken decoy, roughly 51 quarts per man, 3. Sprinkle apple a world-wide recognized boundaries by being cast as a wire for FBI agents, she enters by MCA/Impulse in 1986)   the building’s ‘vault’ where Kruger and Lee pose as ambu- woman and child. chips and toffee bits over top. model, was featured in the leading lady of color opposite lance technicians to access the she downloads a file they need Add in popcorn’s Bake for 15 minutes or until with saxophonist John Col- Bronze Beauty Calender.  Caucasian star Schwarzeneg- computer system. They find on disc. Once that is done, Lee irresistible aroma, connec- toffee bits start to melt. Cool trane, McCoy Tyner (piano), (ESDN Photo by Howard ger. However, the ruling out that Deguerin’s partners   decides to make a second copy Jimmy Garrison (bass) and Moorehead) king of the ‘Gym Rats’ (i. e., want to sell EM ‘Rail’ Pulse tion to good times, seem- before serving. If you would for her own insurance. She weightlifters), would star op- guns to foreign terrorists. But, ingly magical transforma- Tip: Add chopped pe- straightforward renderings of like to be a Beauty of The  tries to leave, but her boss Wil- posite an African-American Deguerin captures Lee and tion and the fact that it cans for extra crunch. "Lush Life," "My One And Week, send photo, phone liam Donahue (James Crom-   woman once again in yet an- slips away from Kruger. Only Love," "You Are Too number and information well) confronts her. When he strikes a chord with the Learn why popcorn to EAST SIDE DAILY other action flick. The - mo To intercept  discovers that their conver- budget minded, and it’s easy pops, the history of popcorn, Beautiful," and more. NEWS or call (216) 721- tion-picture was called Eraser Deguerin’s shipment at the to understand why there’s a corny facts, recipes and more Hartman is at his best 1674. sation is being recorded, he docks to a Soviet/Russian ma- (1999) and the female star was shoots himself in the head. monthlong celebration for at www.popcorn.org. on this gorgeous album.  Vanessa L. Williams. fia boss named Sergei Petrof- Lee gives the disc to ski (Olek Krupa), Kruger, Williams had made the FBI who has her meet Kru- U.S. history already when she Johnny C. and Johnny’s Italian ger. He is going to hide and paisans battle Deguerin’s men was crowned the first, black, protect her until she testifies and rescue Lee. Before the tri- ‘Miss America’ in 1984. Then, in court. That evening at her al, Kruger stages his and Lee’s after achieving success as an home, Lee uses her extra disc ‘deaths’ in a car explosion, in R&B/Pop singer (with her copy to access the file on her front of the media. In a car ride crossover hit, ‘Save The Best computer but is denied. The from the courthouse, Deguerin For Last’), she went on to act corrupt agents kill her FBI and Harper discover that nei- in movies such as Stompin’ at bodyguards. Lee is surprised ther of them were responsible the Savoy (1992), The Cour- when her ex-boyfriend Daryll for Kruger’s ‘death’. So, by age to Love (2001) and the (Cylk Cozart) is in her house. arranging their car to be de- John Singleton Shaft remake The corrupt agents target Lee molished by a speeding train, (2000). She also won a Gram- with a high-tech, EM (Electro- Kruger has ‘erased’ the lives my for singing the song ‘Col- Magnetic) Pulse Rifle. They of two, traitorous, government ors of the Wind’ from Disney’s accidently kill Daryll when agents. Permanently. animated Pocahontas (1995) Kruger arrives to save Lee. "Eraser" is one of and she portrayed Motown The Under-Secretary of De- Schwarzenegger’s better ac- executive Suzanne de Passe in fense Daniel Harper (Andy tion films. And, with the ad- the TV mini-series, The Jack- Romano) steals and destroys dition of African-American sons: An American Dream the FBI disc but finds out that actress Vanessa L. Williams, (1992). Lee has another copy. Kruger black viewers are treated to an In "Eraser", the hides Lee in New York’s Chi- exciting and thrilling, cinemat- bodybuilder and the beauty natown and creates a new iden- ic adventure. Page 2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - Friday, October 16, 2020 VANTAGE POINT YOUR HEALTH CPH's Laura Kepley highlights voting rights in America Learn the signs and symptomps of strokes Cleveland Play and community leaders, this exploring the most pressing According to the and leg, especially on one salt. saturated fats, trans fats House continues its virtual not-to-be-missed event will issues of the day in a way Centers for Disease Con- side of the body;difficulty and cholesterol. 105th Season with the second explore voting rights in the that is provocative, entertain- trol and Prevention (CDC), speaking or understanding You can take mea- installment of the monthly past, present, and future. ing, and dramatic. Two of the stroke is the fourth-leading speech;confusion; sures to prevent stroke by liv- series, Theatre Thursday: The evening in- scenes take place in the past, cause of death in the United Ohio Votes! on October 15th cludes three performances but the arguments, struggles slurring speech;trouble see- ing a healthy lifestyle. This at 7:00 pm. from: The Agitators by Mat and pressures feel very of States. Brain tissue loses ox- ing in one or both eyes, with includes the following mea- Hosted by Artistic Smart, Thurgood by George the moment as the charac- ygen when a blood vessel in vision blackened or blurred, sures. Director Laura Kepley and Stevens, Jr., and a short play ters grapple with the ways to the brain ruptures and bleeds or double vision;trouble If you smoke, quit- Artistic Directing Fellow When Statues Fall by Loy move forward. And in our fi- or if there’s a blockage in the walking;loss of balance or ting now will lower your risk Stori Ayers, the October edi- A. Webb. The performance nal short play, When Statues blood supply to the brain. coordination for stroke. tion includes performances pieces take us on a journey Fall, we have the rare oppor- Brain cells and tissue begin dizziness; and severe, sud- Consume alcohol in of plays as well as conver- through the history of voting tunity to witness the current to die within minutes, which den headache with an un- moderation sations with expert panelists Kepley rights in America beginning moment as it is happening— causes a stroke. known cause. If you drink exces- exploring America’s com- at the core of our democracy. in the 19th Century, moving this exciting new play by Loy A stroke caused by Call 911 if you sively, try to reduce your in- And yet, it has a long and plicated history with voting. into the mid-20th Century, A. Webb was written mere a blocked artery is called an think someone is having a take. Alcohol consumption Tickets to Theatre Thursday complicated history in the and ending in 2020. weeks before this Theatre ischemic stroke. A stroke stroke, as prompt treatment can raise your blood pressure. are Pay What You Can start- United States. Interweaving Artistic Director Thursday event. This play caused by a burst or leaking is key to preventing the fol- Keep your weight at ing at $5, and are available performance featuring lead- Laura Kepley states, “The blood vessel is known as a lowing outcomes:brain dam- a healthy level. Being obese at www.clevelandplayhouse. ing historical figures and - ac scenes and short play in Oc- is the Cleveland Play House hemorrhagic stroke. Another age, long-term disability, and or overweight increases your com. tivists with conversation and tober’s Theatre Thursday do directing debut of Artistic Di- type of stroke is a transient death. stroke risk. 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Our expert staff navi- medical care. And it was He infused his gates through a complex nearly impossible for values and work ethic Community awareness to protect black women event held and tangled criminal them to get representa- into PRAC: attorneys justice system to create tion in court to protect must serve the client Black on Black pathways to restoration or restore their basic hu- first and foremost; they Crime, Inc., Black Man for people, their fami- man dignity. must listen with com- Army, and serveral oth- lies, and their communi- Gerhardstein passion; they must fight er organizations held a ties. wanted solutions for zealously for their cli- Community Awareness OJPC’s mis- Ohio and a force to pro- ent; and, as experience to protect Black women sion is to create fair, tect the people caught in had taught him, they event last week. intelligent, redemptive the system. He created must never write any- Ronnie B and criminal-justice systems the Prison Reform Ad- one off. event organizer Delo- through zealous client- vocacy Center (PRAC) Under Single- res Gray help lead the centered advocacy, in- in Cincinnati, Ohio in ton’s leadership, OJPC event. novative policy reform, 1997. saw many of the people BMA Sgt. Ma- and cross-sector com- In 2006, PRAC it represented in prison jor Stokes carried the munity education. would expand its mis- try to re-enter society flag. In 1997, Cin- sion and be renamed the after completing their Elizabeth Still, cinnati civil rights attor- Ohio Justice & Policy sentences. VP Black on Black ney Alphonse Gerhard- Center (OJPC). Since Our clients hit Crime, Inc. participated stein saw a problem. our founding, OJPC has barrier after barrier and and rode in the event. The prison population fought in federal court Ronnie B and Event organizer Delores Gray at- were in effect being shut The event was was in the middle of un- to protect the basic hu- tend the Community Awareness to Protect Black Women out of a meaningful sec- to draw attention to the event in Cleveland. precedented and histor- man rights and dignity ond chance. safety needs of black ic growth. People with of incarcerated people In 2004, OJPC women in the commu- few resources to obtain in Ohio. established its second zealous legal represen- In 2002, David nity. chance services for tation, disproportion- Singleton succeeded Al Cleveland people with criminal re- BMA Sgt.Major Stokes Community Awareness ately black, were being Gerhardstein as Execu- landed landed at the to Protect Black Women event was a huge success. cords who were rebuild- locked up en masse. tive Director. Singleton bottom of CityLab’s ing lives for themselves When they brought with him a legal ranking of the worst The city ranked outcomes. went through those philosophy developed in and their families. metropolitan areas for the worst in the nation CityLab, part- prison gates, they faced his time as a public de- OJPC leads black women. for education and overall nered with University of Pittsburgh’s Junia How- Has the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party taken the Black vote for granted? ell, published the rank- ings. The study examines By DONNA WALKER-BROWN and bamboozled the Choice instead of the preme Sharon L. Ken- economic, health and ed- Black community from democratic slate card. nedy ucation factors and then The Democrat- its prosperity and gen- The Repub- 8th. District Court synthesizes them into an ic party has taken the erational wealth. The lican Party Cuyahoga of Appeals Pam A. overall list. Black VOTE for grant- Democratic party has County has endorsed 26 Hawkins “We are putting ed in Cuyahoga County left the city of Cleve- candidates that are great 8th. District Court of a spotlight on a conversa- for far too long. Also, land on the east and from the top of the slate Appeals Judge Ray tion that doesn’t always the Democratic party southside looking like a to bottom. But, there are Headen happen,” Howell said. has endorsed candi- WASTELAND except some exceptional candi- Common Pleas Court – “We talk about livabil- dates such as Congress- for Ward 9. The Black dates that have shown General Division Ken- ity, but we don’t focus on woman Marcia Fudge councilmen and coun- their commitment to the neth Callahan black women and I think Elizabeth Still VP BLACK on Black Crime inc who wrote a letter to cilwoman of the city of Black community and/ there’s a need and a space at Community Awareness to Protect Black Women held Walker-Brown Common Pleas Court – last week in Cleveland. release former Judge Cleveland have flooded or all registered voters General Division Judge for that.” Lance Mason from jail Officer Michael Brelo the Black communi- in Cuyahoga County in Howell and Wanda C. Jones thing. what other cities are do- earlier only to kill his and 12 other cops to CityLab studied the 42 ties with Dollar stores their areas. But these, she ing right.The bottom five victim. Who was his go FREE without any , store-front churches , These are the Common Pleas Court – largest metropolitan jailtime? After, Michael General Division James areas with more than said, work off of factors metropolitan areas on the wife, the mother of his parking lots and neigh- following candidates: that are fairly standard- Brelo stood on top of Cochran 100,000 black women overall list are: two children and soror- borhood gardens. Now , Congressional District ized versus simply citing 1. Cleveland the car hood and shoot Common Pleas Court residents. ity sister to Congress- is the time for the Black 11 Laverne Gore the number of hospitals 2. Pittsburgh 49 shots out of 137 General Division Judge Howell said woman Fudge? Next , community to WAKE- Senate District 24 Matt in an area or the number 3. Augusta creating the rankings has the Democratic party bullets directly at two UP and stop voting the Dolan Robert C. McClelland of coffee shops or dog 4. Milwaukee been an interesting expe- has endorsed former unarmed Black people Democratic slate card. House District 06 Shay Donna Walker- parks. The lists can be a 5. Detroit prosecutor Richard A. (Melissa Williams & This general election Hawkins Brown is the RPCC rience for her; rankings red flag to government The event fo- Bell and Judge John P. Timothy Russell) . on November 3rd.,2020 House District 15 Kevin Executive Committee are hard to make compre- leaders on what the met- cused on the needs of O’Donnell . Who al- The Demo- the Black community C. Kussmaul Chairman and a BBCI hensive, and are almost ropolitan areas are do- black women in the com- lowed Cleveland Police cratic party has tricked can take a stand for Justice of the Ohio Su- 5-Star Field General always missing some- ing wrong and to show munity. Dr. Karenga remembers the Million Man March This is in re- historical moment; nor the beginning, the estab- turn to the right” and and a better world.” And people, policies destruc- invest profits back into building independent membrance, reflection the size of the MMM/ lished order and its allies their “producing poli- we noted that “we are tive to Black leadership the community; and to media and reshaping and uncom prom- DOA in D.C., 2 million attempted to discredit the cies with negative im- aware that we make this and the Black communi- provide business oppor- established-order me- ising reaffirmation of our men and women, rivaled MMM/DOA and deny pact on people of color, commitment in an era ty, unjust imprisonment, tunities and development dia; increasing organi- people and their radical- only by President Barack its numbers and its clear the poor and the vulner- in which this is needed war and war mongering, programs in order to halt zational involvement; ly transformative strug- Obama’s inauguration. and cogent emphasis on able; and the urgent need as never before and in degradation of the envi- and reverse urban decay. solidarity with other gle. There is so much It was also the exem- social policy and social for transformative and which we cannot morally ronment and reversal of We ended the Africans; alliance with damage done to memory plary organizing work change. This dual empha- progressive leadership” choose otherwise.” hard-won gains. Mission Statement with other peoples of color; and mission in our lives that went into it by the sis is obvious in the Mil- and audacious activism. The March’s And we called a challenge and call to challenging our reli- and to our sense of self Nation of Islam and the lion Man March/Day of Especially stressed was stress on the Black man’s for “an economic bill ourselves to sustain and gious institutions to be by large and small con- local organizing commit- Absence Mission State- our commitment to “re- standing up was placed of rights, universal, full institutionalize this mo- more socially conscious cessions to the constant tees which activists built ment, written by this au- affirming the best values for two basic reasons. and affordable health ment and Movement. and involved; and prac- call to let go and move in over 318 cities. And it thor, and which evolved of our social justice tra- First, “some of the most care, affordable hous- This was to include a ticing the Nguzo Saba, on regardless of what is was the important role of as a consensus policy dition which require re- acute problems facing ing, rebuilding the cit- new and independent The Seven Principles. lost or left behind. We the National Executive document, an earnest ef- spect for the dignity and the Black community ies, protection of the en- political practice and We concluded sacrifice so much in our Council and National fort by the National Ex- rights of the human per- within are those posed vironment, and a halt to economic initiative; a the Mission Statement rush to forget, stay in Organizing Committee ecutive Council to build son, economic justice, by Black males who have privatization of public massive ongoing voter saying, “through this style or keep in harmony formed on the principle on common ground and meaningful political par- not stood up.” Secondly, wealth and space.” We registration process, and historic work and strug- with the official writers of operational unity and bring forth some of our ticipation, shared power, “unless and until Black also called for honoring rebuilding the Movement gle we strive to always and rulers of society. to reaffirm the openness best thinking and deepest cultural integrity, mutual men stand up, Black the just claims of Native and an effective Black know and introduce However, whatever we to women, especially in commitments in our life respect for all people and men and women can’t peoples and an interna- united front. It also called ourselves to history and are and will become, the Day of Absence ac- and struggle as persons uncompromising resis- stand together and ac- tional policy of equal for strengthening of fam- humanity as a people we must give appropri- tivities, but also in the and a people. The state- tance to social forces and complish the awesome treatment of African and ily and community “thru who are spiritually and ate attention to our his- March itself. And finally, ment of mission offers us structures which deny tasks before us.” We had other Third World refu- quality male/female rela- ethically grounded; who tory, in spite of all the the significance of this a way to keep alive the or limit these.” We had challenged the corpora- gees (and immigrants), tions based on the princi- speak truth, do justice; counsel from outside to moment and Movement spirit and social aims of posed and pursued the tions and government to justice and peace, as well ples of equality, comple- respect our ancestors forget the past, worship in history, was its im- the Movement by study- MMM/DOA as a chal- act responsibly. For we as cancellation of debt mentarity, mutual respect and elders; cherish, the present and forfeit pact on the men, as well ing the document and lenge to both ourselves argued, central to our and for self-determina- and shared responsibility support and challenge our future for things em- as the women and com- struggling to bring the and society, stating our practice of responsibility tion for all peoples. And in love, life, and struggle, our children; care for braced and enjoyed now. munity, their heightened aspirations enclosed to “understand(ing) that the is not only holding our- we called on the govern- (and thru) … loving and the vulnerable; relate Thus, on this political consciousness fruition and fulfillment. challenge to ourselves is selves responsible, but ment “to increase and ex- responsible parenthood.” rightfully to the envi- 25th anniversary of the and practice, and their The Mission the greatest challenge. also “holding responsible pand efforts to eliminate It also included a call for ronment; struggle for Million Man March/Day active recommitment to Statement begins with a For it is only by making those in power who have race, class and gender “continuing resistance to what is right and resist of Absence, October 16, strengthen our families conscious recognition of demands on ourselves oppressed and wronged discrimination and stop police abuse, government what is wrong; honor 1995, we must be careful and our people in posi- the critical juncture of that we can make suc- us.” We criticized the pandering to White fears suppression, violations our past, willingly en- not to forget or diminish tive and concrete ways. history at which we are cessful demands on so- U.S. government for and White supremacy of civil and human rights gage our present and the impact and impor- However, the living and the challenge ciety.” Moreover, “we participating in one of hatreds and illusions.” and the industrialization self-consciously plan tance of this great event critical reading and right- it poses for us, i.e., is- declare(d) our commit- the greatest holocausts For corporations, the call of prisons;” freedom of for and welcome our future.” of the 20th century. It ful remembering of his- sues of racism, classism, ment to assume a new of human history, the to responsibility included political prisoners and Dr. Maulana tory is not automatic or sexism; deteriorating so- and expanded responsi- Holocaust of African en- the demand to respect prisoners’ rights; struggle was not just the bril- Karenga, Professor liance and timeliness of easy, but requires stead- cial and environmental bility in the struggle to slavement and demanded the dignity and interests against drugs and com- and Chair of Africana the idea by Min. Louis fast resistance to the es- conditions; the country’s build and sustain a free reparations. Moreover, of the workers and the munal violence; support Studies, California Farrakhan, who rightly tablished order’s version and governments’ “dan- and empowered com- we called for an end to its integrity of the environ- for independent schools State University-Long read the urgency of the of things. Indeed, from gerous and repressive munity, a just society criminalizing of a whole ment; to share and re- and public education; Beach; Page 8 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, October 13 , 2020- Friday, October 16, 2020 Applications open for Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund Philanthropic than 300 community quarantined as well as PPE, testing and contact ily to support human ser- in size from $5,000 to ganization, or other char- the second phase of the partners across Northeast residents, almost 320 protocols to keep hous- tracing: PPE and com- vice nonprofits with op- $100,000, with a maxi- itable organizations able Greater Cleveland CO- Ohio today announced nonprofit organizations, ing-insecure residents munity testing equipment erational budgets of less mum grant amount to receive a tax-deduct- VID-19 Rapid Response that the application pro- and dozens of local and sheltered while reducing as well as services for than $20 million. The of $100,000 for any ible contribution. Visit Fund have already ex- cess is now open for national leaders across the spread of the corona- marginalized populations fund partners encourage nonprofit organization ClevelandFoundation. ceeded $3 million, in- Phase II of the Greater sectors. Through these virus. and those most impacted collaborative proposals throughout the next year, org/Response for more cluding new funding Cleveland COVID-19 efforts – and with more Family sup- by the pandemic. that involve multiple or- ending Oct. 31, 2021. information and to apply. partners Frank & Fran Rapid Response Fund. than $3 million in initial ports: Services that help Based upon ganizations within simi- Organizations that were In addition Porter. Thanks to the Nearly eight months support to launch this marginalized families the charitable structure lar sectors or neighbor- funded during Phase 1 to the Rapid Response generosity of more than into our community’s re- next phase – three areas and those most im- of the Rapid Response hoods working on shared (between March-July Fund, the partners are in 80 corporate, civic and sponse to the virus, this of focus have emerged as pacted by the pandemic Fund, the second phase is issues. 2020) are eligible to ap- the process of establish- philanthropic partners, second round of funding grantmaking priorities: maintain and/or secure currently accepting grant Grants will ply for additional fund- ing a broader, long-term as well as nearly 2,300 will continue to support Basic needs: employment, position applications from eli- be awarded every two ing. Grants are limited aligned collaboration individuals and fami- nonprofit organizations New and emergency students to thrive in a gible organizations serv- weeks beginning the first to 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on: helping the lies across the region, dealing directly with the needs, particularly for changing school environ- ing Cuyahoga, Lake and/ week of November 2020 organizations, groups nonprofit sector adapt its more than $8.6 million ongoing effects of the service offerings outside ment, and assist families or Geauga counties. The and will continue for one fiscally sponsored by a services and program- was distributed to nearly pandemic in Cuyahoga, of normal operations to with other challenges fund is designed primar- year. Awards will range 501(c)(3) nonprofit -or ming to be able to meet 160 organizations across Lake and Geauga coun- respond to social distanc- they face as a result of the increased needs of the Northeast Ohio dur- ties. ing, isolation and quar- COVID-19. 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