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INSIDE SECTIONQUESTION TITLE Charles Veley bicycles across CanQuem, the damage no. Od to peopleCatiam of colorcomni can- U.S. for social justice urbembe repaired? quo ut, By Jurry Taalib-Deen what’s his objective. Journal Staff Writer During the video in- Charles Veley has terview, Mr. Veley said come face to face with he was biking to Las members of the Ku Klux Vegas, Nevada and Klan, who threatened was staying with some- to kill him. He has been one who believed in robbed. He has been hit his cause and wanted in the back of the head to house and feed him with a bottle, causing for as long as possible. him to fall off his bicycle, During his past rides, which resulted in being he would sleep on the rushed to the hospi- side of the road, or SECTIONMONEY TALKS TITLE tal by a stranger. Time pitch a tent. His cause ReminiscentQuem, no. Od of and time again, Mr. Ve- goes unnoticed by Catiam comni- ley has faced unimag- mainstream media, be- those old inable odds, but yet, cause if it was known, urbemCliffhangers quo ut, has not let any of those he would have financial supporters; currently,

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Charles Veley holding a sign that reads, “Convicted Felons Lives Mat- ter,” while on one of his many journeys. California. He was rid- Florida. The ride took I can change the way ing to end gun violence him 63 days and along someone sees others and he was riding for the way he encountered negatively, then I was the family of a young the Ku Klux Klan. successful,” Mr. Veley man who was killed by “I was on the side of said. one of his sons. the road fixing my bike His journeys “I rode to ease the tire, when a pickup stretched out to Ne- HEALTHYSECTION AWARENESS TITLE pain; there was a lot of truck with about six men braska, Seattle, Wash- Quem, no. Od ington, New Orleans, Tuskegee Great- Louisiana, Las Vegas, Grand-DaughterCatiam comni- PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Nevada, Wisconsin, urbemGets Vaccine quo ut, Charles Veley said, at times, he would sleep Boston, Massachusetts on the side of the road during rides in which and San Diego, Califor- the temperatures could be hot during the day nia. and very cold at night. “I take these rides to bring awareness to all incidents stop him from he comes out of pocket. the causes I support biking for social justice “I ride for ending gun and to inspire people to for all people and more violence, ending hu- help one another,” Mr. importantly, he hasn’t man trafficking, giving Veley said. developed a hard heart convicted felons more In 2016, his son Ken- towards anyone. rights and other issues neth was killed by gun On Sunday, March that aren’t normally dis- violence. Mr. Veley said 21, The Toledo Journal cussed amongst most he almost gave up rid- interviewed Mr. Veley, people,” he said. ing, but realized people via Facebook video, His first ride was in ADVICE need inspiration. SECTION TITLE about why he rides, 2014 when he rode from “Many times on those ReconnectQuem, no. inOd a when he started and Toledo, to Los Angeles, long and lonely bike CatiamDisconnected comni- rides, I cry and I cry a urbem quo ut, lot. But I realize that World there are others who PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL need inspiration and Charles Veley said, at times, he would sleep may not be as strong as on the side of the road during rides in which I am, so I keep riding,” the temperatures could be hot during the day he said. and very cold at night. Chris Kyriacou, the man who invited Mr. pain at that time,” Mr. pulled up. They called Veley into his home to Veley said. me the N word and rest and eat, insisted The long bike ride threatened to hang me. on talking to The Toledo was grueling, he ex- They eventually left, but Journal. plained. “It was 110 de- later returned and this “What Charles is do- grees and I didn’t know time, there were only ing is amazing. He has anyone and I’d sleep two men. Again, they inspired me to do more on the side of the road. emphasized how there for people,” he said. When people found out were no black people in Mr. Veley closed out what I was doing, they the area and they would the interview with the would give me food. I kill me. Somehow, the message of, “Live your EVERYBODY IS eventually had to be intensity died down and dreams, but reach out SOMEBODY IN PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL hospitalized for dehy- we got to talking. Oddly, to help and inspire oth- dration,” Mr. Veley said. one of them offered me er people; particularly THE TOLEDO Charles Veley, second from the left, talks and sleeps with homeless people on one of his treks In 2015 he rode from to stay at his home for strangers.” JOURNAL TJ across the country. Toledo, to Key West, the night; which I did. If INSIDE NEWS Page 2 - The Toledo Journal, March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 The Benefi ts of Being Age 60+ Really Add Up $1,400 on Groceries and Produce/Year (Income $16,744 orLess)

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The other guy that was president, Carl Polk Self-Employed before President Biden, promoted Yes, the damage can be repaired, by giving what’s racism, hate and violence, all of which owed to us; reparations. There doesn’t need to be a has impacted people of color, more re- massive study done to determine if Black people are in favor of it, or need it; it’s owed to us. Whites contin- cently, the Asian community. Do you ue to benefit from the free labor of the former slaves, and White people continue to throw a web out to trap think this type of damage to people of us in all their injustices. If current White people aren’t color can be repaired, if so, how? in favor of reparations, they’re no different than their forefathers who perpetuated it. James Kenney Factory Worker Bryan McELya Self-Employed Yes it can be changed, but it’s going to require all If the government puts more effort into solving the people of all color uniting and realizing there’s one problem, then it would change; because the govern- race and that’s the human race. Knowledge has to ment has the last word. When Black people speak be shared for all humans to progress. I sense there’s out against racism, we’re looked at as being wrong. something big coming to challenge all people and if So it’ll take the government to really get involved to we’re not united, we won’t be ready. The earth is all change the problem, because again, they have the of our turf and we all have to work together to solve last word and the most powerful word. that problem.

Lamar Kenney Charles Rucker Factory Worker Factory Worker

We can’t solve the problem, but we can help mini- I think it’s too late to solve the problem. We see mize the damage. Racism is taught, so we have to how bold and direct the racists are and the fact they start teaching our children right. I have two children don’t pay for their crimes, which, says to me, it’s too that are of mixed race; White and Mexican. So we late. Asians are just now feeling what we’ve been have to start teaching them to love and not hate each going through forever. So to me, the best thing to other, at a young age and that will greatly minimize do is stay with our own people and build amongst the problem. ourselves.

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The Future of America is People of Color

By Roger Caldwell, torial QAnon beliefs, claims that 9/11 identify themselves as people of color NNPA Newswire Contributor did not happen, that school shootings (POC). The future of America is with such as the one at Sandy Hook 2012 people of color, because they are an As America struggles with the chal- in Connecticut that killed 26 children interchangeable member of a shared lenges of Covid-19, and a depression/ and adults were staged and more,” group, and also has a unique identity recession, there is sunshine and a be- says Andrew Buncombe – reporter There are now more than such as Black or Hispanic. lief of tremendous success with peo- for The Independent. This is an indi- 40% of the residents in Public discussion often overlooks ple of color (POC). Truth, integrity and cator that millions of Americans think the fact that groups called minorities factual information are the foundation like her, and they are caught up in a “the country, who identify can choose from several identities. A that President Biden and Vice-Presi- delusionary reality. themselves as people of person of color can call themselves dent Harris are building their adminis- As the Republicans remain in grid- Black, Latino, Asian, Mexican, Ja- tration upon. The past four years were lock, the Democrats have learned color (POC). The future of maican, Chinese or any other culture based on corruption, lies and textbook that they cannot wait for them to America is with people of they are comfortable with. Depending racism. But Democracy — and Ameri- make up their minds, nor wait to see color, because they are an on the circumstances, this is a new ca’s voice: the vote — won again. which way they will go. The Demo- identity that will get larger as people Many Republicans and political crats have majorities in the Senate/ interchangeable member of a “ refuse to call themselves White. pundits may see the new adminis- House, and they are preparing to shared group, and also has a As America shifts under the admin- tration as a mistake, but 84 million move forward. istration of Biden, the majority in the people, the most in the history of There is a diversity explosion taking unique identity such as Black Democratic Party will be people of America, voted with their hearts and place across the country, in the White or Hispanic. color (POC). This makes sense as it their souls. So, this is the new truth. House, in Congress, with women and reflects the commonality of America, America has shifted, and Republican with people of color. The new census and the fight is for racial equity, and foolishness and corruption will be ex- reports confirm the importance of ra- respect for people as human beings. posed and destroyed on a daily level. cial minorities as the primary demo- As anti-racist efforts and organiza- There is dangerous behavior be- graphic engine of the nation’s growth. tions continue to grow and unfold, the ing exhibited in the Republican Party, “The new census projections indi- William Frey is projecting in 2045; battle will be coordinated and orga- with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor cate that for youth under the age of America will become “minority White.” nized by people of color. People of Greene. On Thursday, 2/4/21, Con- 18, the post millennia population, There is nothing Americans can do color will no longer be the minority, gresswoman Greene was stripped minorities will outnumber Whites in about this scientific fact. As the Biden they will become the majority, and of her committee posts, in education 2020,” says William Frey, Senior Fel- administration begins to address crim- this will happen before 2045. and budget. The House Democrats low, Brookings Institution Metropolitan inal justice and prison reform, the kill- The responsibility of people of col- joined by 11 Republicans felt she was Policy Program. This is amazing data ing of Black and Brown people must or is to stand up and be counted. To a danger to the integrity of the body, for people of color, because Whites end. There are many organizations relax and wait for change is no lon- and many are calling for her to resign are not replacing themselves with ba- across the country, fighting in solidari- ger an option. If you want change, her position as a Congresswoman. bies. Soon there will be an inflection ty to change policing in America. remember you are no longer the mi- “Mostly, the headlines have been point, and there will be more people There are now more than 40% of nority as people of color, and register about her (previously held) conspira- of color than White people in America. the residents in the country, who and vote. In Support of Black Votes Matter By John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint By now all of America, and Blacks in particular, are aware Celebrating 193 of the Black Press of the “Voter Suppression” legislation introduced in more than 28 states with more than 108 and legislative propos- als introduced to restrict voter and FRI participation aimed at African Americans in particular. These legislative proposals intro- duced and passed already in some states are the products of Republican controlled state legislative bodies. The New York Times has already said that these efforts represent the worst attack on voter participa- tion against these efforts is com- in part, to rest with the newly tion since Reconstruction and ing out of the State of Georgia, created “Black Voters Matter” 3450 W. Central Avenue, Jim Crow. Those measures Suite 107, Toledo, OH 43606 just as it gave us the two U.S. campaign. This effort is placing led to the Voting Rights Act of (419) 472-4521 Senators needed to give control pressure on some of the largest 1965 which was gutted in part of the U.S. Senate to President corporations in America to stop by the U.S. Supreme Court in Biden and Vice President Harris funding those members of the 2013. as the tie breaking vote in the It appears that the call for ac- continued on page 5 senate. The answers appear, The Toledo Journal • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • Page 5 MoneyTalks Rescue: Reminiscent of those old Cliffhangers

By Dr. E. Faye Williams Wire Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) – I know there are some who remember the film shorts called “Cliffhangers.” They were serial shorts designed to lure viewers back into theaters for each weekly episode. These serials had common characters: a hero, a hero- ine, the hero’s loyal sidekick, a villain, minions to the villain, and a seemingly cue of millions of Americans could be They have shown that their lust for impossible challenge(s) the hero must considered the impossible challenge. “ power and allegiance to the trump/ overcome. Facing the ongoing chal- Because they live “where the rubber republican line exceeds their commit- lenge, the hero would experience ep- meets the road” and are most dramat- We have come to the end of ment to the people they serve. They isodic, insurmountable doom, surely ically impacted by the COVID disaster, have distorted the legislative process leading to death. The episode would 70% of Americans who were polled one episode and, again, the into a serve the rich and winner take end leaving the viewer to wonder how favored its enactment. Although hero still prevails. How long all competition. In the midst of a viral the hero would get out of the fix he long-overdue and insufficient in direct pandemic, an economy in meltdown, was in – the Cliffhanger. “ can he succeed? support to most citizens, it is as wel- and a social/cultural disruption unlike Entertaining and suspenseful, in ret- comed as a sip of water to someone any in the history of this country or the rospect, these Cliffhangers were sex- stuck in Death Valley. Few will ben- world, republicans who are constitu- ist, misogynistic, racist, and contained efit from all elements of the new law, ident Biden and VP Harris. The loy- tionally bound to the provide and pro- an inaccurate multitude of cultural but it is certain that those who do will tect the general welfare have abrogat- stereotypes. Those attributes were al sidekick is embodied by the Dem- breathe a temporary sigh of relief. ocratic members of the House and ed their responsibility. Their actions consistent with the then contemporary If divided by the 365 days of the contradict their words. They claim loy- standards of filmmaking. One could Senate. If you’re following my anal- declared pandemic, the total $3200 ogy, you know that the villain and his alty to the American people yet allow argue that a change to those stan- awarded to a single adult in both immeasurable suffering through their dards has only occurred within the minions are embodied by McConnell, COVID disbursements yields roughly McCarthy, and republicans in the Sen- benign neglect. past few years, but that’s a discussion $8.80 per day. This amount is less We have come to the end of one for another time. ate and House. Analogies generally than anemic, but long-awaited none- oversimplify, but, in this case, I doubt episode and, again, the hero still pre- Passage of the COVID Rescue bill theless. In addition, the plan includes vails. How long can he succeed? We and its subsequent signing into law it. unemployment aid, tax credit expan- Rather than being dismissive of the must remember this episode and that, by President Biden was reminiscent sions, mortgage/rent relief, eviction in the future, our votes can eliminate of one of those old Cliffhangers. As I analogy, how else can we character- moratoria, funds to facilitate school ize legislators like McConnell, Gra- the number of villains our hero must made that mental comparison, I real- openings, vaccine distribution funds face. ized there were lessons to be learned ham, Cruz, Hawley, Rubio, McCarthy, and state and local government relief, Scalise, Greene, and the 250+ repub- (Dr. E. Faye Williams is President of from the genre. Similarly disposed among a range of other provisions. the National Congress of Black Wom- characters exist in the legislative pro- licans in both houses who cared so This was a weighty challenge for our little for the American public that they en and host of “Wake Up and Stay cess and the weekly serial. hero. Woke” on WPFW-89.3 FM.) In this instance, the financial res- unanimously voted against this “Res- Our hero is imbodied by both Pres- cue Legislation.” In Support of Black Votes Matter

continued from page 4 sion and the passage of the John Georgia, would: limit voting to the tain since they don’t always have Lewis Voting Rights Act. The Black hours of 9am to 5pm daily; elimi- access to birth records. legislature backing these measures Press can play a major role in this nate Sunday voting, reduce polling We the Black Press, who have and to use their collective lobbying movement by helping our commu- sites in black and communities of told our story for 194 years, can influence nationwide to withdraw nities know who are the legis- color, reduce ballot collection once again tell the story of those support from those legislators who lative members supporting the boxes and require State vot- who are proposing and support support voter suppression laws. proposed voter suppression er identification cards, which such legislation in each of the The companies so far identified in- laws. Many of these laws, many seniors would states in which we live and vote; we clude: Coca Cola, UPS, Home De- as proposed in not be able to can encourage voter registration pot, just to name a few, with others ob- such as that which defeated Don- being added to the list. Black ald Trump in November 2020; and Voters Matter orga- we can ensure nizers believe that by doing so that these and other For- with the 2022 tune 500 companies elections the Re- can force change by publicans, White withholding financial Nationalists and support and lobbying the likes of those who against such laws. stormed the U.S. Cap- Black Voters Matter itol on January 6, 2021 should spread across this are once again defeat- country just as Black ed at the ballot box. Lives Matter did. The idea Let’s get involved if we is not one of calling for “boy- are not already and cotts” but rather the support of let's stay involved. those who support voter inclu- LifeStyles/News Page 6 • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Black Women’s Organizations Matter

not diminish the importance she did to get voters out. I cious. When have tweets I often wonder what moti- that these organizations have. think of Melanie Campbell and adhered to a civility protocol? vated Dr. Bethune to form an When I think of NCNW, I the sisters of the Black Wom- The coalition of Black women organization in the middle of

think of the late Dr. Dorothy en’s Roundtable. There are who have always made a dif- the Great Depression, when Irene Height, who used to say, so many more Black women ference must step up to sup- overall unemployment rates “If I tap you with my finger, you and Black Women’s organiza- port these women, too. soared to 25 percent and

may or may not feel it, but if tions that made a difference Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Black unemployment was two I combine these five fingers in this election. Presi- or three times higher. In into a fist, you will definitely dent Biden has acknowl- 1935, food lines snaked feel it. “ Dr. Height was not edged the Black commu- “ around city blocks and a pugilistic woman, but she nity and Black women in Thanks to COVID... down dusty roads in was a fervent believer in the particular. The differently scaled rural communities. Too power of the collective. And It is crucial, though, celebration does not diminish many Black folks were NCNW, an “organization of or- that our coalition con- pushed to the back of ganizations,” certainly fits that tinues to stay active and “the importance that these the line or denied assis- bill. Too many times, in mod- connected. One Black organizations have. tance altogether. The ern history, NCNW, the collec- woman, Kristen Clarke, indignities were innu- tive, has been present. Many has been nominated to merable, but Bethune By Dr. Julianne Malveaux of us, for example, attended serve as Assistant Attor- shrugged them off to Wire Writer Labor Secretary Alexis Her- ney General for Civil Rights. the founder of NCNW, was a build a powerful organization (TriceEdneyWire.com) - man’s confirmation hearings, Already the right-wing is going firm believer in diversity and with unprecedented access March is Women’s History many wearing the crimson and after her with their usual smear inclusion. She reached out to to President Roosevelt. She Month, and this month is the cream colors of Delta Sigma campaign tactics, taking com- white women who shared our walked into Roosevelt’s office perfect time to lift the Black Theta sorority, Ms. Herman’s ments out of context and blow- values and worked in coalition with the collective strength of women’s organizations that sorority (and also mine). Del- ing them up. The same coali- with them when she could, giv- Black women in her fingers or make such an essential differ- tas were not the only people in tion that worked to get the vote en the constraints of the time. her fist. ence in our lives. Last year, the house. Other Divine Nine out now must work to support She would approve support- Black women’s organiza- both the National Council of sisters joined us, Alpha Kappa this exceptional woman. ing sisters Gupta and Tanden, tions don’t get the credit they Negro Women (NCNW) and Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sig- Similarly, two other women women of color just like us. are due, so these organiza- the National Association of ma Gamma Rho. We made of color are being smeared. While we might not be on the tions must be lifted in this Negro Business and Profes- an impression, and those sen- Vanita Gupta, President of same page as these sisters on Women’s History Month. What sional Women (NANBPW) cel- ators prepared to grill Herman the Leadership Conference everything, we have enough in would our nation be without ebrated their 85th anniversary. had to think twice because we on Civil and Human Rights, common to be passionate in these organizations who get Thanks to COVID, neither or- were there. has been attacked by rabid their defense. The smear tac- out the vote, raise money for ganization had the opportunity Black women had a tremen- right-wingers. Another woman tics that the rabid right uses to scholarships, provide social to celebrate in the way they dous impact on this current of color, Neera Tanden, who smear these women are unac- and civic services, and do so planned; now they are cele- election. I think of LaTosha leads the Center for American ceptable. They are the same much more? I don’t want to brating by Zoom. The differ- Brown, a Black Votes Matter Progress, has been attacked tactics that these people use know the answer. 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You can’t buy it any- latest information on a variety as an opportunity to prey on der to get money or informa- ple are hearing [about vac- where, it’s only available at of consumer issues, including consumers anxious to get their tion,” she said, adding that vic- cines] is scarcity and the lo- federal- and state-approved COVID-related scams, and shots. tims have reported being locations. noted that if you have been Because distribution varies asked to provide sensitive Requests for personal, scammed, it’s important to state by state and changes information like social se- financial, or health infor- contact authorities right away. are announced almost daily, curity numbers, medical mation. No one from a “Getting money back from there’s not a lot of clarity on information and driver’s vaccine distribution site, scammers is a challenge be- when and how people can get license numbers. healthcare provider’s of- cause scammers ask people vaccinated, explained Karen On its website, the Coun- fice, pharmacy, or your to use certain payments and S. Hobbs, Assistant Director, ty of Merced reported that insurance company or these methods have certain Division of Consumer & Busi- scammers posing as clinic Medicare will ask for per- characteristics: quick, anony- ness Education at the Federal workers contacted Mer- sonal information or your mous, difficult to reverse,” she Trade Commission. “Officials ced residents and offered Social Security, credit explained. are doing what they can, the them COVID-19 vaccines card, driver’s license or One popular method in- best they can, but no state for an upfront $100.00 fee. bank account number to volves instructing victims to is immune to confusion and After the money was paid, sign you up to get the vac- buy gift cards and then ask- scammers are ready to take the victims were referred cine. ing them for the numbers on advantage,” she said. to a vaccine site where Unexpected or unusual the back. Scammers also ask “This is one of those they did not have appoint- texts and emails contain- for payments via cash-reload schemes that, like the pan- ments. ing links about the COVID cards and money transfers demic, is affecting literally Prepaid schemes have also gistical hurdle of delivery, and vaccine. Do not click on links such as Western Union and everyone, everywhere,” she appeared in Ventura County, that feeds into this confusion or open attachments from MoneyGram. added. and in Skagit County, WA., lo- and makes people pay atten- sources you don’t recognize “They choose these meth- Hobbs said the FTC has cal news outlets GoSkagit.com tion when they get a call,” ex- as you could download dan- ods because they’re like cash received numerous reports of and KGMI.com have reported plained Hobbs. gerous malware onto your de- – once the money is gone, it’s vaccine scams, though none that scammers claiming to be The FTC website offers tips vice. gone. That’s why it’s important so far have involved large Skagit County representatives on how to recognize a vaccine “Our advice to people is that to act quickly. It’s the only way numbers of people. The com- called residents and offered scam. First, you should never you should contact a trusted to increase your chances of plaints involve scammers pos- them vaccine appointments pay for a vaccine and anyone source, so you’ll be checking getting your money back.” ing as federal and local offi- and then asked for personal asking for money, whether to with local and health depart- Reporting scams to the FTC get you an ments to learn when and how appointment, to get the vaccine and you can Continued on page 16. Open for healing

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utmc.utoledo.edu Healthy Awareness Page 8 • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Great-Grand-daughter of Tuskegee Study Victim Gets Vaccine By Shelia Poole of hospitalizations with the AJC AP via Atlanta Journal-Constitu- and deaths, ac- In a recent Atlanta Jour- tion and Voice and Viewpoint cording to health nal-Constitution poll, 30% of experts. Yet, Black respondents said the Peggy Fitzpatrick Tatum re- they’re also receiv- main reason they wouldn’t get cently spent two weeks trying ing COVID-19 vac- the COVID vaccine is they dis- to book an appointment to get cinations at signifi- trust the health system. About the COVID-19 vaccine before cantly lower rates 22% were concerned about eventually landing a date. than whites. side effects. Thirty-seven per- Tatum’s decision to get the A big reason is cent said they wanted to know vaccine may raise some eye- lack of trust in med- more about the vaccines’ ef- brows. ical research sys- fectiveness. The 65-year-old retired tems and the gov- Those facts are not lost on federal employee is the ernment. Some list many in the community , as great-granddaughter of one the Tuskegee Ex- Black physicians, civic or- of hundreds of Black men in periment as reason ganizations and faith-based Macon County, Alabama, who for their hesitance. groups work to educate Black were part of a controversial According to a people about the vaccines. U.S. Public Health Service June 2020 Pew “We’re at a different place study on syphilis, commonly PHOTO CREDIT / ALYSSA POINTER Research Center from Tuskegee and also from known as the Tuskegee Study Peggy Fitzpatrick, 65, stands for a portrait holding an image of her study, Black adults other injustices and unethi- or Tuskegee Experiment, great grandfather, Willie Fitzpatrick, at East Lake Park in Atlanta’s East were more hesitant cal medical behavior as far which began in 1932 and last- Lake community , Thursday, Feb.11, 2021. Willie was a victim of the to trust medical sci- as research goes on human ed 40 years. Tuskegee Experiments, which was an unethical medical study that tar- entists, embrace subjects,” said Dr. Lilly Immer- Blacks and Latinos have geted Black men for more than 40 years. Despite this experiment be- the use of exper- gluck, a professor at the More- been disproportionately affect- ing a part of Peggy’s family legacy, she is still seeking to participate in imental medical house School of Medicine. ed by the coronavirus in terms the COVID-19 vaccination. National and international treatments “I do think they are us- guidelines have come from and sign up ing Tuskegee as an excuse, lessons learned in history. for a poten- and it brings about fear and “The protections that hu- tial vaccine some anxiety for people,” said mans have in clinical research, to combat Tatum, who was raised in Tus- to me, evolved from that sit- the dis- kegee and now lives in metro ease. Atlanta, in a recent interview Continued on page 12. Open for

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UTMC 1587 Print_TheJournal_ChestPain_4.75x8.indd 1 2/12/21 1:14 PM The Toledo Journal • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • Page 9 Education/Aparently The State of Black Education During COVID-19: the Good, the Bad, and the Promising By Letisha Marrero Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall, rier.” school staff. Wire Writer director of P-12 practice When COVID-19 hit, Biddle, who’s been a No doubt, the news at The Education Trust. teachers were “thrown into classroom teacher and about educating our chil- “I want to make sure we the deep end of the pool,” is now a dad to a high dren during a pandem- don’t rest with the negative said Sal Khan, founder and schooler, says while par- ic has been dire as of thinking that children are CEO of Khan Academy. ent engagement is a nice- late, filled with doom and falling behind. They are But now, teachers are em- to-have, this isn’t reality gloom. But to Black fami- standing on the precipice bracing technology more for a lot of Black parents lies, this is a familiar story. of possibility. They are ea- and willing to use it moving who are essential workers. “Who was public educa- ger to learn. We want them forward. “I think we’re at a “Parents are the frontline. tion built for and who is it to not just be on track, but moment that no one would We’re asking parents to be not?” asked Sekou Biddle, above the track.” deny that everyone needs counselors, and teachers vice president, advocacy, Parents right now are to have suitable internet are trying to do that re- and student professional making critical decisions access in this country. In- motely. We need to think development programs at about whether to put their stead of viewing it as gaps, about acceleration.” UNCF. “Even what Thom- children back into build- I say start at grade level, Moving forward, educa- as Jefferson said, ‘Edu- ings that may not be safe. and if you need to go back, tors will need to administer cation is an opportunity to While it’s true that some do it at the same time. But high-quality assessments rake the muck from the children are struggling that’s where digital tools to determine where learn- geniuses.’ We really hav- with remote learning, oth- like Khan Academy Kids ing must be accelerated en’t moved far from that.” ers are actually thriving teacher experience are teachers given this crisis. can be valuable.” and provide high-quality Biddle was part of a pan- without having to deal with intertwined.” His center “We need to build trust in The degree of unfin- instruction to ensure stu- el of esteemed educators negative school climates, just announced a new $3 our students,” said Magala ished learning caused by dents can reach high stan- and leaders who gathered being bullied in school, or million national educa- Bien-Amie, a Black middle the pandemic will differ dards. Students will need for a roundtable discussion facing discipline disparities tional justice campaign to school special education by student, subject, and access to opportunities, on the state of Black edu- or implicit bias. dramatically increase the teacher in Brooklyn. “I grade —affecting math supports, and strong and cation during COVID-19. Sharif El-Mekki, founder number of Black teachers have all my kids on speed more than reading, young- supportive relationships. The problem of systemic and CEO of the Center for entering the teaching pro- dial so if they’re absent, er grades more than old- And targeted actions racism in public education Black Educator Develop- fession. I’m right there. When I er, and students already from school and district has existed for centuries ment, says that his focus Black teachers close show up, I show up, and I lacking adequate supports leaders and policymak- — it’s just now being exac- is on teacher diversity, educational achievement never let them down.” She more than others. Marshall ers are needed to ensure erbated by things such as professional development, and opportunity gaps, de- added that teachers need previewed some of Ed stretched budgets do not the digital divide and the pedagogy for Black stu- creasing dropout rates and to be given the freedom to Trust’s upcoming research result in policies and prac- lack of resources. dents that have been used increasing college enroll- teach, because real-world on three ways schools can tices that harm the stu- The media likes to tout it for hundreds of years. ment of Black students by problems need real-world give students the oppor- dents who face the most as “learning loss,” to make “What we’ve seen is really more than 30%. Given that solutions — and it’s not tunities and supports they injustices. the problem sound even an exacerbation of injus- Black teachers only com- about teaching to the test. need to complete unfin- Said El-Mekki, “Black worse, but some people tices for Black people. This prise 7% of the teacher “I know we live in a high- ished learning: targeted in- people have led in carrying are actively trying to count- pandemic on top of layers workforce, we need more stakes testing environ- tensive tutoring, expanded the banner for educational er the narrative. “I don’t and layers of a racist en- of them. Black teachers ment, but some kids are learning time, and building and racial justice — two ar- call it learning loss. I call it demic. The Black student understand what’s at stake just not great test takers. strong relationships be- eas that are inseparable.” interrupted learning,” said experience and the Black for Black students and You can’t let that be a bar- tween students and strong And so, the march goes on.

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© 2021 NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION Education/Aparently Page 10 • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • The Toledo Journal KeShaun Bailey receives student caddie college scholarship Submitted By: Zoe Spilker year housing and tuition minor in business. Af- excellent academics; Dittoe Public Relations scholarship and the na- ter he graduates from demonstrated financial tion’s largest privately Ohio State he plans to need; and outstanding KeShaun a Toledo funded scholarship pro- attend veterinary med- character. resident and a senior gram. The full tuition icine school to become “Each of these de- at Central Catholic and housing college a veterinarian. He has serving young stu- High School is a caddy scholarship is valued at caddied for three years dents epitomizes what at Inverness Club. He an estimated $120,000 at Inverness Club. our Program has been was recently awarded over four years. Each caddie has a about since its creation the Evans Scholarship KeShaun is passion- unique story, reflect- in 1930,” said WGA to The Ohio State Uni- ate about animals and ing the scholarship’s Chairman Kevin Buggy. versity where he’ll start plans to study veterinary four selection criteria: “Their dedication, hard this fall. The Evans medicine in college and a strong caddie record; work and sacrifice is Scholarship a full, four- humbling, and we are honored to be able to help them pursue their dreams.” The Western Golf Association, headquar- tered in Glenview, Illi- nois, has supported the Chick Evans Scholar- ship Program through the Evans Scholars Foundation since 1930. One of golf’s favorite charities, it is the na- tion’s largest scholar- ship program for cad- dies. Evans Scholars since room and in their com- Currently, a record the program was found- munities, as well as on 1,045 caddies are en- ed by famed Chicago the golf course,” said rolled in 19 universities amateur golfer Charles John Kaczkowski, WGA across the nation as “Chick” Evans Jr. President and CEO. Evans Scholars, and “These young stu- “We welcome them to more than 11,320 cad- dents all have shown the Evans Scholars dies have graduated as excellence in the class- family.” 12-Year Old Black Girl Enrolls at Arizona State University to Study Chemistry and Engineering Submitted

Black News - Tempe, AZ — At just 12-years old, Alena Wicker is set to start college at Ari- zona State University, majoring in astronomical

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and planetary science dream and will be start- and chemistry. She ing classes at ASU this plans to be an engineer summer. She expects to for NASA someday. finish college at the age “I always dreamed of of 16. being an engineer be- “I’ll be driving in one cause throughout my life of those future space I liked the building,” Ale- mobiles by the time that na told 11Alive about her I graduate college,” Ale- goal to work at NASA. na said, adding that she Since she was 4-years wants to build rovers old, it had always been that could be sent to oth- her dream as she was er planets as well. building NASA-sized More than that, Ale- Legos. na is also also very ac- “She just had a gift tive on her Facebook for numbers and Lego page where she plans and science so I started to launch a podcast to Transfer or Enroll nurturing that gift,” said share her journey. her mother Daphne Mc- “I’m just planning it all Quarter. as I go. It doesn’t matter Now When Alena finished what your age or what high school through ho- you’re planning to do. meschool classes, she Go for it, dream, then LOURDES.EDU began pursuing that accomplish it,” she said. The Toledo Journal • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • Page 11 Religion/Family

Thank You From The Family Of William Henry Riley AKA: Bro Riley & GRA GRA

The Family of William Henry Riley with sincere appreciation, would like to thank all for the prayers, calls, text messages, food, drinks, water, essential items, gifts, cards, flowers, porta potty etc.

All the love shown during our time of sorrow will be cherished forever.

Our dad will truly be missed. Special thank you to the Toledo Hospital ICU unit, C. Brown Funeral Home, those families, friends who traveled afar to join us in dads homegoing celebration. We Love you all!

Children: Mark, Chris (Brenda), Vincent, Monica Riley Sisters: Geraldine Perry Idella (Clois) Smith Marilyn Riley

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints” -Psalm 116:15

MHRSB of Lucas County named 2021 ADAMH Board of the Year Award Submitted ly stepped in and helped their county’s Robin Isenberg, Executive Director Suite 800, Toledo, OH 43604 The Mental Health & Recovery Ser- residents get through this terrible time. NAMI Greater Toledo vices Board of Lucas County (MHRSB) This Board also helped in the procure- Accepting the Award: is proud to announce that this year, the ment and distribution of personal pro- Scott Sylak, Executive NAMI Ohio Board of Directors has cho- tective equipment (PPE) to all of the Director, Mental Health sen MHRSB of Lucas County as the county’s congregate living facilities that and Recovery Services 2021 ADAMH Board of the Year Award were considered extremely high risk to Board recipient. This award will be presented COVID-19 spread. Jim Stengle, MHRSB in person on Wednesday, March 24 at “We present this prestigious award Board Chair 9:30 AM in our offices at 701 Adams to the Mental Health and Recovery Sena M. Friedman, Street, Suite 800. The in-person pre- Services Board of Lucas County due MHRSB Vice Chair sentation will be recorded and then to their tremendous commitment to Michael Carter, Manag- WHAT DO FUNERAL presented later statewide during NAMI the citizens of Lucas County living with er of Community Engage- DIRECTORS DO? mental illness..”- NAMI Ohio Award An- ment & Client Rights Ohio’s Annual Meeting, held virtually Funeral directors are both caregivers and admin- nouncement Charletta Slaughter, on April 22. istrators. In their administrative duties, they make Award to be presented by: Manager of Recovery During the COVID-19 pandemic, the arrangements for transportation of the body, Terry Russell, Executive Director Services those living with mental illness have complete all necessary paperwork, and imple- NAMI Ohio When: Wednesday, been devastated due to isolation and ment the choices made by the family regarding Luke Russell, Deputy Director NAMI March 24, 2021 at 9:30 the inability to access the services they the funeral and final disposition of the body. Ohio a.m desperately need. Anytime NAMI Ohio As caregivers, funeral directors are listeners, Christine Wierman, NAMI Ohio Board Where: 701 Adams St contacted the Mental Health and Re- advisors and supporters. They have experience Member covery Services Board of Lucas County assisting the bereaved in coping with death. Fu- for assistance, they always immediate- neral directors are trained to answer questions about grief, recognize when a person is having difficulty coping, and recommend sources of pro- fessional help. Funeral directors also link survi- vors with support groups at the funeral home or in the community. Family/News Page 12 • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Energy Policies and Potential Impacts on Household Budgets R. Dean Foreman, Ph.D household spending on ve- Chief Economist, American hicles, insurance and public Petroleum Institute transit rose 35% among the lowest 20% of households by (NNPA Newswire) - Most income, more than twice the people are concerned when rate of wealthier households. energy costs rise, especially These concerns loom over prices at the pump. It’s un- an economy where vehicles derstandable since the aver- and housing have recently be- age household spent nearly come even more expensive $4,100 on energy in 2019, per for some. the U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta- Now consider the potential tistics’ (BLS) Consumer Ex- costs of electric vehicles and penditure Survey. charging infrastructure, which For more than a decade, the administration is signaling expanded U.S. energy pro- it wants the nation to transition duction helped lower energy to and build; the ratcheting up costs, giving consumers more of fuel economy standards, disposable income to afford which the auto industry sug- PHOTO CREDIT NNPA NEWSWIRE / iSTOCKPHOTO other essentials like food, ed- gested in January would cost Higher costs for housing, vehicles and energy could ultimately require making sacrifices ucation and healthcare, which more than $1 billion annually; in the American way of life. Energy policies that could raise these costs should be dis- rose by 27%, 38% and 75%, plus incentives and/or state cussed clearly and in the context of what is affordable to American households. respectively, according to the requirements like California’s Bureau of Labor Statistics which mandate residential so- 30% year over year (y/y), and price inflation so far in 2021. what you pay for a gallon of (BLS). lar panels on new construction, consequently gasoline prices Further energy cost increas- gasoline or your monthly elec- However, with U.S. nat- estimated to add $8,400 to the were up 14% y/y as of March es could result from the Biden tricity bill. ural gas and oil production cost of a single-family home. 8, according to the U.S. Ener- administration’s decision to For example, imagine trying down recently, energy costs Each of these would add up- gy Information Administration halt new federal natural gas to make ends meet if U.S. en- front costs that disproportion- and oil leas- ergy policies raised the costs ately impact the 60% of U.S. ing, poten- of housing and vehicles, in households earning $53,123 tially reduc- addition to the energy they re- or less in 2019, per BLS. ing domestic quire. Housing, vehicles and To be clear, the industry sup- production, energy represent more than ports higher energy efficiency as well as half of a typical household’s where it is cost effective. How- other possi- expenditures. ever, policies that undermine ble actions While spending on energy domestic energy production that could since 2009 fell 10% to 15% and blanket regulations that limit drilling across every income brack- favor certain technologies over or hydraulic et, Americans’ non-energy others for vehicles or homes fracturing. spending on housing, vehicles, could harm consumers. These could maintenance and insurance Higher costs for housing, put upward rose the fastest among those vehicles and energy could ul- pressure who could least afford increas- timately require making sac- on energy es. Real housing expenditures rifices in the American way of costs that (excluding energy) by the low- life. Energy policies that could then could est 40% of U.S. households raise these costs should be ripple across by income increased about discussed clearly and in the the broader 10% between 2009 and 2019 have been on the rise. The context of what is affordable to (EIA). Electricity and natural economy. – roughly three times the rate price of crude oil, historically American households. gas bills also have increased Yet, energy policy choices among wealthy households. the biggest factor in the cost faster than overall consumer could affect far more than just Over the same period, real of gasoline, has risen nearly

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Continued from page 8. provide scholarships, educate whenever a vaccine became vaccines; she just wants them kegee in a community called people about the study and tell available whether for mumps to educate themselves before Cotton Valley. uation (Tuskegee) along with the story of the men and their or chickenpox, they would go making a decison. Lillie Tyson Head’s father, some others. legacy. down to the community clinic “Back then, they didn’t un- Freddie Lee Tyson, was also “The way to be empowered Several group members and get the shots. derstand what was going on,” part of the study. Today, she is to get correct information,” have spoken out she said. “Now advocates for people, particu- she said. “We’re asking peo- recently about “ you can ask larly Blacks, to get vaccinated. ple to go to the people they the COVID vac- questions. You In Macon County, the men trust in their communities, their cines and shared My grandmother never thought can watch ex- were not treated or informed circles, their networks and that they plan to perts on the they were in a study, said their health care providers.” take them. Their about any harm the vaccine would do news 24/7.” Head, 78, president of the But she made it clear that it’s work has been in to us, but she trusted in the Lord that it Tatum admits Voices for Our Fathers Legacy not just vaccine hesitancy that the spotlight more would do us all the good. that she was Foundation and a Virginia res- could account for lower num- as people debate “ hesitant at first, ident. “We, on the other hand, bers. whether to take the but the more in this time and age, we have “Is the root cause for the low vaccines. she researched more information at our dis- number truly because people Recently, Tatum and other “My grandmother never the vaccines, the more com- posal about the vaccine. don’t want it or is it an access descendants were part of a thought about any harm the fortable she felt. “I do hope my African Amer- issue, a distribution issue or an panel discussion on the syph- vaccine would do to us, but She was only 2 years old ican brothers and sisters will inequality of distribution issue ilis study for a Chicago-based she trusted in the Lord that when her great-grand-father take the vaccine if they are that needs to be addressed?” talk show when someone it would do us all the good,” died and can only piece to- able to do it,” Head told the Tatum is a board member asked why, given their family Tatum said. gether what he was like from AJC. The retired educator and of the Voices for Our Fathers histories, they would take the Many times, people on so- other family members. her husband are scheduled to Legacy Foundation, a non- COVID vaccines. cial media harken back to the Papa Willie, as he was take their second COVID vac- profit which was formed in She told them she was syphilis study. known, was a hard - working cine dose in March. 2014 to bring together Tuske- raised by her grandparents Tatum doesn’t go as far as to family man and sharecropper gee Experiment descendants, and when she was younger, encourage others to take the who lived right outside of Tus- The Toledo Journal, March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 - Page 13 THE TOLEDO JOURNAL TO PLACE ADS CALL (419) 472-4521 or email: [email protected], [email protected] NOW ACCEPTING: OFFICE HOURS: MON-TUE 9-noon & 1-5, THUR-FRI 9-noon & 1-5 Closed Wed You Can Use Your Debit Card, Mastercard,Visa, Amex Deadline Friday 4:30 pm CLASSIFIEDS For Placing Classifieds FOR RENT HELP WANTED FOR RENTHELP WANTED HELP WANTED

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Bachelor’s degree from HELP WANTED a four-year college or university in a field such as liberal arts, radio & television broadcasting or jour- nalism preferred; or a minimum of an Associate’s The Toledo-Lucas County degree in liberal arts, radio & television broadcast- Health Department is hiring! JOB POSTING ing or journalism, with two years related experience and/or training required.A valid driver’s license is The Rudolph Libbe Group is a one-stop provider of required.†Send your cover letter and rÈsumÈ to: CURRENT OPENINGS: SUPERVISOR construction and consulting services that range from Human Resources, P.O. Box 30, Toledo, OH 43614, OF CLINICAL & OUTREACH SERVICES site selection and financing to ongoing facility man- or [email protected]. EOE/ADA agement. RLG, comprised of Rudolph Libbe Inc., The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is GEM Inc., GEM Energy, Lehman Daman and NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department Rudolph Libbe Properties, operates as one team. operates in accordance with Title VII of the Civil RLG is headquartered in Toledo with offices in Rights Act of 1964. Cleveland, Columbus and Lima, Ohio; and Ply- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS mouth, Michigan. For additional information, visit FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND MIXED For job descriptions and information on how RLGbuilds.com. FINANCE ACCOUNTING SERVICES to apply, please visit our website: RFP#21-R006 Rudolph Libbe Inc. is seeking a Survey Specialist https://www.lucascountyhealth.com/about/ca- for its Walbridge, OH location. The Survey Special- Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMH) will reer-opportunities/ ist stakes out a variety of surveying assignments to receive proposals for Financial Accounting Con- facilitate the completion of buildings, building sites, sulting Services and Mixed Finance Account- roads, property/boundary limits and site control. This LACK ISTORY ing Services RFP#21-R006. Received in accor- B H is project level work that requires the knowledge of dance with law until April 14, 2021 3:00 pm. For surveying principles, processes, equipment and documents: www.lucasmha.org; 435 Nebraska The first black athlete to win a medal at any Winter software. Ave., Toledo, OH 43604; or 419-259-9446 (TRS: Olympics was Debi Thomas. She also was the first Dial 711).Bidders are required to meet Affirmative and only African American Figure Skating Champion A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Action and Equal Employment Opportunity require- in the US. Engineering or similar, or completion of an appren- ments as described in Executive Order #11246. ticeship in a construction related trade, at least 5+ This contract opportunity is a Section 3 Covered Emmanuel Steward went 94-3 in his amateur box- yearsí field survey experience, and a valid driversí Contract and any Section 3 Business Concerns are ing career, and was a National Gold Gloves Cham- license required. encouraged to apply. pion. As a trainer, he managed 25 world champions and four Olympic gold medalists. INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RLGBUILDS.COM/CAREERS. Doug Williams was the first African-American quarerback to win a Super Bowl. He won the big Rudolph Libbe Inc. is an Equal Employment game with the Washington Redskins in 1988. Opportunity Employer. Entertainment/Advice Page 14 • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • The Toledo Journal How to Reconnect in a Disconnected World bothered and they cut them- Self. We are divinely created; forms the bedrock civilized tional curse. selves off from everyone else. a piece of heaven and a chunk society, it is also true that dis- Reconnect with your Now imagine the same world of earth, as the writer Thomas connect among family mem- Wider Self in the middle of a pandemic. Moore put it. We must recon- bers is a constant source of By ‘wider self’ I am speaking So many people are lonely. nect to our own inherent good. society chaos. Family disputes of the community. Our com-

In the United Kingdom, I That means we must over- and disagreements are nor- munities are in dire need of re- recently read that the govern- come our addiction to “things” mal, but when people begin to connect; we need people who ment there appointed a ‘Minis- – cell phones, tablets, comput- experience psychological and desire to make a difference. It

ter of Loneliness’. ers, games, and other gadgets physical pain from family dys- used to be that the ‘commu- The tide of disconnect that keep us sequestered from nity’ was down the block. Not among humans is rising; I do the rest of humanity and prop anymore. Technology, trans- not think it is going to reverse up this culture of the lonely. Amid a global “ portation advances and social itself soon, given the volatile Find a way to secure quiet pandemic, we must at- media has transformed the state of political affairs we are time. Spend some time in the term community into a border- By Pastor W. Eric Croomes now witnessing and despite chamber of silence. Put away tempt to reconnect on less phenomenon. Wire Writer the promise a vaccine offers. your cell phone for a day. three important levels: Find a way to be more re- What to do? Scripture says, Reconnect with your sponsive; to show friendliness I recently read a Facebook “self, family, and commu- A friend loveth at all times, and Family and Friends toward others. We have lost post that lamented how the a brother is born for adversity. Most of us pride ourselves nity. that sense of cordiality and mu- high number of ‘fake peo- (Proverbs 17:17) in family; we say family is ev- tual respect. I recall watching ple’ causes one to withdraw Amid a global pandemic, we erything. But how true is that a film several years ago called from socializing with others. I must attempt to reconnect on statement? How many family function, something different Once Upon a Time When We chimed in on the post and sug- three important levels: self, members are not on speak- needs to happen. Colored. It was a different day gested that withdrawing from family, and community. ing terms? How many sibling Find a way to move past back then before integration such people may offer a cer- Reconnect with Your Self rivalries have progressed into family conflict. Use a fami- robbed us of our community tain transitory peace, but likely Notice I did not mention re- all out wars? Too many. Now ly member as a mediator to ethos and compassion. at the expense of social skills. connecting with God first. That throw in the effects of a lock- resolve festering disputes. Today, find a way to recon- Think about a world where is because when we reconnect down culture due to the pan- Some family pain goes back nect to yourself, your family virtually everyone is to them- with ourselves, we by exten- demic. decades, but that does not and to your wider self. selves; they do not want to be sion reconnect with our Higher While it is true that family mean it has to be a genera- Golden Globe Winner Idris Elba Signs Multi- Book Deal With HarperCollins Children’s Books Submitted that Idris has entrusted us to created, produced and starred Newbery and Caldecott Med- bring his stories to life and I in the Netflix comedy series als and the Man Booker Prize. In a major UK/US co-pub- cannot wait to share them with Turn Up Charlie. HarperCollins UK has offices lication deal, world rights children across the globe.” ROBYN CHARTERIS in London, Glasgow, Honley were acquired by Ann-Janine President and Publisher Robyn began her career and Manchester and can be Murtagh, Executive Publisher, HCCB US, Suzanne Murphy writing educational theatre for found online at www.harper- HCCB UK, and Suzanne Mur- said, “Idris Elba is a creative schools and charitable organ- collins.co.uk. phy, President and Publisher, force, who has many wonder- isations internationally before HARPERCOLLINS CHIL- HCCB US, from Crystal Ma- ful stories to tell. We are hon- graduating to television. DREN’S BOOKS, UK hey-Morgan at OWN IT! En- ored to be working with him For television she has writ- HarperCollins Children’s tertainment Ltd. and with Robyn Charteris to ten on numerous live-action Books, unprecedented three Publishing will include pic- bring Idris’s rich and imagina- drama, pre-school and anima- times winner of Children’s ture books and fiction featuring tive storytelling to the world of tion programmes for the BBC, Publisher of the Year (2014, a character and world imag- children’s books, and we are Channel 4, the Jim Henson 2015, 2016), is one of the ined and developed by Idris thrilled to welcome them to the Company, Channel 5, Initial leading publishers of chil- and his writing partner Robyn HarperCollins family.” Kids (Endemol), Carlton TV, dren’s books, recognised for Charteris, who has written IDRIS ELBA Gullane, Hit Entertainment, nurturing new talent as well numerous live-action drama, Golden Globe and SAG win- Granada, SABC, Urban Brew, as boasting a reputable list pre-school and animation pro- ning Idris Elba captivates au- Disney and M-Net. of established bestselling au- grammes for BBC, Channel 4, diences as an actor, producer Her credits include a thors. Respected worldwide the Jim Henson Company and and director, and continually BAFTA-winning children’s for its tradition of publishing Endemol as well as education- secures his position as the drama series for CBBC, cre- quality, award-winning books al theatre for schools. PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED one to watch in Hollywood. He ating and writing one of the for young readers, HarperCol- Idris Elba said, “I feel privi- Iconic and multi-award- is the first actor to receive dual first original 52-episode pre- lins is home to many children’s leged to have the opportunity winning actor, musician, SAG awards in one evening. school series for the launch of classics, including The Chron- to bring stories inspired by my filmmaker, and activist Idris Idris’s career skyrocketed the digital channel CBeebies, icles of Narnia, Mary Poppins, daughter to life with my incred- Elba has signed a global on the small screen in some creative consultancy for Mattel the Paddington stories, The ible partner Robyn Charteris, multi-book deal with Harper- of the UK’s top-rated shows. Toys and Lego, and a master’s Cat in the Hat and The Tiger and the powerhouse team at Collins to publish a range of Soon after, he landed the role degree in Playwriting. Who Came to Tea, and to HarperCollins.” children’s books launching of Stringer Bell in HBO’s crit- ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS some of the biggest names in Executive Publisher HCCB in 2022. ically acclaimed series The HarperCollins UK is a di- children’s literature past and UK, Ann-Janine Murtagh said, Wire (NAACP Image Award vision of HarperCollinsPub- present, including Judith Kerr, “Idris Elba is one of the most will be starring in The Suicide nomination). In 2010, Idris lishers, the second-largest David Walliams, Lauren Child, iconic and multi-talented cre- Squad 2. Other upcoming landed the title role on the consumer book publisher in David Baddiel, Oliver Jeffers atives of his generation and I films include The Harder They BBC mini-series Luther, which the world, with operations in and Michael Morpurgo. am delighted that he is joining Fall and Three Thousand earned him a Golden Globe, 17 countries, and was named HARPERCOLLINS the HarperCollins Children’s Years of Longing. SAG Award and four Emmy Publisher of the Year at the Brit- CHILDREN’S BOOKS, US: Books list. From the outset, Behind the camera, Idris nominations. In 2005, he be- ish Book Awards 2018. With HarperCollins Children’s Idris had a very clear vision made his feature-film directori- gan his film career; his credits over two hundred years of his- Books is one of the lead- of the characters and stories al debut at the 2018 Sundance include American Gangster tory and more than 120 unique ing publishers of children’s he has imagined, and is pas- Film Festival with Yardie. In (Golden Globe nomination), imprints around the world, and teen books. Respected sionate about creating books 2013, he founded his produc- Mandela: The Long Walk HarperCollins publishes ap- worldwide for its tradition of that will appeal to all children. tion company, Green Door to Freedom (Golden Globe proximately 10,000 new books publishing quality, award-win- Robyn Charteris has a fantas- Pictures, to champion diversity nomination), Beasts of No every year, in 16 languages, ning books for young read- tic track record in writing for of thought. With Green Door, Nation (SAG Award, Golden and has a print and digital cat- ers, HarperCollins is home to children, working with some Idris released the documenta- Globe nomination) and the alogue of more than 200,000 many timeless treasures and of the biggest producers of ry Mandela, My Dad and Me, Oscar-nominated film Molly’s titles. Writing across dozens bestsellers such as Charlotte’s children’s entertainment, and I produced the TV mini-series Game. He can be seen this of genres, HarperCollins au- Web, Goodnight Moon, Where am hugely excited to also wel- Guerrilla for Showtime and April in the Netflix film Con- thors include winners of the the Sidewalk Ends, and so come her to the world of chil- created, produced and ap- crete Cowboy, which he also Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, many more. dren’s books. I feel privileged pears in the Sky comedy se- produced, and this summer ries In the Long Run. He also the National Book Award, the The Toledo Journal • March 24, 2021 - March 30, 2021 • Page 15 AUTO/SPORTS Wrongly Convicted Man Spent 5 Years in Prison Because Hertz Didn’t Provide A Receipt That Proved His Alibi Black News - Herbert Alford, an der of 23-year old Michael Adams White said, according to CNN. African American man who spent happened at a strip mall 20 min- Meanwhile, a Hertz representa- almost 5 years in prison after be- utes away from the airport, making tive said the company is “deeply ing wrongfully convicted for a mur- it physically impossible for him to saddened” about what happened der he didn’t commit, is now suing be the gunman. to Alford. Spokeswoman Lauren Hertz for failing to promptly pro- However, Hertz wasn’t able to Luster said, “While we were un- vide the receipt that would have turn over that evidence in a time- able to find the historic rental re- had confirmed his innocence. ly manner. They were only able to cord from 2011 when requested in In 2015, Alford was arrested af- provide the receipt in 2018, which 2015, we continued our good faith ter police suspected that he was lead to his exoneration. Alford efforts to locate it. With advances responsible for a 2011 murder. filed a lawsuit against Hertz and is in data search in the years follow- A year later, he was convicted seeking compensation of at least ing, we were able to locate the of second-degree murder even $25,000. rental record in 2018 and promptly though he maintained his inno- “Had the defendants not ignored provided it.” PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED cence, saying he was renting a and disobeyed numerous court The charges against Alford were The Lansing Journal said that Alford had used vehicle several miles away from orders requiring them to produce finally dropped in December 2020 his credit card at the Lansing airport location at 3 the scene. the documentation that eventual- but it won’t change the fact that he p.m. Oct. 18, 2011 — just six minutes after Adams Alford said he was renting a car ly freed Mr. Alford, he would not was imprisoned for 5 years for a was shot and killed in the 3400 block of Pleasant from the airport in Lansing, Mich- have spent over 1,700 days incar- crime he did not commit. Grove Road. igan just minutes before the mur- cerated,” Alford’s attorney Jamie TARTA Announces New Vaccine Ride Program Laura Koprowski on days when the state recog- residents to vaccination sites en days in advance by calling “This is just one more oppor- TARTA Chief Communications nized mass vaccination site, within their community Mon- 419-382-9901. Pre-qualifica- tunity to showcase that public and Customer Experience Officer Rec Center, is hosting events. day through Saturday. Reser- tion of the service is required. transit plays a critical role as a It will offer hourly service. For vations are required and can Service is available seven pillar in the community,” said The Toledo Area Regional specific details, visit www.tar- be made up to three days in days per week. TARTA CEO Kimberly Dun- Transit Authority (TARTA) is ta.com. advance by calling 419-243- Funding for these free ser- ham. “TARTA reacted quickly announcing a new free Vac- The Vaccine Xpress was de- 7433. The service is avail- vices is made possible by a re- to the Health Department’s cine Ride Program with ser- veloped in partnership with the able in Maumee, Ottawa Hills, cent grant award of $266,713 call for transportation assis- vices available in Maumee, Toledo-Lucas County from the Ohio Depart- tance and will be able to use Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Sylva- Health Department. ment of Transportation this new grant funding to help nia, Sylvania Township, Toledo “We are proud to be through Governor Mike move people to vaccination and Waterville. The Vaccine partnering with TAR- DeWine’s Rides for sites.” Ride Program offers several TA to give residents a Community Immunity TARTA will continue to fol- options to residents needing green light to their best program. A total of $7 low its COVID-19 Rider Safe- transportation to a vaccination health. This will assist million will be distribut- ty Guidelines which include site: in removing a signifi- ed to all 88 counties to requiring passengers to wear • Vaccine Xpress – A direct cant barrier to ensuring every Rossford, Sylvania, Sylvania help get Ohio’s most vulner- a facial covering, limiting the TARTA route from the down- Lucas County adult can be Township and Waterville. able populations transporta- number of passengers per ve- town Toledo Transit Hub to vaccinated,” said Health Com- • Toledo Area Regional tion to vaccine locations. Ser- hicle and no fare collection. the Lucas County Recre- missioner Eric Zgodzinski. Paratransit Service - TARTA’s vice costs will also be covered For a complete list of the Rider ation Center (Rec Center) be- • Call-A-Ride for Vaccines ADA service that is available in by federal funds through the Safety Guidelines, visit tarta. ginning Tuesday, March 23, – TARTA’s door-to-door ser- TARTA’s service area. 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