Volume 11, No. 25 April 18, 2007
In This Issue
More on Imus A Truth Editorial Page 2
My View Page 3
Marsyl’s Vandalized Page 4
March on Gov Center Page 4
Scientific Racism Page 6
Cover Story Walter Crockrel Page 7
King Lock-In Page 9
Miss Black and gold Page 10
Chapman and the Minister: Imus, Hip-Hop, etc. Page 12-13
BlackMarketPlace Page 14
Classifieds Page 15
Walter Crockrel
“According to the EPA, there are more than 300 million ink jet cartridges now in landfills, and each one takes about 10 years to break down and destruct.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth April 18, 2007 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial April 17-19 • Mt. Zion Baptist Church: Prayer Conference; “Takin’ It by Force;” Featured speakers and It should never have been just about Don Imus. instructors: 419-246-1850 And now that he’s off the airways, let’s not just move on and assume that the problem he brought to light has been eliminated, because the problem is really not just about Don April 18 Imus. • Free Community Fair: 4 to 7 pm; Crossroads Family Resource Center; Free health screenings, Imus made an assumption, you see. Imus assumed that it was within the accepted informational booths, cooking demonstrations; OSU extension, Presenters include - Pam- bounds of today’s low standards of etiquette and taste to call young, college women pered Chef, Move 2 Improve, Life Styles and American Red Cross: 419-475-3258 “hos.” He assumed that he had been given a pass to refer to them as “nappy-headed hos” • Spirit of Faith Adoptions: Informational meeting for domestic and international adoptions; 3315 Centennial Rd. Ste A-2: 419-843-5355 at that. Don Imus was a very confused master of ceremonies of the airways. As he would say in his defense, days after the event: black people use those terms, why can’t I? April 20 Can you understand his confusion? • STOMP UT: 2007 Step Show presented by National Pan-Hellenic Council; Stranahan Let’s clear up that part about what black people say first. And let’s place those Theater; 7 p: 419-381-8851 ext 1 comments in the realm of entertainment not simply street colloquialisms. Entertainers – • 13th Annual Take Back the Night Celebration: Resource fair, community rally, women’s comedians, radio jocks and television hosts – have license to refer to their own folks in march, survivor speak out and men’s program, clothesline project, silent witness project; 6 ways that others cannot. It’s that simple. pm; Bowsher HS: 419-530-6206 If a Jewish comedian, such as a David Steinberg, makes a reference to the Jewishness • Big Brothers Big Sisters Rock ‘n Bowl for Kids’ Sake: Interstate Lanes in Rossford; Silent auction, games; 6 to 9 pm OR 9 to Midnight: 419-243-4600 ex 38 of his grandfather, that does not give a black comedian, such as a Chris Rock, the license • Fish Fry: Amazon Lodge Hall; 11 am to 5 pm: 419-531-7079 to say the same things about Steinberg’s relatives. And, similarly, Steinberg needs to use • Bethesda Christian Center’s Shoe Rally: Sponsored by the pastor’s aid committee; 7 pm care should he infringe upon the territory that must remain exclusively that of Rock and Service; Donations requested: 419-726-9707 other black comedians. When we poke fun at ourselves … that’s funny and it can be funny for virtually April 21 everyone who is part of the audience. When we poke fun at others, the appeal of such • Pilgrim Church: Benefit concert to raise funds for mission work in Central America and the humor narrows considerably. Caribbean; 6:30 pm: 419-478-6012 Having said that, sometimes the lines of demarcation become blurred, especially when • A Kite Day!: Monroe Street Neighborhood Center; Non-competitive family fun; 1:30 to 3 pm; Bring your favorite kite: 419-973-1167 the words – such as “ho” and “bitch” – become so generic that they become of the day- • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio: “Bigs and Littles” Tea and Fashion Show; 10:30 to-day conversation one hears among members of all ethnic groups. am; Park Inn Toledo; Performance by Miss Teen Ohio; Tea service, door prizes, fashion And that is, regrettably, what has happened in this hip-hop age. show: 419-243-4600 If Imus was confused about when and where and how the standards of respect, good • Warren AME Women’s Day Committee: “Sisterhood in Christ” celebration; 6 pm taste, civility and manners had disappeared over time, well … join the rest of us, Mr. Imus. Many of us are similarly confused these days. April 21-22 The issue of freedom of speech has been frequently raised as the country has grappled • Servant’s Heart Christian Church: Open House; Saturday from 4 to 7 pm; Sunday’s morning with this issue over the last several weeks, but freedom of speech has never been an worship and special dedication service at 4 pm: 419-241-2023 or 419-241-1804 acceptable excuse to verbally abuse others. And being free to speak has never granted April 22 anyone immunity from the consequences of that speech. • Greater St. Mary’s MBC 4th Anniversary Celebration for Pastor Robert Lyons and First Lady Imus used words that are so commonplace, they can be heard in every strata of society. Shirley Lyons: Guest minister is son Pastor Robert Lyons, Jr. and the Word of Faith Church So now that Imus is no longer on the scene, where do we go from here? family from Dayton; 5 pm: 419-973-4157 And, by the way, it’s not just the words that are so offensive and so denigrating to • New Prospect Baptist Church Women’s Day Program: 11 am speaker Scharita Barry-Lacey; women in the world of so much of hip-hop entertainment, it’s the repeated references to 4 pm speaker Ashley Futrell; “Women Reaching Higher Heights:” 419-241-2624 violence, it’s the incessant sexual objectification of women, it’s the constant statements that the only thing girls and women appreciate is a little bling. April 24 Has everyone heard why Snoop Dogg was so offended by Imus’s remarks? OK, we • COMPASS presents: An evening with author and recovery specialist William Cope Moyers of the Hazelden Substance Abuse Center; Main Branch Library; 6:30 pm: 419-241- know … the mere notion that Snoop would be offended by anyone else’s language seems 8827 more than a bit surreal, doesn’t it? Talk about the pot calling the kettle … This is what Snoop had to say: “Rappers are not talking about no collegiate basketball April 27 girls who have made it to the next level in education and sports; we’re talking about hos • Bethesda Christian Center’s Shoe Rally: Sponsored by the pastor’s aid committee; 7 pm that’s in the ‘hood that ain’t doing s**t, that’s trying to get a n**ga for his money. These service; Donations requested: 419-726-9707 are two separate things.” A mind is a terrible thing to waste, isn’t it? By the way, if you don’t know who Snoop April 27-28 nd is … good. • Frederick Douglass/Warren AME 2 Annual Health Fair/Walk-a-Thon: funded by the Ohio Commission on minority Health; Kick-off at 6 pm on Friday; Saturday from 10 am to 3 So we arrive at the ultimate irony of the past few weeks. The shock jock repeats what pm walk-a-thon at Warren; Free health checks, eye and dental exams, lunch: 419-244-6722 he has learned from the rapper and the rapper’s idea of taking the high ground is to differentiate those who can and have achieved from those who have been powerless to April 27-29 do so. How much sense is all of this making to you? • Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Retreat: Deadline for registration is March 11: 419-865- Does anyone out there believe that Snoop, and other social commentators of his ilk, are 0019 or 419-531-9443 really quite so discerning? Does anyone out there believe that this is really the first time the women of the Rutgers basketball team have been called “bitches” and “hos.” April 28 The guess here is that too many guys on the Rutgers campus – black and white – use • LifeWalk: Fundraiser for Path to Life; Helps moms and babies; 2.9 mile walk, Yuk Yuk the Clown, raffle prizes, sketch artist, face painting; 9 am – walk at 10 am – to 5 pm those terms frequently and indiscriminately. That’s what we have come to in our society. We have eschewed respectful behavior, civility and good manners in ever increasing measure. We can use Imus as a scapegoat for this brief period, but if we draw any satisfaction from his demise, we are kidding ourselves. Imus may be gone, but the rest of us have a lot of work to do. The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper Kevin McQueen Publisher The Sojourner’s Truth Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Becky McQueen Business Manager
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We overwhelmingly reject any attempt bershop owner and young busi- lions of dollars to fix that area to weaken or dilute the Office of Affirmative Action. We want it put back just the way nessman, is in need of an ap- up. The city, of course, does it was, period. It is the only agency that we can turn to for immediate redress of our many pointment with Governor Ted not have that sort of cash right grievances. Strickland. now. As a matter of fact, the city The march on One Government Center was a great success. The 125 brave souls who Hobbs wants to tell the gov- is shedding some plans – the attended the rally are to be commended for standing up for what they believe. We made ernor how the State of Ohio East Side amphitheater, for ex- our point and we did what we said we were going to do. This is only the beginning. I Jack Ford should deal with barbers, par- ample – in order to identify more estimate that for every person that showed up 20 more are still very strong supporters. ticularly black barbers who live cash for development. It is amus- lie in public service. First, no We will continue to gain momentum. We intend to give those 2,500 supporters an inside of Ohio’s urban core. ing to witness the continuing one can even keep a secret opportunity to demonstrate their support. Hobbs believes that the state announcements of this plan or hidden for very long, so things We need to send the powers that be a very strong clear message. This issue is of board which oversees hair cut- that plan with the same charac- ultimately come out. paramount importance. The Democratic Party and City Council must reign in the mayor ting is tilted way too far in favor ters playing supporting roles. Second, the press is always and reverse this political blunder. If they do not stand with us, then certainly we will not of white males. According to Larry Dillon and Don Monroe on the prowl. Third, we all have stand with them in November. Let’s see how many Democrats win without our support. Hobbs, white male barbers are remain marquee players. personal enemies who like noth- That is what it comes down to. a dying breed, giving way to Each semester, I pick one ing more than to embarrass us. I call on all unregistered African-American adults to register to vote now. Everyone white female hair cutters who day to give the “ethics” talk to Fourth, according to Collier, can do something. We must consider all strategies from recalling the mayor to forming work for big chains such as students. Last Wednesday, I people have a need to tell on our own Independent Black Political Party (The Fannie Lou Hamer Party). I don’t believe Borics Hair Care. Here’s hoping spent 45 minutes on a speech I themselves, either through out- in continually petitioning people who are not listening. that Strickland hears Hobbs la- have given at least 40 times right admission or via conspicu- This issue is not going away. It will only escalate. ments and gets with him for the over the years to a variety of ous consumption. I respectfully ask the mayor to show leadership and correct his mistake. He can do purpose of re-aligning the Ohio students. Remember, the good life led this by restoring Perlean Griffin to her rightful position as director (not commissioner) State Barber Board. The words were given to me by Tom Noe in a very public, of the Office of Affirmative Action with previous funding and staffing levels, not It looks to me like the and to Mayor Carty Finkbeiner flashy way? Why draw atten- interfering with the Office and diversifying his cabinet. Westgate area development is 20 years ago by Howard Collier tion to yourself unless you se- going great. Business is spill- during a Saturday morning cretly want to be found out? Yours in the Struggle, ing over onto adjacent proper- breakfast at Charlie’s Waffle Collier was a positive guy Rahwae Shuman ties and more is coming in. It is House on Central Avenue. who enjoyed both food and President, The Toledo Alliance of Black School Educators curious that this development Collier reminded us that ethics politics. Everybody liked him has worked almost in spite of is the practice of doing what’s and he gave such good advice. itself while Southwyck and the right each and every time, even Among his numerous roles in It’s Not Just Imus Marina District projects lan- when no one is watching. Toledo circles, I now see that he guish. Ethics should be the guid- was first and foremost a great By Jan Scotland I do not think anything sub- ing light for public officials teacher. Guest Columnist stantial is going to happen soon because of the “public trust” The Don Imus incident was big Imus fan when I lived in at Southwyck. The owners are given to them. Collier went Contact Jack Ford at a sad chapter in American New York. This was when he probably just waiting until the on to say that it never pays to [email protected] broadcasting. Imus was a long- was just a local phenom on time icon in radio who suc- New York radio. Later when I cumbed to the poison of went home to visit my family I breathing his own breath. He would always tune him in. He spent so much time buried in was funny and irreverent in a Jan Scotland the positive admiration of his way that poked fun at every- fans that he could not see the one in a light-hearted way. How can never conceive. tractor trailer of ego that was he went from that to the mean- Imus will truthfully tell you heading his way. spirited comments of more re- that he did not see anything Too many of these shock cent years I can only imagine. wrong with his comments. As jocks spend time palling around You see absolute power ridiculous as that seems he with like-minded groupies. does corrupt absolutely. would pass any lie detector They believe that everyone in People need to stay in touch exam. But here-in lies the prob- the world thinks as they do. If the world around them in order lem. Individuals, who have risen they do have one or two voices to remain sensitive. Ethnic to a level of influence, as has that get through to the con- jokes are not totally taboo but Imus, where millions of people trary, they simply write them insensitivity or a feeling that are absorbing your every word, off as ignorant or misinformed. you are above all can bring should make sure that they I have to admit that I was a you down to earth in ways you (Continued on Page 6)
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Walking at Work Day Month: ‘The Perfect Reason is April 25 To Quit Smoking’ Workers urged to bring their sneakers to Ohioans who are ready to Prevention (CDC), tobacco- • Tobacco companies are work and walk at 2:41 p.m. quit smoking can now call the related diseases kill more Afri- making a fortune from the sale The American Heart As- wellness initiative aimed at ity, there is a gain of 2 hours Ohio Tobacco Quit Line, 1- can-Americans each year than of cigarettes to African-Ameri- sociation (AHA) is asking the workplace to encourage of life expectancy. 800-934-4840, to get the help “car crashes, AIDS, murders cans. The money African- employers to encourage walking and other healthy • The average annual they need to save their lives. 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stop by, take a tour, sign a lease. Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth April 18, 2007 Scientific Racism It’s Not Just Imus (Continued from Page 3) By Carol Chehade Sojourner’s Truth Columnist have a circle of friends and esteem? Any person who has tion that one of the precur- from the African-American acquaintances who challenge The hypocrisy runs high ever questioned who is sors to governmental racial community. Without proper your understanding of reality. when you note their silence on used for the experimenta- genocide occurred when monitoring and safeguards, Imus probably spends time these atrocities. Rev. Jackson tion of new medical research Thomas Jefferson exposed this could further dis-em- with people who share his di- and Rev.Sharpton have the gall or simply the inequality of countless slaves to an ex- power a group because all minished image of black fe- to vilify Bill Cosby when he health care should read perimental smallpox vaccine. sensitive information is con- males - people who think that addresses these issues - the Harriet A. Washington’s Not all of these atrocities tained in samplings. if Spike Lee can say it, along same two who labeled the Duke book, Medical Apartheid: are in the distant past. In the Most of the experimenta- with 70 percent of rappers in lacrosse players guilty before The Dark History of Medi- 1990s, New York State Psy- tion done with black subjects the world, then it is open sea- proven innocent. They were cal Experimentation on chiatric Institute and Colum- were done without consent. World people to extermina- son for him. He was wrong, His silent when liberal newspapers Americans from Colonial bia University used drug ex- A 1945 case involving Afri- tion, this book is a must firing was justified and I hope depicter Condoleezza Rice as Times to the Present. perimentation on lower-eco- can-American vehicle acci- read. other icons of the airways will Aunt Jemima in their cartoons. Washington is a bioet- nomic black male youth. dent survivor was used to As we speak, there is an take heed of his folly. They write off these rich rap- hicist with a resume that The drug of choice by the test U.S. Atomic Energy active, multi-billion dollar That being said we should pers as expressing their pain includes working at researchers was called Commission experiments with organ trade industry that not comment on Imas without and justify our violent crimes Harvard Medical School Fenfluramine, better known radiation. either forcibly takes organs considering the validity of against each other as a result and Tuskegee University. as the deadly weight loss drug In another case, Floridians from impoverished people some of his comments made in of the oppression of the white Many of us have long loss drug Fen-Phen. The were in tests conducted by in the world community or the aftermath. Why do we give man. questioned the modern- purpose was to test whether the CIA and the Army to manipulates them into giv- a blind ear and eye to the so- They attack the easy tar- day, sophisticated use of there was a “genetic predis- mosquitoes carrying yellow. ing their organs in ex- called artists who make a living gets of conservative talk show eugenics, but talk of such position” for blacks to ex- What is frightening is that change for basic survival. out of calling our wife’s and hosts and racially-charged in- atrocity lands us with the hibit unruly conduct. experiments like these were By the time the federal gov- daughters the “H” and the “B” cidents but disappear when label of paranoid conspiracy Washington digs deeper not done by individuals in ernment approves a certain words? Why are they able to the difficult job of addressing theorists. and documents how inmates the medical community, but drug, we can bet that the make videos depicting them as our own comes to the fore- Washington’s meticu- have been used like rats in a by organizations that sym- road to its approval for some gyrating sex objects mesmer- front. lous research leaves no lab. Currently, there is legis- bolize and represent the of those drugs was paved ized bybBling bling, fancy cars Let us not miss the deeper room for conspiratorial la- lation being drafted that prom- Unites States of America. with a prickly road of sub- and expensive homes? lesson from what happen to bels. In the book, she ana- ises a shortened sentence for Although every exploit- jugated human subjects. Why is Bill Cosby the only Imus. His insensitivity due to lyzes one of the most well- inmates if they agree to do- able group is vulnerable to Washington’s book black leader taking them to task ignorance reflects on us. Life in known racist experiments nate one of their organs. medical experimentation, teaches us that it is our for using the “N” word as our community seems to imi- like the Tuskegee experi- Washington points out Washington narrows her right to question what drug though it is a fond expression tate the media we are surround- ments, in which men with how we should question the study to how the history of we are given, what our chil- for people they hang out with. ing ourselves with. And what syphilis were unknowingly new trend of DNA research, medicine and research has dren are vaccinated with Where are the Jesse Jacksons becomes acceptable practice in used as a control group who especially given that DNA affected African-Americans. and, to treat doctors as and Al Sharptons when our our community may influence were not treated. Washing- databases have higher num- With our global environment humans and not as gods own black artists are insulting what others think of us. ton uncovers the informa- bers of samples that come opening up even more Third who can heal us. our culture and making money Contact Jan Scotland at lowering the level of our kids [email protected] 7ROHGR,GRO 6XQGD\$SULO SP )UHGHULFN'RXJODVV&RPPXQLW\&HQWHU ,QGLDQD$YH7ROHGR2KLR $ZDUGV VW3ODFH QG3ODFH UG3ODFH &20(6+2:6833257)25285)8785( $0(5,&$1,'2/6 $OOGRQDWLRQVWLFNHWVDOHVDQGVSRQVRUVKLSV ZLOOIXOO\JRWRWKH)'&&VXPPHUSURJUDPV 7LFNHWVHDFK )RU$GGLWLRQDO,QIRUPDWLRQFDOO %LOO0DQJUXP )'&& 6SRQVRUV 1HZ7HFKQRORJ\6WHHO 7KH6RMRXUQHU¶V7UXWK )UHGHULFN'RXJODVV&RPPXQLW\&HQWHU -DFN¶V0HQV:HDU 'U-HDQ&DVRQ&RDWHUV .XW18S+DLU 1DLO6DORQ &H&H7D\ORU0DNHXS$UWLVW 6YHOWH3URGXFWLRQV Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section Walter Crockrel: Retirement Propelled Him to Launch New Ink Jet Refill Business Venture By Alan Abrams Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Longtime business ex- always done best – work- I usually did whenever I in northwest Ohio offering ecutive Walter Crockrel has ing. found I needed a new inkjet small and medium-sized found a way to spend his “I was sitting at my com- cartridge, which was order businesses – and computer retirement doing what he’s puter and trying to do what one off the Internet,” re- users – the opportunity to calls the former Sears ex- save money and time by ecutive. That’s when he having their ink jet car- started doing some re- tridges refilled. The closest search. Soon, Crockrel real- comparable service is a fran- ized there’s more than just chise operation located in black ink in those computer the downriver Detroit sub- ink jets. There’s a lot of urb of Southgate, Michigan, green – both as in the envi- about 45 minutes north of ronmentally friendly variety Toledo. Walter Crockrel and the color of money. Crockrel’s search led him That’s when Crockrel’s to locate the manufacturer keep the basic price down up business. He chalked up savvy business sense and distributor of an ink jet to $17.99 for a black-ink 37 years of experience in clicked into gear. He real- factory machine located in cartridge refill and $19.99 retail business prior to his Walter Crockrel III ized there was no one else Franklin, Tennessee, a sub- for color. The company can retirement, all of it spent urb of Nashville. The pricey service all makes and brands with Sears. machine – it sells for the of ink jet cartridges. “I joined Sears right out median price of a 2007 car – The much-smaller Epson of high school and while was developed by Swedish ink jet cartridges will prob- going to college to help pay engineers and is manufac- ably be in the $5.99-$6.99 for my tuition,” says tured by a company that’s range while Epson color ink Crockrel, who was born and been in the print image busi- jet cartridges may be priced raised on the east side of ness for 15 years and has at $7.99 for refills, says Detroit. WHOIS won numerous awards for Crockrel. During his management quality. One factor that is certain career, Crockrel worked in TO REPORT Once Crockrel made the is that Crockrel’s staff will Sears’ Troy, MI regional ONMY CHILD ABUSE: decision to invest in the ma- do a print test before the headquarters. “I was a store chine, he arranged for his customer leaves. manager in Ann Arbor, and 419.213.CARE son, Walter Crockrel III, to Crockrel also plans to sell I used to manage the To- SIDE? receive two days of inten- remanufactured laser tun- ledo Woodville and Adrian, 24 HOURS A DAY sive t10-hour training ses- ers at a savings of 30 to 50 MI stores. Basically, I 7 DAYS A WEEK sions to master the machine. percent over standard pric- worked in the Michigan- Both Crockrels, aided by ing. Ohio-Indiana region,” says Walter Crockrel III’s son Extremely cognizant of Crockrel, who formerly Devon and several other the role his business plays lived in West Bloomfield, employees, will staff the in being environmentally- Michigan before moving to family-owned and operated friendly, Crockrel has insti- Toledo in 1978. He is an business which opens May tuted a recycling program. active member of James 1 as Ink Jet Express – 1 Hour “According to the EPA, Caldwell’s 50 Men and 50 Refill at 4895 Monroe, al- there are more than 300 mil- Women group. most in the shadow of lion ink jet cartridges now You can e-mail the Kohl’s. in landfills, and each one company for more “My wife, Phyllis, has takes about 10 years to information at indicated she may want to break down and destruct,” [email protected] be our bookkeeper,” says says Crockrel. or call them at (419) 475- the senior Crockrel. The He hopes his business 4651. couple’s other son, Kavan, will help keep cartridge Their fax number is (419) lives in Chicago. prices down. He is planning 475-4677. The pricing will be com- to launch a major marketing Crockrel says their Web petitive, promises Crockrel. campaign to small and me- site is currently under con- Although prices may dium businesses. struction. change when the business Crockrel has the required actually opens its doors, expertise to pull off a suc- Contact Alan Abrams at Crockrel believes he can cessful game plan for a start- [email protected]. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth April 18, 2007 Housing Discrimination Complaints Type 2 Diabetes Increase in Region: Most Complaints Study Seeks Filed Based on Disability and Race Special to the Truth Participants Complaints of housing annually at least 33,690 in- 143.6 per year; an opportunity to choose ProMedica Health System is searching for African discrimination rose in each stances of housing discrimi- •upper income African their housing free from dis- American adults age 21 and older for a free, Type 2 of the last five years in north- nation in the region against Americans were denied more crimination.” diabetes study. Individuals should be receiving care east Ohio, reaching their African-Americans, Hispan- loans than low income Federal law prohibits dis- highest level in 17 years in ics/Latinos, and Asian whites, and for those indi- crimination in the rental or from a physician and looking for additional information 2006, according to a new re- Americans and Pacific Is- viduals who obtained loans, sale of housing, and in the on managing their diabetes. port issued by the Housing landers in the rental and sales upper income African mortgage lending and As part of the Long-term, Self-management Support Research & Advocacy Cen- markets, meaning the vast Americans were more than homeowners insurance mar- System study, ProMedica will hold registration ses- kets, based on race, color, ter in Cleveland. From 2001 majority of cases are never twice as likely to obtain high- sions on Tuesdays, April 17, 24, and May 1, at 5 p.m. to 2006, the number of com- reported to a government cost home purchase loans as religion, national origin, sex, plaints filed with the Ohio agency. This increase in low income whites (58.9 per- familial status and handicap. at the Center for Health Services, 2150 W. Central Civil Rights Commission and complaints is consistent with cent compared to 24.6 per- In addition, Ohio law pro- Avenue, 1st-floor lobby. Participants will be offered free the U.S. Department of national data from HUD cent); hibits discrimination based study visits over the next three years; weekly education Housing and Urban Devel- which reported in March • 49 localities in the re- on ancestry. sessions on Tuesday evenings; and useful, ongoing in- opment (HUD) more than 2007 that it had received gion have fair housing ordi- The report recommends formation to help them better manage their diabetes. doubled, from 98 to 214. Of more complaints in 2006 than nances, including 34 in that local governments enact Diabetes is a life-long disease that cannot be cured but the complaints filed in this in any previous year. Cuyahoga County, three in stronger fair housing laws, five-year period, 38 percent The Housing Center’s Ashtabula County, three in implement comprehensive can be controlled to prevent or delay serious complica- involved discrimination report, entitled “The State of Lake County, seven in Lorain education efforts, vigorously tions. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of based on disability, 34.1 per- Fair Housing in Northeast County, and two in Medina enforce fair housing laws diabetes, in which the levels of blood glucose are too cent involved race discrimi- Ohio: April 2007,” analyzes County. There are no local through systemic testing for high. High blood glucose may cause symptoms such as housing discrimination and discrimination as a means of nation, and 13.3 percent al- fair housing ordinances in blurred vision, frequent urination, increased thirst, unin- leged discrimination based segregation in a six-county Geauga County. addressing housing discrimi- on familial status. region made up of Ashtabula, Dillman continued, “This nation in the region, and in- tended weight loss, slow-healing sores, and feelings of Jeffrey D. Dillman, ex- Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, report documents the con- crease investigation of mort- hunger or tiredness. However, some people with diabe- ecutive director of the Hous- Lorain, and Medina Coun- tinuing extent of housing dis- gage lenders. tes do not have symptoms. While it occurs in people of ing Center, stated, “While ties. Among the report’s crimination in the region and The Housing Research & all ages and races, Type 2 diabetes is more common in the increase in the number of other findings: shows how far our region Advocacy Center is a non- African Americans. complaints filed is disturb- • the number of housing has to go to end this practice. profit fair housing organiza- ProMedica has partnered with the University of Michi- ing, we know that this is just discrimination complaints It is time for governments at tion whose mission is to the tip of the iceberg, and the filed increased by 61 percent all levels to make a strong eliminate housing discrimi- gan for the study, which is funded through a grant from actual number of instances in the last five years (2002- stand against housing dis- nation and assure choice in the National Institutes of Health. For more information of discrimination is much 2006) compared to the pe- crimination and to commit northeast Ohio by providing about the study, call higher.” The Housing Cen- riod 1997-2001, from an av- additional resources to en- those at risk with effective 1-800-529-5345. ter estimates that there are erage of 89.0 per year to sure that all individuals have information and intervention. Bring This Ad to SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS LUPUS • WHAT IS LUPUS? Your Museum for Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys. 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The overnight can unity and show them the inaugural event for the city event focused on develop- right direction,” stated pri- of Toledo. ment and continuation of mary organizer King Keyser “I consider tonight an in- personal, physical and men- of 97.3 FM. augural event, because there tal awareness through men- An estimated 200 young hasn’t been an event like this tor-taught workshops and boys between the ages of 13 in the city of Toledo for a speeches. to 16 attended the overnight while,” Daniels explained. Boys from various Toledo neighborhoods crowded the gym and prepared notes on donated school supplies, as speakers engaged with the youth through physical ex- Chuck Waters, Keyser, amples. Keyser gathered sup- Lawrence Tribble, Stephen port from the United Way Ward, Albert Carl and Jason and several other commu- Rome. nity organizations. The featured speaker, Several volunteer mentors Waters, inspired the boys delivered workshops on top- through Biblical references. ics ranging from entrepre- Most of the youth cheered neurship to power, which all and responded to questions tied into the theme “Every- asked by the speaker. thing I can Dream, I can Daniels spoke from the Achieve,” Mentors included heart and shared his life Coach Tuck, Coach Leroy struggles. He spoke about Bates, William Lucas Sr, Ja- dealing with negative forces Jason Daniels, King Keyser, Dwayne Morehead son Daniels, Kevin that can ruin your life, in- McQueen, Boyd White, cluding drug dealing, vio- but also recreational fun such If you are interested in lence and gangs. “All of you as basketball-playing time volunteering for future have the ability to achieve and swim time. events and/or financial con- your dreams, but you must In light of the success of tributions through sponsor- CHURCH’S CHICKEN have a plan. 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MAIN STREET, LIMA Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth April 18, 2007 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, UT College of Business Inc. Epsilon Alpha Chapter Uses Innovative Approach Crowns “Miss Black & to Teaching Service Learning project flect on issues facing the committee. “But we are con- builds future business lead- community in which they live fident in the generosity of Gold” 2007 ers and a strong community. and fosters a sense of caring the Toledo community and The University of Toledo for others. expect we will raise the By Nadean Hamilton College of Business Admin- To pilot this program the money we need” he adds. Sojourner’s Truth Reporter istration remains on the cut- students chose to partner with “I am impressed with the Dressed as though to select and answer a ques- ers, Miss Black & Gold ting edge of learning by of- Mom’s House® – a non- intelligence and profession- they were about to attend tion at random about cur- 2007. fering a unique opportunity profit organization that helps alism of these young adults,” a photo shoot for Ebony rent world events. Sanders, whose career to a group of honors students. low income single mothers says Stephanie Koehler, ex- Under the direction of Pro- complete their education. ecutive director of Mom’s Magazine, the eight con- According to the master goals include obtaining fessor Jackie Flom and with Currently, there are seven House®. “I am equally im- testants vying for Miss of ceremonies, Brandon a master of science de- grant support from the Uni- University of Toledo stu- pressed that Professor Flom Black & Gold 2007 saun- Tucker, the questions were gree in nursing, and versity of Toledo Office of dents in the Mom’s House® and the University of Toledo tered on stage to the designed to test each opening up a clinic in Service Learning & Com- program, so it was a natural recognize the value of ser- munity Engagement – this fit. The goal for this semes- vice-learning and the long- theme song from the contestant’s ability to inner city Toledo, re- group of dynamic students ter is to renovate the play- term benefit to the students motion picture “think on her feet.” ceived a standing ova- are learning the value of ground at the Mom’s and the community at large,” Dreamgirls, on Thurs- Contestant Ashley tion, and a $500 scholar- volunteerism and sustainable House® daycare and install she adds. day, April 5, in the Uni- Vance received the loudest ship. Sanders, a Toledo business practices. The con- a more age-appropriate The class is continuing its cept of service learning com- climbing structure. With fund-raising efforts and has versity of Toledo Student round of applause when she native who was crowned bines academic principles supply donations from such several more work days Union Auditorium. demonstrated her deductive Miss Debutante in the with meaningful community community partners as scheduled for April. Stay Those competing for reasoning skills by suggest- 2004 Debutante Cotil- service in the hopes of teach- Sherwin Williams and tuned for an invitation to the the top honor this year ing that American voters lion presented by the ing social responsibility and Lowes and volunteers from unveiling later this spring! encouraging life long civic UPS, the project is well on For more information on the were Devon Johnson, would not elect a woman or Toledo Chapter of the engagement. It promotes its way. “We are still trying playground project, contact Niya Key, Jacqua Ray, a person of color president National Association of learning through active par- to secure the additional funds Anna Hollingsworth at Cine Sanders, Shawna in 2008 because America Negro Business and Pro- ticipation by providing an needed to purchase the 440.339.1050. Simon, Markisha Tho- seeks to preserve the status fessional Women’s opportunity for students to climber and the rubber mulch Mom’s House® is located use skills and knowledge in to create a safe fall-zone un- at 2505 Franklin Avenue, mas, Ashley Vance and quo. Clubs, Inc., is no stranger real-life situations. Further- derneath,” says Zac Stein, a Toledo, Ohio 43610. Megan Woodruff. “I believe Americans are to winning such events. more, it provides an envi- UT Freshman and chairman For more information visit The contestants were afraid of change, and they The Epsilon Alpha ronment for students to re- of the project’s fundraising www.MomsHouseToledo.org. judged on the basis of don’t know how to adapt to Chapter began presenting business attire/introduc- it well,” said Vance. “A per- the annual “Miss Black Bad Credit? tion, swim wear, talent son [with] that [much] & Gold” Scholarship and the question and an- power is usually stereo- Pageant in 1985. The pag- No Credit? swer session. typed as a white male, and eant is a part of the No In the talent showcase, I don’t think America will fraternity’s national each contestant demon- know how to steer away events, and each chapter strated a talent that they from that stereotype,” winner is afforded the Problem!!! felt reflected who they Vance continued. opportunity to compete at .....Until You Sign on the Dotted Line! were as individuals. Five After concluding the the district, regional, and contestants performed competition portion of the national level. various dance routines to program, the judges of the According to the pro- BUYER BEWARE express their inner-most 2007 Miss Black & Gold gram, the purpose of the of Predatory Lenders! selves, two others recited “Scholarship Pageant, pageant is to display posi- If a deal sounds too good to be true, Don’t Believe It! poems and one played the which included members of tive images of African- Predatory Lenders make loans that benefit themselves more than the violin. Alpha Phi Alpha, commu- American collegiate consumers borrowing the money. Predatory loans often involve high During the question nity members, and UT lead- women, and to foster the interest rates, excessive points, balloon payments, insurance premiums, and answer phase, each ers, crowned senior health connection between suc- and other costly items. These loans can cause you to lose your home! contestant was required science major, Cine Sand- cess and etiquette. Protect yourself from being a victim of Predatory Lending! LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO THIS SUMMER? DON’T agree to a loan that is more than what you believe your house is worth. MAUMEE BAY RESORT & DON’T sign documents you have not read, don’t understand, or that have blank spaces to be filled in after you sign. CONFERENCE CENTER DON’T take the first loan you are offered unless you have checked with other lenders to find out if they offer better rates and terms. DO: 2Contact the Fair Housing Center if you feel you are being pursued or have been victimized. 2Keep careful records of what you have paid including billing is currently seeking smiling faces to join our team statements and canceled checks. Challenge any charge you for the 2007 summer season! think is inaccurate. 2Shop around for your loan. Positions Available: Dining Room Servers (min. age 19) Pantry/Prep Cooks (min. age Call the Fair Housing Center if you feel you’ve been 18) Dining Room Server Assistants Banquet Servers a victim of Predatory Lending Housekeepers Snack Bar Attendants 419/243-6163 To Apply: Fax 419/243-3536 •TDD 419/243-2135 Online: www.maumeebayresort.com Toll Free 1-800-248-2840 (419 Area Only) • www.toledofhc.org In person: 1750 Park Rd. #2, Oregon, OH 43618 The Fair Housing Center is an Equal Opportunity Specialist. Located at the intersection of N. Curtice & Cedar Point Rd. April 18, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11 NOBMA’s 13th Annual Impact Newsmaker Awards The Northwest Ohio Black Media Association, the local affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists, will be hosting its 13th annual Im- pact Newsmaker Awards, Friday, May 11, at the Clarion Hotel Westgate, 3536 Secor Road in To- ledo. Cocktails will be at 6 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. Honorees include: State Rep. Edna Brown, Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, Charles Alexis Means Cohen, the late Edrene Cole, the African Ameri- can Legacy Project and the Toledo Museum of Art. Media Achievement Award winners include Alexis Means, of WTVG- TV; Rhonda Sewell, of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library; and Shenikwa Stratford, of WNWO-TV. Tickets are $40 and tables are $300. For more information, call 419-215- 1079 or e-mail: clyde1@buckeye- Rhonda Sewell access.com. The EdChoice Scholarship Program No tuition. A private-school education that will pay off for years to come. Registration period January 29 - April 20, 2007 The EdChoice Scholarship Program provides state-funded scholarships that allow students to enjoy the educational advantages at participating private schools. Parents of eligible students must Weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Weekdays at 3:00 p.m. register for admission at a participating private school for the on WGTE TV on WGTE Family 2007-2008 school year. Cities eligible for the EdChoice ScholarshipLQFOXGH6DQGXVN\0DQVÀHOG/LPDDQG7ROHGR No tuition costs — just the highest quality education for your children at the private school of their choice. Attend the EdChoice Scholarship Parent Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Kent Public Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. Toledo, OH 43610. For more information about eligibility and participating schools, call 1-800-673-5876. Or visit www.EdChoice.Ohio.gov Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth April 18, 2007 Who You Callin’ A Ho? By Geneva Chapman Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Me, that’s who! Don latter is not a derogatory in 1971. (I was told the Dean signer clothes, despite ru- I have to admit, I felt gender slur or both, as in Imus is gone and so is the term in and of itself, but of Women ripped up her mors of those remarks vindicated, as a nappy- this case, the real haters will moment of vindication for even among AfrAm people, proof of the yearbook quickly spreading through headed (I accept that part be ready to counter our pro- African-American women having “nappy” hair is con- photo; and she did kick me the AfrAm community. of Imus’ description of me) tests with solid support for – not all women. African- sidered unattractive by out of school shortly after Not since the Montgom- woman (I don’t accept the whomever makes the next American women. some, who still in 2007, the start of the second se- ery Bus Boycott has AfrAm label of “ho’” from any- faux pas. As painful as it is for so refer to straight or curly hair mester without a hearing economic power been felt body!) by what happened And what about Imus? many people in this coun- as “good hair.” before the judicial commit- as it was following Imus’ to Don Imus. His mistake I’m sure he’ll probably try to deal with issues of The rest of the exchange tee, of which I was the chair- ill-conceived description of cost him a $10 million/year never say the words “nappy race, the phrase “nappy- between Imus and his black man.) a group of student athletes job. headed ho’” in public again, headed ho’” is a very spe- male producer included an Lee captured this sub- who happen to be black and However, on an intellec- but he’ll probably keep cific remark, not only de- observation by Imus that the culture based on skin color female. Not since the 1960’s tual and professional level, thinking that way about noting gender, but race. light-skinned girls on the and hair completely, which has a concerted outcry from as a journalist, I feel that AfrAm women, at least the One of the reason’s I’m Tennessee team were “cute” is why it was brought up on the AfrAm community (not keeping Imus on the air with dark-skinned ones (with or “happy to be nappy” is be- and his black male Imus’ show. There is still a just Jesse Jackson and Al limitations on his freedom without nappy hair). cause being “nappy- producer’s correlation of belief, even among some Sharpton) resulted in bring- to insult AfrAm people, Meanwhile, beautiful headed” is part of my racial the opposing teams with the AfrAm men, that dark- ing an industry – Imus multi- Jewish people, Irish people, AfrAm women like Essence identity and I am proud to “jigaboos and wannabees” skinned AfrAm women million dollar radio show – Catholics, women, gays and Carson, captain of the Rutgers be African-American or as in Spike Lee’s movie, (with or without nappy hair) to a halt, despite the consid- whomever else he’s been women’s basketball team, I say, using the rules of the School Daze. are not as attractive as light- erable economic clout we targeting all these years may now be looked at in a language created by Afri- It has been said that skinned AfrAm women. have with the over six bil- would have been a better different light by the media can slaves, which allows the AfrAm people spend too The whole conversation lion dollars we spend annu- lesson for him and society. and the rest of the population blending of words much much time worrying about was about race and gender ally. After the two-week sus- under the glare of publicity like the French language, skin color and hair, which and what men like Imus and Efforts have been made pension and loss of some and, perhaps, someone other AfrAm. was a subtext of Lee’s his producer consider at- to marshal AfrAm eco- big advertisers, I’m sure he than those of us whose eyes Those who insist on ig- movie about life on a black tractive. You cannot sepa- nomic power by Louis would have gotten the mes- are not colored by prejudice noring the racial part of college campus. Having at- rate these three issues. They Farrakhan and others, but it sage. It’s not just about for- will see her beauty and the Imus’ statement further in- tended a state-supported coalesce into one gigantic took an insult on a radio giving him – and I do be- beauty of other AfrAm sult AfrAm women by gen- black college in Texas, I problem of Americans not show about some young lieve in forgiveness as a women, regardless of skin eralizing the remark to all understood the context being able to appreciate AfrAm women whose Christian and think the color or hair texture. women. Imus’ executive completely. more than one standard of honor we all felt compelled Rutgers team and their Secretary of State producer (who is a black When I was a freshman, beauty (white skin, white to defend to bring us to- coach were right to forgive Condoleezza Rice, who male, I’m told) did make a the yearbook featured the features, white hair texture) gether and wield our eco- Imus – it’s also about creat- does not usually align her- general statement referring “Ten Most Beautiful Girls and not appreciating the nomic voice in this coun- ing real change. self with the likes of Jesse to the women on the Rutgers on Campus” (I know) and beauty of AfrAm women or try. I’m sure many of the so- Jackson and Al Sharpton basketball team as they were without one ex- other women of color. Now, if we’d just do the called “shock jocks” will (as well as many others who “hardcore ho’s.” ception so light-skinned Three hundred years ago, same thing with the record be more careful now that voice the same sentiment That statement was you couldn’t tell the nine West Indian slave-owner, industry that made words Imus lost his job, at least without the media atten- about gender only and in- AfrAm girls from the one Willie Lynch, made a like “ho’” part of popular until all the noise dies down tion), even called Imus’ re- cluded the two white play- Hispanic girl in the photo – speech to slave-owners in vernacular in the first place and Imus rises as the under- marks “disgusting” and “an ers on the team in a deni- there were very few His- the American South about or to get health care for the dog of a movement of ra- insult to black women.” grating put-down of all panics attending the col- how to keep their slaves un- working poor and better cial hate and misogyny that Thanks, Secretary Rice women. However, Imus lege, so I don’t know how der control, dividing them schools in the inner city, as is growing in this country, for getting it right! moved from the general to they managed to find one along various lines, includ- well as jobs and better so that the next time some- Contact Geneva at the specific when he identi- for the photo. ing skin color and hair tex- wages…. one objects to a racial or [email protected] fied a racial characteristic, By my sophomore year, ture. hair texture, in his now in- I was editor-in-chief of the Willie Lynch’s dictum is famous reference to campus newspaper and still in play in 2007, and I “nappy-headed ho’s” or the president of the Press Club, suspect had as much to do AfrAm women on the the organization that se- with the visceral reaction Rutgers’s basketball team. lected the “10 most beauti- to Imus’ statement as the I find it rather interest- ful.” So, that year, the year- statement’s racist and sex- ing that folks who can un- book photo represented the ist nature. derstand that a demeaning whole spectrum of women There was little eco- word like “ho’” (or whore) of color and included vari- nomic impact, to my knowl- refers to women, don’t un- ous styles of hair, includ- edge, after Tommy Hilfiger derstand that “nappy- ing the afro, which was at purportedly said he did not headed’ refers to race. 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Answer: Hell Yeah! would a prosecutor have gone black folks agreeing with radio these days, it’s tough choice to expose their bodies, You should educate your- Referring to a group of before the cameras to pro- them on this next point. finding an album to buy these routinely choose men that self on all that our music has young black females (colle- claim that the defendants were If Rappers Call Black days, because mostly white- abuse them and just live that to offer instead of just react- giate athletes at that) as “… a innocent. Women Hoes, Why Is It So owned record companies feel life of immoral behavior. ing to the radio. bunch of nappy headed hoes” That is a double standard Bad When Someone Else that the only way to sell rap In NO way are we saying Any true hip-hop head will when coming out of a white worth complaining about. Does It? music is to appeal to our own that ALL our women get tell you that radio doesn’t have person’s mouth is racist. Black folks live everyday You’re an idiot if you al- self hatred by promoting rap- down like that. s*** to do with what’s real You can go to hell if you with double standards that are low these evil white men to pers whose lyrics demean all But our song is an attempt hip-hop. don’t agree or simply stop life threatening, and silly-ass poison your mind into think- of us (not just women, but all to question the ones that do. And don’t even get me reading right now. white conservatives are all ing that they should be able to of us as a whole). And I admit Hip-hop is an intellectual started on videos … because I don’t give a damn what taking up for Imus on the call black women hos because I’m de-sensitized to it. I’ve person’s endeavor. It’s a way anyone that feels that rap vid- anyone says. That is racist as premise that they should be rap music does it. been de-sensitized to it since of learning about realities we eos on MTV and BET are hell and professionally irre- able to use the language we First of all – A ho is ANY- I was about 12 years old. face as a people. examples of black women sponsible. use??? ONE who sleeps around. But it’s funny to me how When you listen to powerless to control their own Is that a double standard? %&* THAT! I’ve known a number of Alanis Morrissette can call Outkast, when you listen to image - you need to be re- HELL YEAH IT’S A And there are a bunch of guys who will have sex with herself a bitch, sell 15 million Mos Def, when you listen to minded that MTV and BET DOUBLE STANDARD! idiots all over you tube say- any female they see… guess albums and yet she’s not ac- Little Brother you are wit- are both run by black women!! And the mere thought of a ing that he shouldn’t have what? cused of reversing the nessing someone’s thoughts Every image you see on WHITE person complaining been fired. THOSE GUYS ARE women’s struggle. on the world around them. those networks is a result of about a double standard is That’s dumb as hell. Of HOS! The point of all art is to You are witnessing art someone giving it a green ridiculous. course he should’ve been Slut, Ho – etc. those terms imitate life. being painted on the canvas. light. Just the slightest hint of fired and possibly sued for can be for a man, too. If the I won’t allow hip-hop You are getting the real In both cases, that some- them complaining about slander. shoe fits. music to be the scapegoat for CNN. one is a powerful black double standards is insulting With this little article of And that’s the main part of Don Imus and other white Because the news does woman. to one’s intellect. mine, I don’t reach even a calling anyone any name… it folks of his ilk who wanna NOT report on life as we know Does that make it okay? White people benefit ev- 100th of his audience but if I has to be appropriate for their whine “well, they did it first.” it. No. eryday from double standards singled out a group of people actions. And to try and drag hip- For many of us in the hip- But it should show you that reach far beyond seman- and berated them needlessly For Example: hop music into this, that stuff hop generation, we can’t even that a black female growing tics and what can/can’t be said about their looks and made Paris Hilton = Ho is angering me even as I type depend on our own elders and up in our society can be any- on the air. When dealing with racial and sexist remarks … Anna Nicole Smith = Ho this. role models to report on life thing she wants. law enforcement, employ- guess what? Y’all get it now? as we know it. She can become a stripper ment etc. they benefit every- I’d be in trouble. It’s not rocket science, but You know what, let me Ebony magazine, Oprah or a video girl and have some day. It’s just common sense. Don Imus violated in mul- calm down. Winfrey, Terry McMillan and of these dumb ass rappers If you don’t believe me, You have a job where you tiple ways with his comments I’ll do what I always try the like… are all pillars of our pour champagne all over her just look at the other big news speak to the public, you need and he can’t blame us. and do in this article and use Black America but they don’t and make songs about what story that came out the day to exercise some professional personal examples so you can even take hip-hop seriously they’ve done to her. CBS finally let Imus go – restraint and some measure Second of all – the rap see that I’m not just talking to enough to consider all the is- Or she can become a dig- the Duke University la- of political correctness. But music you hear that disre- be talking. sues we address in our songs. nified leader of a major cor- crosse players who were ac- for these neo-conservative spects women, IS NOT ALL My group, The Undergodz The communities we live poration whose success is so cused of gang raping a young types, they don’t feel they HIP HOP! – on our myspace page is a in have all sorts of people. enviable that conscious rap- black woman were all pro- have to answer to anyone at If you only listen to G- song of ours called “Why Do Women that are doing pers adore her and make songs nounced innocent. all. Unit or some garbage like that, Birds.” In this song, the first well, working and making a about wanting a woman just Out of all those people, And you’re damn right if then that’s your own damn verse deals with a certain type positive life for themselves… like her. and the entire duration of the I’m singling them out, but it’s fault for drowning your ears of female someone might we are proud of them and we How you raise your daugh- incident, not one single con- not about their looks – it’s in nonsense that most real hip- come across in the inner city. love them. ters will have more to do with viction. because their point of view is hop heads aren’t even proud I once had a rock and roll But for every sister on her which direction she goes in. Now we all know, if it had exactly what fuels situations of. music fan visit the page and I way to work or school in the Not Lil Wayne’s video. been a group of black college like Don Imus ruining a life- Nas coming out with an asked them what they thought morning, she passes two or Not Don Imus. men and the accuser was a time achievement for dozens album called Hip Hop Is Dead of the music. three who are hanging out on But it’s hard to ignore that white female the conclusion of hardworking people with last year is proof, y’all. When they hit me back the block about to go and do hip-hop’s ugly side is getting to this story would have been the Rutgers’ women’s bas- Most of us who make their only comment was that some dirt. more and more popular as the drastically different and, if ketball team. music are even getting we had said “chicken heads” We see the good. audience gets younger and there had not been enough Their point of view is cor- sick and tired of being and “hos.” We see the bad. younger. sick and tired with the They completely missed We speak on it all. The state of our culture over-used gimmicks, the point. 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