Volume 18, No.25“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” October 20, 2010

In This Issue Perryman Page 2

Election 2010 Pages 3-5

Cover Story: Dominique Wilkins Page 6

The Economy Section Rubin Patterson Page 7

ESOP Going Strong Page 8

Treasurer’s Tip Page 10

Ask Yvon Page 11

Book Review Page 12

Minister and DL Hughley Page 13

BlackMarketPlace Page 14 Classifieds Dominique Wilkins Page 15

Commandress Ball Page 16

“More importantly, I’m trying to encourage people to get tested for diabetes. It’s not a curse to live longer, especially in the African-American community. We have to stop living in denial.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth October 20, 2010 The Sin of Forgetfulness Community Calendar By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. October 20 The Truth Contributor St. Martin de Porres Revival 2010: “Bless That Wonderful Name of Jesus;” 6:30 pm; I have great fear for the moral will of Americans if it takes Revivalist Rev. David Jones of Chicago: 419-241-4544 more than a week to achieve the results. - Michael S. Harper October 21 Lucas County Youth Advocate Program’s 3rd Annual Community Luncheon: Hon- Opportunities absent of endeavor and gains experi- oring families, youth and advocates; Summit YMCA; 11 am to 1 pm enced without struggle always breed forgetfulness and “Sensory Learning Program:” Learn about help for individuals who struggle with represent a subtle but deadly peril for the African-Ameri- sensory issues and over sensitivities; Dr. Jeffery Schmakel; 8 to 9:30 am; Margaret Hunt can community and society at large. Senior Center: 419-725-7042 As a result of our inattentiveness, there are always opportunistic predators who prey on our memory fail- October 22 LMHA Breast Cancer Awareness Walk: Staff and residents “Walk to Celebrate … ures, often using ambiguity, symbolism and the art of Walk to Remember;” Walk starts at the Brand Whitlock Community Room; 5 pm: 419- framing radical ideology without appearing irrational or 246-3176 rabidly bigoted, to camouflage their true stripes. Ninth Congressional District candidate Rich Iott, who October 22-23 shares some of the same campaign consultants with Music Word Conference 2010: “Sound the Alarm;” Free admission; Mt. Pilgrim controversial Kentucky conservative candidate Rand Church; Friday 7 to 9 pm; Saturday 6:30 pm: 419-699-2679 Paul, and perhaps also, similar views concerning “whether businesses should be allowed to deny service to blacks without fear of federal October 23 interference,” recently responded clumsily to a question regarding his support of Reducing Carbon Footprint/Creating Healthy Urban Landscapes: Main Branch renewal of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 during a public debate with U.S. Representative Library; 9 am; Speakers Seamus Metress, Ph.D., professor of Anthropology at UT, Eileen Marcy Kaptur. Metress, Ph.D., professor emeritus at UT Iott first refused to answer, then suggested that he was against it and later after Third Baptist of Holland Youth Choir Anniversary: 6 pm speaking with advisors changed his mind again and said that he supported it. While the surfacing of Iott’s image in a national publication dressed in full Nazi October 24 st regalia is powerfully horrific, the significance of the heroic sacrifices and monumental Calvary Baptist 81 anniversary: “Continuing to Build on the True Foundation;” Elder democratic freedoms which accrued to all Americans forged in a crucible of hideous Chester Trail of Grace Temple COGIC; 4 pm Personal and Professional Development: Sistas With a Vision!; Guest speaker suffering during the Civil Rights Movement, has received much less notice. Tiffany Whitman; “The Black Woman’s Experience: Unlocking Doors of Opportunity;” We have short memories. The Mother Tree Gallery; 5 to 8 pm: 419-936-8989 The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the subject of the longest U.S. Center of Hope Community Baptist Church Women’s Day Celebration: “Women with legislative filibuster, was a great watershed in American history. It occurred one year New Lives and New Testimonies; Speaker Rev. April Hearn of New Prospect Baptist of following the horrendous murder of three civil rights workers in Philadelphia, MS. Detroit (where Ronald Reagan chose to kick off his presidential campaign) at a time when the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Lecture Series: Muhammad’s Mosque #91; 11 federal government was lax about protecting the lives of civil rights workers and there am; Sisters of the mosque present session on womanhood and growing healthy was no consistent interest from the national media even when any of the thousands relationships: 419-255-3234 of civil rights workers and activists were killed. Friendly MBC Annual Women’s Day Program: “Women in Ministry;” 11 am speaker The law’s passage was the symbol of the Civil Rights struggle, a movement every Mother Annie Wheaton; 4 pm speaker Min. June Wilson of Word of Faith bit as defining of contemporary America society as our nation’s founding and the Civil 16th Annual Halloween Parade: Blessed Sacrament/Greater Close Park Neighbor- War. The movement grew out of a purpose to make our constitution, which had fallen hood; 1:30 pm at corner of Grantwood and Bellevue: 419-475-2929 short of its ideal, a reality of democracy rather than merely an aspiration. Rhema Word Christian Fellowship Church’s Golden Ministry: 4 pm; concert with Included in the 1964 act were the end of unequal voting requirements, discrimina- Central Catholic Gospel Choir: 419-243-7595 tion in public accommodations, discrimination by employers, schools, government agencies that receive federal funds, and all discrimination based on race, color, creed October 25 Concerned Citizens Group Press Conference: Simmons Community Center; 11 am; or gender. Addressing education reforms: 419-243-3813 or 419-376-8882 Whether Iott has a short memory or only wants us to think that he does, his indecisiveness on the civil rights issue reveals much about his candidacy as well as October 26 that of others across the country who, perhaps appealing to the American ethos, Village of Toledo and SETT Institute Present Slingshot Hip Hop: Toledo Heights invoke ambiguous concepts of liberty, free markets, lower taxes and less government Library; 6 pm: 419-973-0248 spending, or ending unwarranted intrusion into the affairs of business, as rallying cries to disguise their desire to turn back the clock and reverse the progress of civil October 29 rights. St. Paul MBC “Faith Friday:” 7:30 pm; Speaker Rev. Allen Smith In an increasingly global, intellectually and economically more competitive world Harvest Celebration with the Isaiah Thomas Giving Foundation: Wayman Palmer and inside a changing domestic demagraphic facing the intense resistance of a YMCA; 5 to 7 pm; Fun, activities, music, food, games reactionary movement to an African-American U.S. president, the failure to recognize the importance of the Civil Rights Act also begs a larger question. October 29-31 Where do we go from here? St. Paul AME Zion Women’s Day Weekend Celebration: “I Want to Be Healed;” Fri By the time this year’s kindergarten class graduates from high school in 2023, it will speaker Pastor Shirley Sparks of Walls AME Zion – 7 pm; Sat – Woman to Woman fellowship luncheon at 11 am with speaker Rev. Mellody Bowen-Hall; Sun. service at 11 (Continued on Page 3) am with speaker TBA: 419-243-1063

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• ELECTION 2010 • ELECTION 2010 • ELECTION 2010 • ELECTION 2010 • ELECTION 2010 • Ohio’s Gubernatorial Contest The race for governor es- with the incumbent, much to the next 10 years. the seat being vacated by of about $2 billion from huge election against Josh sentially pits the incumbent his advantage. Conversely, Strickland, a first-term Republican George Voinivich financial institutions Mandell, the Republican. Democratic candidate, Ted if Kasich wins, the Republi- governor inherited an eco- and he is the decided under- DeWine’s campaign has Boyce has been an active Strickland, against Republi- can presidential candidate nomic mess in Ohio both be- dog in this contest. The is- focused on fighting crime, office-holder creating com- can challenger John Kasich will have an enormous ad- cause of the state’s vanish- sues in this race are very simi- repairing the economy and petitive bidding processes and this may very well be the vantage on two fronts – he or ing manufacturing base and lar to those being addressed ridding government in Co- for banking contracts, focus- most important contest in the she will have campaigned in the national recession that in the gubernatorial contest lumbus of scandal. He is par- ing on cost savings and earn- nation during this mid-term Ohio during the primary and hit in 2008. – the economy and job cre- ticularly exercised about the ing $300 million in new in- election cycle for several rea- become well-known to the Kasich, former congress- ation first and foremost. Obama Health Care plan and vestment income for the state. sons. state’s voters and then will man and director at the now Portman is focused on the has promised to join the suit Mandel, a state represen- We say “essentially” be- have the sitting governor by defunct Lehman Brothers on Republican line – that the against it that a number of tative, has accused the of- cause there are two off-brand his or her side. Wall Street, is claiming that federal government has to cut other Republican state attor- ficeholder of placing people candidates in the race as well The other reason for this he can do better and that the spending and taxes in order neys general have filed. he knows into the department – Libertarian Ken Matesz and race’s importance is the re- state has suffered at the to stimulate the economy. positions and has stressed Green Party candidate Den- districting that will take place hands of Strickland. Fisher has the challenge of Ohio Auditor his experience in reconstruct- nis Spisak. next year. The re-districting The questions for voters fending off accusations that David Pepper, Democrat, ing the BWC Investment There are two reasons committee is comprised of the are – has Strickland done as Ohio’s Job Czar he has is running against Republi- Fund after the scandal involv- why this race is so important governor, the state auditor, enough and can one believe failed to move the needle in a can David Yost to fill the job ing that fund during the pre- for both major parties. the secretary of state and two the usual mantra of Republi- positive direction. vacated by Republican Mary vious Republican administra- First, the party that con- legislators. So, the party that cans during this election Taylor who is running for lieu- tion. trols the state’s chief execu- controls two of the three ex- cycle (“we’re going to cut Ohio Attorney General tenant governor on the tive office in 2012, in this most ecutive appointees to the spending and lower taxes”). Incumbent Richard Kasich ticket. Pepper is on Secretary of State important of all swing states, committee will be able to ger- Cordray, a Democrat who has the Hamilton County Board Democrat Maryellen will have a leg up in that year’s rymander to its heart’s con- Ohio’s Senate Contest earned a national reputation of Commissioners and Yost O’Shaughnessy is up against presidential election. If tent and set up congressional Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, a as a crime fighter and a Wall has experience in Delaware Republican Jon Husted for Strickland wins, President districts that will be favor- Democrat is facing off against Street critic, is facing Repub- County as auditor and pros- the cabinet seat that over- Obama gets to travel the state able for its candidates over Republican Rob Portman for lican Mike DeWine, the ecutor. As we stated above, sees election administration former two-term U.S. Sena- the importance of this par- in Ohio. O’Shaughnessy, tor. DeWine began his politi- ticular race is underscored Clerk of Franklin County Court Sin cal career as a county pros- by the fact that the winner of Common Pleas, promises ecutor. will sit on the re-districting to continue reform put in place (Continued from Page 2) Cordray has been particu- board in 2011. by the current Secretary of be the first time in United demanding solutions.” false haven of comfort or larly forceful in his willing- State Jennifer Brunner while States history where With the trends and chal- faded sense of privilege, ness to go after financial in- Ohio Treasurer Husted, state senator, vows minoritiy populations will lenges we face in the but to acknowledge a stitutions, rating agencies Kevin Boyce, the Demo- to de-centralize the process. represent the majority. millenium, if the choice is to shameful past in order to and predatory lenders. So far cratic incumbent, was ap- Again, the person n this seat, Many, have viewed this go forward we must also de- confess our historical he has obtained judgments pointed to this position by come 2011, will serve on the inescapable certainty as a cide to choose effective 21st shortcomings that we may or settlements in the amount Strickland and is running for redistricting board. threat rather than an op- Century leaders. They are be healed and unbur- portunity. those who are able to un- dened for a more authen- Yet to turn back the equivocally express a tic and effective advance. clock on progress is committment to social jus- Finally, going forward wasted energy which puts tice, inclusion, and the em- will also require us to teach our nation at a competi- powerment of disenfran- a generation that lacks tive disadvantage with chised communities knowledge and respect of those countries who em- (Blackwell, Kwoh, and Pas- the history, struggle, and brace inevitable social tor 2010). liberation of their past progress. We are more They will also be able to which has provided many powerful as a nation, when “embrace the intersectional of the opportunities that “everyone is pulling to- nature of individuals’ iden- they currently enjoy. gether and some groups tities including race, We must simulta- are not sitting on the side- ethnicity, class, gender, and neously challenge them to lines because they feel sexual orientation as well as “have expectations higher that they are not on the promote the ability to work than ours, to accomplish team because of racial, from a multigroup perspec- more than we have in the economic or other dispari- tive, understanding the past, and to go farther ties.” We need, states a needs of each group and than previous genera- local activist, “every bridging them to work to- tions.” (McMickle, 2000) young mind. We don’t ward the greater good for For those who cannot know what young mind everyone.” remember the past are con- holds the key to the cure Going forward does how- demned to repeat it. to cancer or any of the ever, require us also to look Contact Rev. Donald other complex and inter- back, though not as through Perryman, D.Min., at connected societal issues rose-colored glasses to a [email protected] Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth October 20, 2010

• ELECTION 2010 • ELECTION 2010 • ELECTION 2010 • ELECTION 2010 • ELECTION 2010 • Lucas County Our Local State Races Our Local National Senate District 11 Commissioner State Representative Edna Brown, Democrat, is term- Contest limited from running for re-election to the Ohio House of Lucas County commissioners exercise control of Representatives so she is squaring off for the Senate Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat, is County expenditures, authorize public works, plan District 11 seat against Toledo City Councilman Tom running for re-election to Congress and the seat she and administer welfare and let contracts along with Waniewski. has held for 28 years. Kaptur, especially as she has appointing other officials to operate various depart- Prior to her House experience, Brown served on City accumulated seniority, has increasingly brought home ments. Council representing District 4. the bacon to her northwest Ohio district. Waniewski has served on City Council for three years Her opponent, Republican and former Food Town representing District 6 and has been in the forefront of This election cycle features a match-up between CEO, Rich Iott does not think that Kaptur’s expertise Toledo City Councilman George Sarantou, a Repub- searching for and proposing alternative ways of funding city programs during that time. in bringing home the bacon is much of an accom- lican, and Carol Contrada, the Democrat. He is determined to cut state spending and to increase plishment. And counter-intuitively, he believes that efforts to bring in jobs to the state. she is out of touch with what her constituents want Sarantou, a financial planner for the last 28 years, Brown’s record in the House includes a number of and need. is the leading voice on city council when it comes to achievements in the areas of health, human services and A recent report revealed that most of the Republi- financial matters and intends to bring that business labor. She was the sponsor of a bill designed to extend cans and Democrats in Congress who voted against focus to the board of commissioners. “Achieving civil protection to minors who were subject to stalking. the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the efficiencies and saving tax dollars will benefit all stimulus package), which they said would irrevoca- citizens,” he wrote recently in answering a League House Districts 46, 47, 48 and 49 bly damage the economy and do nothing to help get of woman voters query. Harry Barlos is back. The former Democratic Lucas the nation out of a deep recession, have actually County Commissioner is running against incumbent requested stimulus funds for their states and dis- Republican Barbara Sears in District 46. Contrada serves as the chairman on the Board of tricts. Democratic State Senator Teresa Fedor, term limited Trustees for Sylvania Township and is an attorney So it’s pretty hard to take Iott’s claim that bringing in private practice. She has stressed her commit- from seeking re-election to the Senate, will be moving to the House if she can beat Republican Rick Bush, a transit in federal funds to a representative’s district is ment to starting an independent citizen’s study bus operator and independent housing provider for the anything more than a campaign mantra that will go by group to evaluate the “consolidation of services and District 47 seat. the boards if elected. government reform,” she replied in answer to the City Councilman Michael Ashford, a Democrat, is Iott has spent four times the amount that the same question from the League about government vying for Edna Brown’s place in the House and his incumbent has in this race – not everyone suffered reforms. opponents are Republican Carolyn Eyre – who will be from the sale of Food Town – but he has yet to focusing her attention on eliminating the Ohio estate tax overcome a tendency towards outrageous gaffes and Both candidates would bring a certain type of – and independent Schylar Meadows, who supports a revelations of quirky judgment in the past. balance to the Board that has been missing in recent balanced budget without raising taxes and increased He has managed to offend African-Americans, years. Sarantou would add the presence of the GOP participation of state agencies in the Shared Services Jews, Slavs and descendants of “Third World nations and a business background. Contrada, on the other program. that practice small animal sacrifices and glorify steal- Incumbent Democrat Matt Szollosi is trying to fend off hand, would bring some geographical balance to the ing as an art form,” in a campaign fraught with a challenge from Republican Jeff Wingate in the District board. unpleasant surprises. 49 race. October 20, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Gloves Come off in The Lucas County Auditor’s Race Sojourner’s Truth Staff What once might have During the press conference, led to, as she noted, a lack of seemed to be a rather tepid con- Lopez unveiled about a half competence in the office, par- test for the Lucas County dozen copies of records from ticularly when it came to re- Auditor’s Office has heated up both sets of records. assessing property values as in recent months and taken a A log book entry from a pay they fell during the recession. decided turn towards a blood- period of April 18 to May 1, One hundred thousand bath over the last several weeks. 2004, for example, showed that homeowners, said Kaczala, Incumbent Democrat Anita Kaczala had missed work on were not able to receive a timely Lopez won the seat in 2006 with April 20, 21, 23, 26, 27 and 28 – re-appraisal of their properties. a victory over the then long- all recorded as sick days in the The issue of nepotism was term incumbent, Republican log. raised frequently during the Larry Kaczala. This summer, The computerized payroll Larry Kaczala years. In 1998, Kaczala’s widow, Gina-Marie record, however, showed that The Blade editorialized about Kaczala, who had worked in the Kaczala received a full 80 hours “the stink” in the auditor’s of- Auditor’s office for 21 years of pay for that period, all as fice from “government jobs prior to Lopez taking over, de- “regular” time. being doled out as favors and cided to enter the fray. The Auditor’s office revela- paybacks to family and Repub- The gloves have come off in tions follow on the heels of lican insiders.” the last several weeks and, on statements made last week by When asked on Monday Monday, Lopez upped the Lucas County Clerk of Courts, whether she was claiming that stakes by accusing Kaczala and Bernie Quilter, who said that he the Larry Kaczala brand of nepo- the Auditor’s office of “cook- fired Kaczala from his office in tism was not as bad as the Lopez ing the books” during the pre- 2008, after about a year of em- form of nepotism, Kaczala said vious office-holder’s tenure. ployment, because of her fre- she would decline to phrase the Lopez announced that her quent absences. issue in that manner. staff had uncovered two sets of Kaczala went on the offen- “Her nepotism is deplorable records kept during those years sive regarding the allegations. because people who she hires as a result of several public While challenging Quilter’s are not qualified, just political information inquiries and she record of her frequent ab- friends and some with shady unveiled a set of log books and sences, she noted that the state backgrounds,” said Kaczala. computer printouts that seem unemployment board had ruled There will be no more pull- to show that Kaczala was sick, that she had been “wrongfully ing punches in this contest. or off work for other reasons, terminated.” Anita Lopez and yet still paid for her ab- As for Lopez’s log books, “I sences. don’t know who wrote these “It’s a shocking employment up,” said Kaczala when shown history,” said Lopez of the duplicate records. Kaczala’s work record. “And “I hit a nerve with Ms. there were questionable pay- Lopez,” said Kaczala. roll practices. She was receiv- Kaczala has based her cam- ing payment for not being at paign on the issues of who has work and the result was hun- been in the auditor’s office for dreds if not thousands of dol- the past four years and Lopez’s lars she received” for not work- hiring record. ing. “She fired or forced out any- “”I understand my oppo- one who was truly qualified nent has stated she wants to with experience in finance and bring integrity back to this of- real estate,” said Kaczala of fice,” said Lopez. “But this is Lopez’s actions upon moving not the type of integrity we into office in 2007. “It’s nepo- need back in the office. tism at its worst when you hire Lopez stated that she was people not qualified for the “shocked by the number of days position.” that have been missed” and Kaczala cited several ex- that her office would be request- amples of directors and man- ing that a special prosecutor be ager who she said were not appointed to fully investigate accredited in their accounting the discrepancies. or real estate positions which Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth October 20, 2010 Dominique Wilkins: Spreading the Message of Limiting the Damage of Diabetes By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor One of the most excit- ing the disease. Adding to American community,” ing players in National Bas- that confidence was the said Wilkins. “We have to ketball Association his- fact that none of his eight stop living in denial.” tory, Dominique Wilkins, siblings, even today, have He has changed his eat- or “The Human Highlight yet to contract Type 2 ing habits as well as those Film” as he was frequently diabetes. of his family. Both of his called during his stellar Once he moved past sons are athletes and he career, did not envision the denial, Wilkins did has encouraged them to as a young adult that he what was necessary. stay active and to eat would fall prey to Type 2 “I decided I had to do healthy foods, just as he diabetes later in life. something about this,” he encourages those in the “I went through denial later wrote. “Immediately larger community who he for about a week,” he later I started the medication has the opportunity to ad- wrote of the initial shock twice a day, every day. I dress. after his diagnosis 10 started exercising. I took There’s no gainsaying years ago. “I can’t have the sugar products out of the success Wilkins diabetes. I’m in great my diet. I ate a lot of fish, achieved on the court dur- shape.” chicken and vegetables. ing his playing days. He Not great enough, how- In two and a half months, made nine consecutive ever. I lost 37 pounds.” appearances in the NBA Wilkins, who at the For the last 10 years, All-Star game and was the time had recently retired Wilkins has been spread- scoring champ in 1986 from the NBA, would later ing the message of healthy with 30.3 points per spend a good amount of living, especially for game. He was inducted time of reflecting on his youngsters. into the Naismith Memo- chances of contracting “More importantly, I’m rial Basketball Hall of Type 2 diabetes. But once plans in northwest Ohio that had not always been that after several decades trying to encourage Fame in 2007. he accepted the reality of and southeast Michigan. the case. of taking care of himself, people to get tested. It’s For basketball fans, the the situation he moved for- So why was Wilkins Wilkins grew up in the he would have had just a not a curse to live longer, memory of his epic match- ward with his life, did so surprised that he had projects of Baltimore, little better luck in evad- especially in the African- up with Larry Bird and what was necessary to contracted Type 2 diabe- MD, before relocating to the Boston Celtics in the live a quality life and de- seventh game of the East- cided to bring the mes- “It’s not a curse to live longer, ern Conference finals in sage to audiences around 1988 is one that ranks the United States. especially in the with the great sports On October 6, Wilkins, African-American community,” events of all time. representing Novo Such accomplishments Nordisk, Inc. a healthcare tes? After all, he did have North Carolina as a high- could not shield him from company that specializes a family history of the schooler in order to fur- Type 2 diabetes, however. in diabetes care, was in disease. Both his father ther develop his basket- “The thing I would tell the Toledo area to deliver and his grandfather con- ball skills. “When you kids is to get away from that message. Wilkins tracted the disease later grow up in the projects, the computer and the tele- spoke at an educational in life. And as for lifestyle, you eat whatever is avail- vision and get out and stay forum on diabetes that while Wilkins would con- able,” Wilkins told The physically active,” was sponsored by Para- sider that his adult choices Truth during a conversa- Wilkins told The Truth. mount Health Care, a in diet and exercise, espe- tion after his address at “It’s a matter of preven- member of the ProMedica cially given his status as the forum. tion at that age. Eat fun Health System, and one an elite professional ath- By the time he was 40, food but don’t get mad at of the largest healthcare lete, were healthy ones, however, Wilkins thought parents who want to try to get you to eat veg- etables.” The Truth ECONOMY

Page 7 Tackling Tough Times The Time to Stop Thinking “Democrat vs. Republican” Has Long Passed By Rubin Patterson, Ph.D Guest Column column is about the cultural who see the U.S. government were buzzing in emerging in the fastest growing econo- This globally-oriented lag in the way we think about as an instrument working on markets. For example, Stan- mies. They also want to in- U.S. investor class is not con- political parties in the United behalf of U.S. citizens versus dard and Poor’s 500-stock vest in places where, for ex- cerned with the Democrat States. Despite the fact that those who see the U.S. gov- index finished the decade with ample, the 900-mile industrial versus Republican divide. most Americans continue to ernment as an instrument negative total investment re- corridor is being built be- Instead, they are only inter- think in terms of Democrat working on behalf of not just turns whereas stock markets tween New Delhi and ested in putting into office as versus Republican, the tradi- the U.S. investor class, but over the same decade in Mumbai (i.e., between India’s many members as possible tional material basis for think- also of the whole global in- emerging markets were up by version of Washington, DC who will deliver the legisla- ing about those two parties vestor class. For this reason, double digits and even triple and New York City). They tion, policies and decisions as being organized around the U.S. Chamber of Com- digits in some cases. also want to invest in China, that serve their global invest- competing political philoso- merce welcomes campaign which is just now building its ment interests. Having five phies and public policies on contributions from foreign Meanwhile, the Wall Street versions of I-75 and I-95 in- members on the Supreme how best to move America entities. Journal recently reported terstate highways. As in the Court deciding that secret, forward no longer exists. that since 2008, U.S. busi- US decades ago, these new unlimited campaign contri- Those who see the U.S. nesses shut nearly 20 percent highways are magnets for butions – recognizing that “Cultural lag” refers to the Back when there was a government as working for more manufacturing plants new hotels, restaurants, of- some of these contributions time when a cultural practice material basis for thinking the American people believe than they opened. In fact, fice buildings, factories, new will be from foreign entities – continues long after the ma- Democrat versus Republican, in rebuilding America’s in- there are only about as many residential communities and are constitutional is a glaring terial basis for the practice irrespective of which party frastructure, creating sub- factories in America today as other physical production. example of the special inter- has ended. Expecting upper was governing, sections of stantially more high-wage there were back in 1972. And new jobs are obviously ests of the globally oriented 20-something young men to U.S. workers were bound to career opportunities, and ex- created in China to carryout U.S. investor class. buy dinner for women on at least make some gains since panding the welfare state. The U.S. investor class the production and expan- Most of them will wear dates today would be an ex- the production investments Conversely, those who see wants to buy corporate stocks sion. (Continued on Page 11) ample of a cultural lag. There were primarily in the U.S. and the U.S. government as work- was once a material basis for workers would be perform- ing for the globally oriented this cultural practice since ing the labor to produce the investor class are for shrink- men back in the day were far products and services that ing and reconfiguring the U.S. more likely to be in the resulted in profits for the in- government primarily to workforce and to earn signifi- vestor class. That time has serve as a powerful institu- cantly more money than passed! tion for advancing global women, even if the women capitalism. were working. Today, how- What happens when the ever, single, 22-30-year-old U.S. investor class gains The top two percent of childless urban women are much of its new wealth from Americans who have their more likely to be in the foreign investments? When lobbyists and congressional workforce and, according to that is the case and the inves- members working overtime to recent reports, earn on aver- tor class dominates both po- extend their tax cuts and to age eight percent more money litical parties, thinking in cut them further are eager to than their male counterparts. terms of Democrat versus invest those tax savings – So when a young man reaches Republican is only out of tra- over $700 billion over the next for the check, it is likely to be dition and habit rather than the past 10 years – in other more out of tradition than material reality or prudence. countries and not so much in necessity. the United States. Consider In other words, the real that the last decade for the Believe it or not, this is not struggle today is not between American stock market can a column about cultural lag in Democrat versus Republi- be classified as the lost de- dating practices. Instead, this can; rather, it is between those cade whereas stock markets Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth October 20, 2010 ESOP Still Standing after Challenging Year Sojourner’s Truth Staff

It’s been a challenging the event at the Ramada last 12 months for ESOP Inn on Secor. Fortunately (Empowering and for the agency, the federal Strenthening Ohio’s government finally came People), an agency formed through with financing af- several years ago to pre- ter it had initially declined vent foreclosures in Ohio. to fund Ohio’s foreclo- ESOP, in fact, is the larg- sure prevention efforts. est such agency in the As a result of an effort state. by ESOP, U.S. Senator On Thursday, October Sherrod Brown, U.S. Rep. 14, the Toledo branch of Dennis Kucinich, Ohio At- ESOP held a 2010 Gala torney General Richard Celebration to recognize Cordray and others, the those who have worked Obama administration hand-in-hand with the handed over $172 million agency in furthering its in a second federal alloca- goals and to raise funds to tion. continue the tasks of pre- And, according to Gov. venting the spread of fore- Ted Strickland, that fund- closures. ing and the efforts of “ESOP faced the pos- ESOP led to the saving of sibility of closing its about 3,000 homes in Ohio doors,” said board mem- during the past 12 months. ber Rita Fackleman as she “The vast majority of those welcomed the diners to who go to ESOP receive

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loan modification and week for their contribu- Kapszukiewicz was hoods and has partnered help,” said the governor in tions to the cause of fore- also recognized for his with ESOP sending des- a video address played closure prevention – Lucas leadership in forming a land perate homeowners – her during last week’s gala cel- County Treasurer Wade bank to Lucas County as constituents – to ESOP’s ebration. Kapszukiewicz and Con- well as the creation of a doors.” ESOP honored two lo- gresswoman Marcy Foreclosure Prevention ESOP currently has 10 cal elected officials last Kaptur (Dem.) and Intervention Task satellite offices around the Kapszukiewicz received Force. state. The Toledo office, the agency’s “Above & Kaptur received the founded in 2008 is staffed Beyond Award” for his agency’s “Rooted in ESOP by James Jones, commu- continued support of Award” for her support to nity organizer, and Sarah ESOP. He recently ESOP’s growth locally and Penner and Greg Lyons, partnered with the Toledo on a statewide level. foreclosure prevention ad- office to send notices of “Rep. Kaptur has been vocates. the agency’s participation courageous and forceful,” The office is located at in the Restoring Stability/ noted Ken LaBiche, ESOP 500 Madison Avenue, Hardest Hit Funds pro- community leader, in his Suite 200. The telephone gram to assist introduction. “She has number is 419-464-9885 homeowners with delin- been a voice about the quent tax bills. plight of our neighbor- October 20, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth October 20, 2010

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Sadly, they also Democrat vs. Republican (Continued from Page 7) Republican uniforms of thinking Democrat ver- nities and expanding its and some will wear Demo- sus Republican when the welfare-state via a sustain- crat uniforms. However, material reality is now about able economy will have to when officeholders veer who is for expanding sus- pursue politics more cold- from the agenda of this tainable opportunities in bloodedly to match the way global investor class and America versus who is for the globally oriented U.S. pursue policies such as the globally oriented inves- investor class pursues poli- raising taxes on the tor class. tics. wealthiest U.S. citizens, which lowers their cash Those who want to see Rubin Patterson, Ph.D., pools for overseas invest- America move forward is professor of Sociology, ments, this investor class with rebuilding infrastruc- chairman of the Depart- will work to defeat those tures (from energy to edu- ment of Sociology and An- officeholders. cation to transportation), thropology and director of generating bountiful new Africana Studies at The Let us end the tradition high-wage career opportu- University of Toledo Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth October 20, 2010 Book Review First of State by Robert Greer c.2010, North Atlantic Books $24.95 / $27.95 Canada 400 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor

romises are made to skinned young man with the solved. The police closed be broken, they say. close-cropped afro. Within the case and even Ike was PBut for you, noth- days, he trusted CJ, know- telling CJ to move on. But ing could be further from ing that he would appreci- something stuck in the back the truth. ate the value of old trea- of CJ’s mind: was Ames You take your word seri- sures. Before Vietnam, CJ really killed over a few small ously. If you say you’ll do had been a collector him- collectibles? something, you’ll do it no self. Looking for a big, ac- matter how hard it gets or But the friendship was tion-packed detective how long it takes. A prom- short-lived. On a chilly story? Not with this book. ise made is a guarantee. morning in the alley behind Author Robert Greer’s lat- When CJ Floyd made a the pawnshop, Wiley Ames est novel is softer, with silent commitment to the and a mysterious Chinese tones of Western in it, and memory of a friend, he never man were gunned down by fans of his are going to love knew it would take him years a sniper. People claimed this new peek at an old to fulfill the vow. In the new that Ames was fencing sto- friend. book First of State by Rob- len goods but to CJ, it As a “prequel” to the CJ ert Greer, fulfillment al- didn’t matter. Ames was a Floyd series, this book most cost CJ his life. friend, and his murder takes readers back to a time Fresh home from Viet- needed solving. when CJ was not sure what nam, Calvin Jefferson “CJ” Over the years, as he he wanted to do with his Floyd was desperately try- slowly took over his Uncle life, and Greer does a great ing to put his life together. Ike’s bail bondsman busi- job evoking the unsure, He’d seen too much over- ness, CJ never forgot. He shaky 1970s and the inno- seas, things he needed to leaned on Ike’s knowledge cence of the times. This is a forget. Now, wandering, of Denver’s criminal world, homey, gentler novel than thinking, wondering if he’d and he relied on friends to most, and I liked that. ever feel normal again, CJ help him get by. He even If you’re looking for a stumbled into GI Joe’s, a solved a couple murders as whodunit that won’t ruin local Denver pawnshop and a favor to friends of Ike’s. the surprise with too many former haunt. But he never forgot about clues, try this. If you want Recognizing the stricken Wiley Ames. a mystery with Western look on his new customer’s Seven years after Ames’ flair, grab this. If you’ve face, Wiley Ames stood be- murder, CJ was still trying never read the Floyd books, hind the counter, under- to live up to his promise. start here. For many, First standing. A veteran him- Ames’ only heir, a woman of State holds much prom- self, Ames took an instant up in Sterling, was in no ise. liking to the tall, dark- hurry to have the murder October 20, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Interview with D.L. Hughley By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture Once again, I’m pleased way. Michael: Like, virtually no drama. I think that people get so that one moment. Paying at- to do another celebrity inter- You’ve got to stand out. As someone watching enamored with fame, they will tention to information and view. The medium isn’t the same, I other entertainers get in vari- D.L. Hughley: do almost anything to get how people perceive it. It’s a good moment for our think the apparatus changed. ous situations, how have you I’m not a dramatic person, famous. Making sure you keep the publication but it’s also proof But you’ve still got to been able to stay in the lime- I love to go onstage and do A national news story of a point of perspective is clean. that Toledo DOES have en- make them laugh, gotta stand light yet stay out of trouble? my job. woman who poured acid on I try to take in as much infor- tertainment options for you out. her face just because some- mation as possible, read a lot to enjoy. one else did it. You have a and be amongst as many dif- D.L. Hughley is a bonafide Michael: woman who’s famous for ferent people as possible to comedy superstar, and he will I know you had some com- being the daughter of some- get those divergent opin- be right here in Toledo this ments on T.I.’s recent situa- one who owns a hotel. Paris ions. Just like you, your ar- weekend at The FunnyBone tion, what are your thoughts Hilton, what does she do? ticle is the smallest part of at Levis Commons, Friday on rappers getting in trouble But she’s on everything. what you do. through Sunday these days? I don’t ever see the Ramada chicks, they ain’t on Michael: This is what we talked D.L. Hughley: nothing. You’re one of the few about: I was in Atlanta and T.I. People are so enamored people who has done movies Michael: was there and I was joking. I with it. People will get on and can comment on what What are your thoughts laughed and he laughed. It youtube and sing a dumb you think about the cinema on the comedy scene right was cool. song or run around in a circle, coming out of Black Holly- now? But later on it became a just to get fame. wood these days? Kevin Hart and others are different situation but I exploring various ways to wasn’t being any different D.L. Hughley: stay funny. than how I would be with Michael: I think it’s all about per- What do you feel about anyone. I think it’s unfortu- What inspires you at this spective. Amos and Andy, I the direction the genre is nate when what you do kinda point in your career? thought they were brilliant. heading? pre-disposes you to be in What makes you sit down But they were maligned certain situations. You can and say ‘I can make a joke out by a lot of civil rights groups. D.L. Hughley: rap a song, and then the law of this’? The reason you don’t see Comedy will always be looks out for it and now it’s a any of their work is because comedy. I think everyone is self-fulfilling prophecy. I D.L. Hughley: of the stigma that was placed exploring a lot of ways to gain think rappers tend to say stuff If someone is training for on it. exposure but ultimately you and then it happens to them. a race, they don’t just train When I was doing my ra- gotta make people wanna Tupac and Biggie, when for that race. dio show, I took a snippet of come see you. you put those things out in Comedy is like that. Amos and Andy and I took a I think that’s the one ca- the universe sooner or later There’s a whole bunch of snippet of a Tyler Perry play. veat and it will always be that its gonna answer you. things you do to get ready for (Continued on Page 14) Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth October 20, 2010 D.L. Hughley (Continued from Page 13) One is vilified and one is glo- Like Robin Harris started and taking pictures of him- I think we are so hypocriti- rified. his movement and never got self, it doesn’t have anything cal. But it’s the exact same to see it. to do with God but it has content. Both of them had an But he definitely left a everything to do with a Michael: audience, both of them were legacy. hustle. I feel you completely, sir. successful. Both of them were So overall, what’s next for very good, with viable talent. Michael: Michael: D.L. Hughley? But one is made a pariah, So you’re in Toledo this Did you see Bill Maher’s and one is a shining beacon week and happy to have you, Religulous? D.L. Hughley: of how to get stuff done in what can people expect? Me and my wife have our Hollywood. D.L. Hughley: own new show called Glory D.L. Hughley: Of course, yeah, I did. Bill Daze and we just negotiated Michael: People can expect to laugh is a good friend of mine. doing a drama with TNT and You are one of the only til it hurts. I’m certainly not as cyni- I will be returning to syndi- people who can comment on I’m gonna talk about ev- cal towards religion as he is cated radio. this, from having such a close erything, might talk about but he did raise some good But overall, maan, I’m hav- proximity to him… how do Chile or the President the points. ing a great time. you feel about the void Bernie same things you see on the It’s funny, atheists know Mac’s passing created in the news every night. more about religion and its Ed. Note: D.L. Hughley game? What’s funny to me is our origin. will be at The Funny Bone love of religion. Like, the But you have this preacher this Friday, Saturday and D.L. Hughley: preacher can do ANYTHING. in Gainesville, Florida that Sunday, October 22-24. I think Bernie was more or In some religions it would wants to burn the Quran. The Friday night shows less a trailblazer. be okay to have the Bishop But even many Bible are 8 and 10 pm; Saturday – Not too different from a lot Long controversy. scholars admit the Quran is 7, 9:30 and 11:45 p.m; Sun- of men that took the time to But for a black church, it’s older than parts of the Bible day – 7:30 p.m. for ticket knock down the doors but amazing that our people get like the New Testament. information call 419-931- ended up going to the prom- so worked up over things. George Bush got a book, 3474 or go to ised land before they could Anytime a bishop is wear- Sarah Palin got a book…but Toledofunnybone.com get all the way in it. ing a tight ass shirt like that you wanna burn the Quran?

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The Avenue Apartments - 2115 The University of Toledo Wanted to Buy: Collingwood Job 5222 Clinical Counselor, Diabetes Supplies Now Leasing Counseling Center: Earn up to $12 per box of 100 test strips Newly Renovated 1 and 2 Bedroom Apart- The primary function of this 12 month full time Must expire after August 2011. ments position is to provide services to meet the mental Leave labels on boxes. Hardwood floors, appliances health needs of enrolled University of Toledo students We remove and shred. included, parking garage and more. as well as consultation to University faculty and staff. Call 419-740-7162 and leave message. Please contact (419) 290-8581 This position is responsible for conducting initial to schedule a tour. screens for mental health services, face to face on- Section 8 Accepted going individual/couples counseling, group counsel- Bus Driver ing, crisis intervention services, consultation services Part-time School Bus Driver which may lead to and outreach activities. The starting salary for this full-time employment. Must be able to work with position is between $46,000 - $58,000. NORTHGATE APARTMENTS students K-8 and submit to a criminal history check. Must have appropriate credentials (certified CDL 610 STICKNEY AVENUE Qualifications for the position include a Master’s Class B, passenger endorsements and Airbrake). Now Accepting Applications Degree in Counseling Psychology or Counselor Edu- Send resume to Star Academy of Toledo, 1850 Mature Adult Community for Persons 55 and Older. cation and Supervision, PCC-S or equivalent required, Airport highway, Toledo, Ohio 43609 Rent Based on Income. Heat, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor by State of Appliances, Drapes, Carpet- Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Fam- We are an equal opportunity employer. ing Included. ASK ABOUT ily Therapist Board, 2 years clinical experience in a Underrepresented minorities and women are encour- OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL. Call university counseling center or mental health agency, aged to apply. (419) 729-7118 for details. 30 hours of continuing education approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapist Board every two years to maintain license, Doves Manor Apartments demonstrated excellence in verbal communication and customer service, competence in Microsoft soft- DATA ENTRY CLERK Seniors 62+ and better! Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. is seeking One Bedroom Apartments ware programs and use of the internet. Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Educa- a Data entry clerk to input clinical and billing informa- Now Accepting Applications tion and Supervision or related field, and knowledge of tion into various programs. Position is classified as Rent based on income, utilities included. Newer university and community resources are preferred. contingent status working on an as needed basis building has secure entry, laundry, extra storage, with no guarantee of hours. Position will be located central air conditioning, wellness clinics, fitness cen- For more information and to apply please visit at Starr Ave. site but must be able to travel between ter and MORE!! https://jobs.utoledo.edu. Application deadline is sites as needed. Work hours will be daytime, Mon- Call for an appointment and more details. Applica- Friday, October 29, 2010. UT is an EEO, AA Fri. tions are now being accepted with the possibility of Employer and Educator Qualified candidates must be accurate, detail immediate move-in. oriented and proficient on computers utilizing pro- grams such as Excel, Crystal Reporting and XAKT. Doves Manor Program Coordinator Experience in data entry of billing/clinical information 1040 Brookview Drive is required and working with individuals with mental 419-389-9999 Financial Stability Advocacy Coordinator. illness is preferred. Appointments only Direct and monitor activities of Advocates and, data management and outcome measurement. Send resume with salary requirements or apply Minimum, Bachelor’s Degree and experience. to: APARTMENTS Send resume to East Toledo Family Center, Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. Attn: FSA, 1020 Varland Avenue, Toledo, Ohio Human Resources - DEC Abundant Life of Perrysburg is a subsidized inde- 43605. Roger Dodsworth 1425 Starr Avenue pendent housing facility for those 62 or older. We are Assistant Director Toledo, OH 43605 located in a beautiful, quiet residential setting in East Toledo Family Center Fax 419.936.7574 Perrysburg. Abundant Life offers one bedroom garden 419-691-1429 x 203 Email: [email protected] apartments with private patios, indoor mailboxes, 419-691-1884 (fax) EOE reserved parking and busing to local grocery stores. Applications are now being accepted. Call 419.872.3510 PROGRAM MANAGER, CPST PROGRAM MANAGER, PACT TEAM or 419.874.4371 Unison Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Unison Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Or email Program Manager to provide clinical and administra- Program Manager to provide clinical and administra- www.abundantlifeperrysburg.org tive supervision to a CPST team. tive supervision a team working with clients who are in need of a high level of service and/or are involved in Qualified candidates must have leadership ability the forensic system. and creative problem solving skills. LPCC, LISW, or For Rent RN is required, along with previous experience with Qualified candidates must have leadership ability adults with serious mental illness. 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Space with our new product Pepper Spray October 20, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 Commandress Ball Brings out the Glitz and Glamour By Brittany Jones Sojourner’s Truth Reporter It was a night of glitz, glam- This year Menefee was the our and class in the grand ball- only applicant. room of the Park Inn Hotel. Menefee is currently en- With elegant table settings rolled at The University of and a prim and proper atmo- Toledo, pursuing a Bachelor sphere, the Mecca Court No. of Science Degree in Nursing. 73 held its 47th Annual As a special treat, the 42nd Commandress Ball, honoring Imperial Commandress of the Daughter Debbie Dean- Imperial Court, Daughters of Mitchell on Saturday, October Isis, Charlesena H. Smith, was 9. present as a member of their Having been next in line for court. Commandress, Dean-Mitchell This year Mecca Court No. has served 10 years in many 73 has made donations to local positions while being a mem- organizations such as The ber of the Court. This was her Ronald McDonald House, time to be recognized for all Mott Branch Library, YWCA, that she has accomplished. Naomi House and Holly Glen This annual dinner and ball Nursing Home. gives various chapters and The Daughters of Isis is an lodges the opportunity to pay auxiliary of the Ancient Egyp- tribute to their local court leader tian Arabic Order Nobles Mys- in Daughters of Isis. In addi- tic Shrine of North and South tion, the event raises money America and its Jurisdictions and awards a scholarship to a Incorporated, Prince Hall Af- student of a Toledo area high filiation. They are a branch of school. Prince Hall Mason affiliation, This year’s recipient which includes Shriners, Or- is Dominique Menefee. She der of the Eastern Star and was a 2010 graduate from Rob- Order of Golden Circle. ert S. Rogers High School. To The Daughters of Isis pur- be considered for the scholar- pose is to “practice charity and ship, an essay had to be writ- benevolence and promote gen- ten that explained why she eral welfare,” said Lanaya wanted to attend college and McDonald-Madaris, who what degree she was pursu- served as the publicity chair- ing. man.