Volume 11, No. 26 April 25, 2007 The Truth’s 5th Anniversary Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth April 25, 2007 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial April 20 In the wake of last week’s senseless and tragic mass murder on the campus of the Virginia • STOMP UT: 2007 Step Show presented by National Pan-Hellenic Council; Stranahan Theater; 7 p: 419-381-8851 ext 1 Tech campus, the debate was once again joined over gun control. th Actually it wasn’t much of a debate. • 13 Annual Take Back the Night Celebration: Resource fair, community rally, women’s march, survivor speak out and men’s program, clothesline project, silent witness On the left, and among Democratic presidential candidates in particular, voices were project; 6 pm; Bowsher HS: 419-530-6206 noticeably muted on the issue. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama declined to address the • Big Brothers Big Sisters Rock ‘n Bowl for Kids’ Sake: Interstate Lanes in Rossford; issue. Sen. John McCain, however, who has never been the darling of the NRA, stepped forward Silent auction, games; 6 to 9 pm OR 9 to Midnight: 419-243-4600 ex 38 immediately to express his belief in the sanctity of the Second amendment and the right of every • Bethesda Christian Center’s Shoe Rally: Sponsored by the pastor’s aid committee; “law-abiding” citizen’s to bear arms. 7 pm Service; Donations requested: 419-726-9707 Senator Dianne Feinstein of California was perhaps the only national elected official who gave voice to a commitment to gun control and fortunately so for the gun-toting, conceal-carry April 21 weapons advocates among us. • Pilgrim Church: Benefit concert to raise funds for mission work in Central America and the Caribbean; 6:30 pm: 419-478-6012 No one, we have to assume, really wants to rush into the unseemly task of using a tragedy • A Kite Day!: Monroe Street Neighborhood Center; Non-competitive family fun; 1:30 to advance a political view, particularly when you are trying to excuse the tragedy as one of to 3 pm; Bring your favorite kite: 419-973-1167 those things that just happen in a free nation. In that light, we have to assume that gun advocates • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio: “Bigs and Littles” Tea and Fashion Show; were a bit relieved when after scouring the nation’s newspapers in the days following the 10:30 am; Park Inn Toledo; Performance by Miss Teen Ohio; Tea service, door prizes, shootings, they finally came upon Feinstein’s comments and were able to utter “ah ha, there fashion show: 419-243-4600 it is … those dastardly liberal, gun-control freaks are at it again.” • Warren AME Women’s Day Committee: “Sisterhood in Christ” celebration; 6 pm And the gun nuts were off. The conservative talk show hosts were free to rampage during the overly long week and take up the cause of arms, and the right of every “law abiding citizen” April 21-22 to own one or more. • Servant’s Heart Christian Church: Open House; Saturday from 4 to 7 pm; Sunday’s morning worship and special dedication service at 4 pm: 419-241-2023 or 419-241-1804 In recent years, however, the argument from the right has taken a different twist. Several decades ago, whenever those for and against gun control started jawing at one another about April 22 the Second Amendment, the debate raged around the seemingly conflicting phrases of the • Greater St. Mary’s MBC 4th Anniversary Celebration for Pastor Robert Lyons and First amendment and whether the Founding Fathers were trying to guarantee such gun-toting Lady Shirley Lyons: Guest minister is son Pastor Robert Lyons, Jr. and the Word of liberties for the individuals or for the states’ militias. Faith Church family from Dayton; 5 pm: 419-973-4157 The argument for the individuals generally revolved around the fact that the framers of the • New Prospect Baptist Church Women’s Day Program: 11 am speaker Scharita Barry- Constitution wanted to ensure that people could take up arms and defend themselves against Lacey; 4 pm speaker Ashley Futrell; “Women Reaching Higher Heights:” 419-241-2624 the tyranny that a central government might impose against an unarmed citizenry. April 24 After all, the democratic experiment was quite a novel concept as laid out in the Constitution • COMPASS presents: An evening with author and recovery specialist William Cope and who really knew if it would take hold, much less spread to other parts of the world. Moyers of the Hazelden Substance Abuse Center; Main Branch Library; 6:30 pm: 419- These days, the argument for carrying an unlimited supply of firearms has taken a bit of a 241-8827 different twist. These days, say the gun folks, we can prevent such tragedies as occurred at Virginia Tech if more people pack a heater or two on or about their person. The logic of that April 27 argument is two-fold. First, a mentally-ill person who might be inclined to kill a bunch of folks • Bethesda Christian Center’s Shoe Rally: Sponsored by the pastor’s aid committee; would be dissuaded if he knew that others could gun him down before he could do too much 7 pm service; Donations requested: 419-726-9707 damage. Second, even were he not so inclined to see the light and started his murderous rampage • Voices of Praise: Grace & Peace Ministries & Urban Gospel Alliance Detroit Chapter; 5516 Silica Drive, Sylvania; 7 pm; Featuring K. Montez, SonnieDay, Nikki B, Messen- anyway, a few well-armed types could take him down, if they were in the right place at the right gers of Christ, among others: 419-810-5657 or 419-882-2118 time. During the Cold War, this grand strategic view for world order worked marvelously – April 27-28 mutually assured destruction (MAD, for short), it was called then. • Frederick Douglass/Warren AME 2nd Annual Health Fair/Walk-a-Thon: funded by the So to spin that logic out, if everyone had a gun, then everyone would fear the consequences Ohio Commission on minority Health; Kick-off at 6 pm on Friday; Saturday from 10 am of using his or her weapon and if someone were either too stupid or too crazy to appreciate the to 3 pm walk-a-thon at Warren; Free health checks, eye and dental exams, lunch: 419- consequences, well … as they used to say in the Wild West: “God made men, Sam Colt made 244-6722 men equal.” So we listened recently as a variety of gun lovers extol the benefits of gun ownership April 27-29 Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Retreat: Deadline for registration is March 11: 419- including those who somehow managed to bungle their way through the mass of statistics and 865-0019 or 419-531-9443 conclude that states that rushed to push through concealed weapons ordinances were somehow more crime free – because of those stats – than were states where there simply weren’t April 28 enough firearms available to its residents. • LifeWalk: Fundraiser for Path to Life; Helps moms and babies; 2.9 mile walk, Yuk Yuk One of our own local radio talk show hosts compared New York City, where it is relative the Clown, raffle prizes, sketch artist, face painting; 9 am – walk at 10 am – to 5 pm difficult to get a gun and which has a murder rate below that of the nation average, and Florida, • Spring Tea: Fashions by “D-Hook-Up;” First MBC in Swanton; 3 pm: 419-865-8216 which pioneered the concealed weapon laws that are being mimicked by other states, to make his case that more guns means less crime. Florida, of course, ranked number three in the nation April 29 • Warren AME Church Annual Women’s Day Celebration: “Women, Where Are You in 2005 for violent crimes as a percentage of the population. Going;” Speaker Rev. Ann Lightner-Fuller of Mt. Calvary of Towson MD; 10:45 am But here is the point. When we have a widely varying set of laws on the books regarding • Greater St. Mary MBC: Presents Bro. Lee Love; “I must work the works of Him that weapon possession and with wide-open borders between states and cities, one can make sent me, while it is day; for night cometh, when no man can work;” 4 pm: 419-699-7330 anything one wants to out of a bunch of stats. • Gospel Music Explosion: Washtenau County Community College; 5 pm; Featuring The fact is, this nation has a lot of guns and a lot of crime, especially for a developed nation, Shirley Murdock, The Resurrection, Choir Boy Antone Bell, Min Sean Hardin, Rev Skip indeed, more than any other developed nation. What other developed nations have in common Turner, Comedian Horace Sanders: 734-669-2629 is a bunch of law preventing folks from walking around carrying weapons – it’s that simple. • Third Baptist Church (Holland) Youth Department: Gospel Explosion; 4 pm If we want to maintain the fiction that we need weapons to stave off threats to the democracy, • David Carter Symphonic Choir: Praise and Exultation; St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church; 4:30 pm we can accept that as an argument rooted in our reverence for the Constitution. It’s a wee bit silly these days to think that a bunch of side arms can stop a military tank or artillery, but if out of a sense of history we want to continue that charade, well so be it. But this notion of more weapons means less crime, we really need to get past that bit of nonsense. 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Jennifer Retholtz Layout Designer/Webmaster Subscribe to The Truth Today! Aida Maxsam Sales Representative 26 Weeks - Only $40.00 52 Weeks - only $70.00 Pamela Anderson Sales Representative Kathy Sweeny Ad Creation Name: ______Phone # (_____) _____-______A Certified MBE, 2007 Address: ______City ______State ____ Zip ______The Sojourner’s Truth, 6161/2 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Send your check or money order to: Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 The Sojourner’s Truth, [email protected] 616 1/2 Adams St., Toledo, OH 43604 www.thetruthtoledo.com April 25, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 My View By Jack Ford The Truth’s Political Columnist Don Monroe, East Toledo River East was headed by mover and shaker, is a very Don Monroe. funny guy. Always has a But Mayor Carty good joke or two. I saw him Finkbeiner had hired a guy last week at the downtown named Don Monroe to over- Coney Island. He walked up see the Marina District and told me a joke about drink- project … the next door ing wine, delivers the punch neighbor to the Docks. Must Jack Ford line, we share the laugh and be two different Don side representative on City he keeps walking. That’s Monroes, eh? Council. Monroe. Nope, same guy! And, not finally, do you Monroe can tell jokes and At the same time the law remember the affair PICO? he can talk. He is one of those department is trying to muscle That was the nifty little deal guys who seem to talk faster Monroe into stepping down, worth $1.5 million to taxpay- that you can process what he Hizzoner is negotiating a con- ers when a group left during is saying. He can be espe- tract with him to run a city the night and took away cially scary when he is at the program. Hunh! “clean room” equipment from top of his game. During my But it gets better. Monroe the incubator at 14th and time as mayor, I would in- was the lead guy on the Adams. Monroe was trea- stinctively start to tighten up Starboardside condominium surer of the incubator. when I saw him coming be- project. You remember … the Bec Labs (Biological En- cause I was afraid he would upscale housing enclosure vironmental control Labora- talk me out of some money. farther down the river beyond tories) on the east side was a I had to tell him to slow the SS Willis Boyer. That Monroe project. It went belly down and not speak 90 words project has had its share of up. The last I heard was that a minute and let me get out a problems. Big problems. the entire building was in few words here and there. But hold on! hock – a Monroe venture. So, I was not surprised Monroe had his hand print How does one guy get to when I saw a story last week on the “tall ships” fiasco … put hand into so many failed that seemed a bit confusing remember that? Monroe was ventures and get rewarded on its face. It seems that the an officer of the organization by the mayor by being ap- City of Toledo’s Law Depart- overseeing that event. Re- pointed to oversee the Ma- ment has been negotiating member the request that the rina District project? with the River East Commu- city eat the deficit – over Did I mention the Erie nity Development Corpora- $125,000 – that event ran up? Street Market? tion for control of the Docks A request from Monroe and Contact Jack Ford at venture. Bob McCloskey, the east [email protected] An Open Letter to Mayor Carty Finkbeiner: The Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Phi Boule Chapter is a local fraternal organization of professional African-American men in the Toledo area. Our members include judges, attorneys, physicians, educators, businessmen and community leaders from various parts of our community. We are extremely concerned with the direction you propose to take the City of Toledo. In addition to the widened deficit of the City’s budget, we are specifically concerned with the results you have managed to achieve involving issues affecting the African-American community. We are very disappointed that there is little to no representation from our community among your senior management staff on the 22nd Floor of Government Center. It is our understanding that all of the chief internal advisors in the mayor’s office are white males (Schwartz, Kroma, Moebius, Reinbolt and, until recently, Moline). While we don’t believe that race should be the only factor in any hiring practices, we do believe that a person’s culture, background and experience help to shape their view and perspective on major issues. This fact becomes very important when you make decisions similar to your recommendation to dismantle the Affirmative Action/Contract Compliance Department. If you had appropriate representation from our community among your advisors, you would have known how sensitive an issue the affirmative action concerns are in the African-American community. We are concerned that there is now an environment of polarization that has been heightened by your initiative to trivialize the AA/CC Department and to demean the matters addressed by it. In other words, Mayor Finkbeiner, this issue is now split squarely along racial lines. Members of our organization firmly believe that affirmative action in the City is needed now more than ever. We need only to look at the consent decree that created the AA/CC Department in the first place. It is well known that a fair share of the contracts given by the City of Toledo do no go to people of color. While we empathize with the difficult decisions you will need to make to balance the City’s budget, we are very concerned that the proposals you have made to date will disproportionately and negatively impact our community. We understand that reductions in the Police and Fire Departments are considered taboo in today’s political arena. If reductions are not made in these departments (where the majority of the general fund expense is in the first place) there is very little to cut in the other general fund areas. We are not advocating that you make reductions in Police and Fire, but we are saying that the proposals you are making will have a disproportionate and negative impact on out community. For instance, poor people and senior citizens are those who can least afford an increase in taxes – the garbage fee. Additionally, who will be impacted the most if city parks are decimated and pools are closed? Both of these proposals will adversely affect all people of our community, but to a greater extent, members of the African-American community. Finally, Mayor Finkbeiner, we have challenged ourselves to answer the following question within our group: Has the African-American community benefited from the results of your administration to date and do your proposals for the future help our community? If the answer is yes, than we need to support you wholeheartedly; if the answer is no, well … you get the picture. We would like to meet with you to discuss our concerns more fully.

Sincerely, Members of the Alpha Phi Boule Chapter, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth April 25, 2007 “Economic Empowerment in the Black Community” Special to The Truth

The Committee of the ing a variety of wealth build- free. Future seminar dates, Whole and the Toledo ing concepts and techniques. times, locations and costs Chapter of the National As- The seminars will also fea- will be published in the near sociation of Negro Busi- ture a keynote speaker. future. Ministers and elected officials before the start of last week's luncheon ness and Professional The inaugural keynote The event is being Women’s Clubs, Inc., in address will be on the topic of sponsored, in addition to Lucas County Commissioners conjunction with several “Buying Back Our Commu- the Committee of the partners, will host the first nity” to be presented by Whole and the Negro Busi- Bring Service Information to in a series of monthly semi- Burner Crew, senior portfolio ness and Professional nars on “Economic Empow- manager in the public sector women’s clubs, Inc., by Area Ministers erment in the Black Com- for KeyBank. Everyone is in- KeyBank, Jaguar Sojourner’s Truth Staff munity.” vited to attend the seminars. Landrover of Toledo, Inc., Approximately 40 area services end. How can we active in encouraging both The monthly series will Anyone interested in improv- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity ministers answered the call deliver our programs in a bet- Democrats to seek the county be a luncheon that is in- ing his or her lot in life can and Owens Corning. last week and turned out for a ter way to the people you positions. Part of the reason tended to an informative benefit from the information Event volunteers are luncheon sponsored by the serve? Poverty is not about for such encouragement, as Lucas County Board of Com- race or gender or being lazy, Ashford noted in his address expose on a variety of prac- to be presented. still needed. Sponsors and missioners in order to bring poverty is a condition we have to the ministers, was the prob- tical and relevant topics. The inaugural event will be partners are still needed. information about their ser- to improve. Please be our re- lem of lost federal funds that The first seminar will a breakfast and will take place For more information on vices and programs to the source; please tell us what we plagued the Gerken and public. need to do,” he asked the min- Wozniak predecessors. have presentations on on Saturday, May 12, from 10 the event, please call Vince Tina Skeldon Wozniak, isters.” Ashford praised this panel Asset Protection, Invest- a.m. to noon at the Genesis Davis at 419-244-2904 or president of the Board of Com- “There’s a lot of dynamic of commissioners for taking ment Management and Life, Dreamplex located at 2429 Ethel Scott at 419-255-4174. missioners explained to the leadership in our county and the initiative to reach out to the audience at the Clarion Hotel I’m proud to be a part of it,” ministers and the community Health, Disability and Reynolds Road. Seating will You can email either at that the notion of bringing the said Ben Konop, the latest in order to ensure that services Long-term Care Insurance. begin and breakfast will be vince.davis.bun1@ ministers together started addition to the Board of Com- and programs were being uti- Each seminar will feature served promptly at 10 am. The statefarm.com or when the commissioners were missioners, of his two peers. lized to the fullest extent. He in discussions of the Foreclo- “We live in difficult circum- also thanked the ministers for several speakers discuss- cost of this inaugural event is [email protected]. sure Prevention Task Force. stances and I am trying to their interest in working with “How do we reach people bring a sense of urgency to the commissioners. in the community and inform county government.” “This sends a message to them of this very important Konop mentioned the free our community that you min- program?” Wozniak recalled cell phone for seniors pro- ister out side of your walls,” of that meeting. “We felt that Our Quitting Specialists appreciate how hard it is gram as an example of how said Ashford. to beat tobacco. Call our free service and your very working with the religious com- county government can posi- own specialist will guide you through the process, munity was the way to do this.” tively impact the quality of life making it 5 times more likely you will succeed. Following that discussion, for a certain segment of the said Wozniak, the board be- population at a relative low, or gan to “broaden our ideas” no, cost to taxpayers. and started reflecting on other Also in attendance with services and programs that the county commissioners at could be brought to the atten- the luncheon was Toledo City tion of the ministers so that Councilman Michael Ashford. they could return to their con- Ashford has been a long-time gregations and spread the ally of both Gerken and word. Wozniak from their days to- Wozniak, in fact, took the gether on council and was Michael Ashford occasion during Thursday’s event to outline three such programs that need to be more readily employed by Lucas County residents – the fore- closure prevention program, ;I©PPFIXLIVIJSV]SY the workforce development program (developed “to put young people to work in the summer”) and the Early Teen Pregnancy Program. “We are trying to work with schools to provide informa- tion at an early age and pre- vent disease and pregnancy,” said Wozniak of the third pro- gram. “What do county commis- sioners do? I get asked that a lot,” said Pete Gerken of his concerns. “It’s our responsi- bility to make sure that money [that comes through us] gets earmarked to help people.” Over one half of the resi- dents of Lucas County, said Gerken, live within 200 per- cent of the poverty line. “You satisfy the spiritual needs,’ he told the religious leaders, “we have to work on the social April 25, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Ian English: Proactive Approach to Juvenile Crime Needed By Tamir A. Shaw Sojourner’s Truth Reporter The recent retirement of she wishes to remain on the me a foundation,” he said. believe that becoming a law- tion and satisfaction when Lucas County Juvenile Court bench. “The job of a prosecutor is yer was a possibility. you’re doing something that Judge James Ray has cre- One applicant for the po- to protect the public and “I always had an interest you know makes a difference ated a vacancy within that sition, Lucas County Assis- defend the rights of the citi- in law, but to become a law- in the community. The worst court that will be filled by an tant Prosecuting Attorney zens. That applies equally to yer, I knew that you had to part and the thing that I don’t appointee of Governor Ted Ian English, spoke with The a judge; to protect the public go to college. No one from like is that there is always Strickland. Housed under the Sojourner’s Truth recently and defend the rights of the my family had ever been to more. Lucas County Court of Com- about his desire to impact accused. I am going through college,” English said. He “I decided to put my name mon Pleas, the Juvenile Divi- youth within this community this process because I be- further explained that his in for juvenile court because sion has jurisdiction to hear through this judgeship. lieve that public service only frame of reference when I honestly believe that I can cases involving minors and In his current position, makes a difference and it has it came to college was the make a difference there. I en- those dealing with unruly, English represents the State been my goal to make a dif- movie, Animal House. joy the job I have and I have delinquent, abused, depen- of Ohio in adult felony pro- ference in this community. “I didn’t liken myself to no problem doing it for a Ian English dent and neglected children. ceedings including arraign- I’m now seeking the oppor- one of those bar people, so it very long time, but this is an The Juvenile Court also has ments, suppression hear- tunity to do this in a greater took awhile to convince my- ideal opportunity I never “Juvenile court is unique jurisdiction in adult cases ings, probation violation role so that I can make a self and for others to con- expected to happen,” he in that the majority, or a great involving paternity, child hearings, pre-trials, fugitive greater impact,” he said. vince me that I could do it,” said. He further explained number of people, who go abuse, non-support, visita- hearings and trials. The Given some of the things he recalled. that helping our youth re- through that court every year, tion, custody and contribut- charges often include aggra- that have happened in our Although English’s par- quires our community tak- those children are minorities. ing to the delinquency of a vated rape, murder, rape, fe- community lately, English ents encouraged him and his ing a proactive stance. And I believe that it is impor- minor. lonious assault, carrying believes that we need a per- six other siblings to pursue “We have to be proactive tant for and that it would be The offenses most com- concealed weapons, rob- son in juvenile court with a their dreams, it was the as a community, we cannot beneficial for the court to re- monly referred to the court bery, drug trafficking and background that can be re- mentoring of an older just be reactive. When some- flect the community it repre- include violations of the Safe possession, forgery, theft spected by juveniles; some- brother-in-law that finally thing happens we put mea- sents.” School Ordinance, assault, and numerous offenses in- one who is tough, but fair. convinced him to believe in sures in place to punish “Being a minority gives obstructing official busi- volving the use of firearms. “I grew up in the 1900 himself and step out on faith. greater the person who com- me a different perspective, ness, domestic violence, dis- English explained that it block of Joffre, which is near “I remember one day in mits a similar act. my background growing up orderly conduct, criminal seems to be a natural pro- Bancroft and Upton and 1990 when he asked me if I “We have to be proac- in the central city of Toledo, trespassing, criminal dam- gression for a prosecutor to went to Nathan Hale Elemen- could be anything, what tive, we have to seek out encountering obstacles, age, petty theft, curfew vio- move on and become a judge tary and was bused to would it be and I told him those children, not just those overcoming them and achiev- lations, unruliness, and loi- noting that there are a num- Deveaux Jr. High and then lawyer. He asked my why who get to court, while their ing my own American Dream. tering. ber of former assistant pros- went to Macomber where I didn’t I do it and I told him in school we have to identify That gives me a different per- The appointee is sched- ecutors and county prosecu- studied Auto Mechanics that I didn’t think I could. He them and that does not al- spective and my position to uled to serve until January 2, tors who now hold elected and graduated in 1988.” told me that I could and to ways mean bringing them to be a role model for some of 2009 and but must run for offices or are judges. English explained that he figure out how to do it,” En- court. the youth in our community election in the November “I think that my experi- developed an interest in law glish said. “We need to develop pro- is important. 2008 general election if he/ ence as a prosecutor gives in the late 1980’s but did not “A year later he died at grams to help them and guide English’s own back- age 37 from complications them,” ground not only emphasizes from a surgery and I prom- said the father of a two- his experience within the lo- ised myself that I would try.” year old son. English is mar- cal criminal justice area, but English did try and in fact ried to Toledo Municipal also exudes his commitment found his path to success Clerk of Court Vallie Bow- in mentoring the youth in the SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS LUPUS within the field of law. man English, who is also an Toledo community through He began as an optimistic attorney and a former pros- his involvement with the WHAT IS LUPUS? defense attorney and said ecutor. University of Toledo Mock Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of he quickly realized that if one “We have to remember Trial team, the Police Athletic various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys. wants to make a difference that children are the product League (PAL), Big Brothers. Although the immune system usually protects the body against viruses and bacteria, in lupus patients the immune system loses its ability to the best way to do it is to be of a lot of things, environ- However he believes that tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and a prosecutor, a job he’s held ment, location, experiences Toledo’s youth are in need of tissues. since 2001. and just like it took one per- more role models or normal • LUPUS FACTS “What I like most about son to sit down with me and people doing extraordinary o Lupus affects 1 out of 185 Americans and strikes adult the job is that I have the tell me that I could accom- things in their everyday lives. women 10-15 times more likely than men. opportunity everyday to plish my dream. We are just “Historically, we know o Lupus is MORE prevalent in African Americans, make this a safer community. one person away from stop- that if you have the opportu- Hispanics, Native Americans and Asians. There is nothing more re- ping a child who would be- nity to address these issues o Approximately 2,400 people in Lucas County have been warding than the feeling of come the next felon or from with children you can pre- diagnosed with Lupus accomplishment after you being a positive influence in vent them from doing bad o Lupus can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are make sure the right thing the community,” he said. things in the future and that’s like other illnesses. Symptoms include joint and muscle pain, fatigue, a rash made worse from sunlight, low grade happens in court, and that English further states that the type of measures the court fever, kidney problems and hair loss. doesn’t always mean win- it would be an asset to have should start to help change • EVENTS IN TOLEDO AREA ning either,” he said. someone present in a posi- children’s interaction with the April 23 Online Support Group/7pm “There have been times tion of authority who has court,” he said. May 10 World Lupus Day I’ve been able, with the help traveled through the same Although some would ar- May 20 Toledo Support Group/2pm at Flower Hospital, of the police and the investi- difficulties that life presents gue that commonalities cre- Sylvania Ohio gators in our office, to deter- and had overcome the same ate a common culture among May 21 Online Support Group/7pm mine that people were not hurdles as the kids who com- juvenile offenders, English is June 11 Chapter Annual Meeting & Support Group guilty of the crime charged ing [through] juvenile court. not as quick to label youth. Picnic/6pm in Findlay and dismiss the charges English said that diver- “I think that the connec- • CONTACT INFORMATION against them. sity within the court is im- tion is that some young Lupus Foundation of America “I have also been able to portant and that the court’s people don’t understand Northwest Ohio Chapter convict people who do bad composition should reflect how severe the conse- 1800 N. 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Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth April 25, 2007 Non-partisan Group to Recommend Candidates for Vacant Seats on TPS Board By Nadean Hamilton Sojourner’s Truth Reporter On Friday, April 13, doz- who became embroiled in the list of desired job qualifica- ing the different problems tion] [and] the proposal is chitectural engineer by trade, ens of parents, community Tom Noe series of scandals tions, among those listed are: going on there,” said Sobecki. not a Republican [issue], it’s who spent 30 years in corpo- leaders, and concerned citi- when she was found to be passionate about providing Sobecki feels that the cur- not a Democratic [issue], it’s rate America, says her expe- zens came out to The Distill- guilty of being one of Noe’s quality education, able to rent crisis in public educa- an educational issue. Our kids rience as a volunteer in To- ery, at 4311 Heatherdowns, conduits – funneling Noe’s communicate and connect tion not only lies on the shoul- are not getting the education ledo Public Schools, along to attend a fundraiser de- money to Republican candi- with all segments of the com- ders of the administration, that they deserve, the tech- with her previous experience signed to introduce several dates, has emerged as one of munity in diverse forums, but, also, that of the parents nology out there, we have serving on several boards, is candidates for the two va- the group’s more vocal mem- able to demonstrate finan- as well. “Does it start from the the technology, we need to what she has to offer TPS. cant seats on the Toledo Board bers. cial knowledge, independent top down? In some aspects put it to use,” Sobecki con- “I understand what it takes of Education. “We’re trying to focus on thinker, willing to work is does, but it also starts from tinued. to work with a bureaucracy to The event was organized the group, and not just on collaboratively with others the bottom up too, the bot- Chris Myers, says his look at areas where you may by a non-partisan organiza- person,” Ward said. and capable of delegating tom up being the parents,” strong education back- need to make improvements tion of about three dozen, Ward also refuted claims responsibilities, and able to said Sobecki. ground, which includes a and change, and how to hope- whose members are dissatis- that the group’s goal is to acknowledge weaknesses “As parents we need to bachelor’s and master’s de- fully do it in a collaborative fied with the current manner get Chris Myers elected to and seek ancillary informa- start stepping up and play- gree in education, along with basis,” said Washington. in which individuals are the board saying, “Chris tion or assistance. ing our [parental} role with his technological experience Washington says if elected to the board. Myers could end up not be- Three of the seven po- our children. We need to start as a web designer for the elected, she doesn’t antici- “We’re trying to create a ing recommended,” Ward tential candidates were on opening up the backpacks University of Michigan’s pate any problem fitting in grassroots campaign where continued by telephone. hand to answer questions looking for the homework, school of education, is what with other board members. no politics are involved,” said According to Ward, the posed by those in atten- supporting our kids, support- he’ll bring to the board if “I don’t believe that we Lisa Renee Ward, blogger and group will screen a total of dance. ing our teachers, supporting elected. have time to waste on per- member of the unnamed seven candidates, asking the Candidate Lisa Sobecki our schools and, if we cannot Myers, who is a certified sonal issues …we should be group. same questions of each can- feels she should be elected get that done, then it’s going to teach until June 2007, says there for the business of serv- Later, Ward said the group didate, and scoring them ac- to the board because she has to be a little hard to get this he will focus on improving ing as the board for the school is without name “because as cording to their answers. The a history of advocating for job of moving TPS forward academics by “making sure district and establishing and soon as you come up with a two candidates with the TPS district students, teach- [done] too,” Sobecki said. that every student in every enforcing policy,” said name, people label you.” highest overall score will be ers, and board members. “On the other aspect, we school throughout Toledo is Washington. The group’s movements recommended for the posi- “I’ve been very vocal the need to be able to look at our being prepared for when they “Our children’s educa- have garnered a lot of atten- tions. last couple of years, I’ve been administration and help them graduate … for the jobs that tion is too critical to waste on tion recently due to the fact A job description posted around the different schools, and support them. The gov- are going meet them,” said interpersonal problems be- that Maggie Thurber, former on Ward’s Glass City Jungle from elementary, to middle ernor [of Ohio] just came out Myers. tween individuals,” Wash- Lucas County Commissioner blog provides an extensive school, to high school, see- with a proposal [on educa- Edith Washington, an ar- ington continued. April 25, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Bitches, Hoes, Niggaz and Hip Hop By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture “Critiquing Ain’t Easy” With every gangsta rap porting that was fair (at first) young urban interests. And makes me feel old that my half as the hardcore rappers. You Some people have asked record that came out in the and true. even though I may be a harsh of generation Y looks up to probably won’t find a lot of me if I thrive off of contro- 80’s, critics grew more and But when you look at The critic on certain material, Jay Z while the latter half of great hip-hop by conscious versy, I wouldn’t say all that. more impatient with our art Sojourner’s Truth, many of I will never turn my back generation Y idolizes Lil artists on anyone’s Hot list But y’all gotta understand form and the black parents in our readers are most likely on hip-hop music. Wayne… it also saddens me. of what’s coming out this that this article puts me in a our society crammed to un- part of that group so far re- I can’t be that Ebony or But it really just serves as week. You might have to buy somewhat awkward place. derstand why their kids were moved from hip-hop culture Essence writer who scares proof of my point: some CD’s that came out a First and foremost I’m an fixated on such “filth.” that they need someone to parents into thinking that the THERE’S ENOUGH TO few years ago, but hey – only artist. Was raised to be so It was religious leaders, walk them through it. majority of hip-hop is unfit. GO AROUND! hot music gets cold, great and it’s hard to keep my concerned parents and en- I don’t mind doing it, but But I also can’t be so faith- If you live the lifestyle of music never ages. thoughts silent. tertainment critics who led the my first allegiance is to my ful to my own cause that I an inner city male selling 106 & Park is full of non- The music I make, the charge AGAINST groups like contemporaries… people ignore problems that make drugs and buying flashy sense. songs and all the spoken word 2 Live Crew before the politi- raised on rap music. So if you even the strongest hip-hop things… then you have a Hell, BET for the most part I’ve done has provided me cians ever jumped in. read my article and you ex- head start to avoid rap more never-ending supply of main- is full of nonsense. with a way to speak. But this Of course it was the same pect me to be on some C. and more. stream and underground rap America is getting more column here in The Truth is group of critics that simulta- Delores Tucker bull… you got When the Ying Yang music that can give nourish and more stupid by the somewhat tricky business. neously praised Public En- the wrong one. Twins came out with “Wait that side of you. You wanna minute and Black America Two-thirds of my life I’ve emy. If someone were to sug- (the whisper song),” I thought talk about f**k*n hoes, car- seems to be following suit. been making hip-hop and But whether it was good gest that I should no longer it was genius and vulgar at rying guns and selling weight Major record companies R&B music. or bad, most rappers could cover rap music in my review once. But as much as I en- … you obviously belong in need to appeal to the masses The last five years I’ve care less what critics have to because of this whole Don joyed that joint, I could never the Young Jeezy, Slim Thug, in order to make a profit so been a published critic of that say because, more often than Imus/Hoes madness… I forget how a friend of mine 50 Cent, Diplomat, Cash that means a whole lot more same music. not, writers for large publica- would implore that individual who is a parent told me that Money section of rap. And there will be 10 Lil Wayne The battle lines were tions don’t know jack about to take a second look at me his toddler had somehow to be honest, it’s this part of types for every 1 Talib Kweli drawn decades ago when rap growing up in the environ- and the music I love ( “I used memorized half of the lyrics our world that even makes type. first emerged and, ever since, ments that spawned hip-hop to love H.E.R.” – LOL). despite his attempts at most of us die-hard fans sick For now, we’re just gonna music critics have become the and hip-hop subject matter. switching the station anytime and tired of the same old same have to live with that reality. sworn enemy of hip-hop art- That’s why The Source When it comes to me, it’s it came on. old. Thought provoking hip- ists. Simply put: BEEF. was so important to our cul- important to remember that I used think about how I However. hop may not be a choice of The black intelligentsia ture, because up until then I’m an artist first and a critic would react if I were in his If you live the lifestyle of those trapped in that high helped spawn a genera- we couldn’t get a fair review second. shoes. an inquisitive, upwardly mo- school/ “follow the crowd” tional divide between those of our material by people who My degree is in public re- The grim reality has been bile and overall spiritually mentality… but if you wanna making rap music and those understood us and our mate- lations, not journalism. setting in for quite some time centered type of person… get to know what our music is struggling to understand rap rial. I got this job because I and now it’s inescapable. then you too have a vast cache really all about, I have a sug- music by running scared It was that magazine that proved to the founders that I of mainstream and under- gestion. when they should have em- finally married the hip-hop could reach an untapped HIP HOP MUSIC IS ground hip-hop music that braced it. world to critical writing/re- market and I could represent STAGNANT. can nourish that side of you. SAY WORD! Rims, iced out jewelry, If you wanna talk about how Don’t let semantics get designer outfits, drug deals shady the government is, you down. and club hopping have be- better ways to handle your You’ll go crazy trying to come the standard topics on relationships and the state of examine the vocabulary and every track of damn near ev- black America … you obvi- slang used in our world. ery album by the majority of ously belong in the Just use your gut feeling. hip-hop’s most noticeable Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, If you hear a rapper say acts. Common, Mos Def, Little “all these hoes get down on I hate it. Brother, Nas section of hip- the floor” – he could be talk- But even in my disen- hop music. ing about women who will chantment, I still have to be And as many of you know, sleep with any man they see honest. Not all Hip Hop mu- my group (The Undergodz) … he could be talking about sic is full of mindless talk over is striving to be counted his view of women in general. robotic sounding beats. among artists such as these You don’t have to agree, but because it was these type of you do have to make a choice. THE GIFT AND THE people who inspired and If you don’t wanna hear CURSE taught us along our way and that mess, then DON’T LIS- Hip-hop music added to our subject matter runs paral- TEN TO IT. my development as a human lel to theirs. If you do wanna hear that being. mess and you can handle it Most of us wouldn’t be as Truth Be Told: without taking it personal, politically aware or socially NO – the conscious rap- then listen to it. conscious had it not been for pers don’t get anywhere near It’s your choice. hip-hop music. It not only as much airplay or exposure (Continued on Page 12) “Let Us Help You Out” Blue Collar Bonding 419-327-BOND 419-215-8741 Call Toll Free 24 Hrs. 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Chapman, Sojourner’s Truth Reporter The classic arches of the Lamb, Gladys Mitchell, of today “remembering the must not forget the women of Clarion Westgate’s atrium Eleanor Bluiett Samders, women of our past” and “en- our future,” she said. “These provided an airy backdrop for Ardella Simpson and Victoria couraging the women of our women will face different the head table at the 43rd An- Sydnor. future.” challenges than the women nual Founder’s Day Brunch The celebration began Following a sincere and of our past.” stood in silent tribute. said ‘no,” she said. “I am go- of The Toledo Club of The with a processional of club warm welcome by Prescilla Toledo Club Chaplain Tribute in song was given ing to accept this award for all National Association of Ne- sisters and honorees as the Hutchens, Toledo Club Presi- Carrie Jones offered a brief by Toledo Club member Dor- those hair designers because gro Business and Professional women of the Toledo Club of dent Clara Brank gave greet- prayer of thanks prior to othy Gray. “We have four we serve you.” Women’s Clubs NANBPWC entered the sun- ings. “This event today cel- brunch being served. Mean- living charter members,” said “Alethea M. Easterly at- (NANBPWC), Inc., Satur- lit atrium like a river of red, ebrates our rich heritage given while, Kalvin Hughes, who Tucker. “Mrs. June Boyd, tended school fulltime for day, April 21, 2007. fiery light, blinding in its bril- to us by our seven founders,” provided prelude and inter- Mrs. Leotha Crawford, Mrs. dual majors, earning a certifi- Steeped in historical sig- liance as club sisters showed she said. “As you enjoy this lude music and who is prob- Gladys Mitchell and Mrs. cate in Child Care Manage- nificance, the architectural off their fashion sense wear- event today, we thank you for ably the only musician that Ardella Simpson.” Boyd and ment Technology and an As- elements framed an historic ing chic red suits and dresses your acceptance, your assis- can make an electronic key- Crawford attended the cel- sociates of Applied Science event. The Toledo Club of with stilettos and even hats tance and your support.” board sound like a baby grand ebration. Co-Chair Geraldine Degree in Social Services the NANBPWC celebrated matched perfectly in color and North Central District piano, gave panache and ad- Scrutchins presented the two from the University of To- the national and local style. Vice-Governor Barbara ditional elegance to an oh-so- honorees: Dr. Delores Jean ledo. In addition, Mrs. East- founders of the prestigious Club sisters spread across Tucker also brought greet- elegant Baby Grand Break- Cason-Coates, professional erly earned her certification organization. the large room like the warm ings. “I’d like to commend fast Buffet featuring a menu license award, and Alethea in both Family-to-Family Emma Odessa Young, rays of sunlight, many join- the Toledo Club on the occa- of delightful morning fare, M. Easterly, business owner Courses and Activity and in Ollie Chinn Porter, Effie ing friends and family at the sion of the celebration of its including Southern Grits. award. “I feel proud,” said Family Child Care Manage- Diton, Bertha Perry Rhodes, beautifully set tables scattered 43rd Annual Founders Day,” Hughes’ classical arrange- Scrutchins. “It’s a privilege.” ment for Small Businesses. Josephine B. Keene and around the large room. she said. “Today we are hon- ments of hymns and Gospel Enthusiastic applause She continued her education Adelaide Flemming founded A distinguished roster of oring the founders of the favorites framed the friendly erupted as the first honoree and professional develop- the national organization in women graced the head table NANBWC, Inc. and also the chatter at each table, filling was announced. “Dr. Delores ment by completing courses 1934. Porter was the first na- with their elegance, beauty charter members of the To- the airy space with the intri- Jean Cason-Coates has been in child development at Bowl- tional president. and refinement. Flanked by ledo Club. We are paying trib- cate runs and harmonic chords and continues to be a ing Green State University Charter members of the the soaring columns, they ute to them for having the his agile fingers delicately frontrunner as a hair care pro- and additional training in Toledo Club are Evelyn could well have been a bevy vision, the commitment and played throughout the meal. fessional. Her legacy in the Child Awareness courses Alexander, Gertrude Bardo, of beauties perched on Mt. the determination to make Appreciative applause and area of hair design attests to from the University of To- June Boyd, Mursey Catlin Olympus amid lush greenery, their vision reality.” cheers followed his little her skill and willingness to ledo. These accomplish- Benton, Ethel Cooper, Leotha as majestic and ethereal as Tucker made an important “concerto.” share. Her nurturing is far ments, in addition to addi- Crawford, Lucille Dunlap, the goddesses of ancient addendum to her tribute. “He’s a very phenomenal reaching. She is an educator tional classes at the Y-Child Helen Harris, Margaret B. myth. “However, as we pay tribute person,” said co-chair for a major beauty products Care Connection led to her Jones, Willie Mae Curry There they were – women to the women of our past, we Beverly Tucker, a musician manufacturer. Dr. Coates has opening her own daycare in her own right. Tucker then worked her magic in Detroit, business. Her vision of turn- led over 300 voices singing Chicago, New York, Balti- ing a severely blighted build- “The Lord is Blessing Me” more and Miami, as well as ing on Dorr Street into a with considerable gusto and internationally and through- daycare center was realized Bring This Ad to spirit for a group that had just out Canada. Affectionately after nearly two years of seek- dined so finely and so richly known as Miss C., she has ing finances.” and whose collective stom- owned and managed three Easterly thanks her family Your Museum for achs were so full. salons and a beauty school. and other supporters as she Following the feast and the This she has accomplished humbly accepted another in a congregational singing, a over her 32 years in the busi- list of numerous awards and FREE Sundaes stately and somber candle- ness in the city of Toledo. Her honors she has received. The light ceremony honored each customers have continued to audience got a glimpse of the * of the founders of the remain true because she is future when two young on Sundays NANBPWC as Toledo Club more to them than just their women regaled them with members stated each hair designer. She is a men- their artistic talent. celebrating founder’s name, lit a candle tor, a hair stylist, a confidante, First, Taylor James, Miss in her honor and took a yel- educator and expert designer Debutante 2006, performed a low flower from a vase. Leola – ‘doctor’ of hair care.” dramatic monologue from the Haynes, second vice presi- The vivacious Miss C. ac- writings of Maya Angelou dent of the Toledo Club, gave cepted her award with humil- after briefly outlining her a moving tribute to recently ity. “I asked if there was ever plans for the future. They in- deceased club sister Charlotte another hair designer who clude obtaining her M.D. and Starnes while club members received this award and they Ph.D. and doing research on genetically-linked diseases that plague African-Ameri- February 23–May 20 cans, such as sickle cell ane- Free Admission mia. “I would like to person- ally thank the NANNPWC, Inc., Toledo Club for provid- ing us the opportunity to showcase our talents,” said James. Showcasing her the- atrical talent, James’ voice harkened listeners back to a time when actors staged their plays in open amphitheaters and throngs of people gath- ered to hear them the way people now gather for sports events. * A token for one ice cream sundae cone per “Our future women, our person will be provided at exhibition exit. future women!” Tucker said Valid while supplies last, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 419.255.8000 on Sundays through 5/13/07. toledomuseum.org proudly as she applauded James’ performance; then she Symphonic Poem: The Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson is organized by the Columbus Museum of Art and Arts introduced Brandi Preston, Midwest in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council. who performed an interpreta- (Continued on Page 12) The LimaLima Truth Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth April 25, 2007 Harambee! A Celebration of Unity Winners Named at By Vickie Shurelds Special to the Truth Statewide MLK It began with a call to accomplishments were made portant general elections puts seven years ago to host an unity. Harambee! Harambee! possible and to come face to us in a powerful position to event with an African em- Seven times the call rang face with individuals who exact change. But, the re- phasis … something solidly Oratorical Contest out asking the community to need their help. sponsibility that comes with based in the seven principals Special to The Truth come together for the good Socializing, eating, ex- the position is enormous. used for Kwanzaa. Symbols Students inspired by the – Amir Idris, Lowden Elemen- of all. And thus began the changing ideas and services Each registered voter needs of pride, inspiration, and legacy and lessons of Dr. Mar- tary School, South Euclid; sec- Seventh Annual Harambee make for a great community to accept the challenge of strength are placed through- tin Luther King, Jr. presented ond place – David Cordell original speeches on his teach- Gary, Liberty Christian Acad- hosted by the Minority Cau- strengthening exercise, es- our position, said Brown. out the event hall. ings during the Eighth Annual emy, Columbus; third place – cus Committee of the Allen pecially when the “heavy- This keynote speech was Harambee! means “a Statewide MLK Oratorical Theresa Clark, Crissey El- County Democratic Party, hitters” are placed in the cen- a reflection of the work of gathering.” It is a call to unity Contest Friday, April 20, in ementary School, Holland, and the local chapter of the ter of the mix. the Minority Caucus over the and family. Columbus. About 30 contes- Ohio. Black Elected Democrats of Lima’s mayor, David past 10 years of its existence. It is a call many African- tants from grades kindergar- Kindergarten Division – ten through 12 spoke before First place – Natapong “Mac” Ohio. This event, however is Berger, ministers, doctors, Their “Get Out The Vote” Americans are ready to hear, family and friends at the King Kanema, McGregor Elemen- a non-partisan effort de- political professionals – all effort was one of the most embrace, and act upon. The Arts Complex. tary School, Sylvania; second signed to disseminate infor- together in one room with successful in the state. The desire to unite as a people of Speakers were judged on place – Amira Al Amin, Glen- mation critical to the strength the people who hold the Ohio Legislative Black Cau- one mind, spirit, and soul performance, originality and dale Primary School, of the community. power of the vote and the cus recognized the effective- drives many toward groups composition. The following Oakwood Village. speakers placed first, second James M. Stowe, chairman Even the inclement power to select service. Ev- ness of their campaign and like the Minority Caucus. and third in their respective of Ohio’s Dr. Martin Luther weather didn’t keep support- ery one is on an even playing called upon them to serve as “It was an evening full of divisions: King, Jr. Holiday Commis- ers from arriving for the so- field talking about things that a model for change and encouragement” said Rose- Senior Division (grades sion, served as the master of cial hour, dinner and pro- matter. progress across the state. mary Shurelds, one of the nine through 12) First place – ceremonies. He said, “In light gram which featured State As we watch in horror and The Minority Caucus fo- coordinators for decorations. Destin Tevis, Focus on Col- of the recent tragic series of lective Integrity Academy, events that occurred at Vir- Representative Edna Brown wonder at some of the major cuses on two equally impor- “It’s a good feeling to be a Columbus; second place – ginia Tech University, what a of Toledo. events happening in this tant values: the candidates part of something so posi- Brittinie Jermon, Bedford contrast it was today to wit- Local businesses and small part of the world – the and issues. They clarify, tive, where people really en- High School, Cleveland; third ness young people from across community groups set up bus accident in Atlanta that encourage, explain and pass joy themselves”. place – Brandon Towns, the state challenging all of us booths to display their ser- devastated Bluffton Univer- along information so legis- It’s a concept which could Eastmoor Academy, Colum- to deny violence and uplift the bus. tenets of peace, unity and well- vices. Helen Roberts was sity, the utterings of a misin- lators can tighten up their happen more than once a Junior Division (grades being for all people. I was there with a huge display of formed national talk show language before their next year, but even at that con- six through eight) First place pleased to have been part of unusual and eye-catching host and, most recently, the stop. Secondly, they give gratulations need to be ex- – Lazette Carter, Ferguson this wonderful occasion. We hats. And there were a host bloodiest mass murder in our strong efforts to getting out tended to President Beverly Junior High School, salute all the young people Beavercreek; second place – who competed, those who of other local minority busi- history taking place on, of all the information that voters McCoy, Alberta Shurelds, Akeem Rashad Malik Denny, were chosen winners, their nesses, which included the places, a college campus – need to know. This happens Mary Mayes, Dollie Taylor Dominion Middle School, parents, coaches, teachers and debut of 19-year old Brit- the question arises of how across the board. and the other members who Columbus; third place – well-wishers for being a part tany Guice – the youngest far do we allow the fiber of The belief that everyone put forth an incredible Davonte Dukes, Sherwood of this special event. Dr. King entrepreneur on display that the nation to be destroyed deserves the chance to have amount of effort to create Middle School, Columbus. would have been proud.” Intermediate Division First-place finishers are in- day who introduced the com- before we regain our focus? full disclosure of every as- “the gathering.” (grades four and five) First vited to speak at the 2008 Ohio munity to “SWEET MEMO- How do we regain control pect in each phase leading So listen carefully – if you place – Sarah Wilkes, Salem Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. RIES” her creative bakery over the abhorrent displays up to Election Day drives are very quiet you’ll hear a Elementary School, Colum- Commemorative Celebration service. of those who lack positive their enthusiasm and appar- gentle rumbling coming from bus; second place – Tyler on Jan. 17. The celebration Those in attendance con- spirit in the world and return ently inexhaustible energy the core of the earth – a mo- Wynne, Lowden Elementary and speech contest are spon- School, South Euclid; third sored by the Ohio Dr. Martin verged on her offerings like it to a place that values life, flow. tion sending you forth to be- place – Sam Grant-Williams, Luther King, Jr. Holiday Com- moths to the flame giving honors family and considers Armed with the backing come a part of something Indian Springs Elementary mission. The commission re- her the chance to see first education as a key compo- of the vast resources of the strong and longed for… heed School, Columbus. ceives support from the Ohio hand how well her idea for a nent to success? Ohio Legislative Black Cau- the call! Primary Division (grades Department of Administrative new business would be re- According to Edna cus, they step out on the faith Harambee! Harambee! one through three) First place Services. ceived. She was near tears Brown, it happens one vote to challenge, compare, con- Harambee! after all she brought with her at a time. The power, she trast, and arm everyone with had been sold, increasing her informed those in attendance, the tools needed to make in- Contact Vickie Shurelds confidence, and delivering is in our educated selection formed decisions at the polls. at asphoenixrises@ concrete encouragement for of leaders and placing the The decision was made yahoo.com her to move on to the next issues that reflect the world phase. She even received a in which we wish to live, in few orders for the future. positions of power through- This display of products out the state and the nation. and services is one of the She pointed out we happen most important aspects of the to live in a state that can Harambee. It allows the mi- make it happen. The focus nority community to see how on Ohio during the all-im-

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If you have young chil- stand the wordplay and the ing crack to smoking it of the NANBPWC dren and the music they lis- brilliant spectrum of our mu- Medicine for loneliness (Continued from Page 9) ten to is full of Ho, Nigga, sic… I’ll leave you with this Remind me of Thelonius tive dance to “Someone is In her closing remarks, ship and Founder’s Day com- Bitch etc. just make sure you verse from Mos Def’s debut and Dizzy Watching over You.” President Brank acknowl- mittees, including Chairman be a true parent and talk with album entitled Black on Both Propers to B-Boys getting The young woman’s edged her First Vice Presi- Cerssandra McPherson who them so that nothing has a Sides. busy graceful, lithe body executed dent Wanda Terrell. “I don’t was unable to attend the cel- bigger impact on them than The war-time snap shot pirouettes and leaps in a flow- know if you know it, but I’m ebration. you do. Speech is my hammer, The working man’s jack- ing white skirt, showing such president of two organizations Chaplain Jackson closed Profanity is used in stand- bang the world into shape pot skill and beauty, she gave trib- – Top Ladies of Distinction with an eloquent prayer, cau- up comedy, cable TV and Now let it fall... (Hungh!!) A two dollar snack box ute to the past with classical and the Toledo Club of the tioning all to give honor to major motion pictures all day Hip Hop is prosecution Sold beneath the crack dance steps while providing a NANBPWC,” said Brank. others before their passing, every day and no one calls evidence spot promise of future greatness. “Wanda Terrell is my vice as the sun reached its noon for a boycott of any of those The out of court settle- Olympic spnosor of the “Women of our future!” president in both organiza- day zenith in a crystal blue media. ment black glock reiterated an obviously moved tions.” sky to begin its descent to- So STOP tripping on the Ad space for liquor Gold medalist in the back Tucker. “Thank you to both Brank said she doesn’t ward the horizon and the amount of curse words on a Sick without benefits shot of you. We are very proud of think she could head the two stately columns bore silent rap album. (hungh!) From the sovereign state you.” Never one to rest on its women’s groups without witness to the passing day That 8 Ball and M.J.G. Luxury tenements chok- of the have-nots laurels, the Toledo Club of Terrell’s assistance and stead- that would soon give way to a album I reviewed two weeks ing the skyline Where farmers have the NANBPWC began a new fast support. “We, the women new tomorrow when history ago…. one song has a ridicu- It’s low life getting tree- trouble with cash crops tradition at this year’s cel- of today, must encourage the will yield to the future. lous amount of profanity and top high (woooo) ebration as Deborah Carlisle women of tomorrow,” said Each year on Founder’s it’s not clever or even pur- Here there’s a back water It’s all city like phase two presented the organization’s Terrell. “I really would like to Day, the women of the poseful so guess what I did remedy Hip Hop will simply first scholarships awarded to thank Taylor James who trav- NANBPWC will remember about it…… Bitter intent to memory amaze you adults. “This scholarship is eled from Cornell University the women of their past and I MAKE SURE TO SKIP A class felony Craze you, pay you for minority women between to be with us today.” encourage the women of their THAT TRACK WHEN I Facing the death penalty Do whatever you say do the ages of 25 and 35 that Brank also acknowledged future while remaining the LISTEN TO THAT AL- (hungh!) But black, it can’t save want to enter business or pro- the Toledo Club members, women of today: the business BUM!! Stimulant and sedative, you fessional careers,” explained members of the Maumee Bay and professional women, It’s not rocket science, original repetitive Carlisle. “Lydia Brown will Club who attended the cel- whose tireless efforts create people. Violently competitive, a Which is true ya’ll. use her $500 scholarship to ebration and the Toledo communities, build empires, school unacredited But hopefully we can save purse her studies in beauty Youth Club members, some make history and conceive Perhaps I’ll address the The break beats you get it. culture. Tekesia Smith is pur- of whom acted as escorts dur- the future. whole women and hip-hop broken with suing a career in accounting ing the celebration. issue next week, but for those on time and inappropriate Hit me up and human services at Davis Tucker acknowledged Contact Geneva at who really need to under- Hip Hop went from sell- [email protected] College.” members of both the scholar- [email protected].

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Challenging position available for professional Dynamic outpatient facility committed to provid- Progressive behavioral health care organization in one of the largest youth focused Organizations in ing extraordinary care to children and families is is seeking an energetic, dependable individual ea- the region. We are currently recruiting for 2 full-time seeking dedicated team players to provide clinical ger to provide support to severely and persistently Administrative Support team players, to be a part services. Masters degree in mental health field with mentally ill adults and their families. Requires of a multidisciplinary team. Ohio license (LSW, LISW, PC, PCC); plus one year Bachelor’s degree in social work or mental health experience working with troubled children and fami- related field and experience working with SPMI Responsibilities include: The successful candi- lies required. Must be computer literate and have adult population. 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Sub- ing record, and ability to perform therapeutic holds including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and mit cover letter with salary expectations and resume required. Must be proficient and accurate in com- PowerPoint is required. Responsible for timely by 5/2/07, to puter use. Submit resume, with cover letter and completion of information for a nonprofit organiza- salary expectations, by 5/2/07, to tion, assisting with grant submission, assisting with Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, office management, data entry, staff communica- Attn: Human Resources (22), Harbor Behavioral Healthcare (CSP), tions, and support of overall operations of Connect- 4334 Secor Road, 4334 Secor Road, ing Point. Must maintain confidentiality in all matters Toledo, OH 43623-4234 Toledo, OH 43623-4234 and work well in crisis situations. or fax to 419-724-9425 or fax to 419-479-3230 or e-mail to [email protected]. or e-mail to [email protected]. Requirements include: Highly motivated leader and 3-years professional support experience de- EOE. EOE. sired. The candidate should have completed at least three courses in both accounting and English, composition or journalism. We offer a competitive Clinical Manager – Adult Community Assistant Clinical Manager - Youth wage and benefit package. Support Program Homebased Services Interested Candidates may forward their cover Seeking a currently competent professional who Seeking a currently competent professional who letter, resume and salary requirements to: overseas all clinical aspects of the Adult Community oversees all clinical and administrative aspects of Support Program. Candidates must have a the SED Community Support Program. Candidates Connecting Point bachelor’s degree in a mental health field from an must have a master’s degree in a mental health Attn: Human Resources accredited college or university and be licensed to field from an accredited college or university and be 1212 Cherry St. practice in Ohio (PC, LSW, PCC, LISW). Master’s licensed to practice in Ohio (PCC, LISW). Familiar- Toledo, OH 43608 degree in a mental health field from an accredited ity with and desire to work with the SED population Fax: 419-321-6811 college or university with an independent license is is required; clinical and management experience is Email: [email protected] preferred (will accept a candidate who is eligible for preferred. Duties include managing, coordinating, EEO/M/F/V independent licensure within 6 months of hire date). evaluating and supervising operations for assigned Minimum of 3 years experience providing CSP clinical staff, providing personnel management func- services to SPMI populations and clinical manage- SEASONAL DAY CAMP STAFF tions, and assisting in innovation, development and ment experience required. Duties include manag- implementation of programs and services. Must be ing, coordinating, evaluating and supervising op- able to use computer and software to manage and Metroparks is seeking seasonal nature camp erations for assigned clinical staff, providing per- monitor program and to communicate with staff. staff for a day camp program at Ottawa Park. sonnel management funcations, and assisting in Submit cover letter with salary expectations and Wonderful work environment, $9.10 per hour for innovation, development and implementation of resume by 5/2/07, to Camp Naturalist, $10.22 per hour for Camp Coordi- programs and services. Must be proficient and nator. Camp Naturalist requires 1 year college edu- accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word. Harbor Behavioral Healthcare (ACM-22), cation in environmental science or related program Please submit cover letter and resume by 5/2/07, to 4334 Secor Road, and experience working with children in the out- Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, Attn: Toledo, OH 43623-4234 doors; Coordinator requires 2 years college educa- or fax to 419-724-9425 tion in environmental science or related program, Human Resources (CM), or e-mail to [email protected]. previous experience leading outdoor children’s pro- 4334 Secor Road, gramming and leadership experience. 40 hours per Toledo, OH 43623-4234 EOE. week, Monday through Friday for 10 weeks. Apply or fax to 419-724-9425 at Administrative Office, Wildwood Preserve or e-mail to [email protected]. Metropark, 5100 W. Central Avenue, Monday Organist Pianist through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by April 30 or EOE. visit www.metroparkstoledo.com to review the posi- New Prospect Baptist Church tion description and download an application. EOE Please call (419) 241-2624 Account Manager Leave name and telephone number Receptionist if interested Regional employee assistance program and Progressive behavioral health care organization wellness leader is seeking a high energy account is seeking a competent individual to provide recep- manager to build relationships with professionals, CLINICAL THERAPIST tionist duties for a location that services children assume primary responsibility of customer service and families. The hours required for this position are needs, increase business growth, and conduct sales Clinical Therapist needed to provide group Monday – Thursday from 9:00am – 8:00 pm. Two negotiations. Bachelor’s degree in business or mar- therapy and individual therapy with adults and years of recent general office experience and com- keting-related field, plus a minimum of 3 years children. Qualified candidates must have strong puter skills to accomplish daily responsibilities re- experience in account management with proven clinical skills including the ability to make clinical quired. Must have the ability to handle multiple-line track record required. Must be able to demonstrate decisions along with knowledge of therapeutic prin- phone system and busy waiting room. Flexibility, strong communication skills and knowledge of ciples and practices and strong group process dependability and excellent organizational skills Microsoft Word. Must have driver’s license and be skills. Masters degree and Ohio license required. needed. Duties include inputting clinician sched- willing to drive own car to perform job related duties. LPCC or LISW preferred. ules, taking incoming calls, scheduling appoint- Duties include implementing new account proce- ments, and providing backup coverage for Play- dures, identifying client needs and assisting with room Attendant. Send resume and salary expecta- sales presentation proposals. Submit cover letter tions by 4/30/07 to with salary expectations and resume by 5/2/07, to

Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, Attn: Human Resources (AM), Attn: Human Resources (R-22), Human Resources - CSP 4334 Secor Road, 4334 Secor Rd., 1425 Starr Avenue Toledo, OH 43623-4234 Toledo, OH 43623-4234, Toledo, OH 43605 or fax to 419-724-9425 or fax to 419-479-3230 Fax 419.936.7574 or e-mail to [email protected]. or e-mail to [email protected]. Email: [email protected] EOE. EOE. EOE Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth April 25, 2007