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Volume 16, No.04“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” May 13, 2009

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The Education Section Local Volunteers Page 7

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Alpha Scholarships Page 9

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Art Tatum Center NOBMA Awards Banquet Page 12

Minister on Giving Back Page 13

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AKA New Members Page 16 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth May 13, 2009 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial May 13 Area Office on Aging North Kinship Club: “In Lean Times, the More You Know, the Several weeks ago, we heard a conservative radio talk show host deride members of Better off You’ll Be;” Zablocki Senior Center; 5:30 pm his political party – that would be the Republican Party – for being too absorbed in “process” rather than in “results.” May 15 We could not agree more. Lions Club of Central Toledo: Award ceremony for RT Braddy of Toledo Metro Umpire Assoc and Elbert Burgess, former coach of Pickett Tigers baseball team; Pickett Over the years, in fact, we have decried the notion – and this is what the talk show host Elementary; 5:30 to 9 pm; Refreshments served: 419-244-1236 or 419-265-0725 or 419-376- was talking about – that policy decisions are less important than who makes those 3971 decisions. Our talk show host was talking about health care and the rush on the part of Republican May 15-17 lawmakers to get in on the process. Their thinking, he said, is that some form of universal Holy Ghost Conference 2009: Garden of Prayer Church International; “The Comforter health care is inevitable so let’s go sit at the table and help frame the plan. Has Come;” Fri and Sat at 7 pm; Sun at 11 am; Guest speakers Pastor Ronald Godbee “No, no, no,” says the host – true as ever to his conservative roots. “This country does of Detroit, Pastor Nolan White of Toledo, Pastor Anthony Smith of GOP; GOP Praise not need a health care plan and if Republicans were more concerned with results than & Worship Team: 419-475-4515 Bethesda Christian Center Cathedral 13th Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating Bishop with process, they would recognize the folly of being part of that discussion to create such Marjorie Holt; 7 pm on Friday with guests Bishop and Pastor Williams and End Times a plan.” Christian Fellowship; 5 pm on Sunday with guests Bishop McGee and Serenity We can’t agree with the opinion that there is no need for a health care plan. We can C.O.G.I.C. agree with the opinion that decision-makers and those who would aspire to such posts are all too frequently absorbed by the notion that they have to be facilitators in the process of May 16 making decisions rather than in laying out their vision for what needs to be done. Unity of Toledo Healing Arts and Spiritual Living Expo: 10 am to 7 pm; Exhibits Closer to home, we seem to have our own difficulties with the reality of making include organic bliss, alternative physical therapy, spiritual eldering, etc: 419-537-1001 decisions, of going after results. American Assoc of Univ Women: “Transitions Conference for Women Seeking Higher Ed Opportunities;” 8:30 am to 2 pm; Scott Park Campus: 419-530-8587 or For years now we have written about the frequent calls that go out to get the community [email protected] more involved in policy decisions. Nice sentiment but completely without much practical UAW Local 14 Women’s Committee: Empowering Women Brunch; 11 am to 2 pm; value. Motivational speakers; Raffles; UAW Local 14 Hall: 419-344-4791 The fact is, we elect folks to make difficult decisions and they pay others to figure out how to do it. And on most occasions, elected officials can hold special community May 17 meetings, town hall meetings, citizens’ forums from dawn until dusk without getting any True Vine 8th Pastoral Anniversary: “Called to Be a Servant Leader;” 4 pm; Guests closer to any valuable input on what needs to be done. Rev. Floyd Smith and Calvary MBC Historic Third Baptist Women’s Day: Speaker Min. Sarah Sawyer; 11 am If you are going to ask a citizen what he desires from his government in the way of Grace Presbyterian Annual Women’s Day Program: 10:30 am; speaker Judy Jackson safety, services and taxes, the gut reaction will be something on the order of: ‘I want my May, Ph.D., of BGSU: 419-241-8857 own private police officer, my own private firefighter, the streets paved with gold and the St. Stephen AME Annual Pew Rally: 3 pm: 419-244-0402 or 419-255-1821 elimination of taxes.’ What would you expect the answer to be? Need to close a school and save some money because a number of schools in the May 21 district are operating at about 25 percent of capacity? Terrific, hold some meetings for Northwest Ohio Black Media Association 15th Annual Impact Newsmakers Award parents and concerned community members and then make a decision. Banquet: Ramada Westgate (formerly the Clarion); 6 pm: 419-243-0007 How does that work exactly? The Ford Gallery Inaugural Exhibition Grand Opening Reception: 6 to 10 p.m. Do you, as the board member or administration official, wait until you hear from a group May 22 of citizens who actually want their neighborhood school to close, and then pounce? Mission Possible Youth Services: 910 Woodville Rd; 7:45 pm: 419-290-4503 Or is there some sort of applause meter that you are using as you call out the names of schools? Who wants to have a school closed in his own neighborhood? May 24 One can attend a million town hall meetings and community forums and every time one Bethesda Christian Center Cathedral 13th Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating Bishop notices the same things occurring – very few folks show up other than the advocacy Marjorie Holt; 5 pm with guests Pastor Kevin Sutton and Word of Faith Ministries groups who make up in passion what they lack in community consensus. We are being overly cynical, obviously. Elected officials need to have feedback from May 27 Libbey HS Alumni Association: Organizational meeting for elections of officers; their constituents, no doubt about it. But at some point, elected officials and candidates for Libbey Library; 6 to 8 pm: 419-244-1236 or 419-376-3971 elected office need to understand that at times they will be compelled to make the unpopular moves. We’re not hearing enough about that in this election cycle. May 30 We keep hearing the same thing far too often: ‘I’ll get people together and we’ll figure Step Out For Kids Walk-A-Thon: Sponsored by Lucas County Foster Parent Assoc; it out; it’s time for citizens to take back their government, we want to involve the people Ottawa Park Liz Pierson Shelter House; 10:15 am: 419-213-3347 in the process.’ Seminar & Workshop: For youth and young adults; “Moving from Low Self Esteem At some point, those craving office in these very difficult times have to realize that to a Healthy Self Esteem;” South Branch Library; Noon to 3 pm: 419-290-4503 money – all money – is in short supply and hard choices have to be made. Those choices, Business & Health Seminar: Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; 11 am to 4 pm; Indiana Ave MBC: 419-475-3007 more often than not, have to be made dispassionately, away from the applause. Those choices have to be made looking at facts rather than the sentiment used by those who view any sort of change as anathema. 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She was a Sykes might be tossing his times run for four hours at a is that you screwed up when announcement last week with real staunch supporter of so hat back in the ring for the time. you picked up the pension his business plan. Where is many of us. She was a past school board races. If he gets costs right after the 2005 elec- Bell? What is his grass roots chairman of the Toledo Area back in, he probably wins. tion since you did not have approach? Is he going door- the money, even at that time, to-door? Does he have a in the budget. phone bank for volunteers I smiled when I saw Keith and yard signs? Who is staff- Police and Peace Wilkowski’s suggestion that ing his campaign headquar- Andy Douglas be brought in ters? By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. to mediate the dispute be- Who has the “greenest” Bull feathers!! tween TPPA and the admin- campaign? Why? Aji Green, Cries of protest coming from Toledo’s African-American I am sure that was Mayor istration. Wilkowski told me of course. His big yard signs community were loud and swift and appeared to be prophetic Carty Finkbeiner’s retort to that Judge Douglas agreed emphasizing GREEN in both as a rash of violence occurred almost concurrently with the the agreement last week on to wade in. I’ll bet he did. size and color is a real classic. layoff of 75 police officers. The layoffs were part of the City of union concessions. Except My best guess? It was I think he wins a school board Toledo’s strategy to help reduce the city’s $21.3 million Carty would not have said likely the brain child of the seat just on the signs alone. general fund deficit. “feathers” but rather a four- redhead who brought the Good job, Aji. Given the fact that blacks are victims of violent crime and letter word more often used mayor together with police Stephen Ward will get one assault at seven times the rate of others, remaining silent when one is angry. and fire and AFSCME in 2005. of my votes for Toledo City would amount to betrayal and the trivialization of black trauma. Whatever the pejorative Remember that it was Dou- Council. Ward walks what he If anything positive can be found in what has become a used, Carty was right to turn glas who was asked to head talks. He probably has no noxious labor disagreement between police and City Hall and down a deal where policemen up the statewide police union shot since he is not accept- a “coincidental” (according to several law enforcement per- would get three more weeks when he left the Supreme ing campaign contributions sonnel) outbreak of violence is that the conflict has illuminated of vacation and three more Court. Douglas ended up but he will at least have one the under-publicized gun violence epidemic – of which we are days of sick leave. Both in- going to work for another vote from precinct 13L – mine. losing the battle and to which we have become desensitized. creases would have skyrock- statewide public union – the Howard Brown gave a The words of Talib Kweli's The Nature makes clear the reality of gun violence and easy eted the overtime and sick Ohio Civil Service Employ- powerful civics lesson (ser- access to weapons that has been a neglected area of the community’s public policy advocacy time use by police. ees Association with 37,000 mon) over the telephone re- as the rate per 100,000 for gun homicide affects black victims (14.1) disproportionately to whites Carty knew instantly that members – up until a few garding keeping Libbey High (2.1): would be unacceptable. At weeks ago. My guess is that School open. He convinced The people ain't got shoes for they feet, or food to eat the same time, you cannot Andy Douglas is called by me and I have told John Foley So they hurtin’ - but what's for certain - you can get you some heat fault Dan Wagner of the To- Carty a half dozen times a I support Libbey remaining And over beef you laid to rest like you was gettin’ some sleep ledo Police Patrolman’s As- week on a variety of things … open with adequate support Where the little kids get ammunition (word) you can't get no nutrition Or any type of suitable living condition listen They shoot you over that paper, it’s just survivalist human nature to put you out of your misery like euthanasia (yeah) NOBMA - Northwest Ohio The Children's Defense Fund's State of America's Children 2008 reports in the latest reliable statistics (2005) that 3,006 children and teens (118 in Ohio) were killed by firearms, the equivalent of 120 public school classrooms of 25 students each. Another 16,000 children and teens Black Media Association suffered non-fatal firearm injuries. The direct medical cost for firearm injuries are nearly $4 billion annually with indirect costs totaling $19 billion. Impact Newsmaker Awards Dinner Most homicides and gun violence arise out of arguments between the victim and the offender who usually are acquainted and do not involve the commission of any other felony. However, regardless of whether the violence is motivated by gang rivalry, racism, sexism, Honoring those who make positive, newsworthy contributions poverty, drug and alcohol abuse or drug trafficking, the constant exposure to violence daily on television, or frustration due to the economic crisis, marital difficulties or other stresses, the May 21, 2000 Social Hour 6:00 p.m. violence must stop. Police and law enforcement protection are essential, indispensable and we desperately need Dinner 7:00 p.m. them. However, it is not enough since the criminal justice system alone has not been able to reduce gun violence in society. Even with police officers stationed on every street corner it Ramada Westgate would not be feasible. Yet this problem demands immediate and swift action. There are some things we can do. We can begin with commonsense legislation that respects 3536 Secor Road the Second Amendment rights of gun owners while keeping guns away from children, criminals and those who shouldn’t have them but too often and too easily obtain them. $40 per person $300 for table of eight Guns that dealers claim were lost or stolen continue to show up in large numbers in the hands of criminals through off-the-book sales as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is prohibited by statute from requiring and conducting annual inventory audits of gun dealers. Secondly, a “Correcting the Culture” movement involving concerned citizens, schools and churches should organize nonviolent conflict groups to counteract the toxic elements of popular culture that celebrates violence through the powerful media images in movies, music and television. Those black and Hispanic youth who are at risk of violence, drug abuse or other destructive behaviors should have access to counseling in schools on peer conflict and gang mediation. Excellent resources that teach our children and ourselves that violence does not solve problems include Peace by Piece: A Guide for Preventing Community Violence by Deborah Prothrow- Stith, Ph.D., or “Violence Prevention Curriculum for Adolescents” and “Resolving Conflict Creatively.” A helpful website is Educators for Social Responsibility at http:// www.esrnational.org/. We also need the same resolve to respond to the gun violence epidemic in the manner that we reacted to the threat of the swine flu – with the raising of awareness and an influx of resources. With gangs, drugs, and guns available to youth 24/7, positive alternatives with purposeful activities need to be made available during after-school hours, weekends and summers in our congregations, schools and community centers where young people can feel safe and protected. Finally, there will be no peace without as long as there are conflicts going on within – inside Kristian Brown our minds and our souls. A lot of violence arises out of the internal wars that rage because we have spent so much time and so many resources preparing for external battles and conflicts Media Achievement Award Honoree but little in preparing for peace and achieving agreement. We have dedicated much in practicing for hate and nothing towards strengthening love. When we make peace a priority we can reduce the violence. We can change the lives of our Tickets available at The Sojourner’s Truth children and make the community safer for youth, the elderly, and ourselves. 1811 Adams Street - Phone 419.243.0007 Contact Rev. Donald Perryman, D.Min, at [email protected] Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth May 13, 2009 Bell Plans New Business Post; Opponents Strike Back; Konop Proposes Family Advocate By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Mike Bell, independent Bell is proposing,” said Lucas candidate for mayor of To- County Commissioner and ledo, held a press conference Democratic candidate Ben last week and made the first Konop. “He may be running policy proposals of his fledg- as an independent, but Mr. ling campaign. Bell said that Bell seems to be acting as a he would create the position mouthpiece for his GOP advi- of a business advocate in sors. order to assist in the creation Republican candidate Jim and retention of city jobs. Moody issued a statement “First, I would create a taking Bell to task for a lack of business advocate – at the specificity in his business level of a chief operating of- proposals. “The Bell cam- ficer – to directly coordinate paign fails to mention even the concerns of business so one specific regulation they that the mayor and the city would eliminate. Further they can be re-connected to busi- fail to explain how even one ness,” said Bell of the first job, other than adding to the part of his three point plan. size of city administration, will He also proposed ending be created,” read the Moody the “turf battles” between the campaign release. “Moody’s area’s various economic de- economic recovery plan lays velopment groups to “elimi- out the specifics to create nate barriers and consolidate more than 500 jobs within 90 services.” He further sug- days of implementation and gested streamlining on-line the addition of thousands of procedures so that business jobs in the near future.” can accomplish government- By the beginning of this related regulatory tasks with- reference to the Forbes happening now as I talk to Association and the City. He Bell’s opponents immedi- week, Konop had offered a out having to travel endlessly Magazine report several days business owners and those called for a financial CSI – ately struck back. counter proposal to Bell’s from office to office. prior to his announcement are the people we need to “citizen special investiga- “We don’t need more of business advocate. At a “Even now, if the current listing Toledo as the worst connect to. tion” – to make some sense of [George] Bush’s press conference on Mon- mayor can relieve some of the medium size city for employ- Bell also spoke of the on- Toledo’s budget figures in deregulatory, Republican- day, Konop suggested that hurdles so we can get off of ment opportunities. “There going negotiations between order to restore credibility playbook policies here in he would bring on board a the Forbes list,” said Bell in are certain things that are not the Toledo Police Patrolman’s amongst bargaining units. Toledo and that is what Mike (Continued on Page 14) May 13, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Volunteers Reenact Historic Moments in Northwest Ohio By Artisha S. Lawson Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Toledo-area residents and families participated in the Lathrop House Underground Railroad Tour on Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Sylvania, Ohio. Most Americans are aware of the fact that slavery is a part of American history during the early years of settlement but the Lathrop House tries to acknowledge the work of the Lathrop family and horrible facts sur- rounding slavery. Since 2005 the Lathrop House annually Isabelle Slave family speaks to visitors contacts volunteers to reen- acts historic moments in his- lived as slaves and then ulti- 1800s,” said Patrick Johnson, portrayed a slave family. The the North through Bowling tory during the spring and mately escaped to freedom. historic interpreter. family described a typical day Green, Ohio. “I was born into fall month programs. The second revealed how the The first stop introduced in their lives and their desire slavery, and the master’s son “This is co-sponsored by Lathrop family arrived in guests to a volunteer reen- for freedom. The husband, became interested in me and friends of Lathrop House and America, moved to northwest acting Reverend John wife and daughter worked in when the house went to sleep Rev. Lathrop Toledo area Metroparks,” Ohio and finally assisted Lathrop who was imprisoned a tobacco field no matter the I ran. I traveled all night, the said Sue McHugh of Friends slaves escaping north. in England before he relocated captain’s wife volunteer. health of the slaves or slaves knew about Canada of the Lathrop House. “Char- As guests signed in, they to the colonies in the 1600’s. Visitors soon ran into a weather conditions. “After I where we could be as free as acters for this tour are re- were then given a brief his- Guests then continued on the volunteer portraying a slave gave birth, I was expected to whites. I traveled through searched, facts are true but toric introduction before they path towards volunteers who auctioneer from Lexington, return to work. We work from creeks and rivers to get rid of names may not be but the continued on their tour portrayed a reformed slave Kentucky who explained how before dawn to dusk, then my scent and hid during the Lathrop family names of cor- guided by two volunteers. ship captain and his family. people would examine slaves return for a simple meal and day from slave patrol,” said rect. This is our way to bring “Northwest Ohio has stops The family explained how before purchase. “Slaves then went to sleep, then start Isabelle. history to life, groups are for the underground railroad they became poor because were placed in a shed before the next day over again,” said Finally, as the tour came usually 20 people to make the in cities like Toledo and they gave up the wealth in- bidders inspected them,” said slave family volunteers. to an end, guests met the experience more meaningful.” Maumee. However in volved in slave trade. “We Henry Green, slave auction- The fifth stop focused on volunteer who portrayed Saturday’s tour consisted Sylvania they could come into soon became poor because eer volunteer. a volunteer who portrayed a abolitionist Lucian Lathrop. of two multi-generational sto- the state and avoid the big we didn’t want to purchase After the auction site, the young slave girl, named He allowed slaves to hide in ries. The first illustrated how city. Today you will follow an goods produced by slaves, guests met volunteers who “Isabelle” who escaped to (Continued on Page 12) Africans were forced on ship abolitionist family starting in meaning no sugar, no tobacco and transported to America, the 1600 century and ends in and no cotton,” said ship Tatum Center at Kent Branch Awarded $15,000 Grant The Edrene Cole African American Oral History Collection

The Toledo-Lucas ledo, and led to a Toledo Oral through Friday, May 15. A County Public Library History Project, which docu- limited number of profile slots (TLCPL) was recently mented African American are available. Lucas County awarded a $15,000 grant from history through interviews, African Americans from all the federal Institute of Mu- written essays and photos. walks of life who are inter- seum of Library Services The grant will allow Tatum ested in participating in the (IMLS), awarded by the State Center and Kent Branch offi- project should contact Willie Library of Ohio. The gener- cials to work with Willie L. L. McKether at 419.530.4394 ous grant will help the Art McKether, Ph.D., assistant or via email at Tatum African American professor of the department [email protected] Saturday, May 16 Resource Center at Kent of Sociology and Anthropol- Persons selected for the Branch Library establish The ogy, to continue Cole’s work. project, will be filmed at the Edrene Cole African Ameri- McKether, a Tatum Center Kent Branch Library, 3101 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. can Oral History Collection, board member, will assist Li- Collingwood Blvd. named in honor of a noted brary officials to profile Afri- The Edrene Cole African Take a trip around the world... late local educator that spent can Americans born and American Oral History Col- her life documenting the his- raised in Toledo through the lection will include some 20 all in a day at The Toledo Zoo! tory and migration of African 1970s, and those that mi- profiles and upon completion, Americans to Lucas County, grated to Toledo before 1950. will be made available on Games, crafts, performances and Ohio. “I can think of no better toledolibrary.org and circu- activities that span the planet Cole died in 2007 at the way to honor Mrs. Cole’s late from the Kent Branch age of 75. She worked as a memory than through a col- Library and the Local History from Africa to Asia, and teacher and administrator in lection that seeks to docu- department at Main Library, South America to the Arctic! Toledo Public Schools from ment African American life in 325 Michigan St. Plus, don’t miss appearances by Diego! 1955 until 1990, retiring as Toledo, and to make that in- The Toledo-Lucas principal of Ottawa River El- formation available to the County Public Library and Presented by ementary School in Point public in a variety of formats,” grant officials reserve the For more information, Place. Cole graduated from said McKether. right to select a limited group www.toledozoo.org or 419.385.4040 Scott High School in 1950, For more details, please of participants for The Edrene and went on to earn her bach- call 419.259.5207 Cole African-American Oral elors, masters, and education Page Two . . . The Edrene History Collection. All infor- Present this coupon at The Toledo Zoo to specialty degrees from the Cole African American Oral mation gathered via submis- receive one (1) FREE child ticket with the University of Toledo, and History Collection sions from potential partici- purchase of one (1) adult ticket. later founded the Toeldo Ex- pants will be kept on file at cel program at The Univer- A call for Oral Histories TLCPL. Offer only valid May 16, 2009. sity of Toledo (UT). Cole’s Television-style inter- Not valid with any other coupon or discount offer. journey into documenting the views for the Edrene Cole For more details, please

Limit one free ticket per coupon. ®© stories of local African Ameri- Collection are scheduled next call 419.259.5207 cans began with her 1972 UT week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. COUPON CODE: 54321 masters thesis Blacks in To- beginning Monday, May 11 Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth May 13, 2009 Kristian Brown: The NOBMA 2009 Media Achievement Award Winner By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Kristian Brown, weekend “When I arrived here, I Life also happened closer anchor over the past seven thought ‘two years … and to home – husband Tirrell, years for WTVG, Channel 13 I’m off to New York or LA,’” three-year old Isaiah and ABC Action News at 6 and says Brown. “But life hap- twins Laila and Lauren. 11 p.m., vividly recalls when pens.” As a long-time resident she decided that a career in Life has happened in all of Toledo, Brown has devel- broadcasting was in her fu- the best ways for one of oped and continued deep re- ture. Toledo’s most visible media lationships within the com- When Brown, a Toledo personalities. One of her fa- munity. She has been active native, was in her junior year vorite professional accom- with the Greater Toledo Ur- at St. Ursula’s Academy, plishments was a “search- ban League, with Women Marsha Bonhart, Brown’s ing to reunite” story she did Blessing Women (helping aunt and now the lead an- in 2006 enabling several women break the cycle of chor at WDTN in Dayton, adoptees to get records and poverty), with Health Care told Brown: “There’s some- answers they needed. for Heroes and the area thing about you that makes In 2007, Brown and pho- schools – where she often me think you could do my tographer Todd Gaertner speaks to students. job.” Bonhart liked the won a Telly Award for their Brown serves on the youngster’s enthusiastic, story called “Hip Hop Math” board of directors for Big outgoing nature and her in- featuring young Toledo stu- Brothers Big Sisters of quisitiveness. dents learning the art of math Northwest Ohio, is a member Bonhart suggested that using hip-hop music. of the National Association Brown come to Dayton for a And, lately, Brown has of Black Journalists and Al- two-week internship during initiated a segment on the pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, her summer break and learn a weekends that has meant Inc. bit about the business. much to her and the commu- The NOBMA Media Brown did exactly that and, a her career in her hometown, Forces, was called to active reporter Jala Anderson, nity she serves – “Super Sav- Achievement Award was de- year later, when it was time near family and friends. She’s duty in Afghanistan. He whom Brown had met ings Sundays.” On the Sun- signed to honor local com- to head for college, she went particularly grateful because knew the news director here through the National Asso- day 11 p.m. newscast, Brown municators who have distin- off to the prestigious E.W. she had the experience of in Toledo at WTOL and sug- ciation of Broadcast Jour- breaks down the best shop- guished themselves in recent Scripps School of Journal- heading off to parts un- gested that she check out nalists. ping deals she has found in years. Kristian Brown’s se- ism at Ohio University in known. the opportunity when she Seven years later, Brown the past week. Recently, she lection as the 2009 honoree Athens, OH. Shortly after her gradua- came home for a visit. has a whole new attitude demonstrated to viewers by the organization is a re- She’s been a broadcaster tion from OU, she had the After three months in about what she expects from how to buy $60 worth of gro- flection of the impression she ever since. opportunity to accept a job Monroe, Brown did indeed her life. ceries for only $26.33. has made in her hometown. She has been such a vis- as a reporter and anchor in come home for a visit and ible presence in her home- Monroe, LA at KTVE region look into working for WTOL town over the years, both on 10 news. For the longtime one weekend. The station the air and in her numerous Ohio resident, Monroe was put her on the air the next community activities, that a bit of a culture shock, to day and she was back home. next Thursday, May 21, the say the least. And miles from After eight months at Northwest Ohio Black Me- home and family. WTOL, but not yet under dia Association (NOBMA) She had taken that job in contract, Brown was offered will award Brown its Media order to work for a news di- a position at WTVG as re- Achievement Award at its rector whom she thought porter/weekend anchor – 15th annual banquet at the would guide her during the just the job she had craved. Ramada Westgate (formerly first steps of her career. But In that position she would the Clarion). shortly after she arrived in follow in the footsteps of Brown feels fortunate that late 2001, her boss, a colonel one of her mentors, former she has been able to develop in the U.S. Army’s Special WTVG weekend anchor and ATTENTION, TOLEDO!!! Unemployed? There Is a Job for You!

· Employment workshop to create your own business. Hosted by a gentleman who created his own business with a $133.00 welfare check while homeless at the Cherry Street Mission and has been in business for himself for more than eight years. · This gentleman will teach you how to start a business with the resources you have and the hidden resources you overlook daily – which is a major to a start-up business without a bank loan. Banks aren’t lending money! · It’s better than standing in a job fair line with 3,000 other citizens and don’t know the employment ratio. Become your own boss, at least you will know who is employed. · A word of knowledge – small businesses employ 85 % of America’s work force while large corporations employ only 15 %, if that much in this recession by large corporations. · At Create Your Own Business Workshop, you will learn the difference between a non-profit corporation, corporation for profit, limited liability company and d/b/a. Also, the importance of an employee identification number, how to write a practical business plan, the need for a business bank account, the importance of managing a bank account and practical solutions on how to repair your credit, as your business grows. CREATE YOUR OWN JOB WORKSHOP Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009 – Time: 9 am to 1 pm Location: Robert B’s Banquet Hall, 2495 Collingwood Blvd. at Delaware VOTE CLINTON D. DUDLEY COUNCILMAN AT LARGE; WILL CREATE & FIGHT FOR CITIZENS EMPLOYMENT

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Clinton D. Dudley, Sr. for Councilman at Large 410-210-4699 Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section Ohio Association of Colored Women’s Clubs Holds Annual Fundraiser By Nadean Hamilton Sojourner’s Truth Reporter More than 50 area resi- successful, steadfast and Women’s Clubs, an orga- dents ventured out to sup- scholarly,” said Hill. “And nization formed in 1896, in port the women of the Ohio scholarly means [that] they Washington, D.C., when Association of Colored have a good foundation.” the National Federation of Women’s Clubs annual Hill, one of three candi- Afro-American Women fundraiser and luncheon, dates endorsed by the and the National League of which was held at the Lucas County Democratic Colored Women, merged Heatherdowns Country Party, said that while stu- into one organization to re- Club, on Saturday, April 25. dent test scores have been dress inequalities in educa- This year’s event con- improving, she believes that: tion, suffrage, healthcare sisted of both a silent auc- “we have good classes, we and economics. tion and hat auction that get good test scores, and The organization’s edu- sought to raise funds for they are going up, the high cational programs include various OACWC’s pro- school system is improving the Hallie Q Brown Schol- grams. all of the time, but I want to arship, AIDS awareness Also featured at the make sure that it continues and prevention, international event was retired teacher to improve.” projects and the Gertrude and Toledo Public School “I’m proud of our Johnson Williams oratori- board candidate, Brenda schools, I want too work to cal Hill, who spoke about her keep them going strong, and The NACWC, which passion for education and I want to work so that my counts many prominent helping others reach their grandchildren, your grand- women among its founding Legislators Should full potential. children, your children and members including Harriett “I loved my teaching ca- your great-grandchildren, Tubman, Frances E. W. Support the ELI Program reer; I loved it so much that all have the good opportu- Harper, Ida B. Wells- Access to a quality education is one of the great freedoms and privileges our nation when I retired, I went back nities that we’ve had so Barnett and Mary Church offers to our children. Yet under the proposed state budget, that ability is being and I was a tutor for a far.” Terrell, played an integral challenged for many children from homes with limited resources and under social and while,” said Hill. The OACWC, founded role in the passage of anti- economic stress. “But right now, I just in July of 1901, in Buffalo, lynching, poll-tax, fair hous- In 2007, the State of Ohio wisely expanded the Early Learning Initiative (ELI), the want to make sure that the New York, seeks to pro- ing and equal employment program created by the legislature to close the school-readiness gap for at-risk children. rest of the children, the gen- mote education among legislation. The goal of ELI is to provide full-day, full-year services to 12,000 children. In state fiscal eration that is coming up, women and youth through Locally, Ella P. Stewart year 2008, the average monthly utilization was 12,588 children enrolled in the program at … they have a good solid workshops, seminars, and was elected president 802 classrooms in 79 Ohio counties. Education is one of the top priorities of the Strickland administration, and rightly so. school system,” Hill con- scholarship assistance. OACWC in 1944, and even- Research shows that from birth through pre-school, the potential for learning and the tinued. The OACWC is a chap- tually served as president amount of information that can be grasped far exceeds what is possible at any other time “I want our children, ter member of the National of the NACWC from 1948 in a child’s life. The notion of drastically reducing the funding to the ELI program as is when they graduate, to be Association of Colored to1952. being proposed by the Ohio House is counter to prioritizing education and creates an additional barrier to the potential for at-risk Ohio children to succeed in school. We encourage our legislators to restore ELI funding to prepare our children for the future. Sincerely, Carolyn Eyre, Community Liaison Bible Temple Daycare and Preschool

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Apply today and your child, grade K-8, could receive a scholarship worth up to 75% of next year’s tuition at the private school of your choice. Families that meet eligibility requirements and live in Lucas, Wood or Fulton Counties can expose their children to a rich diversity, new ideas, and new ways of learning.

To apply, call 419-244-6711, ext. 219. Scholarship application deadline is June 1, 2009. www.nosf.org Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth May 13, 2009 The Toledo Club NANBPWC Awards Nontraditional Minority Scholarship Special to The Truth J Lyons will receive a graduating from St. Ursula propriate community- $500 scholarship to The Academy, she entered The based resources that will University of Toledo cour- University of Toledo. In aid in the improvement and tesy of the National Asso- 2001 she graduated with a maintenance of mental and ciation of Negro Business degree in Legal Assisting emotional health. and Professional Women’s Technology. After working The desire to further her Clubs, Inc. Toledo Chap- for a sole practitioner for a education to better under- ter. The presentation was year, she realized she had a stand and serve youth led held on Tuesday, May 5, at deeper interest in the crimi- to her work towards obtain- the Girl Scout Building. nal justice system. ing a graduate degree in Lyons will use the funds to In 2004 Lyons earned a criminal justice, with an help finance her post- Bachelor of Science in emphasis on youth and graduate studies in crimi- Criminal Justice from UT. mental illness. nal justice. After graduation, she be- Club President Wanda “J exemplifies the pillars gan working with youth on Terrell said: “Our clubs of the mission statement of an independent basis. Her implement an array of ac- the organization with her desire is to continue help tivities including financial involvement in the commu- youth that will lead to work aid workshops, adopting nity," said Beverly Tucker, at Youth Advocate Pro- schools, test-taking strate- Toledo Club chairman of grams, a mentoring program gies, and mentoring. The the scholarship. "J is well that works with troubled scholarship program is the grounded and is focused youth. This employment Beverly Tucker, J. Lyons, Wanda Terrell, Delores Bates foundation of the educa- on her studies" exposed situations dealing tion focus on the local, dis- Lyons was born in To- with children who were la- While working with how many of them suffered homeless families and indi- trict, and national levels.” ledo, Ohio and raised by beled as delinquents and these youths, Lyons be- from emotional and mental viduals. The national program her grandmother. After undesirables by society. came increasingly aware of issues who were not being In this capacity as fam- focus is health, education, treated, but instead were ily advocate she has had employment and economic The Toledo Chapter of The Links, being penalized for their ill- the opportunity to work development (HEED). The ness. Subsequently, she with the family unit as a Toledo clubs identify local Incorporated’s International Trends felt she wanted to do more. whole to improve the likeli- needs and implement Committee Presents In 2008 she became a hood that youth suffering projects to address the is- family advocate at FOCUS from mental and emotional sues in their communities. Greece! An Educational Inc., an agency that houses illness are linked to the ap- Journey Through Dance, Food, and Culture The Toledo Chapter of The Links, Incorporated’s International Trends Committee is proud to present “Greece! An Educational Journey Through Dance, Food, and Culture” scheduled at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 at Stewart Academy for Girls, 707 Avondale. The event will feature Toledo City Councilman George Sarantou, who will share his experiences about Greece and his own Greek heritage with more than 40 students from two sixth-grade classes selected to participate in this unique cultural exchange. Persilla Zervos, Director of the Hellenic Dance Company at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, will also share her experiences about Greece and her own Greek heritage, along with showing the students and their teachers some Greek dance moves, and Greek dance costumes. Councilman Sarantou has generously agreed to provide Greek pastries for the students, their teachers, and guests to enjoy after his and Zervos’ brief talk. The Toledo Links’ International Trends Committee is dedicated to exposing and educating its chapter members, local youth and the community about global issues and culture. The Toledo Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is a service women’s organization that has served the Toledo area since 1972. The chapter is affiliated with The Links, Incorporated. Visit www.thelinksinc.org for more details. The media is invited to attend this private event, which will benefit the students of Stewart Academy for Girls. May 13, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9

Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Awards Merit Scholarships to Toledo Students Special to The Truth

Aaron Jones Craig Teamer David Gant

Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- nity announced the schol- ($500); John Wetzel, Jr. of Toledo where he will ternity, Alpha Xi Lambda arship recipients. The ($500) and Quran Fane major in civil engineer- Chapter of Toledo is students had submitted ($250 book award). ing. awarding a total of six applications and were in- White, a senior at Cen- Williams, a senior at scholarships and book terviewed by the tral Catholic, plans to at- Woodward High School, awards, totaling nearly fraternity’s scholarship tend The Ohio State Uni- will also attend UT. He $4,000, to six young men committee led by Chair- versity in the fall where will major in communi- who will be attending col- man Craig Teamer. he will major in English cations with an eye to- leges and universities in The recipients of the and pre-med. White plans wards becoming a sports the fall. 2009 awards were: Jeff on becoming a physician, broadcaster. In an informal recep- White ($1,000 scholar- probably a pediatrician. Jones, a senior at To- tion on Saturday, May 9 ship); David Gant Gant, also a senior at ledo Early College High at the Park Inn in down- ($1,000); Regan Williams Central Catholic, will be School, will attend UT town Toledo, the frater- ($500); Aaron Jones attending The University and major in chemistry. He plans on becoming either a pediatrician or an obstetrician. Wetzel, a senior at St. John’s Jesuit High School will attend Michigan State University and major in engineering. Fane, a senior at Jeff White Woodward, will also attend UT. Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African- Americans. The organization was founded over 100 years ago by seven college men at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among Af- rican descendants in this country. Alpha Phi Alpha’s principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character and the uplifting of humanity drive the mission of the fraternity. The Toledo chapter was founded in 1928 and for over 80 years Alpha men in Toledo have been Regan Williams leaders in education, politics, business, medi- scholarship golf tourna- cine, law and a host of ment, voter registration Visit Us other areas participating and the Project Alpha online in projects such as the Monthly Youth at March of Dimes, the Dr. Mentorship program. thetruthtoledo.com Martin Luther King Scholarship Breakfast, a Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth May 13, 2009 • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Residents of Alpha Towers Owens Toledo- Apartments Receive Certificates of area Campus Completion Hosts Rapid Special to The Truth Residents (l. to r.) William Craig, Donald Plum and Nancy Registration Plum received Certificates of Completion of the Basic Bud- geting and Finance Class from Week, May 19-21 Finance Counselor Liz Danato (far right) of Senior Outreach Mercy Health Partners. The class is a six-week course and participants must complete all six classes to receive the certificate. Each of the receiving participants agreed that the classes helped them even on a fixed income to save money for the future. They said the classes opened doors for them that they thought were closed. They recommend that everyone should take advantage of these classes. For more information contact the management office of Alpha Towers @ 419-246- 1258 or e-mail [email protected] S.T.R.I.V.E. – Summer Tutorial

Program; The Challenge to Succeed Area residents, businesses and students interested in Special to The Truth taking college classes or starting a new career this summer Are you a partner con- gram. The program is free noon. The program is not With more parental and are invited to attend Rapid Registration Week at Owens Community College, May 19-21. Summer Semester classes cerned about your child’s for students equipped to handle special community involvement, begin on May 26 and June 1. education? Do you have a This program is de- needs students. the above agencies hope to For added convenience, the College will be open extra high school child who is signed to prepare high The Greater Toledo Ur- provide youth with the hours for Rapid Registration Week from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. faced with passing the re- school students with math, ban League and the Afri- tools and the opportunity on Tuesday, May 19. Additionally, students may register quired proficiency test? science and social studies can American Police to stay on task with their from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday, May 20-21. Would you be interested in enrichment. Students can League would like to solicit education. The Owens Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road your child continuing to receive instruction in up to donations from local If you are interested in in Perrysburg Township. learn through the summer? two Ohio Graduation Test churches, agencies, orga- having your child/children Individuals attending Rapid Registration Week will have If you answered yes to areas. Al classes will be nizations, businesses and attend this program, please the opportunity to learn about Owens’ many academic all of these questions, then taught at Robinson Jr. High unions. By donating to the contact Officer Floella program offerings, receive academic advising, complete you are interested in the on Monday through Friday S.T.R.I.V.E. Program, those Wormely or Diana Vasquez electronic financial aid, learn about deferred payment plans, S.T.R.I.V.E. (Success from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The contributions will yield a at 419-245-1162. Due to lim- and select their classes in a convenient and timely manner from the College’s staff representatives. Through Review Incentive classes are taught by car- huge return to each ited class size, this program Owens offers personal attention and small classes Vision Effort) Program. As ing Toledo Public School student’s future (educa- is on a first come, first throughout the day, evening and online. For more registra- they have in the past, the teachers. Classes will be- tion and high school di- served basis. Children must tion information or to obtain a schedule of courses for the Greater Toledo Urban gin on June 8, 2009 and run ploma). Last summer (2008), be registered by Friday, summer term, contact Enrollment Services at (567) 661-7777 League and the African through June 26, 2009 for the program assisted 241 May 29. Parents must com- or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7777, or access the College’s American Police League will current 10-12th graders. high school students, who plete a registration form and website at www.owens.edu. sponsor the program for 10th Testing will begin on June were administered 309 tests. a release of information. grade through 12th grade 23 for 10-12th graders at 8 Health Connections students. a.m. at Robinson. Counseling Services In addition, there will be This program will give We assist individuals, couples and families to prep tutoring for the Ohio high school students an ex- address the challenges life provides. Graduation Test for current tra opportunity to take the Relationship Challenges Trauma eighth graders with a “C” test and, is passed, will Anxiety/Panic Addictions average in math and science count towards the No longer will you have to “go it alone” or (targeting Robinson and student’s graduation re- settle for what has been traditionally available. Jones school students). A quirements. 6600 Sylvania Ave, Suite 264 two-year summer commit- Eighth graders can at- Sylvania, OH 43560 ment to S.T.R.I.V.E. is ex- tend math and science Phone 419.517.4088 Ross Chaban, M.Ed LPCC, LICDC, OCPS II pected from eighth graders classes from June 8 through www.healthconns.com who participate in this pro- June 26 from 8:00 a.m. to NOW ENROLLING for the 2009-2010 School Year Friendship Early Learning Center NOW Enrolling for Preschool Program - Ages 3 - 5 yrs (year round) 7 Week Summer Camp - Ages 6 - 12 yrs June 15th - July 31st For more information, please call Tours available. Call for an Appointment today! 419.534.5437 or 419.531.3242 May 13, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11 Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Scholarships Totaling $25 Million Stimulus Helps Recognize Determined Low-Income Schools Students Special to The Truth Special to The Truth

While many students dream of obtaining a college degree, life some- times gets in the way. The Dell Scholars college scholarship program, provided by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their education. In turn, Americans know the value of education and say these Scholars serve as funding the nation's schools is a smart way to help positive role models for children and the economy. their siblings, friends and In fact, 56 percent of people in the U.S. say communities. education aid is one of the "most important items" to Since its inception in have in Washington's stimulus bill, according to a 2004, the Dell Scholars Gallup poll. And now that the American Recovery Program has awarded and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has provided nearly 1,250 scholarships total- campus room and board, $100 billion for education, schools could get the ing $25 million in scholar- Scholars will receive $20,000 and books. funding so many say they need. ship funds. Most Schol- • Scholarship can ars are first-generation each to pursue their higher edu- be used at community col- However, as stimulus money begins to flow, college students, and are cation for the next six years. leges to earn credits to- there has been confusion on how, where and on chosen because they par- ward a bachelor’s de- what it can be spent. Fortunately, a new Web site ticipate in an approved gree. could help. Called HMHStimulus.com, the site's college readiness pro- numbers may indicate in The Dell Scholars Pro- • Funds may be de- creator, global education leader Houghton Mifflin gram and maintain at least GPAs or test scores. gram was named the 2008 ferred to avoid scholar- Harcourt, says it shows educators how to "make a 2.4 grade point average Because we believe a “Scholarship Provider of ship displacement. every penny count." In addition to providing basic on a 4.0 scale while deal- college education can the Year” by the National • Upon earning a ARRA funding information, the site connects ad- ing with personal respon- help break the cycle of Scholarship Providers bachelor’s degree, re- ministrators and teachers with tactical resources for sibilities at home or in their poverty, we aim to pro- Association because of maining funds can go to- both immediate and long-term options. Via the site, communities. Scholars vide these students with its unique scholar profile ward educational loans or visitors can choose to partner with Houghton Mifflin will receive $20,000 each everything they need— and retention success. graduate school. Harcourt, to develop customized solutions to meet to pursue their higher edu- including technology, re- The program’s retention • Probationary their specific program goals and ARRA require- cation for the next six sources and mentoring— rate of more than 90 per- policies allow students ments. years. to obtain a college de- cent is well above the na- who misstep to access “Our Dell Scholars gree and fulfill their tional average of 22 per- their scholarship once in Typical programs launched by schools include don’t fit the typical merit- dreams.” cent for students with the compliance with terms. purchasing new reading, math or science programs, based scholar profile,” Requirements also in- same socioeconomic pro- Qualifying high school creating comprehensive and results-oriented professional development plans for teachers and more. said Kevin Byrne, direc- clude graduation from an file. seniors can find out more tor, Dell Scholars Pro- accredited high school, The following terms or apply at The site also offers a wide array of products for gram at the Michael & demonstrated financial and conditions are de- www.dellscholars.org. The pre-K intervention and ELL (English language learn- Susan Dell Foundation. need and intent to enter a signed to encourage re- applications period opens ers) as well as core programs and assessment tools. “Rather, we award low- bachelor’s degree pro- tention and help Scholars each November and closes finish college: income or financially gram at an accredited the following January. The For more information, visit: • Funds can be underserved students higher education institu- final Dell Scholars are an- www.HMHStimulus.com. who are better than their tion in the fall. used for tuition, fees, on- nounced each April. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth May 13, 2009 NOBMA Announces 2009 Impact Newsmaker Awards Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Northwest Ohio are the Toledoans for Mario Harris Rosser Black Media Association Obama organization and the (NOBMA) has announced Lincoln/Stewart single gen- the winners of the 15th An- der academies that the To- nual Impact Newsmaker ledo Public Schools opened Awards. The organization six years ago. will hold its annual banquet This year’s Media on May 21 to honor this Achievement Award win- year’s recipients of the pres- ner is Kristian Brown of tigious awards. Channel 13 ABC. Brown. This year’s four indi- Brown anchors Channel 13 vidual winners are Patricia ABC Action News week- David Bush Hogue, Ph.D., chairman of ends at 6 and 11 p.m. and is the Department of an award-winning journal- Physician’s Assistants at ist who has been with the The University of Toledo’s station since October 2002. Health Science Campus; A Toledo native, Brown is John Preston who recently a graduate of St. Ursula retired from the Toledo Po- Academy and the presti- lice Department as a lieu- gious E.W. Scripps School tenant after 41 years of ser- of Journalism at Ohio Uni- vice; Mario Harris Rosser, versity. a senior at St. John’s Jesuit This year’s awards ban- High School who will be quet will be held at the Teresa Quinn attending Columbia Uni- Ramada Westgate (for- Stewart Principal versity in the fall and David merly the Clarion). The so- William Keaton Bush founder and execu- cial hour starts at 6 p.m. and tive director of the Madd dinner will be served at 7. Toledoans for Obama Poets Society. Tickets may be purchased The two group winners by calling 419-243-0007.

John Preston

Pat Hogue

The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union currently located at 1339 Dorr Street, has just launched their “Brick Campaign”. The TUFCU has begun this campaign in an effort to raise funds for the new building which will be built at the corner of

A Few Brick Donors Detroit Avenue at Dorr Street. If you are interested in purchasing a “Brick” as a part of the campaign the prices are as follows: $ 50.00 for each “Walkway” brick $100.00 for each “Vestibule” brick $500.00 for each “Archway” brick Please call TUFCU at 419.255.8876 to make your contribution TODAY!

Bricks sold as of May 11, 2009 Pastor Troy Thomas, New Life Church of God & Christ, Pastor Robert Culp, Pastor Talmadge J. Thomas, Pastor Darian Banks, Bishop Edward T. Cook, First Lady Sheila L. Cook, Rev. Dr. & Mother John E. Roberts, Pastor William C. Terry, Councilwoman Wilma Brown, Suzette R. Cowell, Andre L. Cowell Sr., George W. Cowell Jr., Kevin L. Cowell, Ruth L. Cowell, Mira J. Banks, Queen Ester Barringer, Charsena Braswell, Leona Brown, Drenda Brooks, Michael A. Cancel Sr., Lamont & Leona Chenault, Charlest Coley, Reginal Coley, Branden Mykal Cook, Manhattan Michelle Cook, Barbara Corggens, Sharon Crawford, Jeanette Davis, Shirley A. Thomas El, Albert Earl Jr., William H. Ellis Sr., Priscilla Fletcher, Janice Fryar, Verbie Garland, Gertrude Green, Ralph Green, Harriett Hardy, Yvonee Harper, Syliva Hewitt, Aviance Hill, Mozell Hill, George Hillard, Gloria Hillard, Gabrielle Hinton, Jacqueline Luckett Johnson, Anthony Q. Jones, Sr., Delores Latson, Yulonda McClure-Logan, Alto King III, Alto King Sr., Edwin Mabrey, Leo D. Martinez, Maria E. Martinez, Theressa McClendon, Donald H. McCreary, Teresa M. Moore, Lavern Mosley, Po-Mo’s, Bernadine Powell, James Powell, Nell Roach, James E. Simpson Sr., David Smith, Frances Smith, Mattie Taylor, Monique Taylor, Charles B. Welch, Felesha Williams, Jane E. Williamson, Twyla Lorraine Wheaton, Anderson N. Whitt, ABCO Contracting LLC, Alpha & Omega Collections, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union, Logan Creek Construction Company, Mo’s Market, Nabil’s Next Day Sign, Toledo Chapter Coalition of Black Trades Union May 13, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Does Rap ever Give Back?? By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

less give back? a high profile media event. meaningful cause. you do because of ANY other a person giving back and he What about those of us It’s not about publicity as Mr. Lucas has had top rated reason except you want to has found it to be a true calling. who still work or looking for much as it is about a connec- radio shows on BOTH urban positively influence young That may not be the case for regular jobs to support our- tion. Whether we get to per- stations in the market (yeah, he people. I still have some of the everyone. selves and families and haven’t form or not, whether we sell a did his thing on The Juice 107.3 mentors I had when I was in it But when it comes to the even become profitable in our CD or not – we want to be …moved to the ATL, came and they serve me well to this multitude of people in this city music grind…what can any of among the people. back and did his thing on day. vigorously pursuing a music us do to give back? But, there’s still the factor Hot97). I contacted William Lucas career every day … maybe you Well…in my personal case, of us being entertainers. He has had some experi- and asked him about his hustle, should stop and think about I have found a ways here and During a meeting, I was toss- ence as a writer for national leaving the world of entertain- what you have to offer instead there but I haven’t done ing around ideas to have U.G.E. recording acts. ment to focus on reaching our of just what you are out to get. enough and I’d like to do more. do something to give back to But when the city experi- community through speaking Entertainers carry our Last summer I had a few artists the community this summer enced a particular violent string to teens and he seemed to be a hopes and ambitions with them. from my label perform at a and it dawned on me that I need of gang-related shootings in dude who gets the bigger pic- When we write songs, it is family day/picnic just outside to find examples of people al- 2003 he decided to hold a gang ture. about the everyday struggles Hard times, people. of downtown so that we could ready doing it. And then I rally which was attended by He wants people with lim- of humanity at large. Simply put: of course. mingle with real people. Not thought how ill it would be to Mayor Jack Ford and other ited exposure to think bigger But when humanity is suf- If you can think of any rap- fellow artists, club promoters, find someone who actually had notable power brokers in the than what they see around fering or needing, the first pers with a few million in sales etc. etc. once been in the entertainment city alongside reputed gang Toledo, but also use those people lined up are usually to their name, chances are they Just take it to the neighbor- scene but then left just to com- members ... Lucas felt he wider aspirations to improve greedy politicians just looking have a charitable arm of their hood, and it felt good and I’d pletely dive in to helping out stumbled upon his true calling. Toledo. to prey on a victim without enterprise that finds a way to like to more of that. the community. Now he spends time speak- Needless to say, there was addressing what caused the give back. So if you’ve got a commu- I came across the dude ing at schools all across the a meeting of like minds when victimization. Nelly, 50 Cent, Puffy, Jay Z nity event and you want some Keyser a/k/a William Lucas city. we spoke. If the focus is on entertain- and many more have done their entertainment, let me know. through the magic of Facebook. He has a weekly television He even sees the trouble ers, then maybe some of the part to give back. Back in the day (waaay back Yes, he’s been on the cover show airing on CW5 every with some of the programming responsibility to correct the When you’re a millionaire in like…umm…2000, 2001) my of this paper. Saturday at noon called aimed at so called “at risk atrocities we write about should with lots of star power and spoken word crew (The Re- Yes, his ad is in the paper. “Champions” – where he fo- youth” and he gave me this be the focus of the entertainers money to throw around, it’s naissance) spent a few weeks But to be honest… I knew cuses on local people who are quote to use: “We have to be at some point. easy to give your time and reading at women’s shelters nothing of this dude except a overcoming obstacles and serious when we do I’m glad I found one ex- attention to a “do good in the and it was the same thing. common acquaintance men- achieving success and people initiatives…because young ample, I’m inspired. hood” type of initiative. It felt good but then it was tioned him as someone who is who are helping others do the know when you throw money Toledo…especially all you But what about those of us right back to the grind. doing his part to give back. same. at a problem….they know rappers/singers/producers/ who are pursuing careers in See…when entertainers He didn’t leave the enter- He serves as chairman of when you’re lying or just paci- wanna be music big shots and entertainment in the here and who are currently struggling tainment scene because he the City of Toledo’s youth fying them…if we can get seri- real deal music big shots in the now and have yet to earn the to the top find a way to give failed, he left because he advisory commission and on ous about investing in our city — lets find a way to give type of money where we can back it’s usually with our voice wanted to take his influence the youth commission board. I young people…a lot of our back this summer. afford to live comfortably much or with our time. It’s not about and credibility and use it for a remember my days being in the problems will wash themselves Holla @ ya peoples – youth commission in the late away.” [email protected] 90s, trust me ...we gave our So I was able to find at least May is advisors hell so that’s not work one example around Toledo of National Foster Care Month.

Mentor. Listener. Cheerleader. Sandwich-making coach. Foster parent.

Lucas County Children Services salutes the foster and adoptive parents who open their hearts and homes to abused and neglected children in our community.

YOU can be a foster or adoptive parent. Call 419-213-3336 to learn more.

www.lucaskids.net Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth May 13, 2009 Bell vs. Konop (Continued from Page 4) “working family’s ad- … from a working class an application process ATTENTION TOLEDO!!! vocate for the City of To- family’s perspective.” would uncover a number It’s the RECESSION SPECIALS ledo.” Konop emphasized his of such volunteers – re- This position would be earlier stated opposition to tired or laid off workers – Hems, Cuffs, Waists – $4.00 voluntary, said Konop, and Bell’s business advocate who would have an inter- would have access to all position saying that “people est in serving as the voice Suits Dry Cleaned 2 PC –$8.20 city department heads. who have the resources to of working families. It’s a Pants Dry Cleaned - $4.00 Konop described the contribute to campaigns plan that has been suc- Pants turned into shorts - $4.00 proposed position’s func- have a disproportionate cessfully implemented, he Long sleeves into short sleeves - $4.00 tions as similar to those of influence … and business said, in New York City, Faith’s Dry Cleaning & Tailoring Shop an ombudsman offering has enough advocates; if Vancouver, Washington 2491 Collingwood Blvd, at Delaware the mayor and his aides anything is needed it is the D.C., Montana and New 419-210-4680 “advice of city services, voice of working families.” Jersey. the economy, public safety Konop suggested that Black MarketPlace

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING PUBLIC NOTICE NORTHGATE MISS JUNIOR TOLEDO? Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is issuing If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 (not a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Educational Assess- APARTMENTS turning 19 before July 26, 2009), possess a perform- ment, Planning and Specialized Tutoring services. The goals are to (1) conduct comprehensive, stan- Now Accepting Applications ing talent, please fill out this form completely and dardized assessments of children’s educational needs, 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS either mail or fax. (2) identify appropriate services to address educational deficits, and (3) provide specialized, subject specific Mature Adult Community for Persons 55 and Name: ______Age:______tutoring for children with significant deficits or who are Older or Mobility Impaired. Rent Based on In- DOB: ______at risk of school failure. come. Heat, Appliances, Drapes and Carpeting Phone number: ______LCCS is seeking proposals from public and pri- Included. Call Call (419) 729-7118 for details. Address:______vately employed individuals and agencies capable and Zip code: ______willing to provide educational assessment and special- Talent:______ized tutoring services for children living in substitute care. RFP materials will be available from April 27 through May 7, 2009 at 705 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio, Mail to: The Miss Junior Toledo Pageant 40604. To make arrangements to pick up an RFP 2124 Calumet Avenue packet, call 419-213-3658. An applicant information Wanted Barbers & Beauticians Toledo, Ohio 43607 meeting regarding the RFP will be held on May 7, 2009 Kings & Queens Salon or fax to: 419-531-9406 at 10:30 a.m. in Room #913 at the above address. For booth rental The deadline for submitting completed proposals (NO FAX) is 4:00 p.m. on May 28, 2009. No proposal will Call Ed Phillips at 419-290-4953 Auditions be accepted after that deadline. Grand Opening on May 23 By Dean Sparks, K-8th grades with parents Executive Director 9th – 12th grades and 12th grade graduates w/ID Lucas County Children Services Two Day Art Workshop All areas of performing Now forming at the Truth Art Gallery Registration fee $10 – only 30 slots Cost is $35 per person Saturday, May 23, 2009 ATTENTION ALL MOMS!!! Call Ramon Tiggs @ 419-460-1343 for details A# Sharp Performing Arts Workshop Are you between the ages of 18-40 and feel that (A division of The Next Step Program, Inc.) you are HOT? Summer Theater Looking for beautiful, physically fit and fabulous 11:30 am to 1:30 pm moms for an equally fashionable project. Call Director of Housing House of Bread Center 419.870.8757 for details or an audition if you or Assistance Programs Adjacent to Bethlehem Baptist Church someone you know fits this profile. The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA), on the corner of Auburn and Bancroft located in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a high-energy, entrepreneurial, and dedicated professional for the position of Director of Housing Assistance Programs. The LMHA is an agency with 3,100 public housing units and ap- REVISED-INTERESTED BIDDERS: proximately 3,795 Housing Choice Vouchers. This position plans, directs and reviews the work of employ- Toledo Public Schools – Old Bowsher High School, Birmingham Elementary School, Riverside Elementary ees engaged in the administration of housing assis- School, Old Elmhurst Elementary School And Walbridge Elementary School Demolitions tance programs for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Application Intake; develops and Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public School District until 1:00 p.m. implements operational policies and procedures to on May 20, 2009, at the Toledo Public Schools Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, achieve and maintain optimum program effectiveness for all labor, material and supervision necessary for the demolition of the Old Bowsher High School and and utilization and to ensure compliance with all appli- Birmingham, Old Elmhurst, Riverside, and Walbridge Elementary Schools as more fully described in the cable rules and regulations; trains and evaluates sub- drawings and specifications for the project prepared by The Collaborative Inc, Munger Munger and Associates ordinate personnel; coordinates activities with other Architects Inc, and MacPherson Architects and will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter. Authority divisions to ensure consistency in operations; Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan rooms in Columbus, Builders ensures fiscal accountability and responsibility. Re- Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio quirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, public Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association of Michigan, Toledo administration, planning, or other related discipline, plus four (4) years progressive Management and Super- Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Construction News. visory work experience in Section 8 and Public Housing Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting May 13, 2009 which can be purchased from Toledo management/administration, or equivalent. Must pos- Blue Print, 6964 McNerney Rd., Northwood, Ohio 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841. Drawings may be sess and maintain a valid Ohio or Michigan Driver’s obtained on CD-ROM for no cost with the purchase of the specifications. License and insurability; must possess HQS and Cer- A MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for May 8, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at Toledo Public Schools’ tified Occupancy Specialist Certifications or receive cer- Board Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608. A walk-thru schedule will be provided at the pre-bid tifications within one (1) year of employment, also must meeting. complete training in HCV Financial Management and If you have any questions or a need for additional information, please direct all questions in writing to Reporting. Preference will be given to LMHA public [email protected], by phone at (419) 776-5600, or (fax) (877) 281-0784. housing or Section 8 residents who identify themselves as such on their submittal. We do background checks and this position is subject to drug and alcohol Birmingham K-8 School testing. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and Bid Item No. 1 Birmingham K-8 School Building Demolition: $ 155,307.00 salary history, specifying the position for which you are Bid Item No. 2 Birmingham K-8 School Site Demolition: $ 61,233.00 applying to: LMHA, PO Box 477, Toledo, OH, 43697- Total $ 216,540.00 0477, Attn: Eleanor L. Gore. All materials submitted must be received at LMHA by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May Old Bowsher High School 15, 2009. Bid Item No. 1 Old Bowsher High School Building Demolition: $ 715,215.00 NO PHONE CALLS Visit our web site www.LucasMHA.org or call our job Bid Item No. 2 Old Bowsher High School Site Demolition: $ 82,428.00 line: (419) 259-9537 for a complete listing of employ- Total $ 797,643.00 ment opportunities. Equal employment opportunity shall be afforded to all qualified persons without regard to Old Elmhurst Elementary School age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, military status, Bid Item No. 1 Old Elmhurst Elementary School Building Demolition: $ 145,034.00 ancestry, disability, handicap or national origin. Bid Item No. 2 Old Elmhurst Elementary School Site Demolition: $ 26,291.00 Bid Item No. 3 Old Elmhurst Elementary School Site Restoration $ 30,000.00 Need a tutor? Total $ 201,325.00 Professional, in-home tutoring offered in math, science, Spanish and more! Riverside Elementary School Pre-K thru college. Call 419-708-0447 or Bid Item No. 1 Riverside Elementary School Building Demolition: $ 211,547.00 visit www.tutoringinyourhome.com Bid Item No. 2 Riverside Elementary School Site Demolition: $ 25,953.00 Total $ 237,500.00 Secretary Available! Certified Professional Secretary/Microsoft Office Walbridge Elementary School Specialist is available for your project or on “as- Bid Item No. 1 Walbridge Elementary School Building Demolition: $ 226,068.00 needed”/interim basis. Call Debra @ 419 509-8639. Bid Item No. 2 Walbridge Elementary School Site Demolition: $ 29,359.00 [email protected] Total $ 255,427.00 Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth May 13, 2009 Third Baptist Church Establishes Kenyan Mission Special to The Truth On Sunday, March 15, 18, 2009 and will provide min- of this particular mission trip 2009 Rev. Kevin J. Bedford istry support through June are threefold: and the congregation of 2009. · To assist in estab- Third Baptist Church com- Shuman has a passion to lishing and maintaining fresh missioned its member Msimbi provide both humanitarian water wells for clean water Shuman to establish a mis- support and share the Gospel supply sion ministry in Kenya. message of Christ’s love with · To educate and em- Shuman departed for the church’s Kenyan broth- power Kenyan woman with Bungoma, Kenya on March ers and sister. The objectives entrepreneurial skills to start their own businesses · To support science education in rural areas

The membership of Third Baptist Church believes that supporting their Kenyan brothers and sisters is the right thing to do. Church member Peggy Coleman said, “It’s time we started taking care of our own.” During a wonderful spirit- Shuman (center front) with members of Third Baptist's congregation filled worship experience before departing for Kenya, Shuman said, “I am so thank- themselves. This is encour- pany. Third Baptist and the this mission, donations can ful for the giving Christian aging and I thank God.” Shumans (Rahwae and be mailed to: Third Baptist spirit of our church. Even in A grant requesting high Msimbi) expect a positive re- Church (attention: Kenyan these tough economic times school scientific lab equip- sponse from the grant request. Missions Project) 402 Pin- people are willing to help ment has been submitted to a For those in the commu- ewood Ave, Toledo, Ohio those less fortunate than national science supply com- nity interested in supporting 43604. Rev. Bedford and Msimbi Shuman Downtown Welcomes The Ford Gallery Special to The Truth Downtown Toledo welcomed the newest addition to its art gallery ranks last week as The Ford Gallery – Jack and Cynthia Ford – cut the ceremonial ribbon at 222

Msimbi Shuman

Erie Street. The Ford Gallery will feature art created by area students. The inaugural reception will take place on May 21 at 6 pm with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. AKA’s Welcome New Members – “Extra Special Pearls” Sojourner’s Truth Staff Alpha Kappa Alpha So- rority, Inc, Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter, welcomed 13 new members to the nation’s old- est African-American Greek- letter sorority on Sunday, May 3, 2009, during a luncheon at the Toledo Hilton. The mistress of ceremony for the event was Felicia Dunston, vice president of the local chapter. The welcome was provided by Lisa Dubose, president, and Clara Petty, membership chairman.