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INSIDE SECTIONINSIDE NEWS TITLE 70 year old Attorney, Keith Mitchell TheQuem, Social no. Butterfly Od PresentsCatiam Businesscomni- is remembered in private memorial urbem& Health quo EXPO ut, By Jurry Taalib-Deen Messiri Mitchell-Davis, daugh- Journal Staff Writer ter, Jonathan Davis, grand- son, Gwendolyn Kimasawe “Matter can neither be cre- Umoja, mother to Akua Mes- ated nor destroyed, so some- siri Mitchell-Davis, Dr. John one with the level of energy Scott, father-in-law, Phillip my grandfather had can’t be Carlisle, attorney, Doni Miller, erased; he’ll never be gone,” CEO and Ian English, judge. Jonathan Davis, grandson of For those who were unable to the late Keith Mitchell told a attend, they watched the me- private gathering of approx- morial via Zoom. imately 50 people on Sat- “The impact my father had on the commu- SECTIONQUESTION TITLE nity is a reflec- HowQuem, will newno. Odlaws tion of all of you Catiam comni- here today,” affect political party Akua Messiri urbemdemographics? quo ut, Mitchel-Davis told those pres- ent. “May we all follow my fa- PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL ther’s trail.” Akua Messiri Mitchell-Davis, daughter of Keith Mitchell, “My grand- holds a picture of her father; with her are her children father always Jonathan and Aisha Davis.

for 30 years. “He was one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. He was committed to helping empower Black people through politics.” She went on to say that, LIFESTYLES/NEWSSECTION TITLE although he was an accom- Quem, no. Od plished attorney, he was com- Where’s the mitted to being loyal to friends Catiam comni- PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL $30M for the Gwendolyn Kimasawe Umoja attended regardless of their status, urbemchildren? quo ut, college with Keith Mitchell, Duba Umoja, money or education. “I so love and they shared a daughter, Aku Messiri and miss my friend,” Ms. Miller Mitchell-Davis. Gwendolyn Kimasawe said. Gwendolyn Kimasawe Umoja said, “Duba would always say, Umoja, went to college with ‘The masses of Black people mean more Mr. Mitchell who took on the to me than myself.’ African name, Dubu Umoja, and they also shared a child, liked to doc- Akua Messiri Mitchell-Davis, urday, May 8 at the African ument our explained how committed to American Legacy Museum, gatherings,” bettering the plight of African 1326 Collingwood Blvd. Aisha Da- Americans. One by one, family mem- vis, grand- “He would always say, ‘The bers, friends and colleagues daughter of PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL masses of Black people mean of Mr. Mitchell, who passed Mr. Mitchell Doni Miller was a 30 year friend of Keith more to me than myself;’ I on April 1, 2021, shared mem- told The To- Mitchell. She said he was a loyal friend who always thought that was im- ories of the man they called SECTIONAUTO/SPORTS TITLE ledo Journal. was committed to uplifting Black people. pressive,” she said. father, grandfather or friend. Quem, no. Od “He was the Each speaker explained Sports COVID-19 Some of the people speaking do professionally.” Doni Mill- one who encouraged me to Catiam“Long-Haulers” comni- at the memorial were Akua er said she knew Mr. Mitchell go into film making, which I Continued on page 11. Serveurbem as Reminderquo ut,

EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY IN THE TOLEDO PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL JOURNAL TJ The members of Omega Psi Phi held a special presentation for Keith Mitchell, who was a proud and active member. Inside News Page 2 • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • The Toledo Journal The Social Butterfly Presents “The 10th Annual Business & Health EXPO”

Submitted Small Business Owners in at- vy Sistas Boutique, Unique tendance and somewhere on Collections Boutique, Yanbal On Saturday April 24, 2021 a waiting list due to the over- Consultant, Paparazzi Con- the 10th Annual Business whelming response and sever- sultant, Wanda Presberry, and Health EXPO was held al guests participated with the United Health Care, Lionel at St. Clements Hall in West free admission EXPO. There Brock Representative, Simply Toledo, OH in which was at were vendors such as Mer- D’Vine, Terrie Landry-Cook, a new venue and larger loca- cy Health, conducting health and Shabakas Greek Apparel tion. Also, protocol guidelines screenings for glucose levels, from Jackson, Mississippi. were established with safety cholesterol and blood pres- Thank you to our Sponsors, procedures put in place, such sure. Several other vendors in Molina Health Care, Mercy as mandatory face masks, attendance were direct sales, Health, The Huntington Na- temperature checks and social authors, health and wellness tional Bank, Health Foods distancing. and much more. Some of the by Claudia, Steve Taylor Au- There were seventy-five small businesses that were tomotive, The Toledo Blade, in attendance, included, Sav- Barbara Hendel, The Toledo Journal, Sandra Stewart, The Sojourner’s Truth Newspaper, The Toledo City Paper, the 419 Rise and Grind Morning Show, IHeart Radio WSPD 1370, Fred LeFebvre, The Morning Blues Show PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED with Dj Rocky Love 95.7 Donnetta Carter, AKA “ The Social Butterfly” MS. Linda FM WIMX, Proclaim FM LaVere, Principal of Explorer Academy, Mark Williams, 102.3, Sylvania Digital Developer and Co- Founder Media Club and 13ABC is celebrating its 10th year Also, you can follow “The ACTION NEWS WTVG. anniversary for Expo’s and Social Butterfly Public Figure Finally, thanks to the Fundraisers. There will be 10 - Donnetta Carter” on social awesome staff members community EXPO’S in 2021 media Facebook under the Bonita Brazzel, Deb- celebrating 10 years and will LIKE PAGE for future shows bie Harris and Danielle be held at several locations. dates and locations. She can Schoenegge for all their The next Expo will be held on be contacted via email: the- assistance with mak- Saturday, June 19, 2021 from socialbutterflyevents@yahoo. ing this event an over- 10-3:00pm at Tremainsville com or (419) 367-9765 for whelming success. The PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Hall 2437 Tremainsville Rd. more information. Social Butterfly Brand Author Bonita Adams Deb Cash, Yanbal Consultant Toledo, OH 43613. Serving Toledo and Surrounding Communities

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Darrell Whittaker Shawntay Gregory Business Owner Business Owner

Being that White people are in the majority, I don’t How Whites will be affected is, if they want a demo- think they’ll be affected by the Black vote being sup- cratic candidate, for example, to get into office, and pressed. Either way it goes, the majority of White a good number of Black people can’t vote, then the people will see their agenda go through. If more chances of the democratic candidate winning will di- young Black voters get involved, then that will defi- minish; being that the majority of us vote democrat. nitely have an effect on the White vote or agenda. And this is applicable for republicans and libertari- an.

John Lenard Moe Jones Retired Owner/Operator Many White people have people of color within their I think the White people who don’t care about the family and if those people’s votes are suppressed, rights of people of color, won’t be affected, but those it’ll hit White people first, from that angle. Also, a lot Whites who are sympathetic to the Black Lives Matter of people of color vote democrat, and if we can’t movement, will be affected because large amounts vote democrat, then those White people voting for of Blacks won’t be able to vote for people or causes, a democratic candidate might not see him in office, they’re sympathetic to. being that a lot of us vote democrat.

Beatrice Taylor RN Politix Azusal Self-Employed Many southern Whites will not be affected because they’re not sympathetic to the plight of people of col- White people will be effective depending on which or. Now the whites sympathetic to our cause, will be party decides to play the race card. When Biden affected because candidates we vote for, many of said you’re not Black if you don’t vote for him, if them also vote for. If our votes are suppressed, then the same suppression laws were in-effect then, he their candidates may not get into office. This last would’ve had a hard time getting the Black vote. So Presidential election proves that many Whites didn’t whichever party decides to play the race card and care about the plight of people of color. Look how need our votes, then those particular Whites will be angry they were when Biden won Georgia, which is affected by our votes being suppressed. a traditional republican state.

Thurs (5/13) - Zablocki Recreation Center Friday, May 14th to Noon on Sunday, May 16th at Fri (5/14) - Kent Branch Library the Smart Academy School at 617 Western Avenue Ongoing Events in Toledo. The one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered - no 2nd appointment will be !!Call for Vendors & Artists!! Every Tues Food, Clothing and Personal Needs necessary. Walk-ins are welcome (perfect for 2nd Holistic Hands Wellness Gallery The Bridge at Monroe St. UMC 11:30 am – 1 pm So you’ve hit a rough patch: lost job, illness, or and 3rd shift workers), and you may also make an 20/20 Art Expo and Small Business Showcase appointment by calling 419-318-2191. Event is June 17 and entry is FREE!!! other difficult transition that’s making it hard to make We are in search of artists that use ANY medium. ends meet. Life changes can be hard. We’ve been 2021 Engage Toledo Free Drop off ALL are welcome to participate. there. And we want to help. The Bridge helps you Refuse and Recycling Events Artists encouraged to enter pieces of work to be cross over those challenging waters with love, digni- Acceptable items include electronic waste; up to displayed/performed during the expo. (Performing ty, and the practical support you need. We provide 10 tires, no commercial tires; documents; houseware arts-Music, Dance) the followig assistance at no cost to all who come goods; clothing; toys; bulky items, and refuse. Latex Theme surround the work must relate to the multi- through our doors: paint will be accepted for $1 per gallo. Major appli- tude of events that took place in 2020. State IDs and birth certificate assistance, Blood ances will not be accepted. Residents should follow Artists will display their work during the event and pressure monitoring, and health Q&A. all signs and directions. For questions, call Engage encourage their family and friends to attend to vote For more info please all Monroe Street Neighbor- Toledo at 419-936-2020 or visit the Engage Toledo for their piece. 3 notable judges will evaluate each hood Center at 419-473-1167 Ext 333 or 317. website at toledo.oh.gov/engage-toledo. piece and 3 winners. The events will be held as follows: Vendor details: $40 vendor fee will include one 6 Every 4th Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 15 at Rogers High School, foot rectangular table and two chairs, early entry to Memorial Lutheran Church - Free Bagged Lunch 222 McTigue Dr. the art expo and advertisement for the event. $35 Memorial will begin providing a PB&J sandwich, a 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 22 at Point Place Plaza, 5109 vendor fee will include early entry to the art expo and bottled water, fruit and a cookie on the 4th Saturday Suder Ave. advertisement for the event. Vendor will supply their or each month for anyone who stops by between the own table and chairs. Follow the link to apply: https:// hours of 12pm to 2pm. Where: 3215 Douglas Rd., The Arts Commission Announces Return of form.jotform.com/toniquinnfit/2020expo More info: Toledo, Ohio 43606. More info: email office@memo- The Accelerator Grant Program for Local Artists [email protected] rial-lutheran.org or call (419) 472-2161. Eligible categories of support include: equipment, supplies, professional development and project sup- OhioMeansJobs Lucas County to hold virtual Mt. Nebo Mary and Gail’s Closet - Free Clothing Mary and Gail’s Closet, named in honor of two port. Grant amounts are not to exceed $1500. Full resume and interview & Classes to prepare job church members who passed away in 2020, is a new guidelines can be found on our website, along with seekers for In-Demand Jobs Week the application. Online Resume Writing webinar: Tuesdays, 11 clothing ministry to benefit men and women in need The 2021 deadlines are: May 24, June 28, July 26, a.m. - noon May 18, June 1 & June 15. To register, of business attire, including job and job interview - August 30, and September 27. please go to https://bt.ly/3wCNOfh appropriate outfits. Appointments are currently re- The online What to Do and Not Do of In-Person quired. Call Mt Nebo at 419-246-8561. The Arts Commission Launches The Momentum and Virtual Interviewing webinar Festival Mural Project Call for Artists Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - noon, May 19, June Free Food Pantry The project is open to all artists (18+) that are US 2, & June 16 to register, please go to https:/bit. Every 1st & 3rd Sat. of the month residents regardless of race, color, religion, national ly/3rSkQIN The Redeemed Christian Church of God Mount Zion Chapel Toledo holds a food pantry, at 2239 origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orienta- Cheyenne Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614 tion, marital status, or physial or metal disaility. May Toledo Fire Department Goes Mobile 29 deadliine ia the online portal: https://bit.ly/3vXy- To Provide Vaccinations! vdJ All sukbmissions must be received by 11:59 pm The Toledo Fire Department will hold mobile vac- Community Cares Clinic Provides 42-Hour Vac- on Tues, May 29 cine clinics all week with the one-dose Johnson & cination! For further information, please contact Jesse Johnson vaccine from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the fol- In conjunction with the Toledo Lucas County Health Heider-Ayling, Art in Public at 419-254-2787, Ex. lowing locations (walk-ins welcome): Department and other community partners, Dr. Rich- Wed (5/12) - Mayores Senior Center ard Paat will hold a 42-hour vaccination from 6 PM Continued on page 13. Editorial/News Page 4 • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • The Toledo Journal A Transformational President

By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) President Biden has complet- ed the first 100-days milestone that has been used since Frank- lin Roosevelt to assess new presidents’ progress towards keeping their campaign promis- es and their prospects for hav- ing a successful presidency. So far, in my estimation, Joe Biden is keeping his promises and succeeding in getting the coun- try back on track in our “pursuit of a more perfect union.” It was much more than a po- for the next 100 days is passing numbers refute critics who claim deficit. It is becoming clear to litical assessment when I de- the comprehensive American President Biden’s agenda is too the American people that their clared 15 months ago that “we Jobs Plan (AJP). The AJP will progressive and has no support fiscal restraint is more about know Joe, and most important- create good-paying jobs by in- among Republicans. who is benefiting from govern- ly, Joe knows us.” Joe Biden is vesting in our long-neglected in- It is wrongheaded to view bi- ment spending than the amount succeeding because of he un- President Biden

frastructure. President Biden rec- partisanship through the lens of of money being spent. derstands the needs and aspira- is also proposing to ognizes that infrastructure now 212 Republican House Mem- President Biden fully pays tions of the American people. His includes the information highway, invest in our country’s bers and 50 Republican Sena- for both the American Jobs bold and inclusive initiatives are

and his proposal will bring afford- “ tors. I hope Republican Mem- and Families Plans. He is ask- restoring the faith of those who human infrastructure able, high-speed internet to ev- bers will listen more closely to ing wealthy Americans and have been hardest hit by the cur- ery home. His plan also includes through another the American people, Demo- corporations to pay their fair rent health and economic crises investments in green energy “ crats and Republicans. But if share. President Biden, and all and raising the hopes of those transformative technology and other research they fail to do so, Democrats of us, applaud their successes who had already been hard hit innovations that will help America initiative supporting will unilaterally act to serve and made possible by America’s by injustices in our society long build a forward-looking economy protect Americans irrespective greatness. But it is time for that before these crises struck. the bedrock of our that will provide sustainable eco- of political persuasions. greatness to be accessible and After a plethora of Executive nomic growth. nation’s foundation— Following President Biden’s affordable for all. Orders on his first day in office, President Biden is also pro- first speech to a joint session Joe Biden has already President Biden’s first legisla- families. posing to invest in our country’s of Congress, we all heard the demonstrated that he intends tive success was the American human infrastructure through partisan Republican opposition to keep the promises he made Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP another transformative initia- to his agenda led by Senator during the campaign. He is re- enjoys 77% support among all tive supporting the bedrock of Tim Scott from my home state lating to people in a personal voters, including 59% of Repub- duce systemic barriers that our nation’s foundation—fam- of South Carolina. Unable to way and is proposing policies lican voters. It has put Ameri- have prevented low-income and ilies. His American Families debate the merits of President that will directly address the ca on a path of fully reopening many communities of color from Plan (AFP) will stabilize and Biden’s proposals, Senator needs of individuals, their fam- safely. It has helped make hun- fully enjoying the greatness of uplift families by extending the Scott instead focused on the ilies, and their communities. He dreds of millions of vaccines our great nation. child tax credit enhancement, price tag and racial issues. He is not putting a price tag on the available, and it has stabilized The American people over- supporting childcare workers and his partisans never ques- American dream. He is making millions of American families. It whelmingly support the Presi- and families who pay for child- tioned the cost of the $1.9 trillion investments to help all Amer- has kept many small business- dent’s agenda. One recent poll care, providing universal pre-K, tax cut for the wealthiest Amer- icans realize their dreams. I es from closing, and, when fully found 68% of Americans sup- making two years of community icans and corporations under believe this approach is truly implemented, will lift more than port the AJP, and 64% are in college free, and expanding ac- the previous president. Their tax transformational in its potential half of the nation’s poverty-lad- favor of the AFP. These num- cess to quality, affordable health cut for the wealthy increased the for dramatic progress toward en children out of poverty. bers far exceed the margin of care. These proposals will re- national debt and exploded the liberty and justice for all. The Administration’s top priority Biden’s election victory. These

The Toledo Journal Let Us Trust Our Eyes and Ears

A NATIONAL BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD and racism is still very much alive ney have insulted the family and WINNING NEWSPAPER and well in America. the world. They took 120 hours to Published On Wednesday The conviction of Derek Chau- show the family only 20 seconds Established in 1975 vin, George Floyd’s murderer, is of an edited video from only one Reaching over 60,000+ Readers Weekly only the tip of the iceberg of ha- of the many cameras that should Northwestern Ohioʼs Oldest Black-Owned and Operated Newspaper tred and racism that thrives in the have recorded Andrew Brown’s Serving Metropolitan Toledo including Swanton, Springfield Township, Rossford, Ohio heart, minds, and spirits of many killing. The question is why are the 3450 W. CENTRAL AVE., SUITE 107• TOLEDO, OHIO 43606 Americans. Hatred and systemic videos being edited or withheld? Is (419) 472-4521 racism festers beneath the surface a law enforcement coverup taking in the underbelly of this country. place? Office Hours: MON.-TUE., THURS. and FRI. 9-5:00 In the shadow of the trial of In the case against George Deadlines: Obits, Memorials, Events and Classifieds Due Friday by 4:30 pm George Floyd’s murderer – barely Floyd’s murderer, what would Display Ads: Wednesday-space and Monday 10 miles away - Duante Wright, an have been the narrative if a teen- Camera-ready copy can be sent to: [email protected] unarmed Black man was killed by ager had not used her cell phone All Events, announcements, obits, memorials, and classified ads, an be sent to: [email protected], [email protected] a police officer. A few miles away to record the knee on George www.thetoledojournal.com in Chicago, a 13-year-old boy was Floyd’s neck for over 8 minutes. P.O. Box 12559 • Toledo, Ohio 43606 killed by police – as the body cam Consider the original police Sandra S. Stewart-Publisher/Myron A. Stewart-Editor video showed – with his hands up. statement regarding the death of Member of National Newspaper Publishers Now weeks after justice prevailed George Floyd. Association, and NNPA News Service, Trice Edney Wire By Dr. Herbert “H. J.” Harris for George Floyd, Andrew Brown According to the Associated Wire Writer Jr. – another Black man - was Press (April 23, 2021), “The orig- killed by sheriff’s deputies in Eliz- inal Minneapolis police statement (TriceEdneyWire.com) - There abeth City, North Carolina, report- attributed Floyd’s death to ‘medi- is a smell of justice in the air with edly by a shot to the back of the cal distress’ and made no men- Editorʼs note: The beliefs, opinions and viewpoints expressed by the various the conviction of George Floyd’s authors and forum participants do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, head. tion that the Black man had been murderer. But let us not celebrate opinions and viewpoints of The Journal or official policies of this newspaper. The sheriff and the county attor- continued on page 5 too soon. The cancer of hatred The Toledo Journal • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • Page 5 MoneyTalks 100 Days of Biden-Harris: $6 Trillion: Investment or Spending? and moderate-income work- ing families, including a child and dependent care tax credit, more affordable health insur- ance, and more paid family and medical leave. It's a good plan, but Republicans have lined up in lockstep to oppose it. There is likely to be more con- sensus around infrastructure because our nation’s infrastruc- ture is crumbling. Biden and his team use the term “Build Back Better” to describe the goal of an infrastructure plan, the American Jobs Plan, that will fund jobs both for construction and for the "caretaking" econ- omy, for social service workers, By Julianne Malveaux health workers, and others. Re- Wire Writer publicans prefer the more tradi- tional definition of infrastructure, (TriceEdneyWire.com) - roads and bridges, bricks and President Joe Biden and mortar. They forget that peo- Vice-President Kamala Harris ple, too, are part of our nation's are off to a running start. With infrastructure. That's why it is more than a third of Americans essential that the expansion of fully vaccinated against the educational opportunities is part coronavirus, and now poten- of the American Families Plan. tially more shots than arms, Free community college. An in- President Biden did what he creased Pell grant. More money said he'd do, thus jumpstarting for HBCUs and Minority Serving our sluggish economy. Unem- Institutions (MSIs). ployment rates have lowered These three pieces of legis- (although the racial unemploy- lation cost about $6 trillion and ment rate gap remains – that will add to our national debt. won't disappear in just 100 Republicans are balking at the days). Economic growth at 6.4 price tag, but they weren't so percent is at a healthy high, hesitant when their massive tax proving that controlling corona cut for corporations added tril- PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED is essential to economic health. lions to the national debt. While However, when asked to Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi applaud Biden during his we don't expect consistency provide a letter grade for Presi- first address to Congress. PHOTO: The White House from Republicans, we know dent Biden, all I could give him they only oppose deficits when was an Incomplete, or perhaps President Franklin Delano Roo- the time he spent with Presi- The first 100 days of Biden they benefit people. an Incomplete Plus. The plus sevelt, whose New Deal created dent Obama, observing what have been a stark difference I see the $6 trillion price tag means that he's moving in the jobs, reduced poverty, replaced happens when you don't go big from the previous president. It’s on the Biden legislation as right direction. The Incomplete fraying infrastructure, and more. enough. not just what Biden says, but more of an investment than means just that, incomplete. It It has been decades since we've Biden has a big vision, and the way he says it. He doesn’t simple spending. A better-ed- means we need more results. seen this kind of significant in- now he has a big job getting bark, although he can be em- ucated workforce earns more But it occurs to me that I'm vestment in infrastructure. Lyn- others to buy into it. There phatic. He doesn’t call names money, pays more taxes. A not fair, that my expectations don Baines Johnson focused are Republican governors and or use epithets. He listens. My healthier workforce means less may be too high. Through his on the human infrastructure, mayors who would benefit from grade for Biden’s first 100 days absenteeism, more efficiency, efforts and those of Vice Presi- but no one has done so since. infrastructure improvements. stands – Incomplete Plus. It and productivity. Quality child dent Harris, the American Res- Republican Presidents have There are Republican college means moving in the right di- care means more women in the cue Plan was passed. He has been disinclined, and Demo- presidents who know the val- rection. Thanks for the vision, workforce —millions of women now proposed the American cratic Presidents have either ue of more Pell grant money. President Biden. left in the wake of covid. The in- Families Plan and touted it in been too moderate or too timid These are the Republicans Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an vestment makes sense to build his speech to the joint hous- (Obama) to push hard for their who must pressure their sena- economist and author. She our labor force back better. es of Congress on April 28. It vision. I think one of the bene- tors to support the Biden legis- can be reached at juliannemal- Many have compared Pres- provides many features for low fits of Biden's Presidency was lation. veaux.com. ident Biden's vision to that of Let Us Trust Our Eyes and Ears continued from page 4 difference between civil The conviction of ken at the 1963 March shot in the back by a po- truth will set us free. pinned to the ground at rights struggle of black George Floyd’s murder- on Washington, “Now is lice officer. The video did Dr. Herbert (H.J.) Har- the neck by Chauvin, or people before the 1950’s er has given hope and the time to lift our nation not lie when a police of- ris, author of “Solving The that he’d cried out that he and the struggle after the inspired good people – from the quick sands of ficer kneeled on George Race Issue In America” couldn’t breathe.” 1950’s was the advent Black and White Ameri- racial injustice to the sol- Floyd’s neck for over (www.solvingtheraceis- The Associated Press of television. America’s cans – to continue their id rock of brotherhood.” 9 minutes. It showed sue.com), is a graduate report continues: “If it track record in dealing fight for justice. The battle is far from the truth of how Duante of Columbia University. wasn’t for this 17-year- with black Americans The good people in over. The forces of ha- Wright was shot and He personally experi- old who took the video, shows the absence of America are now press- tred and racism are ac- killed by a police officer. enced the Civil Rights Derek Chauvin would in a true moral compass. ing America to live up to tive in perpetuating lies, Thank God for televi- era of the 1950's and all likelihood still be on Through television, the its creed: “We hold these distractions, and divi- sion, cell phones, videos, 1960's. Harris attend- the police force train- whole world can see how truths to be self-evident, sions that undermine and the internet. These ed the 1963 March on ing officers,” said Andre America actually treats that all men are created the spiritual healing that tools of discernment help Washington, observed Johnson, a University of black Americans. The equal, that they are en- must take place if Ameri- America and the world and heard Dr. King's "I Memphis professor of whole world can see in dowed by their Creator ca is to survive and be a see the truth about ha- have a dream" speech communication studies. vivid pictures that there is with certain unalienable true light to the world. tred and racism that con- at the Lincoln Monu- “Sadly, this has been go- a contradiction between Rights, that among these Let us trust our eyes sumes the soul of our ment. Harris has been a ing on for a while, and it’s the image America proj- are Life, Liberty and the and ears. Television, cell nation. keen observer, recorder, just now coming to light ects to the world—land pursuit of Happiness.” phone videos, and the We cannot move for- interviewer, and partici- for a lot of Americans of the free, home of the Good Americans of internet can show the ward to heal this nation pant at pivotal moments because of video evi- brave, with liberty and every color will contin- truth when others lie or until America and Amer- of the racial evolution of dence.” justice for all—and the ue marching, protesting coverup. icans acknowledge the America. Dr. Harris can Quoting from page reality of how it treats its and praying for freedom, The video did not lie truth - that hatred and be contacted at info@ 147 of my book, Solv- own black Americans.” equality, and justice. when Rodney King was systemic racism are in- solvingtheraceissue.com ing the Race Issue In (www.solvingtheraceis- In the words of Dr. beaten. It did not lie grained in the heart and or 800-570-4009. America, “The primary sue.com) Martin Luther King, spo- when Walter Scott was soul of America. Only the LifeStyles/News Page 6 • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • The Toledo Journal If the city government received $188M, where’s the $30M for the children? By Jurry Taalib-Deen Journal Staff Writer

In March 2021, Toledo City Government was informed they’d receive $188 million in Covid-19 relief funding from the American Rescue Plan. Of that money, $30 million would be designated for various types of youth programs. Fast forward to Wednesday, May 5 during a meeting of several community outreach programs for youth at St. Martin de Por- res, 1119 Bancroft. Organizers, as well as, the head of the organizations PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL were asking the question, About eight organizations were represented that evening, all wondering “Where’s the money?” June how the $30 million dollars would be distributed. Boyd, a former Toledo City Council Member, was facilitat- PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL aimed at the Apostle Thomas Mitchell, ed that if the City of Toledo ing the meeting. She told The- June Boyd, left, and Sister Virginia Welsh betterment of a senior pastor at Bibleway doesn’t contact him, he’s still Toledo Journal the Mayor, as facilitated the meeting. the youth. She Church, said they are current- going to try and push forward well as, members from the city said a few of ly working with Central State for the kids. Council were invited, but none ter Virginia Welsh, the other those pro- University on an outreach pro- The only elected leader in were in attendance.“We’re just facilitator for the evening said grams were various types of gram involving gardening for attendance was Denise Na- trying to figure out what’s go- everyone present is trying to trades, including culinary arts, young people. He also said, varre Cubbon, judge for Lucas ing on with the money the city help stop the violence by offer- gardening, and modeling, as his facility is large enough to CountyJuvenile Court. She received,’’ Ms. Boyd said. “All ing construction programs, not well as help with school work. accommodate many young said she applauds the Mayor the organizations here tonight just during the summer, but all Mark Vaughn, program di- people, as well as numerous and City Council for consid- have the interests of the chil- year. Between St. Martin de rector for the Chico Vaughn youth activities, but it requires ering the children and how dren, at hand, and want to do Porres and the Padua Center, Basketball Camp, said, “Tole- improvements, and so he too, programming is needed.“The what we can to help them.”Sis- Sister Welsh said they offer do has been dormant for quite is wondering when they would court supports these commu- a variety of programming, all a while when receive news on the distribu- nity organizations,” she said. it comes to tion of funds. “The kids in court tell us they offering kids John Barner III, founder and need jobs and a safe environ- activities.” Mr. president of GrindworksMe- ment, so these organizations Realize Vaugh said dia, photography, video pro- are needed.” they request- ductions, and streaming for The Mayor’s office was con- your dream ed $60,000 for young people expressed his tacted by The Toledo Journal a year-round concerns. “With the exception to get a response about the program, but of last year, due to covid, we meeting and to inquire about of home have only take 10 kids every summer the dissemination of the $30 been prom- to Tokyo, Japan, and would million slated for youth activi- ownership. ised $28,000 like to continue the tradition,” ties; no one from the Mayor’s to date. he said. 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By Congressman uations, proms, sweet-six- Kweisi Mfume teens, chess clubs, aca- demics contests, sports For over a year now our contests, and more. country has been strug- We must be clear about gling with a once-in-a-cen- what will and will not work tury pandemic. It has been in bringing this pandemic a heavy burden for us to to a close. The virus will not carry. We have watched disappear on its own. Mis- as loved ones were taken placed narratives about from us. We have lived in individualism and taking fear that we, or someone personal responsibility will else we cared for, would not make it go away either. be the next person to con- This virus is a problem tract the virus and perhaps that we face collectively, succumb to it. Our lives and it will only be defeated have been upended, as by a collective effort from we made many sacrific- all of us. For the past year es in order to slow the that has meant wearing a spread, flatten the curve, mask, social distancing, or whatever other strategy and good hand hygiene. was being employed in or- Eventually we would like der to keep us as safe as to get back to some sem- possible. blance of normal. And we I know the toll that this finally have a way to do has taken on the families that. It will require as many far milder than they other- the record straight about fight the virus that caus- people, especially in the Af- of Maryland’s 7th Con- individuals as possible tak- wise would be. Moreover, these misconceptions. Be- es COVID-19. The CDC rican-American community, gressional District and ing the opportunity to pro- the more people who are fore any vaccine can be has explained how all have feelings of skepticism. beyond. I have spoken to tect themselves, as well vaccinated from the virus, approved for use, it must three vaccines operate. The legacy of the “Tuske- people who have buried as others. I am speaking the fewer people there are be proven to be safe and The Pfizer and Moderna gee Experiment” looms family members or gone to about vaccination. to potentially pass it along effective. The COVID vaccines operate based large in the minds of many. the funeral of a long-time The only scientifically to others. Building herd vaccines are no exception on mRNA technology. The The United States govern- friend. I have watched proven way we can end immunity will finally allow to this policy. Like all vac- Johnson & Johnson brand ment did a reprehensible the enormous impact that this pandemic is to vac- us to prevent community cines they went through is a vector vaccine. All of thing to many African-Amer- this has had on health- cinate our way out of it. spread of COVID-19. clinical trials which demon- them work to defeat the vi- ican men. These men were care workers on the front Widespread delivery of the There has been a great strated that they safely and rus by prompting our bod- promised free health care, lines of the battle against various COVID vaccines deal of misinformation dramatically reduced the ies to build T-lymphocytes but instead were infected COVID-19. And I have will bring the virus under spread about the COVID likelihood of contracting and B-lymphocytes that with a deadly disease and seen the heartbreak of control. Very few people vaccines. Some people COVID-19. will remember how to fight sent back to our communi- young people who spent who are vaccinated will are scared to take them, COVID vaccines teach the virus if we are infected ty to spread it. They were years looking forward to contract the virus. Even while others do not believe our immune systems in the future. never told of their diagnosis, days that ultimately did among those who do, their that they work. Let’s set how to recognize and I understand why many not come for them: grad- symptoms are likely to be continued on page 8 Open for emergencies

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The Centers Poor Health in a Pandemic? risk populations. munication between men ment promises when it comes to claims that they will for Disease Control (CDC) The 2020 CDC mental Early safety procedures and the healthcare system. protect people from infections and viruses. reported that symptoms of health report further claimed took away the social sup- An issue for mental well-be- What happened with the Tuskegee Experiment anxiety and depression had an increase in substance port networks that many ing certainly, but also a se- cannot be undone. What we can do, however, is increased over three-fold use (13.3% of respondents) people of color rely on for rious concern for physical not allow any further victims to be claimed by these in their August 2020 report. related to the pandemic. support. According to the health during the coronavi- reprehensible actions. It is imperative that we not Roughly 40% of respon- Unfortunately, but unsur- CDC, African Americans rus. mix the shameful actions there with our current dents to their mental health prisingly, this came along- are experiencing more than COVID-related deaths situation. The COVID-19 vaccination program has survey claimed at least one side reports of increased twice the number of COVID occur more often among adhered to the strictest ethical guidelines at every adverse mental health con- suicidality for males. infections, higher hospi- men than women, despite a stage of its advancement. It moved forward in ac- dition in the past month. The same report found talization rates, and more similar number of COVID-19 cordance with the most important principle of med- Social isolation resulting that men ages 18-24, mi- COVID-related deaths than cases. One study revealed icine: first do no harm. By contrast, the community from quarantine has caused norities, unpaid caregivers, whites. The resulting finan- that morality rates for men spread of this coronavirus has done indescribable unique mental health con- and essential workers were cial and emotional stress to age 65 and older are almost harm to our nation. In 2020 the death rate increased sequences for men. Some more likely to have serious- men and their families exac- two times higher than for by 16 percent over the previous year, a number that depressed men turn to ly considered suicide in the erbates the challenging cir- women. Even investigation is even higher if you exclusively look at the final 9 substance abuse, and may past month. Both Hispan- cumstances already taking of COVID-19 admissions months of 2020 when COVID-19 began to explode continue to act out these ic and Black respondents place. Long-term disruption saw a three-fold increase in upon our society. Altogether we have lost 572,000 dangerous behaviors for experienced increased of these services could spell ICU admissions for males, Americans to COVID … and counting. longer in the absence of substance use and suicid- continued mental health de- and a higher likelihood of This vaccination drive that is currently taking their friends and family. Men al ideation compared to terioration for male minori- death. place across America represents an opportunity to are also almost four-times non-Hispanic whites during ties. The inequity in COVID-19 get out from under this pandemic. It gives us the more likely to successfully quarantine. These findings Sobering Reasons for the patient outcomes highlights ability to get back to some semblance of our old commit suicide than wom- point to negative mental Striking Pandemic Health a crucial fact— men live lives. Most importantly, it will protect us from con- en. health outcomes specific to Disparity sicker. Hypertension, respi- tinuing to suffer the devastating levels of fatality Reports of the pandem- the individual’s sex, race/ Experts believe that ratory diseases, diabetes, that we have experienced over the past year. We ic-induced mental health ethnicity, and environment some individuals may ex- heart disease, and sub- should all do our part to end the pandemic by get- crises are alarming. This is that petition for communi- perience COVID-related stance use, among others, ting vaccinated. It is my hope that everyone will take particularly true for males— ty-level interventions, ac- Post Traumatic Stress are more prevalent among advantage of the opportunity to keep themselves as an at-risk population that cording to the report. Disorder (CRPTSD) that men. All of these conditions and their neighbors safe. I understand the urgent can see such dire conse- Male Minorities Devastat- could significantly hinder arguably contribute to the need for this program to work, which is why earlier quences come from isola- ed by COVID-19 Anxiety their return to pre-pandemic physical and mental vulner- this year I did the most important thing that any law- tion. Moreover, the extent to Jean Bonhomme, MD, life. CRPTSD can include ability of men to COVID-19. maker or leader can do in order to contribute to its which quarantine may im- MPH, founder of The Na- fear-induced aversion to The underlying health success: I got vaccinated too. pact certain populations of tional Black Men’s Health workplaces and other public disparity widens further with The post The importance of getting vaccinated men disproportionately due Network, believes we are areas as a consequence of the inclusion of ethnicity. appeared first on Afro to stigma, social and work fighting three separate pan- prolonged social isolation. African American men are demics. While the country anxiously more likely to suffer from In an expert panel dis- awaits a return to normality, high blood pressure, heart cussion convened by communities need to pri- disease, diabetes, stroke, Men’s Health Network oritize access to emotional and lung cancer than their (MHN) and funded in-part first-aid and access to men- white counterparts. by Patient-Centered Out- tal health services. Men of color are facing comes Research Institute, Mental health challeng- unprecedented challeng- Bonhomme explains that es during the pandemic es to their emotional and there is the clinical impact present a challenge for physical health. They will of COVID, the economic improving access and use undoubtedly need culturally and interpersonal effects of mental health services. competent support strate- of social distancing, and Importantly, research also gies from both their commu- the secondary impact of suggests that men are less nity and physicians to aid in increased harmful coping likely to utilize these ser- pandemic recovery.

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By Audrienne Womack riodically after sitting during Wire Writer their online classes or to take movement breaks on purpose. Most students have been Other ways to help students learning virtually for over a manage their emotions during year now, due to Covid-19. It’s this time, is to help them in probably fair to assume that identifying and labeling their most students have adjusted emotions. We could be of favorably to the expectations great assistance to them if we of online learning whether they help them to recognize how wanted to or not. With caring they are feeling and commend and well-prepared teachers, them for taking responsibility most students are being ex- for those emotions. For ex- posed to grade-level lessons ample, “I am feeling grumpy and activities. However, even today because I didn’t get though students appear to be enough rest last night.” For more familiar with educational those feelings of fear, anger, platforms, learning apps and and/or sadness we can guide are more tech-savvy than ever them in finding strategies that before, we can’t assume that could make them feel better they are still not being affect- or practice ways to calm them ed by the Pandemic and all down by journaling, soothing PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED the things they have given up exercises, mindfulness medi- since it began. Students now tation, and deep breathing. ties around the house, no mat- they display. empathetic to another human sit for long periods and move- Another great way to sup- ter how big or how small, is a Another way to support our being is a trait we want all of ment between and during port our children’s Social productive way to help them children by developing their our children to possess. class is minimum and if they Emotional Learning especially in feeling good about them- Social Emotional Learning So, when we continue to get too fidgety or distracted, during this Pandemic is to help selves. Allowing our children is by working with them in openly discuss the Pandemic they could be called out for it. them to continue developing to take on more responsibil- building empathy. According and how it can affect others, Recess is a thing of the past their self-esteem. According ities will make them feel like to Wikipedia, empathy is “the we can then begin to have and Physical Education contributing members of the capacity to understand or feel our children think about how it is reduced to what can household, and this will what another person is experi- could feel to walk in someone be done in front of the directly increase their encing from within their frame else’s shoes. If the person is screen. self-worth and value of reference, that is, the ca- someone the child knows then

As parents and Maslow suggested that within the family. Al- pacity to place oneself in an- we could brainstorm ways in teachers try to juggle individuals need both apprecia- lowing them to make other’s position.” This is not al- which they could help them age-appropriate choic- ways easy to do, since it’s all a or offer a word of kindness by their children’s lives tions from other people and in- in front of the camera “ es will also make them child can do to think about how phone, text, email, social me- as well as behind the ner self-respect to build esteem. feel like a respected they are feeling, let alone think dia, etc. We could even teach “ contributing member of about how someone else may them the skill of “active listen- camera, we also have Both of these needs must be ful- to take into consider- the family, as well. It is be feeling. As stated in the En- ing” and let them understand ation their social-emo- filled for an individual to grow also beneficial to teach cyclopedia of Social Psychol- the value of being supportive tional development, as a person and reach self-actu- them how to think ogy, and reported by Hodges in our silence. This type of life through their decisions and Myers, “Empathy is often skill is something that can be even more so, now that alization. we are in a Pandemic. and to come up with defined as understanding an- used throughout their lives, for According to CASEL options that they have other person’s experience by the rest of their lives and can (Collaborative for Aca- decided upon on their imagining oneself in that oth- be applied to numerous every- demic, Social and Emo- own. Most importantly, er person’s situation: One un- day situations. tional Learning), the leader in to an article in ‘verywell mind’ when they can make choices derstands the other person’s Another valuable strate- the field of Social Emotional an online developmental psy- and fulfill their responsibilities experience as if it were being gy that we can model and Learning (SEL), SEL “is the chology website, “The con- around the house, it is equally experienced by the self, but share with our children is the process through which chil- cept of self-esteem plays an important for us to show our without the self experiencing use of “self-talk.” Some may appreciation towards them for it. A distinction is maintained dren and adults acquire and ef- important role in psychologist Continued on page 10. fectively apply the knowledge, Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy helping out and for the effort between self and other.” Being attitudes, and skills necessary of needs, which de- to understand and manage picts esteem as one emotions, set and achieve of the basic human positive goals, feel and show motivations.” The empathy for others, establish article goes on to CONGRATULATIONS and maintain positive relation- say that, “Maslow ships, and make responsible suggested that in- decisions.” Helping students dividuals need both 2021 learn how to manage Social appreciations from Emotional Learning will help other people and them to better process and inner self-respect navigate through the current to build esteem. Graduates! health plight, as well as how Both of these needs to succeed in school and life, must be fulfilled long after the Pandemic is fi- for an individual to nally behind us. grow as a person One of the most important and reach self-actu- ways to assist students during alization.” So as we the Pandemic is to work with think of ways to de- them in learning how to man- velop self-esteem age their emotions. Even within our children, though many students have they can feel good been attending school online about accomplish- for over a year now and many ing tasks, as well as LOURDES.EDU have become quite adjusted feeling good about to learning virtually, we still the accolades that have to check in with them of- could result in car- ten and gauge how they are rying them out. feeling. We have to notice So for exam- any change in their behavior ple, giving children and allow them to move pe- more responsibili- Education/A’parently Page 10 • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Ensure kindergarten readiness through reading! Submitted to read a book. Babies often show your children that read- “read” by chewing on a book, ing is important by having your Parents and caregivers can toddlers love exploring the pic- child see you read! foster the love of reading by tures, and pre-schoolers enjoy To learn more about the reading to their babies from “reading” (pretend reading) to benefits of reading, contact the start. Studies show that you! the Ready to Read team at the when children enjoy reading Like singing, children are Toledo Lucas County Public and being read to, they tend to exposed to many new words Library at readytoread@to- perform better in school. with each page they turn and ledolibrary.org to schedule a The best way to develop a remember—the more words 30-minute virtual or telephone love of reading is to do it often, children hear before entering early literacy training. and most importantly, have fun kindergarten, the better read- with it! There is no wrong way ers they become. You can also PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Supporting Social-Emotional Learning Continued from page 9. way for the brain to interpret down.” Learning has benefits that can them, will help to establish and process daily experienc- This quick commentary will take them far beyond the Pan- that they are managing their call it “talking out loud” and es.” Today we have come to help in teaching our children demic, but while we are still in emotions in productive ways. back in the day, it could have realize the benefits of it, and words that can be associated it, we must help them to under- As a result, they will be better been referred to as “talking it teaches our children how to with their feelings, as well as stand and handle those emo- prepared with practical tools to yourself.” According to the better associate their words possible strategies that can tions so that they can have at their disposal that they can media organization Psychol- with their feelings. For exam- help in calming them down, less emotional stress, make readily use when they gradual- ogy Today,“ Many people are ple, when you are in heavy like deep breathing and listen- responsible choices and de- ly return to in-person learning. conscious of an inner voice traffic you could model by say- ing to music. Practicing “self- cisions, feel better and show Maya Angelou warmly reminds that provides a running mono- ing, “This traffic is so backed talk” often with our children, empathy for others and most us, “No matter what happens, logue on their lives throughout up, and I’m going to be late. by modeling and by allowing of all so that they can work or how bad it seems today, life the day. This inner voice, our I’m feeling angry that we can’t them to practice so that it successfully towards academ- goes on, and it will be better self-talk, combining conscious move faster, so I’m going to will become a useful tool that ic achievement. tomorrow.” In no way will So- thoughts and unconscious be- take a deep breath and turn can be used to regulate their Working with our children cial-Emotional Learning stop liefs and biases, provides a on the music to calm myself emotions when needed, will to use and practice Social once children return to school, be invaluable. Emotional Learning strategies but for now, it will ensure that Helping our and being observant of their they are getting a rewarding children learn online behavior will improve online learning experience to manage their academic performance that will impact them daily. their Social greatly. 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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING . . . Race Amity Festival What Do We Really Mean by Submitted In preparation for the Race Amity Festival in To- ledo on Friday, May 21, 2021, the planning com- “I’m Spiritual Not Religious”? mittee will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 12th at 10:30 am at St. Martin DePorres par- ish at 1119 West Bancroft St. at N. Detroit Ave. In this article, I want to cover a ing suggests) who have become Based on the developing divisions and conflicts little of the history behind the phe- frustrated with organized church- between the races in our country and the continu- nomenon of “I am spiritual not re- es and denominations. As men- ing violent attacks and prevalent racism, today ligious”. tioned, mainline denominations more than ever we must all involve ourselves in the A person who is ‘religious’ fol- have for some time seen declines discussion of race. It is about time that we must all lows a certain set of beliefs formu- in membership. serve as catalysts for all those who have been dis- lated by a body that sets doctrine The Reformation is happening criminated against or treated differently because of and rituals for a religious belief again. Only now, it is happening in their race, ethnic background or religious affiliation system. Conversely, a ‘spiritual’ small clusters of disaffected wor- and act to bring people together to form bonds of person is one who is attuned to- shippers and it is manifesting as true friendship. ward the inner nature, as usually “church hurt”. In May 1921 a Race Amity Convention was held exhibited by spiritual disciplines It was not intended this way. The in Washington, DC to celebrate the diversity of hu- (prayer, Bible study, fasting etc.) early church in the decades after mankind and the efforts made to unify all. This was The two approaches were never the resurrection and ascension a significant event in the history of race relations meant to become mutually exclu- of Jesus Christ was an incredible in the United States of sive. gathering of Christian believers America. It was direct- Religion is an ‘external’. Spiri- who shared meals, looked after ed by ‘Abdu’l-Baha, the tual is an ‘internal’. Religion was the common good, observed the master teacher of the never intended to be a matter of Lord’s Supper in remembrance of Baha’i Faith, and a re- W. Eric Croomes rites and regulations; it initially Christ and who, most of all, nour- nowned proponent of Wire Writer was intended as an external way ished their commitment to Christ the acceptance of all as to express matters of devotion. in private and as a community. What do people really mean members of one human That was up until the Protes- There really was no demarcation when they say, ‘I’m not religious race. This is an under re- tant Reformation of the sixteenth between “religion” or “spirituality” I’m more spiritual’? Why is this im- ported part of the history century, when Martin Luther, a in those days. The early church portant? of our nation that has led German monk, nailed 95 theses shared an experience of the life, Here is what we know: There to progress and hope for on the sale of indulgences to the death, burial, and resurrection of are a growing number of people many. castle door of the church at Wit- Christ, one that would galvanize in America who are expressing To celebrate this rich tenberg. Indulgences were a type the Christian faith and upend the dissatisfaction with organized reli- history, address the most of payment for the securing of whole world. gion. That trend has been obvious challenging issue of race forgiveness and penance. As you So why did it require a Refor- for well beyond a quarter-century. unity, and to add another can imagine, the practice became mation to fix the problem? Is the 18.2% of Americans now identify page in the book of prog- riddled with abuses (never mind problem really fixed at all? as ‘religiously unaffiliated’, aka ress that is being made in the quest for true broth- the fact that Christ never, ever Biblical spirituality is both an in- “religious nones”, according to the er/sisterhood among all the peoples of this nation commanded such a rite!). side-out and outside-in process; Pew Research Center. -- a Race Amity Festival is planned for Friday, May The Protestant Reformation was it was, therefore, never meant to More and more I am running into 21st 2021 from 1 to 4 in the afternoon at the Ward a revolt against what many per- become stalled in one or the other. people who claim they are no lon- Pavilion at Wildwood Metropark in Toledo. ceived the church had become: At the heart of ‘religion’ is spiritu- ger affiliated with organized reli- This afternoon festival is planned in person fol- a system of creeds, vestments, al devotion. At the heart of spiritual gion (these conversations predate lowing the Metropark and Lucas County Health pomp, and ceremony. It had lost devotion is a religious experience the pandemic). Instead, these per- guidelines, but also will be presented online. This touch with the common person. that binds a community. How does sons consistently state, “I am spiri- event is offered free of charge to the public. tual, not religious”, which means “I Unfortunately, in too many in- this work? no longer attend worship service, stances, the same is happening I will cover that subject in my I do my own thing at home” (or today. There are those (as respon- next article. something to that effect). dents to the Pew Research poll- Mitchell private memorial

Continued from page 1. honoring his commitment to the Can the family organization. how Mr. Mitchell impacted their Keith Lance Mitchell, Duba individual life, as well as, the com- witness the cremation? Umoja, leaves behind daughters munity and how the community Akua Messiri Mitchell-Davis, and would truly miss a man like him. Malaika Bell and grandchildren Towards the end of the memo- Yes, for a nominal fee. Our Jonathan Davis, Aisha Davis, Ani- rial, the members of Omega Psi ah and Nala and a host of family state-of-the-art cremation fa- Phi, to which Mr. Mitchell was a and friends. member, held a special ceremony cility is set up to allow fam- ily members to be present when the body is placed into the cremation chamber. In fact, some religious groups include this as part of their

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL funeral custom. Phillip Carlisle also a practic- ing attorney, who shared office space with Keith Mitchell said, Mr. Mitchell would always say life isn’t about societal status, or material wealth; it was about PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL the good relationship built with Over 50 people were present for the private memorial. Those people. who couldn’t attend watched on Zoom. Family/News Page 12 • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • The Toledo Journal The Big Lie as Journalism: Murdock Paper Publishes “Book” Lie on Vice President Harris ry — an incorrect story I was Jeanine Pirro as defendants. Vice President’s 2019 chil- “big lie” strategy is working on ordered to write and which Dominion Voting Systems dren’s book, “Superheroes some Americans. The ques- I failed to push back hard sued Rudy Giuliani for $1.3 Are Everywhere.” tion “Did Biden Legitimately enough against — was my billion based on over 50 state- Daniel Dale, a fact checker Win Enough Votes for The breaking point,” wrote Italiano ments by Giuliani made at at CNN, pointed out that The Presidency,” resulted on social on April 27. hearings, on social media, New York Post “temporarily in Republicans an- Increasingly, Murdock me- his podcast and on Fox News deleted, and then edited and swering “no” 70 dia properties, such — where Giuliani claimed republished,” the debunked to 23 percent. as Fox News, have Dominion Voting piece. relied more on con- Systems An editor’s note at the bot- tributors and fictional tom of the current version of information rather than the story now reads: “Ed- By Lauren Victoria Burke straight reporting focused itor’s note: The Wire Writer on accurate knowable truth original as demography in the U.S. “flipped” votes On April 23, The New York changes. to facilitate President Post published and then edit- The non-factual information Biden’s win. President Biden ed a story that claimed that a after the election of President won by over 7 million votes ver- children’s book by Vice Presi- Joe Biden has resulted in law- with several Republican con- sion of this ar- dent Kamala Harris was given suits for defamation — such trolled states certifying his ticle said migrant kids out to migrant children at the as two lawsuits by Smartmat- election as legitimate. were getting Harris’ book in Mexican border as part of a ic and Dominion Voting Sys- The headline in the article a welcome kit, but has been “welcome kit” upon entering tems. The companies are was headlined by the words updated to note that only one the U.S. suing Murdoch’s Fox Corpora- “Kam on in.” The “news” story known copy of the book was Former New York Post writer tion for billions in defamation claimed that migrant children given to a child.” Laura Italiano claims she was and named Fox anchors Lou were being given “welcome” A CNN poll released on forced to write the story. Dobbs, Maria Bartiromo and packets with a copy of the April 30 indicates that the “The Kamala Harris sto- Civil Rights Groups Sue Georgia Over New Sweeping Voter Suppression Law Submitted many times in the state’s his- “This law is driven by blatant are members of historically to disenfranchise Black vot- tory: they placed burdensome, racism, represents politics at disenfranchised communities ers in Georgia harkens back Civil rights groups have filed unjustified, and unnecessary its very worst, and is clearly il- — to vote in a safe, secure, to the most shameful days of a new federal lawsuit against restrictions on voters, particu- legal,” said Sophia Lakin, dep- and convenient manner and voter suppression in the de- Georgia’s sweeping law that larly voters of color and other uty director of the ACLU’s Vot- have that vote counted. In so cades before the civil rights makes it much harder for all historically disenfranchised ing Rights Project. “We urge doing, the defendants have movement. That this law was Georgians to vote, particularly communities. the court to act swiftly to strike violated federal law and the passed in Georgia, less than voters of color, new citizens, The lawsuit challenges mul- it down.” U.S. Constitution, and we turn a year after the death of one and religious communities. tiple provisions in S.B. 202, “Legislators and Governor to the federal courts and U.S. of the state’s greatest heroes, The American Civil Liber- including the: Congress to Representative John Lewis, ties Union, ACLU of Geor- ban on mo- address the is shameful. In his name, we gia, NAACP Legal Defense bile voting incredible will fight to strike down this il- and Educational Fund, Inc. new narrow harm S.B. legal attempt to undo his leg- (LDF), Southern Poverty Law identification 202 will have acy. Anything less represents Center (SPLC), and law firms requirements on our cli- a grave threat to the future of WilmerHale and Davis Wright for requesting ents.” our democracy and inherent- Tremaine brought the case on and casting “S.B. 202 ly undermines the notion of behalf of the Sixth District of an absentee is perhaps equality for all.” the African Methodist Episco- ballot the most bold “Democracy depends upon pal Church, Georgia Muslim delayed and shame- people expressing their voic- Voter Project, Women Watch and com- ful voter es freely through their votes,” Afrika, Latino Community pressed time suppression said WilmerHale partner Debo Fund Georgia, and Delta Sig- period for re- legislation P. Adegbile. “The Georgia om- ma Theta Sorority, Inc. questing ab- enacted in nibus voting obstruction law is The law being challenged is sentee ballots the modern a prime example of modern S.B. 202, which was passed restrictions on era. Its pur- voter suppression and erodes by the Georgia House of Rep- secure drop PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED pose and tar- democracy. A great deal has resentatives and Senate and boxes out- get are clear: changed in Georgia but the signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in of-precinct to create bar- commitment to brazenly dis- under seven hours last Thurs- provisional ballot disqualifica- Kemp ignored the very obvious riers to voting for Black voters enfranchise voters clearly has day. These elected officials’ tion drastic reduction in early lessons from the election in who turned out in record num- not.” actions follow the 2020 presi- voting in runoff elections per- 2020 and runoffs in 2021: ex- bers for the November 2020 “S.B. 202 attacks the most dential election and the 2021 haps most cruelly, ban on “line pand safe and secure access presidential election and the sacred foundations of our de- runoff elections for two seats warming,” where volunteers to the ballot, codify innovations January 2021 special election. mocracy. But in this country, to the U.S. Senate that saw re- provide water and snacks to to voting, and provide addition- The provisions of the new law the law secures every Amer- cord turnout of voters, particu- Georgians, disproportionate- al resources to cash-strapped and the manner in which it was ican citizen the equal right to larly Black voters, in Georgia. ly those of color, who wait in counties,” said Nancy Abudu, enacted reflect a thorough dis- make their voice heard at the The elections were celebrat- needlessly long lines to cast deputy legal director for the regard for the sanctity of pro- ballot box, no matter who they ed not just for their turnout, their vote. SPLC. “Instead, to appease tecting the right to vote and a are. And we intend to vindicate but also for their integrity, with These provisions, the law- conspiracy theorists and am- headlong and determined zeal that right in court,” said Adam Georgia officials praising them suit charges, violate Section plify deadly lies about past to diminish Black political pow- Sieff, attorney at Davis Wright as safe and secure. But rath- 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and elections, Georgia’s leaders er in Georgia,” said Sherrilyn Tremaine. er than act to expand partici- infringe on Georgians’ rights have chosen to pass into law Ifill, LDF’s president and direc- The lawsuit, Sixth District of pation in the political process, under the First, Fourteenth, S.B. 202, which makes it more tor-counsel. “This is a powerful the African Methodist Episco- Georgia leaders responded and Fifteenth Amendments to difficult for every Georgian — moment for democracy in this pal Church v. Kemp, was filed by doing what they have done the United States Constitution. but particularly Georgians who country. S.B. 202’s attempt in federal court in Atlanta. The Toledo Journal, May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 - Page 13 THE TOLEDO JOURNAL TO PLACE ADS CALL (419) 472-4521 or email: [email protected], [email protected] NOW ACCEPTING: OFFICE HOURS: MON-TUE 9-noon & 1-5, THUR-FRI 9-noon & 1-5 Closed Wed You Can Use Your Debit Card, Mastercard,Visa, Amex Deadline Friday 4:30 pm CLASSIFIEDS For Placing Classifieds FOR RENT HELP WANTED FOR RENTHELP WANTED HELP WANTED

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Entertainment/Advice Page 14 • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Spike Lee documentary ASK ALMA to examine how New Too many grown Yorkers faced tragedies people living in mom’s from 9/11 to COVID-19 By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris 2021 ½” as a multi-part documentary tak- house, rent free Wire Writer ing an “unprecedented, sweeping portrait of New Yorkers as they rebuild and rebound, Spike Lee has partnered with HBO Doc- from a devastating terrorist attack through umentary Films to direct “NYC Epicenters the ongoing global pandemic.” The docu- 9/11-2021 ½,” a project that will focus on mentary will debut later this year on HBO how the city has triumphed through trage- and will be available to stream on HBO Max dies like the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of coronavirus pandemic. the Sept. 11 attacks. Lee issued the following statement about “We’re thrilled to have another ground- the project: “As a New Yawker who bleeds breaking HBO documentary event from orange and blue (the colors of New York Spike Lee,” Lisa Heller and Nancy Abraham, City), I’m proud to have co-heads of HBO a ‘Spike Lee Joint’ Documentary Films, about how our/my city told Deadline. “From dealt with being the documenting the epicenters of 9/11 and devastation of Hurri- COVID-19. With over cane Katrina in New 200 interviews, we dig Orleans to the 9/11 deep into what makes attack on New York NYC the greatest city City and beyond, on this God’s earth and we treasure Spike’s also the diverse citizens singular capacity to who make it so. chronicle and pay “Over centuries pun- PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED tribute to the human dits and straight haters toll of these historic PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED have proclaimed NYC events while bearing profound witness to the was dead and stinkin’, only to be proved strength and resiliency of the human spirit.” wrong. You will lose ya money betting Dear Alma, I’m going different story. Lee previously directed the docuseries “4 against New York, New York. And dat’s da through an extremely difficult Your son and his other fam- Little Girls” and “When the Levees Broke” for truth, Ruth. Be Safe. Peace And Love.” time with my son, his girlfriend ily are holding you hostage in HBO. and her mom. They all live in your own house and using your HBO described “NYC Epicenters 9/11- my house with their two chil- grandkids as collateral. That’s dren. The problem is that they crazy and you know it. Your son live with me at my expense – is using you and allowing his room and board, electricity, “girlfriend” and her mother to water, cable and gas. mistreat and disrespect you too. White Skin The two ladies refuse to get How and when did it get to jobs and they stay on the third the point that your son has no floor of my house all day, running regard for you, your feelings or Privileges Quiz the air-conditioner non-stop. My well-being? Let’s start with that. year” of 2045), that if you were to challenge son works, but he has to pay You’re a different kinda mother their guarded and favored place on society’s for the car, insurance and cell- than I am Margie, because I ain’t totem pole of who gets the overwhelming phones, plus spending money never gonna be overwhelmingly share of the attendant privileges, perks and for his girlfriend and her mom. disrespected in my own house. benefits, they are ready to fight you or deny He doesn’t give me a red cent! Deal with son such a totem pole even exists! The girlfriend doesn’t clean or Seems to me, you’re mad as Therefore, being the kind person that I help out at all and her mom ca- Methuselah towards the wrong am, I wanted to ease them into experiences ters to her all day, cooking and people. This foolishness reclines that they have blithely taken as their rights; taking food up to her. at the foot of your son. Deal with By Lafe Tolliver Attorney and as a group, those who deserve or have Cussed out, threatened him. You are responsible for “earned” those upper slots on the totem pole. I gotta evict them and their two teaching him about life and, so Hey, no fair! If you are a person consid- Remember, their airs of superiority man- dogs, but they threaten to take far, you haven’t done a good job. ered as a minority, you cannot take this quiz ifest in daily conduct or attitudes that con- my grandchildren away, which Simmer down, no worries, you and qualify for the drawing of the grand prize note rights of privilege or a right to question would devastate my son, know- still have time. It’s gonna be hard which is a paid year’s membership in the everything that challenges their beliefs as to ing they would be homeless. We and it might break your heart for NAACP. So, if you are white and think you how society should be governed. are both caught between a wall a minute, because your self es- are hip, cool or liberal and once a year, you So, without further ado…take the quiz! All and a hard rock. teem is shot and you’re afraid have a black person over for Bar-b-Q and are yes or no questions: The worst part of this horror is to be alone. Girl, please. That’s a serious discussion on the shortcomings of [1] You believe that affirmative action in that the girlfriend curses me out why the good Lord made books President Obama, this quiz is for you. college and professional schools admission constantly with foul language and volunteer programs. Now, the grounds rules are: [1] no fair call- processes hurt or harm “equally” qualified and I haven’t told my other three Your son will never be the man ing your black or brown friend for help [2] white students who apply to those same in- children to avoid a huge fight, he needs to be as long as you’re you cannot access any library materials and stitutions. Yes/No. but I am on the verge of calling treating him like a child. Unfortu- [3] if you are married to a black person, you [2] You believe that the Great Land Rush my kids to help me get them out. nately, he and the other adults must go to a separate room and take this wherein white settlers were given 160 acres I gave them a time frame for in your house have tapped into quiz by yourself and lastly, no… the TV pro- of land if they settled and farmed it for five leaving, but my son keeps look- your weakness and know they gram, Soul Train is not one and the same as years, did not work against similarly situated ing for excuses to keep them don’t have anything to worry The Underground Railroad! black settlers who were categorically denied here. My choices seem to be to about. This quiz is in response to some white such a land grab by the US government. wind up living alone and scared Why move when you’re per- folks freaking out about their precious John- Yes/No. or live in this inferno. Please fectly happy living in a comfort- ny or Suzie being exposed to critical race [3] You are OK with the US Constitution help. able home rent-free? theory (aka: CRT) in the classroom. CRT in which it stated at one time that black per- Sincerely, Margie Kick them out propounds that society uses a theory that sons were only to be counted in the census Put on your big-girl granny employs “race” as a defining characteristic counts as three-fifths of white persons for Dear Margie, panties and kick them all out. and an artificial construct against people of purposes of apportioning seats in the House Girl, you ain’t in charge or liv- Stop feeding this monster, Mar- color and which can then (and has resulted) and Senate. Yes/No. in’ large, but your house guests gie, and get your house in order. result in arbitrary and oppressive treatment. [4] You saw no problem with racially re- surely are. Your son isn’t married The best and only thing you have Too many white folks are anathematized strictive Southern professional schools in to her and she ain’t kin, demon- available at any time to offer and by the mere thought that they have bene- strated by the way she acts. If assist them is prayer. Get them fited, directly or indirectly, from being white Continued on page 16. she was respectful, it would be a out and get on your knees. in a nigh all white country (until the “turning The Toledo Journal • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • Page 15 Auto/Sports Sports Covid-19 “Long-Haulers” Serve As A Disturbing Reminder To General Population

By Mark Hines Brown. Both players will likely be part posted to Twitter, Foster wrote, “The Wire Writer of the Celtics’ core for years to come. decision came after months of recov- Tatum is a 23-year-old star who test- ery and treatment, which required (ThyBlackMan.com) We are still in a ed positive for COVID-19 back in asking a lot of difficult questions about pandemic. COVID-19 really changed January 2021. Months later, despite my future.” life as we knew it back in March 2020 Tatum’s youth and athletic physical and over a year later, the coronavirus condition, he struggles with COVID pandemic is still wreaking havoc in symptoms enough to need an inhaler terms of the loss of life, the American before playing games. He had nev- medical system, and financial issues er needed an inhaler before having for most Americans. While most peo- COVID. Another multiple-time NBA ple with COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks, but some expe- rience lingering symptoms. A notable 5 to 10% of COVID patients are “long haulers” who have significant lingering illness and health issues months after being diagnosed with the disease.

PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Tommy Sweeney Jayson Tatum. and Tommy Sweeney had their phys- ical conditions change dramatically after their COVID-19 diagnosis even The long-term effects of the corona- despite being relatively young. Many virus have sidelined the WNBA’s Asia of the professional athletes are among Durr for several months as well. Durr, the most well-conditioned and athletic who plays for the New York Liberty, marvels in the world and this virus has has felt negative effects including fa- PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED tamed some of them. It was one rea- tigue, headaches, and memory issues son why the NBA has been promoting Derrick Rose and hopes to play during the upcom- vaccines even if some NBA players ing 2021 WNBA season. She is only are hesitant to do so. All people need 23 years old. While many COVID-pos- to take COVID-19 seriously and take itive athletes have been able to rejoin precautions to not assume that they their sport after quarantining, many will be “okay” will getting the virus be- others like Jayson Tatum, Asia Durr, cause so many survive it.

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All-Star, New York Knicks guard Der- rick Rose, is no longer the super-ath- lete he was in his 20s but still con- PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED tributes as a NBA player. Rose had Justin Foster a lengthy battle with COVID-19 and said, “They say everybody is differ- ent, but with me I never felt anything While the increasing numbers of the like that before. I’ve had the flu. It was sadly deceased due to the COVID-19 nothing like the flu.” serve as a grim reminder of how dev- Playing football in the NFL and at astating nature of the virus, it is import- the major college level takes a great ant to point out even those who sur- amount of toughness, physical skill, vive a COVID-19 diagnosis can face and being in peak physical condition life-altering issues afterwards. There yet there are multiple instances when are several high-profile athletes in the COVID-19 seriously harmed football professional and collegiate ranks who players. Buffalo Bills tight end Tom- Your commute just got easier – every TARTA bus is 100% bike have physically suffered mightily af- my Sweeney suffered myocarditis, accessible. Ride all May long and ask your bus driver for your free ter contracting COVID-19, which flies inflammation of the heart muscle, and t-shirt in celebration of Bike Month. Log your bike and bus trips at against myths of the “just” the elderly missed the rest of the 2020 NFL sea- gohiocommute.com to qualify for special prizes. and obese being the small groups that son on the reserve/COVID-19 list. In can be most physically affected con- the collegiate football ranks, Clemson tracting COVID-19. defensive end Justin Foster missed The Boston Celtics have had a dis- the entire 2020 season dealing with appointing season record-wise on COVID-19 symptoms and retired a many accounts but don’t blame their couple of months ago. In a statement All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen TARTA.COM TOLEDO JOURNAL Page 16 • May 12, 2021 - May 18, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Celebrate National Bike Month Continued from age 6. ness routine. a sweat. Whether it’s to ease adrenaline seeker in need of those still experimenting with commute to work by bike. Go Electric back into biking or you just a tough, durable mountain or foot-to-floor and first-bike fun, • Swap out sedentary activi- Electric bikes are great al- want a cool bike, the e-bike gravel bike, or a day tripper to active kids seeking adven- ties you do to unwind with your ternatives for all adult riders, offers the same joys as a con- seeking a cruiser or comfort ture. Finally, if you’re an RV-er family, such as watching TV, no matter your level of expe- ventional bike ride with a bit of bike, Huffy offers a range of or plan to regularly commute with bike rides. rience. An e-bike helps you a kick. models in every style. They by bike, they also offer fun-to- • Are weekends the time get back on a bike if it’s been Get Equipped have tricycles, bicycles, scoot- ride electric bikes that make it you spend connecting with a while since your last ride, if Consider a one-stop brand, ers and battery-powered ride- easy to ride more miles and friends? Suggest your next you have physical limitations such as Huffy Bicycles to en- ons for kids of all ages, from power up hills. meet-up start with a bike ride. that make riding a standard sure each • Whether you’re a runner, bike difficult, or if you want to member of swimmer or love working out at keep up on a ride with more your family is home, swap at least one work- experienced friends. The ped- equipped with out a week with cycling. Cross al-powered boost can also the bike that training emphasizes different provide a less intense alter- best meets muscle groups and helps build native to traditional biking, their needs. out a more well-rounded fit- especially for those looking Whether to commute without breaking you’re an Privileges Quiz

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