Volume 13, No.12 January 16, 2008 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

“Here is the true meaning and value of compassion and nonviolence when it helps us to see the enemy’s point of view … for from his view we may indeed see the basic weaknesses of our own condition and, if we are mature, we may learn and grow and profit from the wisdom of the brothers who are called the opposition.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2008 This Strikes Me … Another Wrong Way on the Freeway Community Calendar January 18 Accident – Another Intoxicated Driver! Musical Celebration in Honor of MLK: Temple Shomer Emunim; Shabbat service at 7; Guests include David Carter Chorale, the Grace Temple Choir, Dwight Steel, Toledo By Michael Hayes School for the Arts: 419-885-3341 Minister of Culture January 19 Okay. Gcreations Black Bridal Vendors Networking Luncheon: Bethlehem Life Center; 11:30 U.G.E. practice ended later than usual but before heading home, I headed to Wal Mart to get am; Guest speaker George Robinson – Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce: 419-346- some cold medicine or whatever late Thursday/early Friday. 5275 or [email protected] Leaving Wal Mart in Holland, I got on I-475 headed downtown. Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc: Toledo Chapter presents 23rd Annual Prayer Break- In West Toledo right near the Toledo Hospital/Central Ave. exit I’m just rolling minding my fast; “Women Standing on the Power of Prayer;” 9:30 am; Gladieux Meadows own. I notice there’s a blue pick up next to me. All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast: Bethel Apostolic Temple; 7 am to noon; Open I look up and see headlights heading toward me. to public First thought: “NO, no way in hell this is happening.” Like, I felt myself denying it – like, it was just too improbable that ANOTHER person could be January 20 driving on the WRONG side of a major highway after the terrible accident here in Toledo that made Third Pastoral Anniversary: Refuge Holy Tabernacle’s Pastor Marvin Crittenden national headlines two weeks ago. and Co-pastor Jori Crittenden; Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir; 6 pm: 419-242-5505 I stared into the lights and I saw the driver in the blue pick up next to me start blowing on his horn. This white sedan was headed directly for both of us. January 21 They weren’t even driving in a lane! Northwest Ohio Black Media Association (NOBMA) presents the Martin Luther The blue pick up and me were only separated by the dashing white line, and here comes this King Jr. Basketball Classic. Owens Community College, Student Health Activities car towards us straddling that line in a head on collision course with both my truck and the truck Center. 1:00 p.m. Scott Bulldogs vs. East Chicago Central HS (Defending Indiana Class next to me. We both veer off, swerving to avoid the oncoming car. 4A State Champs.) 3 p.m. Libby Cowboys (Defending Toledo City league Champs) vs. He went left, I went right – only thing that saved me was that I sped up as I veered off and he Saginaw HS (Defending Michigan Class A State Champions.): 1-419-215-1087 or 419- didn’t. 243-0007 I-475 was almost completely empty … my car, the blue pick up and the wrong way-driving white 2008 Dr. Martin Luther King Unity Celebration: UT Savage Hall; 9:30 am; Community car are the only cars in sight in either direction. luncheon at 11 am; Sponsored by the City of Toledo and the Board of Community As we both veered off, my truck and the white car came within one or two feet of colliding and Relations; Musical guests include the Clarence Smith Community Choir, Lisa Hightower because I sped up, right behind me was the blue pick up. The collision was a loud smack of glass and Joyce Rush: 419-245-1565 and metal and sparks. I pulled to the side and ran to the blue pick up which was now missing half 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King “Oratorical” Contest: Sponsored by The “Gha- a rear axel, a wheel and chunks of undercarriage which now lay all across I 475. The driver of the naian” Foundation “Step Up, Toledo;” Civic Center Promenade Hall; 9 am to 3 pm; Open pick up was stunned, but he was walking and said he was okay. I then ran even further down to to students K-12; Senior High winner receives a $500 scholarship award: 419-868-8396 the white car which had now pulled over to the wall-side shoulder I called 911 four times and got busy signals each time before finally getting through. . When January 22 I got to the white car, the girl who was driving was pacing back and forth nervous and completely MLK Birthday Celebration at the Art Tatum African-American Resource Center: shaken. I asked her if she knew she was going the wrong way. She asked me if the guy in the truck Kent Branch Library; Students will read “I Have a Dream” speech and a performance of was okay. “Moses at Gethsemane” And now standing within a few feet of her I could smell the liquor. I can’t speculate how much she drank, but it was obvious she was beyond tipsy. January 26 I then got mad and asked her how the hell she could do something so stupid after what just 24th Annual Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth: UT Student Union; 8:30 am to happened, I asked was she even from Toledo (maybe if she wasn’t, then maybe our highways 1 pm; Keynote Speaker Byron Pitts of CBS National News; Breakout sessions for are confusing – but nope, she’s no stranger to the area). students and parents start at 10:30 am: 419-530-3820 Finally getting the police on the phone and reporting our location, she starts crying saying Gcreations 3rd Annual Black Bridal Expo: Civic Center Promenade – Erie Street “aww maan, I’m going to jail” and I’m like “Hell,yeah you goin’ to jail.” Market; Noon to 5 pm; Fashion show, vendors, renewal ceremony: 419-346-5275 or I was angry. But I didn’t wanna be too angry because I could see the girl was injured. [email protected] Then her girl. The girl who was riding with her, once the sirens in the distance get closer and Annual MLK Celebration: Presented by the Civil and Human Rights and Women’s you see the police cruisers fast approaching…this girl in the white hoodie just decides it’s time Committees of UAW Local 14; 5 until 9 pm; Dinner served at 6 pm; Keynote Speaker Larry to go. Not looking at anyone or even saying bye to her friend, she just bounces! Smith; 5411 Jackman Rd She casually walks across the highway, begins to climb the embankment/hillside towards the Toledo School for the Arts: Open House; 10 am; Talk to teachers, students and staff fence at the top. Like she’s just hoping to hide in the neighborhoods around Central/Monroe and learn more about northwest Ohio’s premier charter school featuring arts-based street… her friend is screaming “Nicole! Nicole!” academic instruction: 419-246-8732 I’m out there like “Nicole, you can’t just leave like that.” Cops roll up, I give reports, fill out paperwork, etc., etc. January 27 Y’all know, I’m usually not a fan of police – however, in situations like this, it didn’t seem to Third Pastoral Anniversary: Refuge Holy Tabernacle’s Pastor Marvin Crittenden be about race or anything except public safety (always good when that happens). and Co-pastor Jori Crittenden; 12:30 pm; Guest Apostle John Mills, pastor of Home of The police were genuinely pissed that this girl was driving drunk. Refuge for All People of Columbus: 419-242-5505 One officer likened drunk driving to pre-meditated murder and I agree. Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance: Installation of Officers for 2008; 5 pm; Mt. It’s the same thing. Nebo Baptist; Open service; Speaker Pastor Raymond Bishop of Mt. Pilgrim You get in a car. You know you are drunk. St. Lucas Art Show: “What Does Heaven Look Like;” Noon to 2 pm; St. Lucas If you kill or even injure someone, it’s just as bad as if you planned to do so because you could’ve Evangelical Lutheran Church; More than two dozen area artists showing original works; easily prevented it with just common sense. Free and open to public: 419-243-8189 I was out there for the duration, talking to authorities and then talking to the news crews. The next day I’m getting text messages all day from friends and family saying they are thankful I was spared and I wanna thank you all for your concern. But real talk — UNITED AUTO WORKERS CAP COUNCIL I just don’t get it. For those of you who drink, smoke or whatever. The Toledo Area UAW-CAP Council works to improve the lives You know the difference between being tipsy and being slizzard. and well-being of union members, their families, and all the You KNOW when you are saying “I’m cool, I’m cool” and you are NOT really cool. citizens of our community. Friends. If you see ya peoples at the club and they can’t hardly make it to the car … why let them drive? The CAP Council gives UAW members a voice in politics and You may be killing someone because you didn’t stop some drunk idiot from driving. community affairs - and we speak out for justice, dignity and And yeah… you’re an idiot. Plenty people go out and get drunk. fairness for all Americans. Plenty people also roll with folks and leave their car at home on purpose. That’s smart. Toledo Area UAW-CAP Council $IÀOLDWHG/RFDOV Just assuming you will intoxicate yourself and yet still have all the same mental acuteness you Bruce Baumhower, President Local 12 ...... Bruce Baumhower, President have when you are sober… ??? That makes you an idiot. Mark Buford, Vice President Local 14 ...... Ray Wood, President Alcohol affects your brain, dummy. That buzz you feel, that’s not a bunch of bubbles bouncing Linda Neundorfer, Recording Secretary Local 1435 ...... Lee Baint, President around in your head. You are altering your state of awareness. Roger Commager, Financial Sec-Treas Local 1892 ...... Bob Smotherman, President Do that shuff if that’s what you do, but NOT when you have to drive or work or watch children, Local 4444 ...... Stan Hernacig, President etc. Local 5242 ...... Dave Mccellan, President I hope the guy in the blue pick up is okay and to the girls in the white Infiniti… just be thankful Region 2-B, UAW Local 3056 ...... Matt Luettke, President this wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been. Lloyd Mahaffey, Director I know I am. Ken Lortz, Asst. Director

peace. [email protected] S OLIDARITY January 16, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 But The Democrats Are Our Friends By Jan K. M. Scotland Guest Columnist “But the Democrats are our that occurred in the New to 15 point swing. What hap- to vote yet there was no call son and Al Sharpton were no Committee would be comb- friends. They love us. They Hampshire’s primaries I can’t pened? for an investigation. There where to be found during this ing over the data to get an accept us, invite us to their help but think of these words. was even a suggestion by unprecedented turnaround. answer. The media would be homes. They feel our pain. The poll of likely voters in the The Democratic Party and Dennis (the menace) If there was a Republican filling the airways with irre- They are honest with us. We Democratic primary showed pollsters have no good expla- Kucinich that the manual involved all of the sponsible allegations from can trust them. Republicans? Barack Obama ahead by nine nation yet there was no call count showed Barack Obama prementioned forces would hanging chards to voter fraud. Don’t get me started.” to 12 points. He mysteriously for a recount. They heard winning while the electronic be touting credible and not Now I’m not suggesting lost to Hillary Rodham Clinton rumors that bus loads of non- count had Hillary Rodham so credible sources suggest- that there was any foul play, When I look at the fiasco by three points. This was a 12 state voters were brought in Clinton winning but this was ing foul play. Lawyers, politi- so maybe, just maybe, they all quickly ignored by the drive cal analysts, the NAACP and know the dirty little secret that Open Letter to Toledo City by media. Oh yes, Jesse Jack- the Democratic National (Continued on Page 4) Councilwoman Lindsay Webb “THE GAME” I would like to raise some concerns as a resident of Toledo, as a local small By Bishop Stephen Ward businessperson, and as a minority contractor. I am greatly concerned over what I’m Guest Editorial hearing about the potential award of a contract under ordinance number O-34-08 to Black away from our brothers and in our faces everyday? How & Veatch and its team. sisters rather than rally to- can we be in “love” and con- It is my understanding that you seek to award the contract to Black & Veatch despite gether to obtain the rightful tent just to be on the court another bid being more that $2 million below their bid. With that huge difference, it is position and status that we with them as they stand at the astonishing that the ordinance would not go through the council committee scrutiny have earned and certainly net hitting the ball from side process. That process is critical to explaining why taxpayers should pay a contractor $2 deserve in this city.The game to side, keeping us hopelessly million more than the lowest bidder. It is my understanding that the lowest bidder is a of divide and conquer, as it is but eagerly running after it? respected national firm. Is the city of Toledo suggesting that that bidder is not a played on blacks is analo- They are serving all the time; responsible bidder? gous to the game of tennis, we never get a turn at that. It is also quite unsettling that two of the Black & Veatch team members were involved especially when there is a They even get to play doubles in actually drafting the bid documents for the contract and now works for the Black & shut-out in process. I always against us as individuals, and Veatch team prior to the award. That is a very disturbing conflict of interest if that is true. It seems that the prophetic wondered why they call zero they hit the ball harder than Being an attorney as I am, surely you recognize this as a serious conflict of interest and word here in Toledo is that points “love.” So I looked it Venus and Serena combined! would want it to be investigated in the committee process. Why not have the scrutiny? “enough is enough.” How- up and found that it comes We are too busy trying to get I trust that you will reconsider what I understand to be your decision to evade the ever, I question those people from the French word, out of the way, trying to avoid council committee process in awarding this $44 million dollar contract! It is quite preaching and proclaiming it “l’oeuf,” which means egg or being hit by their onslaught, irresponsible to do so. now. Where were they when zero. It’s strange to me that to think about winning the Richard A. Mitchell, Esq. the community needed them the person who has no points match; we just want to sur- the most? They chose to take is saddled with the term vive. Meanwhile, other black MITCHELL LAW, LLC the cowardly road, and close “love,” but it also reminds me people are standing on the their eyes, and say “yessa, of black people in this sidelines, watching their massa!” Now that issues have city.Collectively, in many brothers and sisters get ham- come to their neighborhoods cases, we have not scored; mered on the court, and they and homes ... they want to we have “love” and our op- are not about to pick up their speak out.Divide and con- ponents have won the game rackets and get into the game. quer tactics and strategies as well as the set, and they Thus, we have been divided are being used to control are sending aces in our direc- again: the fearful versus the black people in Toledo. From tion everyday trying desper- fearless. At least those on the “freed” versus enslaved, to ately to win the entire match. court are taking the hits and black versus mulatto, to Our defense is not a good making an effort, feeble as it house versus field, to pulpit offense; it’s a small racket may be, to fend off the versus pew, to affluent ver- with broken strings. Our end assault.The tennis analogy sus poor, black people have of the court is muddy and speaks to our score, our fight, been played and beat like a sloppy, while the other end our plight, and the futility of cheap drum in a successful of the court is lush, green, individuality over collectiv- effort to keep us apart from and freshly manicured to as- ity. We are in “love” with those one another. In many cases sure firm footing for our op- who are beating us down. we have been willing sub- ponents. Thanks to the flow- They are way ahead in the jects because of the program- ers being planted at the re- game, and we are in “love.” ming that caused us to be- quest of ...How can black We get the emotional reward lieve that we are not quite people have nothing, zero, of feeling good, while they “good enough,” that we no score at all, and still be in get the substantive economic don’t quite “measure up.” “love” with those who are rewards of writing all the rules Thus, we continue to run slamming serves and returns

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Floyd Rose, Dr. King’s birth and cel- ary 21, at 9:45 AM at the candidate Barack Obama is, president of the Valdosta- ebrate his life,” said Rose Martin Luther King Kitchen Minority your friends in the party will Lowndes County chapter in a statement this week. for the Poor, 650 Vance not honestly tell you they of the Southern Christian “And there is no person Street and he will be the Participation won’t vote for him. The so Leadership Conference, more qualified that Perlean principal speaker at its an- called Wilder or Dinkins ef- and former Toledo civil Griffin to head the Toledo nual M.L Kink program at I would appreciate the opportunity to clarify a few fect is rearing its ugly head rights activist, will an- 10 AM at Lo Salem Baptist misstatements offered by Jack Ford in his January 9, 2008 again and your friends, the nounce the formation of a Church, 660 Vance. column. Democrats, don’t want to ex- Toledo chapter of the civil That church’s founder, For our Phase I engineering work on the Toledo plain to you why they rights organization which Harvey Savage, named the Waterways Initiative Project the engineer, Black & Veatch, changed their mind behind was founded by Dr. Martin Kitchen in honor of King, was required to spend 10 percent of the contract with the curtain. Luther King, Jr. in 1957 and who was leading thou- MBE firms. To the credit of Black & Veatch, they “But they are our friends which he led until his as- sands of poor people to exceeded that commitment and have spent 14.65 percent they would not do that”. Well, sassination in 1968. Washington to demand of the Phase I contract on MBE participation, or $3.675 in the Virginia governor’s race Perlean Griffin, former jobs and income when he million to minority business enterprises. These firms are in 1989, Doug Wilder, an Af- director of the Office of Af- stopped by Memphis to primarily located in Toledo. rican-American (Democrat), There is no contract yet for Phase II of the engineering firmative Action/Contract help garbage collectors in went into Election Day with work on the Toledo Waterways Initiative Project. There- Compliance for the City of Rev. Floyd Rose their struggle for a living polls showing a 10 percent- fore, Mr. Ford’s comment that minority participation age point lead but won by 0.5 Toledo, has been asked to wage. dollars in Phase II will be “zilch” is an unfortunate and percentage. This created the provide the leadership for chapter of the movement Rose will explain why glaring misrepresentation. The City’s seven percent basis for the phenomenon the new chapter. which re-wrote American Griffin was selected to head MBE goal for professional services, as set by ordinance, called the “Wilder effect.” “There could be no more history and re-ordered the the Toledo chapter of SCLC was addressed in the Black & Veatch proposal for the This effect describes the dis- appropriate time for this an- priorities of our nation.” at the news conference. Phase II work. I can assure you that when the contract for honesty of Democratic vot- nouncement that January Rose will hold a news Phase II work is negotiated, the goal for participation by ers who go to the polls and 21, the day that we honor conference Monday, Janu- Minority Business Enterprises will exceed the City’s vote totally opposite of what goal of 7 percent for engineering services. they tell the pollsters. In the 1989 race for Mayor Most Livable City Has Far From Toledo - an International Award Winning City! of New York (an overwhelm- ingly Democratic city), a poll conducted just over a week to Go David E. Leffler, Director before the election showed Recent events and accusations occurring in Toledo on the political front have brought Department of Public Utilities black candidate David the above-mentioned quote to mind. The Toledo Chapter Coalition Of Black Trade (Continued on Page 15) Unionists (CBTU); which consists of members from 77 international and national unions, with 42 chapters across the country, has taken a stance that the treatment of Michael THE AREA OFFICE ON AGING CELEBRATES Ashford during the election of Toledo City Council President and the reasons given by District 6 Councilwoman Lindsay Webb and the card which quoted Proverbs 29:2, given to her by our Mayor Carty Finkbeiner (“When good people run things, everyone is glad.”) are not acceptable. We will not sit idle while our leaders and community are being mistreated. CBTU members serve in various positions throughout the community, and we will raise our voice to insure our concerns are heard and mistreatment is addressed! We seek titles of “Most Livable” and “All-American City” with fervor, but the unfortunate reality is that fervor has given way to backstabbing, lying, political gamesman- ship. We (CBTU) challenge you to revise the above quote of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and apply it in the context of our city as follows:

“The true measure of a “Most Livable All-American City” is where it stands in the treatment and perception of its citizens and ethnic groups.”

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Thank you very much from the to the fullest. Call: (800) 472-7277 )DPLO\RI2VFDU%HUQDUG*ULIÀWK-U Click: www.areaofficeonaging.com January 16, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 “Something Is Happening in America” Toledoans witness the birth of a movement On the Sunday before last hope and change in our coun- Huckabee’s bodyguards told who can bridge the blue state- week’s New Hampshire pri- try. Keith “you can approach the red state divide and bring us mary, three members of the lo- Notably, the chants of these governor if you’d like to meet together as a nation. More than cal Toledoans for Obama energized volunteers con- him.” Politely, Keith declined. anything else, that is what we group – Lucas County Trea- veyed this reality: “Obama … Wade was given an unex- witnessed in New Hampshire. surer Wade Kapszukiewicz, ’08 … Be a part of something pected reminder of just how We drove to New Hamp- former Toledo mayoral candi- great!” and “O-B-A-M-A … small our world is. While going shire because we want to hope date Keith Wilkowski, and Let’s go change the world to- door-to-door on Monday, again. And we still do. As we Chief Deputy Treasurer Mark day!” and “He was against the Wade knocked on the door of drove back on Wednesday, we Austin – piled into war … he’s the one I’m voting a Mr. Shea, who lives at 99 were very tired and our feet Kapszukiewicz’s minivan and for!” Sadly, the retort from some Lodge Street, in Manchester’s were a little sore from two days began a four-day road-trip to of the other campaigns empha- 2nd ward. Upon seeing Wade’s of going door-to-door in Manchester, New Hampshire, sized nothing more than an in- Ohio State baseball cap, Mr. Manchester’s pleasant – to help elect Sen. Barack side-the-beltway mindset that Shea wished the Buckeyes luck though hilly – neighborhoods. Obama the next president of was entirely void of any indica- in their national championship We are also extremely excited to the United States. This is a tion of how the country would game against LSU later that be able to take the campaign diary of their trip. be better if that candidate were night. (Unfortunately, Mr. back to Ohio. Three weeks ago, It took us 13 hours and 795.2 elected President. The contrast, the pundits thought that Clinton miles for us to drive from To- indeed, was stark. would sweep Iowa and New ledo to Manchester, New Hamp- Whether due to purest co- Hampshire and have the nomi- shire, last week. But it only took incidence or, perhaps, inter- nation virtually wrapped up by us a few minutes to be reminded vention from some higher now. Instead, the score is tied 1- why we went through all of the power, a rainbow appeared in 1, and we have a real race on our trouble. the temporary stage set up for the front of the crowd to “make the unseasonably warm New hands. At 6:45 a.m. on Monday the Good Morning America it look more fair for the other Hampshire sky at the very mo- Surely, just about every morning, we were dispatched show, which was due to go live campaigns.” ment Obama appeared as a guest observer thought that Super to the civic square near at 7 a.m. The energy and excite- Though we were amused on the GMA show. We choose Shea’s well wishes were not Tuesday – February 5 – on Manchester City Hall to wave ment of the Obama supporters by the TV producers’ attempt to think it was a sign. enough.) He explained that he which two dozen states will be signs for Sen. Obama behind was greater than anything we to artificially create a sense of The balance of our time in does business in Ohio. “My conducting primaries, would have ever seen. And the num- balance among the gathered New Hampshire was spent hav- business takes me to Sun Oil in bring about some sort of con- ber of Obama supporters was throng, what really struck us ing the kinds of experiences Toledo,” he said, “which is clusion to the race. That may greater than the GMA produc- was the sense among the one might expect in an environ- about 800 miles away.” not be the case. Hillary Clinton’s ers wanted to see. Obama supporters that they are ment that, depending on your Wade told him that we were, home state, New York, will vote Telling us that the gathering a part of something larger than generation, resembled either a in fact, from Toledo and that we for her and Obama’s home state looked “too much like an Obama themselves – a genuine move- Woodstock or a Lolipolooza now knew that Toledo was ex- of Illinois will cast its votes for rally,” they forced some Clinton ment to defeat the Washington for political junkies. actly 795.2 miles away from him – the rest are up for grabs. and McCain supporters up to status quo and bring about real We ate at a quintessential Manchester, as measured by Ohioans have bemoaned the New England diner – the Red the trip odometer in the minivan. fact that their primary is sched- Arrow diner, opened in 1922 A month before the New uled for March 4, well after Su- and voted by USA Today as Hampshire primary, Obama per Tuesday. However, almost one of the Top 10 diners in the trailed by 20 points in the polls. in anticipation of Ohio’s piv- Children will one day live in a nation where they country – and had a chance to Strengthened by his win in the otal role in general elections, meet a real-life presidential can- Iowa caucuses, he closed nearly this state may well be as impor- will not be judged by the color of their skin... didate, a psychiatrist by the the entire gap and lost New tant in selecting the Democratic name of Mark Klein. Encoun- Hampshire by just 2 points. Party nominee. tering slightly off-kilter fringe Though Obama did not win, There is a meeting of the candidates is as much a part of there is no doubt that he has local Toledoans for Obama the New Hampshire experience caught the attention of the group this Saturday, January as eating at the same diner Washington establishment he 19, at 11 a.m. at Lucas County where national newscasters eat, is trying to topple. Wade, Keith Democratic Headquarters. Our which was in fact the case when and Mark were honored to play group began last April with we arrived at the Red Arrow as a small role in his effort. about 10 members, and today Diane Sawyer was leaving. What we saw in New Hamp- we have well over 100 and the Later, Keith encountered a shire was very clear. Obama is number is growing. real-life presidential candidate not merely another politician, We expect the same energy whose chances are far better but rather the leader of a move- and excitement we saw in New than Dr. Klein’s. Former Arkan- ment. Barack Obama gives us a Hampshire to be in abundance sas Gov. Mike Huckabee, fresh shot at real change in our coun- in Toledo. As Sen. Obama said off his win in the Iowa cau- try, and a reason for hope in in his speech on Election Night, cuses, showed up at the same these dark and cynical times. we are “Fired Up … and Ready polling place Keith was work- He is not a polarizing symbol of to Go!” ing on Election Day. One of the status quo. Obama is a uniter

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419.213.3336 Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2008 A Triumph of Human Will: The Nonviolent Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. By Geneva J. Chapman, Sojourner’s Truth Reporter The King Holiday has Vietnam struggle: the War Indian. fore he returned to India become iconic for many Af- on Poverty. Gandhi’s life and com- with his wife and children rican-Americans, repre- “He threatened national mitment to nonviolence un- in 1915, he had radically senting the struggle for ra- boycotts and spoke of dis- folded before King like a changed the lives of Indi- cial equality and real free- rupting entire cities by non- tapestry, depicting in real ans living in Southern Af- dom in a nation that still violent camp-ins. With this life images a vision he had rica. held slaves after declaring in mind, he began to draw for his own life of service. “Back in India, it was not its independence from a ty- up plans for a massive Wrote Lord Richard long before he was taking rannical power. march of the poor on Wash- Attenborough who di- the lead in the long struggle However, for many ington D.C., itself.” (The rected the Academy Award- for independence from Brit- Americans, King Day is just African-American Alma- winning film Gandhi: ain. He never wavered in another Monday holiday nac, 7th edition, Gale, 1997) “Mohandas K. Gandhi his unshakable believe in with little real meaning. De- The progression of Dr. was born in 1869 to Hindu nonviolent protest and re- spite annual civic ceremo- King from preacher to civil parents in the state of ligious tolerance. When nies and celebrations of rights leader to anti-war Gujarat in Western India. Muslim and Hindu compa- King’s life with recordings protester began in his He entered an arranged mar- triots committed acts of vio- of his “I Have a Dream” youth. While at seminary riage with Kasturbai lence, whether against the speech blasting through King, became acquainted Makanji when both were 13 British who ruled India or the auditoriums of public with Mohandas Gandhi’s years old. His family later against each other, he schools, colleges, and uni- philosophy of nonviolent sent him to London to study fasted until the fighting versities, many Americans social protest. On a trip to law, and in 1891 he was ad- ceased. probably don’t observe the India in 1959, King met with mitted to the Inner Temple “Independence, when it day as anything more than followers of Gandhi and and called to the bar. came in 1947, was not a mili- a day off from work – pro- during discussions with “In Southern Africa he tary victory, but a triumph vided they are lucky nated during a campaign to rally behind a new cause them, he became more con- worked ceaselessly to im- of human will.” (A Brief His- enough to work at a site help sanitation workers on and stake out a fresh battle- vinced than ever that non- prove the rights of the im- tory of Mohandas K. that recognizes the holiday. strike in Memphis.” ground: the war in Vietnam. violent resistance was the migrant Indians. It was Gandhi, by Richard Those who do celebrate The speech Gonsalves “Although his aim was most potent weapon avail- there that he developed his Attenborough) the holiday, often with refers to is not “I Have a to fuse a new coalition of able to oppressed people creed of passive resistance King was duly impressed great reverence and enthu- Dream” or the famous “I’ve dissent based on equal in their struggle for free- against injustice, by Gandhi’s successful use siasm, see King as an al- Been to the Mountaintop” support for the peace cru- dom. His greatest living Satyagraha, meaning of nonviolent resistance most messianic figure who speech made the night be- sade and the civil rights example of “a man of peace,” ‘truth force,’ and was fre- and wanted to use a similar has reached mythic propor- fore King’s death. movement, King antago- as he had always believed quently jailed as a result of approach to ending the op- tions in the years since his Gonsalves is talking about nized many civil rights lead- Jesus to be was the humble the protests that he led. Be- (Continued on Page 7) death. Yet, the central ide- a speech called “A Time to ers by declaring the United ology of his movement – Break Silence,” given at Riv- States to be ‘the greatest nonviolent resistance- erside Church in New York purveyor of violence in the The University of Toledo, TOLEDO EXCEL while employed by every- City. “True to his theologi- world.’ one from gay rights activ- cal roots, King spoke out “The rift was immediate. The Joint Committee and Sponsoring ists to anti-abortion, pro- against what he considered The National Association life groups – seems lost on to be an unjust and ‘im- for the Advancement of Organizations present: a generation as accustomed moral war’ in Vietnam,” con- Colored People (NAACP) The 24th Annual Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth to school shootings and tinues Gonsalves. saw King’s shift of empha- (for Toledo-area 7th - 12th graders and their parents and terrorists attacks as King’s Although protest sis as ‘a serous tactical mis- Community) generation was to “whites against the war seemed a take;’ the Urban League only” signs on public logical progression for a warned that the ‘limited re- restrooms and water foun- movement based on non- sources’ of the civil rights “Communicating Effectively in the 21st Century: The Power tains. violent resistance, King’s movement would be spread of Words” “Next week, the nation decision to speak out too thin; Ralph Bunche felt Saturday, January 26, 2008 will celebrate (or merely ac- against the war was not King was undertaking an 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. knowledge) the birthday of without controversy. impossible mission in try- the most popular and pro- However, despite his ing to bring the campaign at phetic protester of 20th cen- success in the Civil Rights for peace in step with the The University of Toledo, Student Union Auditorium tury America – Dr. Martin Movement, King had al- goals of the civil rights Doors open promptly at 7:30 a.m. Luther King, Jr.” writes ready experienced opposi- movement. ------Free Admission and Lunch------Sean Gonsalves. “And tion according to the Afri- “From the vantage point while the commercialized can-American Almanac: of history, King’s timing (let’s all hold hands and “In the north, King soon could only be regarded as Guest Keynote Presenter & Plenary & Parent/Educator Ses- sing “We Shall Overcome”) discovered that young and superb. As students, pro- sion: image of Dr. King is praised angry blacks cared little for fessors, intellectuals, cler- from Cape Cod to Califor- his pulpit oratory and even gymen and reformers of ev- Mr. Byron Pitts nia, collecting dust in the less for his solemn pleas ery stripe rushed into the CBS National News Correspondent archives is an address the for peaceful protest. Their movement, King turned his Gandhi apostle gave on disenchantment was attention to the domestic Keynote title: April 4, 1967 – exactly one clearly one of the factors issue which, in his view, “ Literacy: Unlocking the Miracle of Words” year before he was assassi- influencing his decision to was directly related to the

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Workshop Presentation: The Influence of Media Images

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In his speech, “A Time to cans in the South. “Dis- vided a template of social necessary skills that en- principles to nonviolence To devise a march of at least Break Silence,” King ad- missing the use of violence change, through nonvio- abled him to put the theo- to the boycott of public one-quarter of a million par- dresses those who ques- as both impractical and im- lent direct action for blacks ries into practice and be- transportation then taking ticipants and to coordinate tioned his anti-war stance. moral, Martin Luther King, in America. “I left India more come a truly nonviolent shape in Montgomery, Ala- the various sometimes frac- “Why are you speaking Jr. endorsed the method of convinced than ever before protester. Forty-four-year- about war, Dr. King? Why nonviolent protest stating that nonviolent resistance old Quaker Bayard Rustin, are you joining the voices that this “mentally and was the most potent the unheralded hero of the of dissent? Peace and civil spiritually aggressive” weapon available to op- civil rights movement, be- rights don’t mix, they say.” technique not only avoids pressed people in their came one of King’s most On January 16, 2004, J. “external physical vio- struggle for freedom. The influential and powerful al- William T. Youngs, a his- lence,” but “seeks to avoid way of acquiescence leads lies and mentors. tory professor at Eastern internal violence [to the] to moral and spiritual sui- Wrote Buss Haughton: Washington University, re- spirit.” cide. The way of violence “Although Bayard called hearing a speech In his first book, Stride leads to bitterness in the Rustin was one of the most King gave at Berkeley in Toward Freedom: The survivors and brutality in important leaders of the May 1967. “King began Montgomery Story, King the destroyers. But the way American civil rights move- slowly, arguing that the wrote that, “Gandhi was of nonviolence leads to re- ment from the advent of its Vietnam War was wrong in probably the first person in demption and the creation modern period in the 1950s itself and wrong also be- history to lift the love ethic of the beloved community. until well into the 1980s, his cause it got in the way of of Jesus above mere inter- I returned to America with a name was seldom men- efforts to fight poverty and action between individuals greater determination to tioned; he received com- discrimination. [His words] to a powerful and effective achieve freedom for my paratively little press or resonate today. ‘We are on social force on a large people through nonviolent media attention, and oth- the side of the wealthy and scale.” King affirmed his means. As a result of my ers’ names were usually the secure,’ King said, conviction that nonviolent visit to India, my under- much more readily associ- ‘while we create a hell for resistance is “one of the standing of nonviolence ated with the movement the poor.’ And so most potent weapons avail- became greater and my than his was. His was a Halliburton overcharges able to oppressed people commitment deeper.” behind-the scenes role that, $61 million for oil shipments in their quest for social jus- (“Nonviolent Resistance,” for all its importance, never to Iraq, and wealthy Ameri- tice.” www.standford.edu.) garnered Rustin the public cans enjoy huge tax breaks History had demon- Despite King’s interest acclaim he deserved. while social programs lan- strated to King the power and theoretical commitment “In 1956, Rustin was ap- guish. And how could King and potential of nonvio- to nonviolent resistance, it proached to provide Dr. have known almost four lence. Upon returning from was another African- Martin Luther King with decades ago how we would India, King remarked that American who provided the some practical advice on bama” (Bayard Rustin, tious civil rights organiza- trivialize France, Germany, Civil Right Leader, by Buss tions that played a part in it and the entire United Na- Haughton, 1999.) was a Herculean feat of mo- tions with bogus claims King had previous aca- bilization.” (Haughton) about weapons of mass demic exposure to Gandhi Rustin provided King destruction in 2003? Here but, according to Rustin bi- with the tools, but it was is what he said in 1967: ographer Jervis Anderson, King who built the move- ‘Americans are forcing it was Rustin who prevailed ment. His strategies are even their friends into be- on King to dispense with spelled out in the ency- coming their enemies. It is armed guards and to em- clopedic entry from curious that the Americans, brace nonviolent action as www.standford.edu: “In who calculate so carefully the trademark of the bud- King’s ‘Letter from a Bir- on the possibilities of mili- ding movement. It was also mingham Jail,’ he laid out tary victory do not realize Rustin who forged links to the four basic steps within that in the process they are radicals in the North. a campaign using nonvio- incurring deep psychologi- There was always ner- lent direct action: (1) col- cal and political defeat.’ vousness among King’s lection of facts to determine Remembering that moment advisors about Rustin’s whether injustices are thirty-six years ago, when communist past and his ho- alive; (2) negotiation; (3) Martin Luther King spoke mosexuality, but his orga- self-purification; (4) direct these very words at Berke- nizing skills and political action. Through these ley, I still recall being trans- savvy proved indispens- steps, King concluded, the fixed by his presence. I still able. According to Ander- necessary level of con- remember his amazing con- son, Rustin “conceived and structive nonviolent ten- viction. I still remember see- charted” the Southern sion would be created. ing the actual sweat on the Christian Leadership Con- “‘Nonviolent direct ac- actual brows of that good, ference, along with Ella tion seeks to create such great man. ‘Now it should Baker and Stanley Levison. crises and establish such be incandescently clear,’ This was to serve as the creative tension that a com- King said, ‘that no one who organizational mechanism munity that has constantly has any concern for the in- for King’s ascent to na- refused to negotiate is tegrity and life of America tional prominence. forced to confront the is- today can ignore the Over the next decade, sue. It seeks to dramatize present war. If America’s Rustin remained a close ad- the ease that can no longer soul becomes totally poi- visor to King, especially be ignored,’ King wrote. soned, part of the autopsy during moments of crisis.” “In Birmingham and Al- must read ‘Vietnam.’” Alas, (“Bayard Rustin and the bany, protesters trained in today, as we Americans ac- Rise and Decline of the the discipline of nonviolent cept so sheepishly the news Black Protest Movement,” resistance responded to the that we were led so dishon- Stephen Steinberg, New violence of police dogs, estly to war in the Middle Politics, Summer 1997) Billy clubs and fire hoses East, Martin Luther King “Arguably, the high with nonviolence. Their re- would likely say, “If point of Bayard Rustin’s fusal to react violently aided America’s soul becomes political career was the the cause, creating a crisis totally poisoned, part of the March on Washington for in Birmingham and creating autopsy must read ‘Iraq.’” Jobs and Freedom which moral indignation through- What would Dr. King’s took place on August 28, out the world.” thoughts be on the war in 1963, the place of Dr. Mar- It was this resolve and Iraq? Would he feel the tin Luther King’s stirring ‘I resistance that King same way about the “war Have a Dream’ speech. brought to his protests on terrorism” that he felt Rustin was by all accounts against the war in Vietnam. (Continued on Page 8) Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. (Continued from Page 7) about the “war on commu- tors as providing financial dead on the motel balcony How familiar that sounds than in the past, it has be- the military-industrial com- nism” in Southeast Asia? support for terrorism. in Memphis (1968). today.” (“The Martin come essential to remem- plex. Today, as American “In an era where a fed- Church groups’ tax exemp- “An alert viewer might Luther King You Don’t See ber that King did far more soldiers fight two major eral holiday has served to tions would be lifted; notice that the chronology on TV,” by Jeff Cohen and than have a dream. Along wars on the far side of the both commemorate and records would be seized. jumps from 1965 to 1968. Norman Solomon, 1995). with Mohandas Gandhi, he world, and the U.S. military sanitize the history of Dr. Charges would be brought, Yet King did not take a sab- No, there won’t be any was one of the two most wades quietly into a half Martin Luther King, Jr., perhaps under federal RICO batical near the end of his youths reciting King’s internationally revered dozen more – all in non- white America has forgot- statutes or Patriot Act pro- life. In fact, he was speak- speeches protesting the symbols of nonviolence in white countries – they’re ten just how radical and visions. The FBI harass- ing and organizing as dili- Vietnam War or speculation the 20th century. King is not more timely than ever. But controversial a figure he ment that hounded King gently as ever. Almost all about how things might a legend because he be- it’s not likely we’ll hear was in his time,” writes Geov throughout his career of those speeches were have changed in this coun- lieved in diversity trainings much on the networks of Parrish in a January 2004 would today be fiercer and filmed or taped. But they’re try had the Poor People’s and civic ceremonies. He is King pronouncing the spiri- article for subject to no judicial over- not shown on TV. Why? March taken place in 1968, remembered because he tual death of a country that WorkingForChange.com sight.” “It’s because national but there are those who re- took serious risks and, as would spend so much to titled, “Martin Luther King: Perhaps Parrish is right. news media have never member all of King’s life, the Quakers say, spoke kill and so little to help Terrorist?” It is merely speculation that come to terms with what including those years we truth to power. Unfortu- people live. That’s a little Parrish makes his point King would even protest Martin Luther King, Jr. never talk about on King nately, we don’t hear his too touchy nowadays.” graphically. “Let’s not the war in Iraq. However, stood for during his final Day. powerful indictment of pov- (Parrish) mince words. Were Dr. Mar- given his commitment to years. In the early 1960s, “This year, even more erty, the Vietnam War, and tin Luther King, Jr. alive to- nonviolent resistance and when King focused his chal- day, he would be at risk for his historic anti-Vietnam lenge on legalized racial dis- being imprisoned indefi- war activities at the end of crimination in the South, nitely, without charges or his life, it is very likely that most major media were his access to legal counsel, as he would be part of the allies. an ‘enemy combatant.’ He peace movement today. “Network TV and na- tional publications graphi- cally showed the police dogs and bullwhips and cattle prods used against Southern blacks who sought the right to vote or to eat at a public lunch counter. But after passage of civil rights acts in 1964 and 1965, King began chal- lenging the nation’s fun- damental priorities. He maintained that civil rights laws were empty without ‘human rights’ – including economic rights. “By 1967, King had also become the country’s most prominent opponent of the Vietnam War. You haven’t heard the ‘Beyond Vietnam’ speech on network news retrospectives, but national media heard it loud and clear back in 1967 – and loudly denounced it. “Time magazine called it ‘demagogic slander that sounded like a script for would be decried by pow- Those last years of Mar- Radio Hanoi.’ The Wash- erful figures inside and out- tin Luther King, Jr.’s life ington Post patronized that side government as, at and political career rarely “King has diminished his worst, a domestic terrorist, get mentioned in the many usefulness to his cause, his at best a publicity seeking celebrations that take place country, his people.” menace whose criticisms of in his memory. “In his last months, King American gave comfort to Jeff Cohen and Norman was organizing the most our unseen enemies. King Solomon made the follow- militant project of his life: would not have the oppor- ing observations about the Poor People’s Cam- tunity to engage in re- King’s treatment by the paign. He crisscrossed the peated nonviolent civil dis- media: country to assemble “a mul- obediences. Media would “It’s become a TV ritual: tiracial army of the poor” be quickly bored by the every year in mid-January, that would descend on spectacles; a nation accus- around the time of Martin Washington – engaging in tomed to police violence Luther King’s birthday, we nonviolent civil disobedi- against protesters yawns at get perfunctory network ence at the Capitol, if need the tanks, rubber bullets, news reports about ‘the be – until Congress enacted chemical weapons, and slain civil rights leader.’ a poor people’s bill of ‘preventive’ arrests now The remarkable thing about rights. Reader’s Digest commonly used against this annual review of King’s warned of an ‘insurrection.’ those who employ the same life is that several years – “King’s economic bill of tactics King himself once his last years – are totally rights called for massive used. The felony charges missing. What TV viewers government jobs programs against King would put him see is a closed loop of fa- to rebuild America’s cities. away for years – if he were miliar file footage: King He saw a crying need to allowed to stand trial at all. battling desegregation in confront a Congress that The powerful black reli- Birmingham (1963); reciting had demonstrated its ‘hos- gious networks that pro- his dream of racial harmony tility to the poor’ – appro- duced King and so many at the rally in Washington priating ‘military funds with other courageous civil (1963); marching for voting alacrity and generosity,” rights leaders would be at- rights in Selma, Alabama but providing “poverty tacked by federal prosecu- (1965); and, finally, lying funds with miserliness.’ The Lima Truth January 16, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 09 A City United. A City Divided. In the Aftermath of the Death of Tarika Wilson By Vickie Shurelds Sojourner’s Truth Reporter

where city council is held was already at capacity. “This is ridiculous! They knew we were coming!” and other such comments rang from the crowd. Inside the building, coun- cil members discussed pro- tocol and the need to hear every voice that had a desire to speak out; there were housekeeping issues that had to be addressed – the swear- ing in of new officers. The decision was made to begin the meeting going through all the usual formali- “It is necessary to under- As the media arrived to Shawnee Indian-run Enter- ties, get new council mem- stand that Black Power is a cover city council as usual tainment Complex there were bers seated, table the rest of cry of disappointment. The on Monday, January 7, it was still plenty of seats. the agenda until the follow- Black Power slogan did not obvious this was no ordinary But, not tonight. There ing evening, then adjourn and Manley once again invited ment needs to be better orga- spring full grown from the meeting. Throngs of people was an overflow of residents reconvene at Lima Senior Glenn to address the resi- nized, and have more train- head of some philosophical gathered outside the city with things to say and, as the High School’s Auditorium for dents of the 6th Ward. Glenn ing about how to deal with Zeus. It was born from the building waiting to get in. coolness of the winter “Privilege of the Floor.” As spoke with passion about the people. wounds of despair and dis- Normally, the set up has evening began to set in, the arrangements were being choices that could have been appointment. It is a cry of plenty of room – even during heat from tempers began to made with the superintendent made that day, many of which Vickie Johnson (Aunt of daily hurt and persistent the recent open hearings set rise. A security guard had of Lima City Schools, the may have spared Wilson’s Tarika Wilson) – It’s wrong pain.”~ MLK, Jr. for discussion of a possible locked the door; the room meeting began. The crowd life. “They could have called because they target the outside was told of the plan me and said, ‘Derry, we think blacks. I’m white and my and began to return to their this is going on in your niece was half white, half cars for the change in venue. house.’ I would have gone to black My question is: Why City council members were the house and taken care of were tazers not used? If offic- asked not to speak. To allow this.” ers felt like they were in some the residents to voice their In all, 34 speakers spoke danger from a woman and concerns while keeping their their piece to Lima City Coun- her children, a tazer could personal opinions to them- cil, Mayor David Berger and have been used, you didn’t selves, some council agreed; Chief Greg Garlock, all of have to shoot her down. others did not. They were whom were in attendance. WE REVERENCE YOUR asked to remain quiet until Claytonia Logan – the report was released from Julius Laws – If the war- Thank you for listening but BIRTHDAY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. the state regarding the shoot- rant was executed for the not answering question. Was ing death of Tarika Wilson, a home and not for Anthony the fact she was 50 percent 26 year old mother of 6 who Terry, why was it necessary black is that why she was had been shot during the for another warrant to be killed? You couldn’t stand “WE SHALL OVERCOME SOME DAY” WE SHALL performance of a high risk issued – (a warrant was is- the fact that Tarika had that search warrant on January 4. sued for re-entry to the home bit of black inside her? I was NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE OF LIFE OF As residents arrived in the that evening, family members in the military, and I learned THIS FAMILY, SO THAT WE, BLACKS, COULD parking lot at the school, sev- waited outside the home for first about procedures. Chief, eral noticed movement on the four hours waiting for infor- what about your people HAVE A BETTER LIFE. WE ARE PROUD OF THE roof of the buildings. The Lima mation regarding Tarika learning procedures? Can SWAT team was in position Wilson and her baby as the you at least answer that? “KINGS” AND OUR RACE!! looking down on the gather- police made arrangements Come on, Chief, holler at the ing speakers. “Here we come for a new warrant) There people. in good faith, and they have was, on September 13, money In Memoriam: snipers on the roofs of our allocated to Lima Police De- Bishop Richard Cox – school! We came in peace, partment targeting particu- Executive Assistant to the Martin L. King, Jr. 1929-1968 and they are ready to gun us lar black areas, they are al- National Southern Christian Coretta S. King 1927-2006 down like dogs!” Willie ready targeting our neigh- Leadership Council – you Manley vowed to ask them borhoods. If there has been a may not answer tonight; but Yolanda King 1956-2007 face to face. “How can we long term investigation they you will answer the ques- trust you, when you can’t had to have known there was tions, and soon! There is trust us?” a woman and six babies in going to be a JENA in Lima, The mood seemed to the house. Why was it a high Ohio – we will use direct “There is neither Jews nor Greek, there is neither changed as people contin- risk warrant? Did the police action non-violently – be- bond nor free, there is nether male nor female: for ye ued to walk into the school expect guns, other violence? cause what’s been going on many taking a final glance at What made this a “high risk” in Lima has been going on are all one in Christ Jesus” Gal. 3:28 the rooftops in disbelief, case? for a long time. We are insist- shaking their heads and com- ing on an investigation con- menting to friends. Mozella Fisher - There ducted by the FBI – these The first speaker called was no cause for this – Po- people and Tarika Wilson’s The House of Day Funeral Service was Rev. CM Manley who lice demonstrated no respect family have a right to know promptly invited 6th Ward for the family – telling the what happened that night – 2550 Nebraska Ave., Toledo, OH 43607 Councilman Derry Glenn to mother to shut up and step No JUSTICE, NO PEACE. come to the microphone. The back when she was trying to PH: 419.534.2550 entire council began to look find out information regard- at one another, and Pastor ing her child. Police Depart- (Continued on Page 12) Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2008 The NOBMA MLK CCMT & Mobile Meals Begin Basketball Classic – Stars New Program Galore Special to The Truth Sojourner’s Truth Staff A new program to feed of Northwest Ohio to begin the food is packaged in easy- hungry children at Pope a pilot program for 146 stu- to-open containers. John Paul II School began dents on the free and re- “The children loved the The Northwest Ohio last week with the debut of duced lunch plan at Pope food. They were so excited,” Black Media Association’s the “Weekender Program.” John Paul II. The school is said Laura Cousino, Food (NOBMA) annual MLK In collaboration with Mo- located on Lagrange and Services Coordinator at Basketball Classic is aptly bile Meals of Toledo, the Warsaw in North Toledo. Pope John Paul II School. named, particularly this year. program provides a brown Mobile Meals charges $5 per “Many of the children had a Starting at 1 p.m. on Mon- paper bag full of non-per- student per week which in- big thank you for their week- day, January 21, Scott High ishable, nutritional food for cludes the food and labor. end bag and gave a thumbs- School will take on defend- children to take home on the “We are doing this for ups to everything they found ing Indiana Class 4A state weekends when meal re- CCMT at cost,” said inside it.” champion East Chicago Cen- sources are scarce. Maureen Stevens, Executive The Weekender Program tral High School. “We found that many Director of Mobile Meals. will provide a bag of food In the second game, start- children were so hungry on “We are happy to partici- for each eligible child every ing at 3 p.m., the defending Monday mornings. They pate in such a worthwhile Friday until the end of May. Toledo City League cham- weren’t getting enough food and necessary project.” If the pilot program suc- pion Libbey High School to eat on the weekends and Mobile Meals orders the ceeds, CCMT hopes to ex- Cowboys will their hands they had a difficult time con- food, assembles the bags, pand the program to include full with Saginaw High centrating in class,” said Sis- and delivers them to Pope the other three campuses. School, the defending ter Mary Carol Gregory, Di- John Paul II each week. On “Our intention is to feed Michigan Class A state rector of Central City Min- Friday, the participating the bellies of these children champion. istry of Toledo (CCMT), a children take a food bag and so that we can better feed East Chicago is led by consortium which operates slip it discreetly in their their minds,” said Sr. Carol. th Angel Garcia, ranked 27 four schools including Pope backpack to take home for “How can children succeed overall in the high school John Paul II. “The teachers the weekend. Last week, the in school if they are hun- class of 2008 by Rivals.com. have to stock energy bars bag contained canned spa- gry?” Garcia committed to the Uni- and other healthy snacks to ghetti with meatballs, Central City Ministry of versity of Memphis in Sep- hold them over until lunch chicken and rice soup, two Toledo (CCMT) provides a boys’ basketball teams’ is served.” puddings, diced peaches, a faith-based education to rankings. CCMT received an juice box, cookies, crack- more than 600 children at Meanwhile, Saginaw is $18,000 grant from Ronald ers, a granola bar, a banana, four Catholic elementary currently number six in the McDonald House Charities and a bowl of cereal. All of schools in the central city. national rankings with a record of 8-0. Led by Cortney Washington, Saginaw seems poised to re- peat as state champions. Libbey’s William Buford, however, is the big- gest individual star playing next Monday. Buford, who has committed to The Ohio State University, is ranked tember. Memphis is cur- East Chicago is listed by Rivals.com as the 19th rently ranked number two number six by USA Today best high school prospect in in the national polls. in their Midwest regional the nation.

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First Step FastTrac Training Schedule Toledo Community Foundation Tuesdays, February 19 – May 6, 2008 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Awards Grant To Local Children’s The SOURCE - 1301 Monroe St. Defense Fund Freedom Schools Feb. 19 - Class 1 Introduction to First Step FastTrac : Define personal vision and goals and Special to The Truth introduction of Model Business Reality Check The Board of Trustees of “With these vital funds Foundation, Inc., is a public the Toledo Community Foun- awarded by the Toledo Com- charitable organization created Feb. 26 - Class 2 dation has approved a grant to munity Foundation, our Cen- by citizens of our community Communicating the Business Concept: the Center of Hope Freedom ter of Hope Freedom Schools to enrich the quality of life for Transform business ideas into business concept statements Schools (affiliated with the will be able to continue its nec- individuals and families in our Children’s Defense Fund Free- essary work which is deeply area. In existence since 1973, March 4 - Class 3: Kristen Cook-Consumer Credit Counseling (CCC) dom Schools ) in the amount rooted in the education and en- the Foundation now has over Services of $42,750.00. These funds will richment of our community’s 400 funds with assets of ap- be used to support the local youth,” said Tracee L. proximately $147 million. The Gathering Information for Feasibility: Freedom Schools’ programs, Perryman-Stewart, director of Foundation provides philan- Feedback on business concept statements and consider personal financial readi- which provide critical summer the COH Freedom School. thropic services for individu- ness and after school enrichment to “The Toledo Community als, families, businesses and area youth. Foundation believes in the fu- corporations to meet their chari- March 11 - Class 4 The Toledo Community ture of our children in this com- table giving needs. For more Products and Service: Foundation grant will fund all munity. Our Foundation’s grant information on the Founda- Describe product/services including features, benefits, and uniqueness costs associated with operat- award to this program demon- tion, please visit ing the five-week summer en- strates that commitment,” said www.toledocf.org March 18 - Class 5 richment program for Toledo’s Keith Burwell, president of the Children’s Defense Fund youth. The University of To- Toledo Community Founda- Freedom Schools programs Market Analysis - Industry and Competition: ledo will provide the facilities tion. provide critical summer and Focus on opportunities in the industry and evaluate competition for the 2008 Freedom Schools. The Toledo Community after-school enrichment through a model curriculum March 25 - Class 6 that supports children and fami- Market Analysis - Market Segments and Strategies: lies around five essential com- Define target markets and develop marketing strategies Volunteers Needed ponents: high quality academic enrichment, part and family in- April 1 - Class 7 To Help with volvement, civic engagement

Price and Profitability - Pricing: and social action, Pricing strategies and the affect prices have on profitability; break-even analysis intergenerational leadership Earned Income Tax development and nutrition, health and mental health. April 8 - Class 8 In the summer of 1964, the Price and Profitability - Profits: Credit Program first Freedom School was Difference between profits and cash; determining start-up costs Again this year, United Way is joining the Lucas founded in Mississippi as part County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition in of the “Mississippi Freedom

Summer Project.” College-age April 15 - Class 9 the effort to help working families take advantage of the young leaders spent their sum- Price and Profitability - Cash Flow: EITC program. mer conducting education pro- Using the Cash Flow Report to evaluate feasibility; key legal issues; sales EITC is a tax benefit for people who earn low or projection tools grams for black children and moderate incomes. The refundable credit can put money teenagers, and modeled for back into the hands of families and individuals who Mississippi children their re- April 22 - Class 10 qualify and apply for it. sponsibility to become a force Price and Profitability - Cash Flow: However, in order to assist families in applying for for change in their state and EITC, United Way is in need of volunteers with basic Finalizing the Cash Flow Report and key accounting issues ‘‘ nation. Over 40 years later, in math and computer skills. People interested in volunteer- 2007, the Center of Hope in April 29 - Class 11 ing are required to attend a brief training, monitored by Toledo, Ohio proudly joined Plan for Further Action - Next Steps: the IRS, and are then certified to help with free tax over 100 other sites around the Tools to complete the feasibility plan and key financial resources preparation at various locations within the county. country in founding its own Trainings are available online or by attending a class Freedom School as part of May 6 - Class 12 (weekday, weeknight and weekend options available). the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program. Celebrating Accomplishments! To sign up for one of the trainings or to learn more call United Way 2-1-1 by simply dialing 2-1-1 or visit Because of the generous Graduation and Executive Summary Presentation www.unitedwaytoledo.org/EITC. support of the Toledo Com- munity Foundation, young people in Toledo have an op- portunity to enrich their educa- tion, participate in positive char- acter development activities, Hospice of Northwest Ohio turned and work closely with servant leader role models through the my doubt into trust. Center of Hope Freedom School. Children, particularly minority youth, continue to face risks and extraordinary chal- “I was very protective of my father, especially after his health failed. I wasn’t going to allow just anybody to lenges to their future success. The Center for Hope and come in to provide care for him. the Toledo Community Foun- “Our family didn’t have the resources to hire a private nurse. But together, we decided to contact Hospice dation are committed to strengthening our young people of Northwest Ohio. and providing them with the “When Hospice came into our home, I just sat back and checked them out. They always explained to tools they need to become our future leaders. Children’s De-

Janice, Hubert’s Daughter Janice, Hubert’s us what they were going to do and how they were going to do it. And the level of care was awesome. fense Fund Freedom Schools ‘‘Hospice provided nursing care, aides to help in the home, plus all the medications and equipment my programs are nurturing en- dad needed. vironments that promote children’s strengths and abili- “All the services Hospice provided were covered by Medicare.* I don’t think a lot of people are aware of ties. the excellent care available. Families in situations like ours need to call Hospice of Northwest Ohio.” For more information on To ask for our free DVD, “Hospice Answers,” call 419-661-4001. the Center of Hope Freedom Or for more information, visit hospicenwo.org. School, please visit SM www.centerofhopebaptist.org, HOSPICE *Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. OF NORTHWEST OHIO or contact Tracee L. Perryman- Stewart, executive director at SM ©2007 Hospice of Northwest Ohio Answers for Living the Last Months of Life. [email protected] The Lima Truth January 16, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 12 A City United... (Continued from Page 9) Lima: Form a Tarika Wilson. I give you Quintell Wilson – I’m still walking into. It is obvious – house – where is it at? my word on the soul of Emmit waiting to hear “victim” at- procedure was not followed Where’s the table, Chief? If Till, Martin Luther King, Jr., tached to Tarika Wilson’s and it looks bad for all of you’re truthful – there wasn’t Committee, File Brother Malcolm X and oth- name – 7th round you. nothing. We’ve watched you ers that have died in an un- do this over and over again. just world, that we will seek Lonnie Hopson – Mr. Rev. James C. White, Jr. We’re tired now. There will a Law Suit and accomplish justice in this Glenn, we feel you but we’ve – Speak the truth and noth- be no rest in Lima until we situation. been getting this kind of sh** ing but. We have, over the see a change. You can be To the victims of the Lima Police killing, you need to for 50 years. It is about time past year, watched every- moved, too. Derry, we got form a committee and raise funds for an expert witness Pastor Manley – There it stops. We’re not going to thing happen to my people. your back. No Justice, No to review the data and evidence so that you can file a are a lot of unanswered ques- go away. I’m black 365 days What is there to investigate? Peace. multi-million dollar lawsuit against both the shooting tions. And you can’t cover officer, the police department and the City of Lima. them all up. We will find out Valerie Glenn – I’m Unless the police can show justifiable reason as why the answers. Remember, if it Malcolm Glenn’s sister. My they would purportedly re-enter the home after they don’t come out in the wash, it brother died while in cus- have seized the object of their warrant, their actions are will come out in the rinse. tody of Lima Law Enforce- suspect to say the least. Understand, regrettably, that ment, and no one has ever Pastor LaMont Monford given us any answers as to police target minority communities as being both vul- – We can only feel injustice, why. We have a webpage now nerable and hostile and, also, if they are called on the because we have no answer. Justice4limaworldpress.com carpet to answer for their police misconduct, they know We’re at a point – if we don’t We’re here to make a change that in all likelihood, the affected community will “shout get this right, Lima will never loud but shout short” and that will be the end of it. be the same. Whether real or Candice Parrish – I be- This killing was preventable if you had police offic- perceived, there is a divide – lieve the drugs were placed ers who were not trigger happy and itching for some My mother was murdered in the house – we’ve been “combustion.” An unarmed woman holding a one-year and all we’ve ever known looking all day for a shirt for old child and with no visible evidence of being an was that it was a white man Tarika to be buried in. We immediate threat to the officers, poses no danger unless that did it. We promise you; a year, not just in February. Do what the law says – this can’t use Rest in Peace. How you view black people as inherently hostile and danger- and you see we didn’t get it This town is heading for di- was first degree murder. How could she Rest in Peace? We ous. right again because we’re saster if we don’t get this one can you just put them on leave want to print a shirt that says: Again, I can not emphasize enough the need for back here in this same place right. on these people’s money and Here is Tarika Wilson; do immediate capital to obtain the needed expert witness 30 years later. The way to they have to pay for him? not pass her by and funds to prosecute this honor her (Tarika) is with Kenny McGriff – I want Why is someone on vacation killing. Cities and corpora- integrity, intelligence, be to talk about how police mis- when they should be in jail. Willie Manley – Chief? tions understand two things: sure you’re thinking. Orga- handle situations. On Sun- It’s about trust. Do you trust nize, stop looking at one an- day morning, July 1st, I heard Patricia White – Where the black community? SWAT [1] adverse and prolonged other – united we stand. We gunshots, so I ran around is there peace, order and jus- team on the roof. Mr. Presi- publicity [2] lawsuits that won’t let any body rest – the the back of a building. When tice. Whenever I come home dent, are there more SWAT produce monetary verdicts. truth will set you free. And a I thought it was safe to con- I see that things are still the members behind the curtain People of Lima, give no word about the ministers. We tinue on my way, I walked same – the buddy/buddy sys- with guns aimed at us as we rest or quarter until justice is may not say much but don’t back on to the sidewalk. The tem must go – if justice is not sit here talking to you? done. think we’re not doing any- police told me to get down on for all – there will be no thing, we have to work things the ground … I’m a big guy, peace. Lafe Tolliver, Esq. like we work them, but we get so the ground is far away, (Continued on Page 14) things done. and I’m not as young as I Elton “Louie” Cannon - used to be, so I guess I wasn’t If you wanted to arrest An- Demond Liles – The po- moving fast enough, so an thony Terry – he goes to lice are focused on parking officer pushed my head to Bingo three or four nights a Are You Behind on tickets, giving tickets for loud the pavement, then they tazed week; if you were watching music –yet, my nephew was me, charged me with disor- him, you knew that – why not Your Mortgage? killed last year – we’ve never derly conduct, resisting ar- arrest him then? If they had heard anything after words rest, obstructing official busi- investigated they knew there – I believe we’re here now, ness. I was just walking down were kids in the house – you We may be able to Help! and we will have to come the street to meet a friend. passed them every day – why The FairThe Housing Fair Housing Center, Center, through through a agrant grant fromfrom thethe Offi Offi ce ce of of Housing Housing and and Community Community back again. didn’t they arrest him? PartnershipsPartnerships at the at theOhio Ohio Department Department ofof Development, can can offer offer free free emergency emergency mortgagemortgage assistance assistance (including (including escrowed escrowed taxes taxes and insurance)insurance) for for up upto three to three months months Lorenzo White – I’ve back paymentsback payments if you if youmeet meet the the following following criteria: criteria: Manrita Jones – I, too been a resident here all my Brenda Johnson – I make am a mother of six, Mayor life – what are we doing? By a pledge that we will not let  Your Yourloan loanhas predatoryhas predatory terms terms (high (high interest interest rate, rate, over-inflover-infl atedated value, value, pre-payment penalty, etc.) Berger, you say these men listening to us without an- this go until we find out what pre-payment penalty, etc.)  You are You at are or at below or below 50% 50% of theof the Area Area Median Median Income Income (see(see chartchart below below for for are – highly skilled? I agree swering, are you trying to happened – on that night, I income income guidelines) guidelines) with Tarika’s aunt. Why appease the community in had to take them up to the  Your Yourhome home is owner-occupied is owner-occupied weren’t tazers used? I just the hopes it will just go away? police department, we asked  Your Yourhome home is in is Lucas in Lucas County County hope everybody stays to- The City charter allows the the officer there where was  You can You provecan prove that that once once you you receive receive assistance, assistance, you you areare ableable toto resume resume and and gether that’s the only way council to oversee the ad- the man you arrested. The maintainmaintain your your mortgage mortgage payments payments we’re going to stop this from ministration. Do your civic officer said, ‘he’s back in  You commit You commit to 24 to months24 months of freeof free Financial Financial Counseling Counseling Services, including including a a class on Successfulclass on Successful Money Management Money Management (provided (provided at no costat no to cost you) to you) happening again. duty as officers of the city. booking, but we’re going to We put you in those posi- have to let him go, because 50% of Area Median Income (Effective March 2007) Francis Jones – in my 50 tions so you can make sure we didn’t find nothing.’ The Family Size Maximum Annual Maximum Monthly years in Lima, this is the third everyone is doing their jobs. sister I had with me fell on Household Income Household Income 1 20,600 1,717 time a parent sits looking at The administration is re- the floor crying saying then 2 23,550 1,962 this city asking why is my sponsible to you – do your you killed my sister for noth- 3 26,500 2,208 4 29,450 2,454 child dead. Ms. Ricks, JC duty everything will be ok. ing!” And I want to ask this: 5 31,800 2,650 Brown, Tarika Wilson … to after every drug raid in the 6 34,150 2,846 7 36,500 3,042 me, when they say “investi- Marvin Little – This is city of Lima on the evening 8 38,850 3,237 gation” that means nothing not black or white issue – it’s news there is a table, I don’t Assistance is limited to three months of back payments (including escrowed taxes is going to change. We pay about safety first. Protect and know where the table is at – and insurance). A maximum of $2,100 per household may be offered. th taxes, we live in the 6 ward, serve. Uphold – don’t inves- somewhere in the police de- For Formore more information information contact contact the the Fair Fair Housing Housing Center Center at we work! And all the drugs tigate – the law has been partment; there’s this table (419)at (419) 243-6163 243-6163 or viaor viae-mail e-mail at [email protected] [email protected] in this town are not on the broken. These officers are where they proudly show the 432 N.432 Superior N. Superior St., St., Toledo, Toledo, Ohio Ohio 43604-1416 south end of Lima. supposed to be trained to drugs, money, guns that they 419/243-6163419/243-6163 • Fax: • Fax:419/243-3536 419/243-3536 • • TDD:TDD: 419/243-2135 419/243-2135 know what situation they are got when they raided the 800-248-2840800-248-2840 (419 (419 Area Area Only) Only) • •www.toledofhc.org www.toledofhc.org January 16, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13

U.G.E. Presents Area Residents Invited SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 2-2-08 @ to Free Writers’ Workshop At Owens The Peacock Cafe Community College By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture During Spring Semester

nate… Darron Scott and new music? feel. Aye Dee have turned some I’m not willing to be- Onasis (formerly Dan- Area writing enthusiasts of all lev- of the most un-assuming lieve that the only way my gerous Ones) will be doing els are invited to expand their cre- crowds into fans but it’s label can showcase all we what two 21-year old cats ative and literacy skills as Owens not always easy. have to offer is if we go from West Toledo do best, We’ve done a few shows back to Michigan or to holding it down for the Community College hosts a Writers’ at Shadow Lounge and Ohio’s outskirts. block while proving they Workshop during the Spring Semes- other clubs where the D.J. I believe there are are the one of the most tal- ter. The free weekly workshop will and the promoter wanted people right here in the ented rap acts in the entire provide attendees an educational us there, but the crowd was Glass City that may be just city. Check for “Sip A Lil like “who in the hell?” a little sick of club hop- Bit” and the new hit venue to receive feedback on their But after we do our ping and would enjoy a “Bopperz” as well as their writings and review work by other thing, it’s mostly love. night full of the best R&B featured performances participants. Ever been to a night- Even still, me and my and hip-hop this area has alongside their U.G.E. club and you’re there and Co-CEO/ Co- Producer Offered free of charge, the Writ- it’s lovely , the D.J. is drop- Adonis… we decided to THIS WILL BE A NITE ers’ Workshop meets every Wednes- ping each and everyone one push the envelope even fur- day from 6-9 p.m. in the Writing of your favorite joints and ther by PURPOSELY giv- COMPLETELY DEDI- Center located in College Hall Room then…… right when the ing our label/artists a dance floor is getting chance to win over a crowd CATED TO INDEPEN- 156-D. packed, right when things on our own terms. So with The first writing session will be are getting interesting … some help from The Pea- DENT MUSIC. held on Jan. 16. Owens’ Toledo-area BAM! cock Caf , we introduce the Your favorite Young following: to offer. lablemates. Campus is located on Oregon Road Jeezy or Lil Wayne song is SATURDAY NIGHT We’ve got quite a night New U.G.E. acts will be in Perrysburg Township. abruptly cut off, so the D.J. LIVE 2-2-08 @ The planned for those of you getting their first taste of a “Owens Community College is ex- can introduce some local Peacock Caf enlightened open-minded full out roster showcase cited to once again provide a forum rappers you’ve NEVER This will be NOTHING enough to rock with some and we have even more sur- EVEN HEARD OF AND like the typical club sce- original music. prises in store. in which community members and DON’T REALLY CARE nario. To keep it all the way Special invited guests students can share in the writing ex- TO HEAR!! THIS WILL BE A NITE one hunned, you and ev- include Sstres (under- perience,” said Lynda Hoffman, Has that ever happened? COMPLETELY DEDI- erybody you know prob- ground hip-hop), Yasu Hell, I know it’s hap- CATED TO INDEPEN- ably raps/sings/produces. (R&B/Soul) and Owens Assistant Director of the pened…. because at vari- DENT MUSIC. It’s kinda sad these Glass City favorites… Learning Centers. “The Writers’ ous times I and all the folks As performers or spec- days, because talent Da Basix (official boom Workshop affords writers the oppor- I know have BEEN that un- tators, my label has seen doesn’t even enter the bap hip-hop for the real tunity to share their work and de- invited local artist faced this work dozens of times equation. headz). with winning over a pos- in other cities. People are picking up D.J. Mpress is on the 1s velop their skills, as well as have sible hostile crowd who In Bowling Green, when microphones simply be- and 2s and after the show, their work published in a College- only wants to get back to my boy Sstress throws a cause they have nothing we gonna get into sponsored journal.” their club joints. show… it’s underground/ better to do these days. everybody’s favorite It’s tricky putting on local hip-hop ALL NITE But trust me — we are hustles and all that and The Writers’ Workshop is designed some new unheard of act LONG!!! – And I mean all hitting you from ALL have a good night. to provide educational assistance and right in the middle of a club damn night. ANGLES at Saturday So, those of you who guidance to writers of all genres and happily dancing the night Like for nearly four Night Live 2-28-08. need to go to the club to skill levels. Writers will have the away to T.I., Jay Z and 50 hours, with just a few My company is blessed hear the same stuff you Cent. breaks in between. And the to boast some of the best heard last week…do that. chance to share their work with other Well, the label I run and crowd loves it! songwriting, producing But, for those who want members and receive feedback con- the music I produce has Now how is it that Bowl- and stage talent in the area. something new and fresh… cerning their own writings. Addi- been put in that tricky po- ing Green, a city barely a Aye Dee will be singing those of you who love mu- sition a lot. 10th of Toledo’s size can crowd favorites like sic and you want to see the tionally, members will have the U.G.E. has been fortu- be more open minded to “Grown Ass Man” (the best this area has to offer. chance to give feedback to fellow man’s anthem) U.G.E. Presents writers. Participants will also have Frederick Douglass “Stay” (one of the Saturday Night Live 2-2- realest relationship songs 08 the opportunity to develop their skills Community Association ever) and the new banger Peacock Caf . through the critiquing, reviewing and “Get Cool.” Doors at 8pm discussing of works submitted. YOUR AFTER SCHOOL Darron Scott will be de- Show begins at 9 p.m. For more information, call (567) buting new material for $ 3 admission PLACE R&B lovers and both he www.myspace.com/ 661-7385 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, and Aye Dee have duets undergodzent Ext. 7385. with female singers that are 1001 Indiana Avenue sure to remind you how [email protected] 419.244.6722 R&B used to make you peace. Charleston House An upscale consignment shop 4055 Monroe St. Toledo, OH 43606 50% to 70% OFF ON SELECTED ITEMS Designer Suits and Dresses - Elegant Hats - Name Brand Shoes Open 10 am - pm - Tues - Sat 419.472.4648 Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2008 A City United... (Continued from Page 12) Demetria Sanders – my brother’s children, I’ve evening. I believe he was not is a man highly respected in officer – served 20+ years – y’all could shoot straight, we Michael Alexander Sanders been followed, my tags ran. provided medical attention this community, established died of leukemia – Lima, do wouldn’t have to do the pa- died February 28th, 2007 I’ve never been arrested. I’ve in a timely manner. You are – why was he not notified? not let this go. Tormented in perwork.” We need answers while in custody. December never been in any trouble. not the only ones with ac- Mayor Berger – Before a this town. and need to be treated fairly. 12 – Glenn family lost My nephew moved here from cess, we can do research, raid, no notice is provided. Oscar Jones – Why was Remember this: Respect – Malcolm – no information California – he’s had weap- too. We need answers. We are not notified. The po- Derry’s name released? It give it to get it. Where is the given. Mr.Burke died in 2007 ons pulled on him. My James Dillard – Here’s a lice visited his house. was to discredit him. I’m tired remorse? I see you all just while in custody. Since I’ve brother went to court at 1:30 question that could be an- Cherie Banks – I am the of the Lima Police Depart- sitting there, where is the re- come home to take care of – died at 10:27 that same swered tonight. Derry Glenn daughter of a former police ment. An officer told me, “If morse? (Continued on Page 16) Black MarketPlace

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Her mother bring national leaders to the why a town like Lima has to return next Saturday and every raided my house, they called ing to tell him when he’s older, held each child up to the casket area. Sheriff Dan Beck had have so much pain in it. People Saturday until the truth was the school to make sure kids why he got shot and why they so they could kiss their mom designated officers on horse- just killed for no reason. It told … a prayer, inspirational were there before they came – killed his mama? goodbye for the last time. There back and motorcycles to help don’t make no sense” song and then dismissal. so you do make arrangements. The next morning, the were speeches and sermons with traffic control as the “We can’t just let this stuff Sunday evening, at And then, finally we heard weekly mayor’s press confer- and warnings but not the usual marchers made their way from keep happening. Next week, it Philippian Missionary Baptist from the family of Tarika Wil- ence was cancelled, with a note focus on the person whose life the center to the steps of the could be me or mine. They’ve Church was packed to the son: attached from Chief Greg had come to such an abrupt Lima Police Department in an got to know we are not just rafters for a Community Heal- Ivory Lee Austin – (Tarika Garlock. The name of the of- ending. effort to demand changes in going to keep letting this hap- ing Service featuring ministers Wilson’s Brother): Your men ficer who shot Tarika Wilson The long ceremony may the way they conducted them- pen.” from nearly every denomina- are not trained. You said there and her child would be re- have been too much for Darla selves in different sections of There was news a group of tion. A joining together of the has been training – but they’re leased, perhaps as soon as Jennings. Tarika Wilson’s the city. white protesters were on the community for healing in unity. not trained to deal with the Wednesday. mother left the sanctuary for a By 5:00 p.m. more than 100 same path and planned to meet The chance that this young people that they deal with ev- Sgt. Joe Chavalia. On Fri- time. Too long for the children people had formed some with the group head to head. Orga- girl; a blend of two races might ery day. Your officers should day, Chavalia was the SWAT to sit through, and too much signs, some unsure of exactly nizers stopped the marchers be the key to uniting the city. be part of the community. Can team officer who fired the fatal about politics, and the commu- what to expect, but all positive and put the men in front, back The service was attended by we get some community train- shots that killed 26-year-old nity; not enough for this family this was a way to be heard. and on the sides to protect the school teachers and adminis- ing like that? Your officers Tarika Wilson during a drug who have lost someone they Wilson’s father had said women and children. A little trators, city and county offi- need to know us, know us as raid at 218 E. Third St. love. little during all of this, and even tension was felt through the cials and members of virtually people – not just suspects. Wilson was shot twice in A long line and ceremony now he spoke mainly to others crowd, the singing lost a little every sector of Allen County. Tania Wilson (Tarika the torso. Wilson’s 1-year-old at the cemetery. Then, fellow- in the crowd. “She was a good power; steps were a little more Plans continue to be made. Wilson’s Sister) – I heard Chief son, Sincere, also was shot in ship at the Cheryl Allen Cen- girl, a daddy’s girl. And she hesitant. At Main and Kibby Opinions are heard on radio Garlock say on TV the other the shoulder and hand. ter. Finally, late in the evening. would call me every few days Streets, the owners of Marcos talk shows, read on blogs, some day – he gave an update on Chavalia, 52, is a 31-year A chance to rest. At least until and say ‘I love you, daddy.’” bar came out handing bottles even believe it was Wilson’s Tarika’s son, Sincere. The veteran of the department and the March on Saturday at 4:30. The march gained members of water through the crowd. fault she was shot. It can be a Chief said he’s OK. The inju- has served on the SWAT team There has been a rift be- with every block, still a little They were met with smiles and hard, cold world. ries are not life-threatening. for 22 years. tween the Ministerial Alliance shaky – most of them too young thanks; it gave another little Whatever happens from Well, Chief, he’s not OK, lost a He is the same officer who and the leadership at the Cheryl to remember songs like “We boost of encouragement. this point on, the community finger, he’s got a hole in his gave the command to use Allen Southside Community Shall Overcome” or other free- Fifth Ward Councilman now has taken on the respon- shoulder – shot by the police. deadly force during the Center. The ministers prefer to dom calls. But, they were Tommy Pitts rode up on his sibility of caring for this family. He had another surgery to- department’s last fatal shoot- work behind the scenes with- steady. As they passed the motorcycle and explained, the Making sure those six children day. He wakes up shaking. ing in 2000 at the Lima Rescue out a lot of media attention, home where Wilson was killed group of whites was not pro- still have a chance at life; and And he looks at me as if to say, Home. moving in deliberate fashion. they began to chant for Jus- testing against the march – but that this tragic instance does “You’re not the one I want to The rest of the week was a The center’s preference is un- tice. in unity with the march. Cheers not become overshadowed by see! Where’s my mama? That’s flurry of meetings and funeral daunted pressure and a show “I’m marching for the kids. rang out and the group moved political issues and race rela- who I want!” He’s Not OK, arrangements – Wilson was of unity among the residents Her kids deserve to have an faster. The two groups met and tions. Chief. The doctor’s say he may being released to her family, of the 6th ward and all of Allen answer as to why they shot merged together with hugs and It is still about a 26 year-old not ever be able to use his arm, the funeral would be held Fri- County. their mother down. They can’t handshakes around Main and mother of six shot in her own he can’t even turn his head day at 1 p.m. The marchers began to just do something like this, and Eureka Streets. Now the crowd home on Friday, January 4 by like this (she turns to the right) The funeral was held at gather at 4:30 p.m., getting think they don’t have to an- was about 300 strong. Officer Joe Chavalia. and he shakes, sir, he shakes. Grace World Wide Ministries. signs together and hearing swer for it.” Upon arrival at the police It is still about Tarika Wil- Your report says my sister was In attendance were city offi- from the liaison of the South- “I’m marching because I station there were short son. not a person of interest. Her cials, members of the commu- ern Christian Leadership Coun- have to do something. I’m speeches securing pledges baby could not have been a nity, friends and, of course, cil about how their efforts will confused; I can’t understand from the crowd they would