Volume 11, No. 17 February 21, 2007

In This Issue What About Obama? A Truth Editorial Page 2

“A Program That Works” Page 3

Ira Demolition Page 3

Perry Burroughs Brunch Page 6 The Business Section Cover Story: Andre Savage Page 9

Vince Davis Page 10

Bill Harris Page 11

Black History Month Arts Scene Page 12

Kent Branch BHM Celebration Page 13

The Lima Truth Page 14

Minister of Tyler Perry Page 17

BlackMarketPlace Page 18

Classifieds Page 19

Community Club Page 20 Andre Savage

“What is significant, and I hope inspirational to young people, is the road I traveled to get here. It was a year-long crusade of pursuing my dream and goal, even while I was struggling in my daily life.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth February 21, 2007 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial February U.S. Senator Barack Obama (Dem-IL) has just announced his candidacy for president Black History Month!! of the United States and already the boo birds are gathering. Obama of course is an February 15 African-American so as one might naturally expect, the fact that he is black has brought • Fair Housing’s Mardi Gras Party: The Pinnacle; Fundraiser to benefit the Fair Housing forth a chorus of mixed emotions. Center; Cajun food; Music by KGB; Costume contest: 419-243-6163 Some observers and columnists, and even elected officials, appear to have taken issue • Greater Toledo Urban League Young Professionals: “Urban League Thursdays” Network- with his blackness, or lack of ii, and have expressed wariness at offering their support for ing Forum; 5:30 to 7:30 pm; 20 North Gallery; discussion of the Civil Rights Movement and a black man. Regrettably, the folks we are referring to are themselves African-American. the role that young professional can play in the lives of youth in Toledo: 419-297-3664 Two black male legislators from South Carolina recently threw their support to Hillary February 15-18 Clinton because as one of them said, if Obama is at the top of the ticket, Democrats would • Singles and Marriage Ministries of Bethel Apostolic Temple: Annual Weekend Conference lose everything – the House, the Senate and the presidency. He called Clinton “our best Retreat; Services at 6:30 pm nightly and Noon and 6 pm on Sunday; Evangelist and Prophet shot.” Elder Robbi Warren of Baltimore, MD; “Evening of Elegance,” a semi formal dinner at 6 pm Other commentators have decried Obama’s credentials as a true African-American on Saturday at the Park Inn Hotel: 419-473-8933 because of his mixed parentage and the fact that his father, who was Kenyan, did not have ancestors who were slaves in this country. Some folks, such as the inimitable Stanley February 17 • Toledo Lucas County Library Kent Branch: Black History Month program; Slavery to Crouch, guardian of what he deems to be African-American intellectualism, feel that Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Americas; African drummers and dancers, speakers, unless a person has known the slings and arrows of American-styled slavery, indirectly a storyteller and a marketplace full of vendors: 419-259-5381 of course through his ancestors, he cannot be a true American black person. • Citywide Afro-Ball: “Back in the Day;” Gladieux Meadows; For high-school students; Others say that Obama, who garnered 92 percent of the black vote in Illinois in his 2004 Formal attire; Dinner, dancing, entertainment campaign for the Senate – he ran against another black man and topped the vote that John • Relatively Real African-American Singles Group: Presents “Real Talk;” Discussion of Kerry received in all demographics including African-Americans – does not have black relationship issues; 7 pm to Midnight; Heather Gate (next to HJ Prime Cut); Role playing, 50/50 raffle; 419-466-5265 or 419-320-7303 interests at heart because he does not mimic the way that an Al Sharpton or a Jesse Jackson, Sr. might have announced their intentions to run for president. February 18 And still others speak in reverential tones about the Clintons and all that they have • Ridgewood Church of Christ: A Celebration of Black History Month; 12:30 to 5 pm; Blood done for black folks over the years and how they have earned our loyalty by their actions. pressure checks, health screenings, crafts, ethnic food, free haircuts, manicures, games, door Others say that Obama is not qualified, not seasoned enough, not experienced enough. prizes, among other activities: 419-726-2210 th Along the way, the nicest things that have been said about the Illinois senator have • Third Baptist Church (Holland): Mass Choir sponsors 20 Annual Black History Musical; come from one of his competitors, Joe Biden, the long-time senator from Delaware who 4 pm • Majestic Praise Ministries: Family and Friends Day Service; 10:45 am; Elder Louis Self, called his colleague “articulate, bright and clean.” pastor: 419-535-3317 So let’s step back and take a look at all of this angst and hand-wringing over the brother • St. John’s Jesuit High School: Forum on issues facing today’s teenagers – rap, gangs, from Illinois. relationships, leadership and decision-making; 2 to 6 pm; Open to the public and free: 419- Have people gone mad? 309-0165 or 419-309-0164 Let’s take a brief look at the guy some in our community are dismissing all too readily. After graduating from college, Obama headed for Chicago and became a community February 19 • UT 27th Annual MLK Benefit Dinner: Guest Speaker Dr. Alvin Poussaint, professor of organizer. He then went to law school, was the first African-American (yes, Mr. Crouch, psychiatry and associate dean for student affairs of Harvard Medical School; 7 pm: 419-530- he is an African-American) elected to the Harvard Law Review presidency and, after 2508 or 419-383-3609 graduation, instead of joining a white-shoe Wall Street law firm, he headed back to Chicago • United MBC: Black History moments every Sunday this month to join a civil rights firm. Clinton and Edwards are also lawyers, by the way. Clinton specialized in intellectual February 23 properties matters and Edwards made millions as a personal injury lawyer. • Scott High School Class of 1977: Meet and Greet session at the Community Club; 7 to 10 th None of the three has had any experience actually running anything at all – a company, pm; Preparation for 30 year reunion in October: 419-351-1339 a non-profit agency or a government agency – and none has much experience as an elected February 24 official but, interestingly, Obama has more overall experience than the other two – he spent • Mt Nebo MBC Annual Black History Banquet: Genesis Dreamplex Hotel and Conference eight years in Illinois as a state senator, representing the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s Center; 6 pm South Side, before his election to the U.S. Senate. • United Missionary Baptist Church Nurses’ Guild: “Healthy Hearts: A Health and Wellness So our question is what in addition to being black, devoting a career working for the Workshop;” 11 am to 1 pm; Topics include – heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure interests of black people and representing blacks on legislative bodies does a person have and high cholesterol: 419-242-1455 to do to convince black commentators, black elected officials and black leaders that he February 23-25 is indeed black enough. In other words, what exactly is this thing called “black enough?” • Neighborhood Association of Toledo: One Year Anniversary celebration of the opening But so many of us are enamored of Hillary Clinton, presumably because we are still of Stickney Banquet Hall; Friday – Cabaret and Dance from 10 pm to 2 am; Saturday – Family smitten with Bill Clinton and all that he did for African-Americans. Fair enough. There is Forum and Open House from noon to 3 pm; Sunday – Shirley Murdock at 5 pm: 419-902-0670 nothing misplaced about such loyalty. or 419-870-4586 But let’s ask ourselves a question. Once we dispose of the matter of Obama’s blackness, and all other matters among the front-running Democratic candidates being February 24 • Mt. Pilgrim Black History Month Forum: Community Education Forum; “A Reflection on equal, is there some intrinsic value for the African-American community in having one of Brown vs. Board of Education;” Guest speaker Ajibola Amira-Green; 1 pm their own elected president of the United States? By that we mean, let’s assume that all • Toledo Ballet Auditions: For the May 30 and 31 performances of Ballet Tapestry of of the three, as president, treat issues related to the African-American community in the American Music; For dancers 12 years and older; Noon to 4:30 pm; Toledo Ballet School: exact same manner – which would probably be the case. 419-471-0049 or www.toledoballet.net Would having a black face in the White House do the black community any good simply because that face is black – all other things being equal, of course? (Continued on Page 7) The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American The Sojourner’s Truth Owned and Operated Newspaper Kevin McQueen Publisher Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Becky McQueen Business Manager 6161/2 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Alan Abrams Reporter Geneva J. Chapman Reporter Published weekly on Wednesday Tamir A. Shaw Reporter Printed by Webco Graphics Artisha Lawson Reporter Ashlee Austin Reporter Advertising deadline: Friday at noon Jack Ford Political Columnist Carol Chehade Columnist Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic Subscribe to The Truth Today! Jennifer Retholtz Layout Designer/Webmaster Aida Maxsam Sales Representative 26 Weeks - Only $40.00 52 Weeks - only $70.00 Pamela Anderson Sales Representative Kathy Sweeny Ad Creation Name: ______Phone # (_____) _____-______A Certified MBE, 2006 Address: ______City ______State ____ Zip ______The Sojourner’s Truth, 6161/2 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Send your check or money order to: Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 The Sojourner’s Truth, [email protected] 616 1/2 Adams St., Toledo, OH 43604 www.thetruthtoledo.com February 21, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 My View By Jack Ford The Truth’s Political Columnist Tough times are ahead for tough sledding but have you town on the west side will not vative Republican legislator, Lucas County Democratic the Mid West states of Michi- noticed the many smaller dramatically change the num- who is now arguing that the Party Chairman John Irish gan and Ohio. The economic companies that are running bers long term. And I expect Great Lakes pact will harm the and Mr. Finkbeiner to “ad- heart of these two industrial aground. Those are in places some other large Toledo firms property interest of some vise,” the governor on who giants is being ripped out by such as Clyde, Ohio or to jump ship soon for a vari- Ohioans. Do we really want to hire from Lucas County for global forces which cannot Whitehouse that are losing ety of reasons. to see large pipeline carrying high positions in his cabinet. be ignored and surely there 50 jobs here or 60 there. And, One of our problems is water from our Great Lakes to I would think they would want will be a trickle-down effect by the way, some of these using our capital improve- California? That is really what to do that privately, rather onto the Toledo region which folks are Toledoans who ments budget to pay present is at bottom of this fight to than and try to embarrass bodes ill for the future. work in Clyde or Maumee or operating costs. Five million keep control of the Great Strickland. We now hear that the Fremont. Believe me, we are dollars should be going into Lakes. Contact Jack Ford at Jack Ford Daimler-Chrysler marriage being hit hard, and at the end roads and buildings and not It took a lot of cheek for [email protected] will soon end. A new suitor is of this decade, just three years operating deficits. It would being sought to buy Chrysler out, we will see a net loss in be amusing if it was not tragic or what will remain in its after- jobs and population for To- in the implications. Pulling Families Out Of math of a new merger. Therein ledo in the neighborhood of We should see how Gov- lies the problem for the future 8,000 to 15,000. ernor Ted Strickland, deals that is inevitably the new If there ever was a time for with the upcoming fight on Poverty: “Fathers of shrinkage based on the new visionary on both the Great Lakes water pact. I marriage. We are told that regionalization and economic served as a trustee on the 13,000 jobs are to be cut na- rebirth, now is that time. For Great Lakes Mayors Commis- Tomorrow Initiative” – “A tion wide. More will be on the all of his vaunted energy, sion and helped debate part way. This only accelerates Mayor Carty Finkbeiner can- of the language that ulti- Program That Works” the Big Three challenge on not do it. His ideas are those mately was adopted to keep market share as Ford is now of an old man; he is stuck in secure the purity of the water By Margaret E. Watson, Director, FOTI on the ropes and may not his ways. In his heart, he be- in the Great Lakes. Then-Gov- Johnny Mickler, Sr. President/CEO, Greater Toledo Urban League survive. Just yesterday, Ford lieves he can “coach” his way ernor Bob Taft played a key With the emergence of percent (25 million) of this agenda. If we cut the fund- reported a bigger than antici- out of these economic dol- role in getting all of the Great the new millennium came nation’s children will go to ing to programs such as pated loss. drums. But, as I have said Lakes governors to the point the birth of the Fathers Of bed without a father present FOTI, then we have become If it was just these two before, there are global play- we are at right now. Strickland Tomorrow Initiative (FOTI) in the home. In Black America part of the problem and pov- large companies being ers involved in this. Even a should beat back the chal- program. The program was that statistic rises to over 50 erty will manifest itself. knocked around, it would be successful new arena down- lenge by Bill Seitz, a conser- designed to promote the percent and in some urban The African proverb, “It positive involvement and settings it rises as high as 90 takes a village to raise a interaction of fathers with percent. The repercussions child,” reflects the fact that their children, to help the of this absence concern all of many lives shape and mold men find employment so us. The children remain the the life of a child. A client that they can begin to pay victims. (Lack of proper hous- who successfully com- child support and to help ing, food, health, dental, vi- pleted the FOTI Program eradicate a family’s depen- sion insurance and the list and who is currently work- Isn’t it time for a dence on social assistance. goes on.) ing and supporting his chil- ™ The program existed from To understand the impact dren financially and emo- Quiet Conversation about July of 2000 until the fund- of this absence on the chil- tionally stated, and we ing expired in June of 2002. dren requires an understand- quote, “If it had not been for Although the funding ran ing of the role of the father in the Greater Toledo Urban estate planning? out we continued to ser- the household. By our League and this program I vice this population, but Creator’s design, fathers would be in jail today,” Without an estate plan in place, federal and state laws dictate how property, not without difficulty. have long been given the re- The Fathers Of Tomor- personal items and assets are divided. Family conflicts and legal problems In 2004 the program was sponsibility as primary pro- row Initiative program is given a new breath of life tectors, providers, and lead- making a difference, but may result. Talk to Kevin for expert guidance in estate planning and a network and the FOTI program re- ers of the family. what about you? We talk What happens when they about helping and trying to of specialists to help get you closer to all of your financial goals. surfaced in full force. In 2005 the Lucas County are missing? We see record bring people out of poverty Commissioners introduced levels of poverty, violence, and when we look at the the concept of “Bridges out low educational achieve- statistics that this program of Poverty.” The idea was ment, teenage pregnancy, has generated (Please see to help families begin to crime, substance abuse and, attachments) and we look at pull themselves up out of yes, sometimes suicide. For upcoming cuts in funding, poverty through programs our society, and especially we are quick to cut the suc- such as the FOTI program. our children, this is a trag- cessful programs. So what To date we have serviced edy. Our question to you is is the message that we are over 500 non-custodial fa- “where do we go from here?” sending to our community thers and we have assisted Although the FOTI pro- and the people that we ser- them in seeking and find- gram is making changes and vice? That you only matter Kevin S. McQueen ing employment to begin making a difference in the for a moment and poverty is Financial Representaive the rise out of poverty. Out lives of children, we must not a concern? Northwestern Mutual of this number, 75 percent continue to promote respon- We need to remember Financial Network-Toledo of them have become ac- sible fatherhood initiatives that poverty is relative; pov- 3950 Sunforest Court, Suite 200 tive in lives of their chil- and support for this program. erty occurs in all races and Toledo, OH 43623 dren, they continue to be Fathers make unique and ir- in all countries; and that in (419) 407-8656 influential figures in their replaceable contributions to order for our clients to be (419) 473-2270 children’s lives in order to the lives of their children. successful we must not [email protected] help break the vicious cycle Unique means they provide scold them or excuse them www.nmfn.com/toledofinancial of generational poverty something different from from poverty, we must teach and they are paying toward mothers; they are not just them and provide support. their child support obliga- part-time mommy substi- Continued funding for this tions. tutes. Irreplaceable means program is critical if we are Even though we have when they are absent, chil- to continue to help and make only scratched the surface, dren suffer. If we are to suc- a difference in ending pov- we really have to look at the ceed at ending poverty and erty. My plea to you is to overall picture and ask our- delivering more fathers to please become a part of the selves, “why are the men children, promoting respon- solution and continue to missing from the home?” It sible fatherhood must remain help fund the G.T.U.L.’s is estimated that tonight 40 at the forefront of our public FOTI program. 05-2327 © 2004 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milwaukee, WI 4064-153 Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth February 21, 2007 City Finally Demolishes Church Services Moved to Distinctive Central City a New Location Apartment Building In wake of the two-alarm fire that de- stroyed our church home, Tabernacle of Sojourner’s Truth Staff Faith Church is holding services at Clarion The City of Toledo took Hotel Westgate in Toledo, Ohio. This very matters into its own hands on Friday, February 16, and be- nice facility is easily accessible just off I- gan the task of leveling the 475 at 3536 Secor Rd. Ira Apartments on the corner Our Sunday morning celebration of life of Parkside and Dorr Street. in Christ begins promptly at 11 a.m. and “We have been working on this for over nine years,” features a powerful praise and worship said Toledo City Council- experience as well as uplifting and life- woman Wilma Brown, who Councilwoman Brown celebrates the long-awaited changing lessons taught by Pastor Jim. represents District 1 in which demolition of the Ira Apartments For more information about our ser- the long-vacant apartment building occupied the highly- vacant for about 15 years and Inc., was the registered agent. vices, please call (419) 255-2507 or send Pastor and First Lady Williams visible corner. “We have met was on Mayor Carty Ellis had estimated the cost email to [email protected]. with a number of developers Finkbeiner’s “Dirty Dozen” of renovation at $3.2 million. but could not get anything list of dangerous and un- In October 2006, Judge C. done. I’m really happy to get sightly structures. Built in Allen McConnell of Toledo TyMeLyNe presents... this done and I want to thank 1928, the building was owned Municipal Housing court [City Law Director] John by a limited partnership and granted the owners a stay on Madigan for stepping up.” Lewis Ellis, executive direc- a city demolition order to find Poetry The building had been tor of Preferred Properties, a developer, but they were unable to make any progress @ The Peacock on the project. EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT The demolition, which the 2007 Monroe St, Toledo, OH owners will pay for, began at about 10:45 a.m. on Friday Open Mic From 8pm - 10:30pm morning. List Sign Up Cut Off @ 9:30 pm Once the corner is cleared, ~~~~~~~~~~ said the mayor, the corner For The Grown, Cultured, & Responsibly Sexy... will become a temporary city All Poetry Squads Are Invited To Rep & Present! beautification project with a ~~~~~~~~~~ small park filled with plants $5 Cover • $3 for those reading and flowers. February 21, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Relatively Real Presents Northwestern Ohio “Real Talk” Gathering for Missionary Baptist African-American Singles Association Pays Tribute to Sojourner’s Truth Staff Relatively Real, an African- Pastors American singles group, held its winter social gathering last By Artisha S. Lawson Saturday evening at the The Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Heather Gate Club House from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. “It was he who gave some The singles group, which to be apostles, some to be was started in 2001 by a trio of prophets, some to be evange- Toledoans, usually attracts lists, and some to be pastors about 50 area singles to its and teachers, to prepare God’s events for an evening of dis- people for works of service, cussion about relationship is- sues. Relatively Real staff Nichole Roberts, Renee Thomas so that the body of Christ may “The core of what we do is and Maurice Morris be built up,” states Ephesians conversation,” said Maurice pared the club house for the other. At each event, arrivals chapter four, verses 10 Morris, one of the founders of expected gathering of single are given index cards and asked through 12, in reference to a Reverend Dr. John E. Rob- Church senior pastor; Rever- Relatively Real. adults. The events used to take to write down a question that pastor’s job. erts, Indiana Avenue Mis- end Willie L. Knighten Sr., Over the years, the group, place in Morris’ home before any other person can answer. which tries to hold such affairs outgrowing that venue. During the evening, people Dozens of community sionary Baptist Church pas- Northwestern Missionary about four times a year, has “Effective and ineffective select the questions randomly members and church congre- tor; Reverend I.J. Johnson, Baptist Church senior pastor; brought together area singles relationships,” “effective and and give their answer, if they so gations gathered on a cold St. Mark’s Baptist Church Reverend Bobby L. Welborn, “with the purpose of promot- ineffective means of commu- desire, to the group. Role play- and windy Friday night to pastor; Reverend Jesse L. Charity Baptist Church senior ing healthy relationships nication,” “women who keep ing and a 50/50 raffle are also honor area pastors who have Spears, Union Grove Mis- pastor; Reverend Jarius H. among single individuals who dating the same type of men,” part of the evening’s activities. are engaged in a committed “unfaithful men,” “men on the There is no charge or dona- worked hard and diligently in sionary Baptist Church pas- Everett, Zion Hill Missionary relationship and those indi- down low,” “women with chil- tion request at the door. The the ministry. According to tor; Reverend Roosevelt Baptist Church pastor; and viduals who are deciding to dren who are trying to juggle group helps to defray its ex- Pastor Darryl Sheares of Em- Bennett, Cannon Missionary also Reverend Tommy commit to a relationship,” ac- a relationship with a man” are penses (alcohol is generally powerment Temple Minis- Baptist Church pastor until Stewart, Spirit of Peace Bap- some of the topics that the not part of the evening) by cording to the group’s mission tries, The Northwestern Ohio his death on January 25 of tist Church in Dayton, Ohio statement. group has dealt with in the asking participants to bring a “We’ve had heated discus- past. dish and by the 50/50 raffle. Missionary Baptist Associa- this year; Reverend Theodis pastor. sions but they have been One of the group’s “claims For more information on tion awarded the honorees Horton, Shiloh Missionary Eleven reverends were rec- healthy,” recalled co-founder to fame,” said Roberts is the Relatively Real, call Morris at with at least 25 years of dedi- Baptist Church pastor; Rev- ognized as a form of gratitude Nichole Roberts last Saturday question and answer format 419-466-5265, Roberts at 419- cation to the ministry with The erend Dean Emeritus Elijah for their work with the minis- as she and Morris and co- which serves as a way of intro- 320-7303 or Thomas at 419- Outstanding Servant Leader- Scott Hicklin, Macedonia try. These ministers were: founder Renee Thomas pre- ducing participants to one an- 350-2232. ship Award. Several other Missionary Baptist Church Reverend Donald M. Murray, pastors were awarded The pastor; Reverend Bishop W. First Missionary Baptist Outstanding Servant Stew- J. Murchison, St. James Bap- Church of Swanton, Ohio pas- ardship Award for their con- tist Church pastor; Reverend tor; Reverend Rufus G. tinuous support to the church Willie Lee Barnes, True Vine Middleton, Friendly Mission- ministry. Missionary Baptist Church ary Baptist Church; Reverend Soulful selections from the pastor until he retired in 1994; Floyd Smith Jr., Calvary Mis- Northwestern Ohio District Elder Jimmy L. Jordan Sr., sionary Baptist Church pas- Association’s 45-member Ebenezer Baptist Church pas- tor; Reverend Dr. Willie L. choir filled the walls of host tor until he retired in 1996; Perryman Jr., The Jerusalem church, Union Grove Mis- Reverend Robert P. Wormely, Missionary Baptist Church sionary, as church members Southern Missionary Baptist pastor; Reverend Lawrence N. continued to file into the Church pastor; Reverend U. Henry, Morning Star Mission- church on February 9th. Visi- Howard Stewart, Cherry ary Baptist Church pastor; tors and members alike were Street Mission counselor; Reverend Lewis Savage, welcomed by ushers from Pastor James R. Overton, LoSalem Missionary Baptist Calvary Baptist Church, Indi- pastored since 1972 and cur- Church pastor; Reverend ana Avenue Missionary Bap- rent pastor of Freedom Cedric M. Brock, Mt. Nebo tist Church, Shiloh Baptist Temple Missionary Baptist Missionary Baptist Church Church, Union Grove Baptist Church; Reverend Fred pastor; Reverend Robert W. Church, St. James Baptist McNeal, served the organi- Lyons Sr., St. Mary’s Mis- Church, Charity Baptist zation in various leadership sionary Baptist Church pas- Church, Zion Hill Baptist roles; Reverend Dr. John W. tor; Reverend Johnny L. his month, spend some time learning about Church, Cannon Baptist Williams, serves as pastor of Barringer, Christ Congrega- T Church, True Vine Mission- three churches; Reverend Dr. tional Baptist Church senior the extraordinary accomplishments of African- ary Baptist Church and South- Rudolph Sutton, served as pastor; Reverend Charles E. Americans and how they have overcome enor- ern Missionary Baptist pastor of Spring Street Mis- Ham; and also Reverend Dr. mous obstacles throughout history. In recognition Church. sionary Baptist Church until Phillip L. Paschal, involved of these remarkable accomplishments, Buckeye “I travel just to see the his death on December 14 of with several Christian organi- CableSystem proudly promotes programming honorees, because these men last year; Reverend William zations. from The History Channel, Black Family Channel, of God truly are blessed and Holmes, First Missionary The service closed with a are a blessing to the district,” Baptist Church of Fremont, sermon by Reverend Curlee L. TV One, BET, The Biography Channel, ESPN explained Naomi Johnson. Ohio pastor; Reverend Reece Johnson, St. Mark’s Mission- and many more. Please join us in our effort to The 21 honorees were: Barbour, Open Door Baptist ary Baptist church pastor; and bring national attention to the contributions of also remarks from Chairman African-Americans. Verna Chears and Moderator Tommy H. Byrd Jr. of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio. NW Ohio 419.724.9800 “The service truly touched SE Michigan 800.866.3260 my heart. I cried a little, danced a little and sang a little, all in Erie County 419.627.0800 the name of Jesus. It sure buckeyecablesystem.com 3915 wasn’t a program, it was wor- ship,” said Naomi Johnson. Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth February 21, 2007 Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Wows Perry Burroughs’ Audience By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor

For the second time in the younger generation tional experience,” he said. Court judge before his appoint- three years, Mississippi Su- could emulate. And he lauded And he also spoke of the fact ment to Mississippi’s highest preme Court Justice James E. the Perry Burroughs club for that parents’ involvement in court in 2001. He won election Graves, Jr. filled the role of its commitment to preserving that educational experience to the Supreme Court in 2004. keynote speaker for the Perry democratic values. was invaluable for their chil- A renowned orator, Graves Burroughs Democratic “A democracy is not intol- dren. frequently speaks at schools, Women’s Club Annual Black erant – it tolerates diversity; “A father’s involvement churches and universities History Brunch and his en- in a child’s academic life can throughout the country. a democracy seeks for every- Councilwoman Brown presents key to the city to core performance proved to increase the child’s chances The Perry Burroughs one to get justice … it hears Justice Graves be no less inspiring than his from everyone; a democracy of success by 40 to 42 per- Democratic Women’s Club’s initial appearance two years is not mute … we don’t sit cent,” he said citing various mission is to study, under- ago. silent when we see an injus- studies which were able to stand and perpetuate the prin- “I am honored and tice … a democracy speaks measure the results even ciples of the Democratic Party humbled that I came to a place out.” though they could not arrive and to aid in the election of and was invited to come back Graves used lyrics from at any conclusion as to why endorsed Lucas County Demo- again,” remarked Graves as Jay Z and Tupac Shakur to a father’s involvement was cratic Party candidates. he opened his address. demonstrate to adults in the so important. It doesn’t mat- Student sponsors in- This year’s brunch, the audience that hip-hop artists ter why, said Graves. cluded: Doni Miller, CEO of third annual affair, was held can provide democratic val- Speaking to his entire au- Neighborhood Health Asso- at Gladieux Meadows last ues for their listeners. “I hear dience, Graves suggested ciation; Judge Charles Saturday and, as usual, many an eloquent description of that one of the difficulties Doneghy, Lucas County Court of the tables were filled with racial profiling and the Fourth facing America these days is of Common Pleas; Bill Toledo Public School stu- Amendment constitutional the over eagerness to fix Lichtenwald, Teamsters presi- dents and their sponsors. rights,” he said of Jay Z’s “99 blame on others for whatever dent; John Chapman president The presence of the young- Problems.” problems exist: Republicans Blue Gill Fishing Club; Ron sters provided the focus for “Don’t allow your views blaming Democrats and vice Wingate, Esq., Jackie Martin, Representative Edna Brown, Councilwoman Wilma Graves’ speech. to block your vision” he told versa, blacks blaming whites, director Lucas County Mental Brown and Perry Burroughs President Yvonne Harper Graves had arrived in To- the adults. “Don’t allow what parents blaming teachers, Health Recovery Service; ledo on the previous day and you see in front of you to church members blaming just Myron Duhart, Esq., Toledo Whittenberg, Esq.; Clerk of Court for Toledo was taken on a tour of the block your vision of what can about anyone who was not a Councilman Michael Ashford; WilliAnn Moore, NAACP Municipal Court, served as new Robinson Middle be.” Graves told the adults member of that particular Toledo Councilwoman Wilma president; George Gusses, the mistress of ceremonies. School and then of the Juve- not to be so hasty to con- church. “I want to encourage Brown; Alan Konop, Esq.; Esq. Yvonne Harper is the nile Justice Center. At demn the music and culture us to take responsibility for Jerome Phillips, Esq.; Shelton Vallie Bowman-English, organization’s president. Robinson, he met a group of of the younger generation. our own actions,” said the students he called “the best But he also had caution- justice. “We cannot wait for and the brightest.” At the ary words for the students, conditions to be perfect be- Juvenile Justice Center, he especially on the value of fore we seek to take action or met another group of young- education. Graves recalled seek to make a difference.” sters who were falling be- that when he was a trial judge Graves, a native of tween the cracks. in Mississippi, before mov- Clinton, MS, received his un- “It was poignant to see in ing on to his appellate duties, dergraduate degree from a single afternoon all that kids most of those whom he sen- Milsaps College and both a can accomplish and to see tenced to jail or prison were law degree and a master’s of what can happen when we between the ages of 17 and 25 public administration from don’t provide guidance that and virtually all of those he Syracuse University. His le- can prevent them from falling sentenced had one trait in gal career began as a staff like that,” he said of his tours. common – they had dropped attorney at Central Missis- But before addressing the out of school. sippi Legal Services before students directly, he sent a “There is nothing more service in the state attorney message to the adults in his important we can do than to general office. audience to set a tone that provide a meaningful educa- Graves served as a Circuit “Strawberries, Stilettos & Lingerie Fashion Show Party” Sunday, March 4, 2007 9pm till 2am Diva Restaurant ( 329 N. Huron)

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Greater Toledo Convention & Visitors Bureau 800.243.4667 ext. 5042 www.doToledo.org Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section Andre Savage and Game Savvy: Shining a Positive Light on Young City Athletes By Alan Abrams Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Although “Game Savvy,” meeting to plan for 2006. College in Defiance, OH. line, the deal was off,” says the WMNT-TV city sports When I got there, I found out “Over the course of the Savage. television show produced what those plans were. I was next year, I decided to keep He began looking for and hosted every weekend told “What we’re going to do trying to pursue my goals videographing and editing by Andre Savage is a new with you is get you out of into business. I decided I equipment he needed to addition to the Channel 48 here,” says Savage. wasn’t going to dance any produce the show. Savage (Channel 58 on the Buckeye Although he declined to Mr. Bojangles number. I says he was promised the Cable) lineup, it has taken discuss the specifics of his would just not be content use of equipment by one of Savage more than a year-long dismissal, Savage maintains unless I was the guy running the area’s best-known struggle to get it on the air. it was “without rhyme or rea- the show. So I started the churches who later reneged “Just my being here today son and was deliberately in- goal of being in business for on the offer. “They said we is a tribute to my overcoming tended to hurt me.” He was myself. will not give you our stuff Savage interviews Scott hoopster obstacles,” says Savage. working for BCSN as an inde- “Around this time, Chan- or help you. There were lots “What is significant, and I pendent contractor. nel 48 changed management. of slammed doors. I could hope inspirational to young Despite the bitterness Now there was a new net- have easily become dis- people, is the road I traveled and pain Savage still feels, work on the old frequency. I mayed. I was frustrated, but to get here. It was a year-long he says he has come to real- had made my choice to go I kept trying. crusade of pursuing my dream ize that his firing was “part ahead and produce my own “Then one day I talked to and goal, even while I was of God’s master plan for me show. I called the station to my cousin, Pastor John struggling in my daily life.” to overcome a little adver- get the cost of buying one- Walthall III. He became a very You may remember Sav- sity. You won’t understand half hour segment a week. important source of inspira- age as a play-by-play com- why He’s making the ma- The person I spoke with said tion through his belief in me. mentator, color analyst and neuvers He’s making. that if I could produce local I asked if he knew anyplace sideline reporter of high “But I needed the one thing programming for the station, that could loan me the equip- school, college and profes- to get to another. The longer they wanted to talk with me. ment I needed. He referred me sional basketball for the Buck- I stayed at BCSN, the more “So I came in and pitched to Mike Webb. eye Cablesystem Sports Net- popular I became. I would the show, even though I was “A week-and-a-half went Savage interviews Coach Joe Suboticki work. Savage also was in- have been less willing to make now meeting spiritual resis- by and I still didn’t call him. I volved in the coverage of a move at a later date. I had to tance on several new fronts. was still trying to succeed boxing, football, volleyball go through an emotional These included miscella- from my efforts. I did not Saturday and Sunday. The to the kids. But when you say and track, and was a highly- drain. It was my choice to neous mishaps such as my realize I had gotten a spiritual Sunday show debuts new it on TV, you see results,” recognizable figure in the make how I would respond to computer crashing. But the command,” says Savage. material and coverage for the says Savage. network’s sports coverage. this kind of adversity,” re- station management was firm. Savage finally called and week. The Saturday show is He plans to expand cover- “I was flying high. On Dec. calls Savage, who earned his These were problems I can’t met with Webb. “I told him a repeat. Remember, although age to Perrysburg and 29, 2005, the day I turned 32, bachelor’s degree in Commu- make excuses about. If I did about all the people who had the station is on Channel 48, Maumee. “Call us,” he tells I was asked to come in for a nications at The Defiance not meet the station’s dead- not come through on their it is broadcast by Buckeye parents and coaches, “we’ll promises and that I was in Communications on Channel get to you.” dire straits. But not only did 58. Savage can be reached he have the three-chip cam- “Game Savvy” covers the through the company phone era I desperately needed; he intense and competitive of Irma Young Enterprises, also had all the other equip- world of northwest Ohio the parent company of Game ment as well. sports, and manages to do it Savvy LLC. The number to “He told me that he trusted in just 30 minutes. Savage call is 213-842-7225. “That’s me to leave with all of the goes inside the game and the our Los Angeles headquar- equipment, and even told me practices, giving his audience ters phone,” says Savage with Excellence in On-line Education to take a computer with me a unique and much-needed a chuckle. too. Although I was a com- perspective on local talent Savage is the son of Andre plete stranger, he opened up through interviews, highlight Young and Darcel Savage. • Grades 7-12 his heart to me. Without him, footage and analysis. He has five siblings: Alexis, things never would have Savage has high praise for LaKeeta, Andrea, Imon and • Smaller, less competitive neighborhood settings come together,” says Sav- the young athletes he cov- Andre’ Young, Jr. • Flexible scheduling – students may work at home age of Webb. ers. “Anybody who plays He has a daughter, • Students work at their own pace But Savage still had even athletics in the city of To- Jennasis M. Savage. more misfortunes to over- ledo, they’re my little broth- Savage also credits the • NovaNET cyber curriculum available 24/7 come. “I lost my car, and I ers and sisters. They’re fam- influences of his grandfather, • Students guided and supported by certified teachers really needed it to go to the ily of mine,” he says. Enoch C. Savage, “who City League basketball But he admits he can also taught me how to work ev- eryday” and his recently-de- 2238 Jefferson Ave. • Toledo, Ohio 43604 games,” says Savage. But be critical of their shortcom- once again, his faith and de- ings when necessary. “Par- ceased stepfather, Robert 419-720-4500 • www.toledoeducationcenter.org termination prevailed. ents and coaches thank me Basemore, “who taught me The show debuted last for saying things like that. how to be a fighter and never month. It is broadcast at 7 pm They can say it night and day be weak.” Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth February 21, 2007 • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Ownership: The Last Frontier … But Maybe Not in My Lifetime By Vince Davis Guest Columnist Far too often we sum- selves with drugs, alcohol, given your kid a job. When press others with our cloths, kids to see. marily hate one another and sex, violence. Our lifestyle we do business with our own cars and stuff. The people wish one another an ugly as a people is pathetic. My we hold them to a standard that we are trying to impress Reason Number 9 death. It is not wholly our brother, Eric, just died. In far in excess of what we ex- hate us anyway. We have al- Our sons are being ware- community’s fault. The les- tribute to him The Truth is pect from majority busi- lowed ourselves to be im- housed in prison, and we are sons sewn in the hem of our doing an Insurance Agent/ nesses. Eighty percent of all prisoned by stuff. At the very allowing it to happen. This of garments from the teachings Financial Planner addition African-Americans have hint that someone might take course bolsters the economy of “Willie Lynch” resonate next month. We will feature never done a significant our stuff we turn on one an- of the towns that house the today more so than they ever insurance professionals. amount of business with their other like rabid dogs. prisons. It pays for the law- did. Divide and conquer is Imagine if every black per- own people beyond a trip to yers, social workers and the oldest and most efficient son who passes away dies the barber shop or beauty Reason Number 8 structure that keep them Vince Davis battle strategy. with in excess of $500,000 of parlor. No longer do we fight for locked up. It costs in excess We are stuck in the life insurance. It costs less our freedom. Like the scared of $25,000 a year to keep on us,” Our successes stories shackle-less prisons of our than you think. Eric did not Reason number 5 little punk in the playground your son locked up. It would are marginalized and our fail- own self destruction. Our de- kill himself. At least no more We who hire our own are we allow the bully to attack cost far less than that to give ures are exacerbated. They struction is to the glee of those than a diabetic does by eating often sabotaged by our “own our friend. All the while we every black child scholarship say see we tried to help “those that will use our self-loath- sweets, drinking, etc. Eric, as people” There is a small are praying that the bully does to an institution of higher people” and look what they ing to make profit. Somehow do so many others in our com- percentage of our own people not inflict harm on us. Our learning. It is more profit- did. This guarantees that we we’ve got it in our head that munity, suffered from an ill- who work for other African- community leaders are disre- able to keep us all emotion- do not have a chance. our brother’s follies will cata- ness that he battled his entire Americans with the sole pur- spected on a daily basis and ally, spiritually and physi- Through it all I will perse- pult our success. We think life. pose of getting a case, rob- we say and do nothing. cally locked up. vere, continue to hire mostly that then that the majority bing him, stealing from him Business is inherently my own, teach my people the community will look to us Reason number 3 and, when the opportunity risky. It takes a lot of guts and Reason Number 10 business and pray that one for leadership and shower us We are everybody else’s presents itself, kill “their inspiration to go in business. Politicians use our self day the dark clouds will sub- with financial gain, when in profit margin. We put the P own.” Back in the day we On any given day an entre- loathing to minimize and side and we will have our day reality we will stand more in profit for other people. Es- had more solidarity. When preneur may lose everything. marginalize “us as a people”. in the light. firmly together as brothers sentially we are their suck- James Brown died a little of We allow people to put our They get elected by stirring Ed. Note: Vince Davis is and sisters watching each oth- ers. If they were pimps we us all died with him. James business leaders “on blast’ up the fear and hatred. They the owner of Vince Davis ers’ back. would be the “John’s and coined the phrase “say if and we say nothing. Some of get elected by casting us as State Farm Insurance at But there are reasons that Hoes.” For the most part the loud, I am black and I am their critics have never risked evil, unsuccessful, lazy, Cherry and Bancroft and is a we can address for the huge people whom we spend our proud”. Where has that spirit one thin dime. We allow them drunk, insane people to be partner in the Captain D’s financial divide between the dollars with will never ever gone? to disrespect us. They “put us avoided at all cost. Tough on Seafood Franchise at 2060 minority and majority com- do business with you. They out on front street” for our crime really means “tough W. Laskey munities. There are reasons do not hire “you.” They hire Reason Number 6 why we aren’t going any- their own people. When they Black businesses are like where: leave town their money goes a flee on an elephant’s back. with them. We generate a pitiful amount Reason Number 1 why When they hire us they of the business revenues in we aren’t going anywhere treat us like garbage and teach this city and most cities. Most Small to medium-sized us nothing. Eric rented from African-American busi- white business do not hire the same man that owns Fox’s nesses fail within the first five African-Americans. So we Liquor Store on Dorr near years. We are typically un- are not going to learn how to Reynolds. Let’s see how dercapitalized. Banks give us do business from the people many turns Fox’s owner got start-up capital. Banks give who do it best. Eighty per- from Eric. He collected Eric’s others finishing capital. Typi- cent of all business hiring rent. Then in the evening, cally we are required to put will take place in the small every evening he would sale up every dollar we have and business sector. Romie Eric his bed-time medicine. some. Then hen the wind Brown, Jan Scotland (two They had my brother faded blows we are gone. Every other African-American every ‘which a way.’ major business in Toledo has State Farm agents) and I were been in dire financial shape. in a business meeting. Sev- Reason number 4 Yet we let them focus in on eral of my staff also attended. Blacks do not patronize “us.” More than likely they One of my staff members the businesses of other have never risked one penny came late. A Caucasian guy blacks. We will pass any of their own money. in back of me asked his number of competent black buddy, who she worked for businesses to do business Reason Number 7 “Romie, Vince or Jan?” I with folks who have never, We idolize stuff and not politely told him to go sit and probably will never, each other. We want to im- somewhere else. The guy had no idea that saying something like that would bother me. What he es- sentially was saying is,” I know darn well that a white business didn’t hire her.”

Reason Number 2 We are killing our- February 21, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11 • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • It Takes a Village To Send a Child To College By Bill Harris Guest Columnist As we celebrate Black lege costs will increase by In my financial manage- credit on your taxes. In addi- History Month it is refresh- 6% a year over the same time ment seminars and work- tion, there are two above- ing to know that more of our period. shops, I urge African Ameri- the-line deductions for higher young people are going on to Talk about sticker shock! can families to pool their re- education when you file your college these days. The Many parents are trembling sources to send their chil- taxes: one for higher educa- United Negro College Fund, in their boots and wringing dren to college. You know tion expenses, the other for which funds historically their hands wondering what that old saying, “It takes a interest paid on qualified Black colleges and universi- to do. But don’t take my word village to raise a child?” higher education loans. ties, is doing a great job of for it. Go to Well, that principle must now There are a number of helping our youngsters gain collegeboard.com and plug be applied to saving for col- savings and investment ve- access to higher education. your numbers into their cal- lege if our children are ever hicles that can be used as Since 1985, the UNCF has culator to see for yourself. to set foot on a college cam- education funding strategies awarded scholarships and The College Board points pus. – with an array of features grants of over $105 million out that college graduates Parents must pool their ranging from tax deductions to more than 28,000 students earn 73% more on average money together with grand- for contributions, to tax free enrolled in its 39 member than high school graduates. parents, uncles, aunts and earnings on the growth of colleges and universities. It is a difference in earnings other relatives to pay for tu- these investment dollars to (Source: United Negro Col- potential that could exceed ition. Our families must also tax free withdrawals for col- lege Fund). That’s money one million dollars over the be joined by our churches, lege expenses. well spent when you con- course of your child’s life. sororities, fraternities, civic The bottom line is this: sider the cost of a college That’s why education is so groups, businesses and cor- college tuition is growing at education these days. significant if our children are porations, who will dig deep twice the rate of inflation. The price tag for a typical to compete with the rest of and to comprise a financial That’s not good for society Bill Harris 4-year public college educa- society. “village” to help pay for tu- in general and it is particu- tion is now about $71,000 – If we are to survive as a ition and books. This is a larly devastating to the Black well as clients in my office, nancial Services of Toledo, and that’s estimated to reach people, we are going to have most serious matter. community. If we don’t be- the fact that, “Nobody will Ohio. Securities and advi- over $202,000 by the year to reorder our priorities. We must couple these gin saving now, Heaven help save us, for us, but us. Don’t sory services offered through 2025. A typical 4-year pri- Some of that money we spend valiant efforts with knowl- little Jamal and Shaquala if put off saving for college – Mutual Service Corporation, vate college education is for our children to have those edge about the various col- he or she can’t get one of start now! Although the member NASD/SIPC. Infor- about $145,000 – and that’s baggy pants, ipodsTM, DVDs, lege savings, college invest- those academic or athletic grade school is just down the mative Financial Services is estimated to leap to over gold teeth, and body pierc- ments and tax advantaged scholarship or grants when street, college is right around not affiliated with Mutual $413,000 by 2025. (Source: ing, must be redirected to programs available to us. The they leave high school. the corner.” Service Corporation. For The College Board). That’s savings and investment pro- Hope Scholarship Credit and I try to impress upon the seminars and speaking en- according to The College grams to help offset the sky- the Lifetime Learning Credit minds of my seminar and Bill Harris is a financial gagements, Bill can be Board, which projects col- rocketing cost of college. provide a dollar-for-dollar workshop participants, as advisor with Informative Fi- reached at 419-885-8384.

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DIRECTOR Honoring All Of The Contributions Made By African-Americans Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth February 21, 2007 • Black History Month Special Issue • Black History Month Special Issue • Black History Month Special Issue • Toledo’s Arts Scene: Black History Month at a Glance By John Dorsey, Special to the Truth Black History Month which featured a very diverse poetry reading/spoken word came early for Toledo arts group of student artists, held event held Wednesday from patrons this year—kicking as part of “Artistic Discov- 6:30-9PM at Robert B’s Res- off with the Toledo Museum ery”, a nationwide activity taurant. of Art’s Jacob Lawrence ex- initiated by members of the The Village Voice, which hibit entitled “Jacob U.S. House of Representa- was put together by Organi- Lawrence Prints: A Compre- tives to recognize and en- zation Critical Movement, hensive Survey, 1963-2000,” courage young people’s ar- and Dj Boo-dyl (dail), will which opened January 26. tistic creativity. Works ex- offer, not only the chance to The exhibition, which is hibited include paintings, hear work by up and coming part of a traveling show or- drawings, collage, prints local poets, but good food, ganized by the DC Moore (lithograph, silk screen, and live music. Gallery, New York, consists monotype, woodcut, and in- Dj Boo-dyl (dail), which of more than 80 works of art Terry Burton taglio methods), mixed me- stands for Brotha’s On Op- that tell visual stories drawn dia, photography and com- erating Daily Young Life, is made its return to Toledo this from Lawrence’s interest in puter-generated art. the chosen name of Kamaron Wil Clay African and African-Ameri- month with the “Mind Over Also not to be left out, the Kyser. The reason Kyser can history and heritage. Social Matters” group show 20 North Gallery launched choose the acronym is be- that’s what was expected in we can, and really should be The show was intended to at Club Vamps. This show- its annual exhibit, this year cause he was working with my neighborhood when I was proud of, and hopefully at- complement the TMA’s case of the area’s finest in highlighting featured artist children, the majority of growing up. At that time I tempt to make a part of our other current exhibit “Sym- the world of outsider art fea- Frank Morrison, in addition whom were of African decided that something every day lives. phonic Poem: The Art of tured original works by to local talents, including American descent, and he needed to be done, and it Aminah Brenda Lynn Patrice Davis, Megan John Wade, Wil Clay, and wanted to be someone posi- couldn’t wait, so I started Robinson.” That show ex- Bremer, Corey Crammond, Wade Harrison, among oth- tive that they might be able playing football on Saturdays amines MacArthur Founda- Nate Masternak, Dave the ers. to relate to. with the kids. I work three tion “Genius” honoree Sign Guy, Andrea Baker, The Collingwood Arts Next year Kyser, who has jobs, so it doesn’t allow time Aminah Robinson’s unique Yusuf Lateef, Webs, J’Vann Center was proud of present always looked to his own for much else. Then I de- and complex works of art, Agnes Winfield, Jack the return of The Experience, mother for wisdom, is also cided to put together The which celebrate family and Johnson, Wade Harrison and which featured JP Dynasty, going to try to start a flag Village Voice. I started writ- community. Her major works Burton himself. Cleveland’s The Distin- football league in the com- ing without thinking; at the are composed of found ob- In celebration of Black guished Gentlemen of the munity. same time tears from my eyes jects and materials such as History Month, Burton said Spoken Word, and the popu- “I’ve always wanted to were falling to the paper. I homemade paper, buttons, he plans to donate a portion lar hip-hop troupe The House do something in the commu- woke up in the middle of the cloth, pieces of leather, of all door proceeds to help of Adonis, featuring The nity. I’ve been making plans night and was drawn to a stones, leaves and a special support the Stickney Arts and Truth’s own Minister of Cul- to do something for years. I paper and a pen. Those kids medium she calls Entertainment Center in ture, Michael Hayes. found myself in a situation in sparked me to finally put it “Hogmawg.” North Toledo, which houses There were also a number my old neighborhood where together”, said Kyser. Other events this month the Jean Overton Gallery. It of offerings this month from kids were fighting. Most of While this is merely just a have included the Toledo was the Overton Gallery that the University of Toledo’s the neighbors were just glance into the local scene – Lucas County Public recently hosted the unveil- Multicultural Center, includ- watching. I went in the all told, it’s been another very Library’s “From Slavery to ing of the North Toledo mu- ing a series of new pieces by middle of the kids and told diverse month for Toledo in Kamaron Kyser Freedom: The Story of Afri- ral painted by Yusuf Lateef. veteran photographer Tho- them what to do, because terms of the arts, something cans in the Americas,” a pro- “It’s important we re- mas Vines. gram which featured local member the riots that took Of course we don’t want artist Pamela Jean Patterson, place in North Toledo, and to forget ongoing events, storyteller LaRon Williams, that we ask ourselves how which help to make positive and dancers of Little Wis- we can turn a large negative changes in our community dom. into a positive,” Burton said. on a regular basis, such as Local artist Terry A. There was also the recent the Village Voice, a weekly Burton’s Laboratory Inc. also Congressional Exhibit, BLACK HISTORY Black MONTH AND WE ARE History PROUD! Patronize our black businessesand take pride in our own Month financial growth! KEEP MARTIN LUTHER KING’S DREAM ALIVE!!

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Family Owned Printed in USA. All Rights Reserved. ©2007 Owens Corning. February 21, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 • Black History Month Special Issue • Black History Month Special Issue • Black History Month Special Issue • Kent Branch Celebrates Black History Month with Village Marketplace, Drums, Dancers, Storyteller, Civil War Re-Enactors, Local Artists, Speaker & Food By Geneva J. Chapman, Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Hugs and “hellos’ were day, February 17, 2007, at grandfather sitting in a chair drummers played one last tury Legal Justice.” happily exchanged by old the Kent Branch Library, but spinning yarns, but a real spirited number. The half hour discourse friends, while others rushed it was not the usual honoring professional storyteller who “Check out the vendors!” was not about Harriet into the Kent Branch of the well known or the an- used his entire physical and Kewape advised. “I’ll make Tubman, Frederick Library’s auditorium follow- nual display of little-known spiritual being to tell story you a good deal.” Douglass, Sojourner Truth, ing the sound of drum music. trivial facts of our history. after story and who also got Librarian Dorcel Dowdell Nat Turner or any of the other Some sat down to listen, but Yes, there were speakers, the audience involved. gave the official greeting to well-known slaves in Afri- Laron Williams the young and adventurous but they didn’t talk about the There were also vendors the event sponsored by the can-American history. grabbed shekeres and other historical figures everybody selling oils, jewelry, Toledo Lucas County Library Ashcroft-Eason told the au- years since the path to free- percussion instruments and knows; there were names few “Blessed Blossoms,” art, and the Library Legacy Foun- dience about not one, but two dom through religion had played along with Drums of had ever heard before but scarves and purses, T-shirts, dation. “We welcome you to women that most of them been cut off – she was able to Thunder. who made great contribu- photographic services and our Black History program had never heard of before. display her knowledge for Iman Hancock walked up tions to our history. And there Kewape’s African Fash- on a snowy day,” said “What I’m going to be them,” she said. “Little did to Michael Hayes and started was music, but it wasn’t an ions. The latter, a member Dowdell. “This is our open- telling you about today is she know that one person in beating his drum as if she “American Idol” type dis- of Drums of Thunder, ing ceremony, more or less taken from an actual court her audience was the gover- was born to do it. Hayes gave play of dubious talent, but wasted no time once the our call to gathering.” trial in Williamsburg, Vir- nor of Virginia, Governor the soon to be three-year-old rather music to be shared room filled for the opening As part of the opening cer- ginia, in 1731,” she said in Gooch.” ‘musician’ her own little because of it message. ceremonies getting every- emonies, “Little Wisdom,” her introduction, reminding Mary Agee’s bid for free- drum and her mother, Pajil There was also drama, not one to sing. under the direction of Alisha the audience that the first dom was denied and she went Wiggins-Hancock, watched the fictitious kind, but the “Have some fun!” Murphy, performed. The slaves came into this country to work at an inn where she her gifted child from a dis- real historically-based reen- Kewape instructed four group consists of young girls in 1619. was accused of a capital tance, smiling her approval. actment of real men and young drummers, including who strive to promote posi- “From 1619 to the 1660s, crime – stealing a ham. When The drumbeat continued, women who lived during the little Miss Hancock as he tive and empowering images the institution of slavery de- her trial came up before the with old and young sending Civil War and who risked and Hayes played an Afri- of girls and women. veloped.” According to the governor, he decided that if out the call to gather. A cel- their lives to end slavery. can folk song. “If you feel “Two thirds of the illiter- professor, slavery was op- she was convicted he would ebration was about to start: And there was like moving, it’s o.k.!” he ate people in the world today posed from the start. “There appeal. The governor asked an African-American history storytelling. No, not instructed the audience as are women,” said Murphy were always anti-slavery sen- if the benefit of clergy, avail- celebration was held Satur- somebody’s grandmother or he and Hayes plus guest during a statement about the timents in colonial able to slave in England (the global plight of women at the Williamsburg,” she said, colonies were still under Brit- INTERESTED BIDDERS: beginning of “Little then offered an example. “In ish rule), could be extended TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – BURROUGHS ES, Wisdom’s” presentation. 1656, Elizabeth Kay ap- to slaves and women in the BYRNEDALE MS, CHERRY ES, KEYSER ES, LEVERETTE Murphy talked about the eco- peared before a general court colonies. MS, MCTIGUE MS, NAVARRE ES, AND STEWART ELEMEN- nomic disparity women all in Virginia asking for her “He was so favorably im- TARY SCHOOLS FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT BID over the world experience; freedom. In asking for her pressed by her knowledge of women supply two-thirds of freedom, she said, ‘I am a Christianity that he decided Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public the world’s labor but earn less Christian. I am baptized. I he wanted to spare her life if School District until 1:00 p.m. on March 13, 2007, at the Toledo Public Schools than 10 percent of its wealth. should be free.’ She also said she was found guilty,” said Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor Ashcroft-Eason. “It was be- material and supervision necessary for the Burroughs ES, Byrnedale MS, “Protect, educate and nur- she was the daughter of a Cherry ES, Keyser ES, Leverette MS, McTigue MS, Navarre ES, and Stewart ture girls and women and pro- white man.” cause she could read, she was ES Furnishings and Equipment Bid, as more fully described in the drawings and vide them with equal oppor- Ashcroft-Eason said that extended benefit of clergy specifications for the project prepared by Munger Munger + Associates Archi- tunities educationally and eco- Kay won her freedom due to and as a result her life was tects, Inc., The Collaborative, Inc., SSOE Inc., and MacPherson Architects and nomically,” said Murphy. the latter reason; however, spared in 1732.” will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter. “There’s a saying in Ghana: if her case precipitated a change The professor said that you educate a man, you sim- in the law. “In 1663, Vir- because of Mary Aggy, start- Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan rooms in Maumee and Columbus, Builders Exchange in Toledo, University of ply educate an individual; if ginia enacted a code that said, ing in 1732, women and Toledo – Capacity Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio you educate a woman, you ‘We don’t care what your slaves had benefit of clergy Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, The Construc- have educated a nation.” Nuf paternity is, you will be to the extent allowed by slave tion Association of Michigan, and Ohio Construction News. said. judged by your mother’s sta- owners. Having passed on Following Murphy’s spo- tus,’” explained the profes- some true wisdom and little Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting February 14, 2007 ken words of wisdom, each of sor. known history, Ashcroft- which can be purchased from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Rd., the nine girls voiced her own “In 1667, a code was en- Eason left the audience thirst- Toledo Ohio 43615 Phone: 419-385-5303. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no cost with the purchase of the specifications. expression of what wisdom acted that said, ‘Whether ing for even more knowl- is, then the group performed a you’re baptized or not, you edge. That thirst was A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for February 26, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. synchronized dance routine will not be free.’” Slaves quenched immediately. at the Toledo Public Schools’ Board Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, to an African children’s song. were happy to receive Chris- “John Brown’s body lies Ohio 43608 The energetic dance included tian instruction, said a mould’ring in the grave,” African and modern dance Ashcroft-Eason, because sang one lone solider as a If you have any questions, or if you need additional information, please direct movements. Enthusiastic ap- they could learn to read. ‘regiment’ of black soldiers all questions in writing to LeShay Hadley, LGB-LLC fax (877) 281-0784. plause followed the short per- “There was no law against in Civil War Union uniforms Bid Item No.1 Burroughs ES: School FF&E $ 226,390.30 formance as the village em- [slaves] reading at that time,” marched into the auditorium Bid Item No.2 Burroughs ES: Office FF&E $ 88,040.66 braced its youth. she said. “Always while they behind their white officer. Bid Item No.3 Byrnedale MS: School FF&E $ 255,628.00 Local artist Pamela Jean were being taught, the slave “All of the officers in the Bid Item No.4 Byrnedale ES: Office FF&E $ 115,630.00 Patterson had her own gath- owners were fearful. They black regiments were white,” Bid Item No.5 Cherry ES: School FF&E $ 257,313.06 ering in another part of the were afraid they’d secure said the officer. “That was Bid Item No.6 Cherry ES: Office FF&E $ 100,066.18 library as she gathered many their freedom.” part of the deal between the Bid Item No.7 Keyser ES: School FF&E $ 208,115.00 Bid Item No.8 Keyser ES: Office FF&E $ 88,478.00 of the children attending the Ashcroft-Eason shared Lincoln administration and Bid Item No.9 Leverette MS: School FF&E $ 254,377.95 celebration to create their own the story of another African- Congress in order for Con- Bid Item No.10 Leverette ES: Office FF&E $ 110,558.37 unique works of art. American female slave who gress to authorize them to Bid Item No.11 McTigue MS: School FF&E $ 320,418.43 Meanwhile, back in the pled her case in court, using fight.” Bid Item No.12 Mctigues ES: Office FF&E $ 160,000.00 auditorium, more wisdom was her religious status as a means A brief display of maneu- Bid Item No.13 Navarre ES: School FF&E $ 272,411.77 imparted as Professor Lillian to try to secure freedom. “[In vers was narrated by the of- Bid Item No.14 Navarre ES: Office FF&E $ 115,000.00 Ashcroft-Eason gave a brief 1732] Mary Aggy used her ficer. There was also a mus- Bid Item No.15 Stewart ES: School FF&E $ 196,343.00 Bid Item No.16 Stewart ES: Office FF&E $ 83,900.00 presentation titled “A Slave knowledge of Christianity – ket-loading demonstration. Total Estimate: $2,852,670.72 Woman Pioneer in 18th Cen- remember this is some 80 (Continued on Page 16) TheThe Lima Truth Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth February 21, 2007 The Congregation of St. Paul AME Prepares to Celebrate Their Sesquicentennial! By Vickie Shurelds Special to The Truth The rich history of Afri- mentous beginnings. It is lantic communities encoun- school administrator for the can-Americans! the first church or religious tered racism and desired reli- Lima City Schools, and Joyce It’s a phrase we hear most denomination in the west- gious autonomy, Allen called Garrett, a retired Spanish often during Black History ern World that had its origin them to meet in Philadelphia teacher from that same school Month. It’s a challenge to over sociological and theo- to form a new Wesleyan de- system, have a strong belief pack everything in during logical beliefs and differ- nomination, the AME. that today’s students would those 28 days underline con- ences. Members of St. Paul AME benefit from learning that tributions people of color After years of practicing invite the community to visit strength comes from build- have made to American his- the ideology of the Method- their display for an historic ing upon the solid founda- tory. ist church side by side, it look that will encourage and tion laid by their ancestors. St. Paul AME (African happened that one day, dur- empower African-Americans They are planning an impres- Methodist Episcopal) ing service, officials at St. of all ages. During their an- sive celebration for their up- Church was the first physi- George’s MEC pulled blacks nual breakfast, discussions coming anniversary. cal structure built as a black off their knees while pray- centered around the possibili- In the meantime, visiting church in Lima, Ohio. As the ing. The AMEC grew out of ties of inspiration for youth the display that has been as- congregation prepares to cel- the Free African Society that could stem from pride sembled in their church is a ebrate 150 years in existence, (FAS) which Richard and the feelings of owner- great starting point. Accord- niscing about groups of stu- positive feedback and the a committee has put together Allen, Absalom Jones, and ship that arise from under- ing to Brown, it is a work in dents involved in the Pride realization that they only a tremendous display of a others established in Phila- standing what it really means progress – a labor of love Project. He told many sto- need to want to make a dif- timeline depicting chrono- delphia in 1787. to be an African-American. and honor he and his wife are ries of successful youths ference. That desire in itself logical highlights of their Allen, a former Delaware The idea that this country proud to host. Each year, new who enjoyed great educa- will assure that they do, in sojourn up through today. slave, successfully sued in enjoys a great deal of its best information, more pictures tional opportunities at his- fact, make a difference, says The display is housed in the Pennsylvania courts in qualities due to the contribu- and a greater depth of under- torically black colleges as a Brown. the majestic setting just west 1807 and 1815 for the right tions of African-Americans, standing is put into place for result of their efforts toward The African American of the sanctuary. Pictures, of his congregation to exist is not driven into students as the education and enjoyment college tours. Now, he hopes History Display continues at research notations and as an independent institu- strongly as it could be on a of all who are interested in students will visit their St. Paul AME Church, 1103 memorabilia trace the tumul- tion. Because black Meth- consistent basis. learning. church and its displays each West Spring Street, Lima, tuous journey of their mo- odists in other middle At- Charles Brown, a retired Brown spent time remi- year and continue to find Ohio.

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St. Excellent Rita’s success Heart rates Care for bypass begins surgery on andthe valve way replacements to St. Rita’s. exceed national EMS squads standards. are linked to St. Rita’s Heart Quality Specialists care withhelps the hearts 12 lead beat EKG longer. transmissions. *Society of Thoracic Surgery February 21, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 15 Movement for National 2-1-1 Advanced Care System Grows with the Heart of Mercy. Ohio at 75% Coverage; Ohio United Way working to build system This summer St. V’s will open their Regional Heart & Vascular Special to The Truth Center, the area’s first stand-alone facility for the treatment of heart As support grows in drome, housing opportuni- of 2-1-1 centers — funded and vascular diseases. “This building is an important evolution in Washington for a universal ties and bioterrorism during primarily by United Ways, our cardiac services to the community,” said Dr. Anoar Zacharias, 2-1-1 system, the Ohio the anthrax scares.” local government sources United Way is working with Meanwhile, in Ohio, the and by assuming special the center’s Medical Director. “Its technology and attention to 2-1-1 providers in Ohio to Ohio United Way is working projects (such as the Earned patient comfort is a first for this region.” expand coverage so that ev- to support these national ef- Income Tax Credit program) ery single Ohioan has access forts by advocating for state - is to make life a little sim- to this critical health and support to expand 2-1-1 so pler. The center will provide full treatment capabilities from cardiac human services resource. that it is available to all Ohio- ”This is about cutting catheterization to angioplasty to stenting. Its operating suites will Tuesday, Feb. 13 was rec- ans. down on bureaucracy and feature the latest imaging technologies – critical for conducting ognized as National 2-1-1 Currently, only 75 per- making life a little simpler minimally invasive vascular procedures. “People don’t realize that Day in Washington by Sena- cent of Ohioans have access by putting important re- vascular disease, often called hardening of the arteries, is as big of tor Hillary Rodham Clinton, to 2-1-1, the number set aside sources within the reach of Representative Anna Eshoo by the FCC in 2000 as a average Ohioans.” Sykes a problem as heart disease. It can have a devastating impact on people’s and United Way of America single, memorable way to said. “Millions in state mon- lives,” said Dr. Gregory Kasper, St. V’s Section Chief of Peripheral President Brian Gallagher. access human services infor- ies and private funds are in- Vascular Surgery. “The Center will be the region’s most advanced The leaders called on citi- mation and services. 2-1-1 vested in health and human for treating vascular diseases.” zens, stakeholders and legis- call centers are staffed by resources - it is critical that lators Tuesday to support well-trained information and Ohioans easily access those national legislation to im- referral staff who can pro- programs.” prove America’s 2-1-1 sys- vide information and link The Ohio United Way tem. callers to agencies from a projects that a statewide 211 Clinton and Eshoo are the regional database of ser- system would handle over 1 lead Senate and House spon- vices. million calls annually - a level sors of “The Calling for 2-1- Many of the counties not sustainable without fi- 1 Act,” legislation that would without 2-1-1 access are ru- nancial support from state authorize $700 million over ral, with a high concentra- and federal resources. six years to assist states with tion of poverty. Of the 37 On Friday, February 9th, implementing and sustaining counties in Ohio with pov- 2007 Ohio First Lady Francis 2-1-1 statewide. To date 124 erty levels above the state Strickland, an avid supporter Members of Congress have average, 62% do not have an of health and human service co-sponsored the legislation, operational 211 center. Over- causes, toured United Way including Rep. Dennis all, 2.8 million Ohioans are of Greater Cleveland’s 211/ Kucinich (D-10) and Rep. outside the system. 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ur Kent Branch Celebrates hat Dear Ryan, hen It seems the more I read or listen to people talk, the more ny Black History Month confused I get about nutrition. Some say to eat no fat, eat fat, (Continued from Page 13) eat only fat-free things, no carbs, high carbs, eat only one time a day. Blah blah blah. I just want to eat healthy and lose some . The white officer took a seat Frederick Douglass, who Just a little more wisdom, weight in the process. What is the right way to good nutrition? while the black soldiers and campaigned for blacks to fight but the lesson wasn’t over Tormented in Toledo their chaplain told their story. in the Civil War and sent two yet. There were still more Over 100 black regiments of his own sons into battle. stories to tell. Completing en- Dear Tormented, joined in the Civil War. The female re-enactors, snaring the audience in his I’ll just get straight to the point. Sugars are bad and carbohydrates are both good and bad. Blacks also served at sea. who’d been outside the audi- web of delight, Williams used It’s a bit complex but I will give an easy explanation in a moment. “The Navy actually had torium, were asked to come their participation and lim- Protein is great and you should not cut your fats out. Your body will convert other nutrients blacks on ships before the in and speak, as well. One ber body movements to into fat and store it. You want to pay close attention to your sugars and carbs. These raise your army had black soldiers in portrayed a woman who pur- weave a tale about a insulin levels very high and help your body to store unwanted fat. Sugars have no positive the field,” said one well-in- chased freedom for herself storytelling cricket. The nutritional value and they cause a spike in your insulin levels. Sure they taste good but is it formed soldier, who also and her son for $1200. An- moral of the story is that, worth all the calories and fat that they will help you store into those unwanted fat cells. cleared up a common mis- other portrayed Charlotte unlike crickets, human be- Eat carbohydrates that are low on the glycemic index and eat only fibrous carbs with your conception. “Buffalo soldiers Forten, a free, educated ings never run out of stories last meal (you can obtain a glycemic index list on the Internet). came after the Civil War. woman from the North. Per- because human stories are not I suggest keeping protein high at about 60-65 percent of your calories, your carbs at about 20-25 percent and fats around 10-15 percent. If you feel real sluggish then adjust your carbs Even though we wear the haps the best question was only about the past and the – five grams higher and protein five lower. Give yourself a few days to adapt to this before you same uniforms, we are not asked by one of the re-enac- present, but about future adjust your grams. This will promote an increase in fat loss, keep your blood sugar from rising Buffalo Soldiers.” tors. “What was the name of dreams. “When those first too high and help keep your hunger at bay. He said 20 percent of the the war?” Many in the audi- Africans came here they Design yourself a menu that is easy and convenient for you to follow. Quick foods like tuna, black soldiers who were sent ence were surprised to hear didn’t have anything but what cottage cheese and hard-boiled eggs are protein rich and easy to take with you. I keep a can to Massachusetts during the that what we call the Civil was inside of them,” said the of tuna in my glove box or a protein shake just in case I’m not going to make my mealtime. Civil War were from Ohio. War was actually named “The very wise storyteller. “They It’s so much better to consume protein than to stop at McDonalds or any of the other fast food “A lot of soldiers did not take War of the Rebellion.” A little told their stories. And we’re chains. Let’s face it, tuna in the glove box is also more convenient and less expensive than fast kindly to blacks being in the more wisdom shared. still telling them.” foods. If I have to grab something fast I prefer it to be a protein. This will keep me full longer, keep my insulin levels from sky rocketing and keep my fat intake down. If you take the fast service,” he said, then talked But the 100-plus people Williams asked members food route you get tons of saturated fat, lots of cabs to help store it and little protein. Important about riots that resulted from who came and went through- of the audience to tell the keys to follow here are: blacks fighting in the mili- out the afternoon celebration stories of less familiar Afri- Cut out your sugars tary, including one in To- were not done learning yet. can-American historical fig- Watch for high-glycemic carbs ledo. Story teller LaRon Williams ures. A number of people Drink lots of water “The chaplain’s job was got things off to great start were named and each one’s Be prepared with convenient, high-protein foods probably more unique in that with an African name song. story was shared, teaching Good luck you way to your Dream Bodies out there and keep the questions coming. time than any other time,” Introduced by ‘home girl’ some, reminding others. I hope to see you all at my Toledo Glass Scepter Bodybuilding & Figure Championships explained a gracious gentle- Rhonda Sewell, the Ann Ar- More little bits of wisdom at the Maumee Indoor Theatre on March 24 man portraying a Civil War bor native immediately were shared. RYAN ROLLISON chaplain. “At that time launched into his first story, So much wisdom was DREAM BODIES • 1240 W. SYLVANIA • TOLEDO, OHIO 43612 • 419-476-3494 women and children fol- using a giant ‘calabash’ as a shared throughout the after- [email protected] lowed their men into war.” visual aid. Using a character noon that it could all have He said the black soldiers familiar to almost everyone, been compiled into one single who fought in the Civil War Anansi the Spider, Williams volume and kept in the li- received little honor. If cap- spun a tale the pulled the au- brary for future generations tured, they were either shot dience into his web. to read and remember the day Bring This Ad to or hung because no black “In West African, there a village gathered around a prisoners were taken. “We live some very important marketplace and listened to can see that it took an extra people – these people are the wisdom of their youth, Your Museum for measure of courage for a man called djali’s,” said Williams their elders and themselves. to fight, knowing he’d never as he quickly shifted gears Throughout the afternoon, see his family again. That’s from storytelling to wisdom- children came in from Pamela FREE Sundaes how much they wanted their imparting. “Djali’s are story- Jean Patterson’s art class to freedom.” tellers, but they are much, excitedly show off the beau- * A number of questions much more. If you wanted to tiful mosaic squares they’d on Sundays were asked by members of know who your great-great- constructed. The event ended the audience whose interest great-great-great- great-great- as it started – with drum mu- celebrating in this period of history was great-great-great-great- sic. stimulated by the proud men grandfather was on you The Drums of Thunder in uniform. Everyone was mother’s side, you’d go to a brought people back from the impressed by the historical djali and they would think adjacent meeting room where accuracy of the re-enactors, and scratch their heads and they’d gone to sample some as well as their knowledge of dandruff would fall out. It of the delicious food prepared the time and wanted to learn might take them a day, it might by Club 300 Catering. more. take them a week or it might “A Little Wisdom” of- There were many excel- take them a year, but they fered another exhibition of lent questions asked, but one would tell you your history.” enlightened femininity with of the best was asked by a Williams claimed to know a graceful, fluid dance, using February 23–May 20 young man who wanted to the son of a djali who can flags. Adults and children Free Admission know if any of the black sol- trace his history back 1,000 from the audience helped diers who fought in the Civil years. “If you know our his- Drums of Thunder bring the War were awarded medals. tory – if you know what hap- celebration to a dramatic “We had four Medals of pened before you came her, close. Honor given to men of our you’ll know how you’re sup- The event ended, but not regiment [the 5th United States posed to act while you’re here, the wisdom, knowledge, fel- Colored Troops], which is so you can leave things much lowship and fun that were one more than any other regi- better after you leave here.” shared. ment,” answered the officer. “The movie Glory only had two.” One of the soldiers shared that there were only 16 Med- als of Honor given to black * A token for one ice cream sundae cone per soldiers during the Civil War. person will be provided at exhibition exit. “And of the 16 given, four Valid while supplies last, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 419.255.8000 were given to the soldiers in on Sundays through 5/13/07. toledomuseum.org Ohio.” Symphonic Poem: The Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Homage was also paid to is organized by the Columbus Museum of Art and Arts well-known African-Ameri- Midwest in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council. can historical figure, February 21, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 17 Reel Review Black Identity: Are We Tyler Perry Presents: Starting to Lose It? By Michael Hayes Daddy’s Little Girls Minister of Culture Last week I spoke about portant. Those of us who Does that black skin on Idris Elba, Gabrielle Union issues that affect black grew up in the 90’s and were your body hold you back By Michael Hayes people across this country. just hitting adulthood as the or does it make you great? Minister of Culture I was piggy-backing new millennium dawned can Does it even matter at Thank the heavens for Tom Joyner’s and Tavis certainly attest to having all? Tyler Perry. Smiley’s State of Black more friends or associates Would you be content I’m not even playing or America forum. from various cultures. Our to be a millionaire even if it exaggerating with that one, I wanted everyone to un- time is multi-hued and will- meant giving up your heri- seriously give thanks for derstand the dialogue tak- ing to openly discuss racial tage? Tyler Perry. ing place and how impor- topics. Is every black man in Black men everywhere tant it is to get in where you But that newfound com- jail because he committed across this country finally fit. fort has led some to take an a crime and deserves to be have someone that speaks But in the week since apathetic stance on being a there? up for us. that article came out, some- minority. If black folks didn’t put I feel like there is finally thing even deeper has come The importance of class the alcohol and the drugs a voice that will portray us time in my opinion. though she’s in the same to my attention. It’s hard to as a means to measure suc- in the black community, is with accuracy, I feel like Tyler Perry puts black neighborhood as her chil- address black issues facing cess in America has led even it still entirely their fault if there’s a chance that the men in situations that are dren. She’s more interested Black America when a more minorities to throw out they get hooked? somewhere on the silver much closer to home than in dressing fly and looking growing number of black the race topic all together If black students at black and center themselves screen there might be some John Singleton’s Baby Boy. cute so her role as mainy to people don’t fully identify schools under-perform and around an ideal that the only TRUTH being told when it There are those of us who the big boss of the local drug with being black at all. fail to succeed is it the black thing that determines your comes to black men. spend our adult days drink- trade is her main preoccu- “I’m not black, I’m students/parents fault or is livelihood in our society is From the looks of his last ing, rolling dice, hustling pation. brown .. from the Boogie it the predominately white the cash and credit you have film along with this one, and trying not to get caught When the girls’ grand- Down” – said K.R.S. One staff of teachers and ad- access to. ministrators fault? Tyler Perry plans on show- up. There are those of us mother passes on (lung can- so many moons ago. And even though it was just a White folks are still call- Do YOU… you reading ing the world our true col- who duck responsibility at cer … and check the shot poignant but clever rhyme, ing us niggers, and young these words at this very mo- ors. Yes, there’s plenty of every turn and rely on video that fades in to the funeral – it certainly seems as if that white folks are calling each ment… do you even see us who seem trapped in the games and cheap thrills to it’s ill) Monty takes on rais- couplet foreshadowed a fu- other (and some of us) yourself as a member of a thug persona and every tired provide us with a brief es- ing the girls full-time. ture where black men and “nigga!” race of people? cliché that can be attached cape from our reality. As a mechanic at the lo- women don’t necessarily James Brown died on It’s weird, the concept to a young black men in the But there are many more cal garage, he’s the man. see themselves as a mem- Christmas day and it was of race has no real scien- inner-city… some of us will of us who are trying to make He’s in line to buy the ber of a race living in a gone from the headlines be- tific or biological signifi- wear those things like up for our past mistakes and shop from its owner Willie society completely im- fore the end of that same cance. badges of honor. spend every day reaching (Louis Gosset, Jr.) and be- mersed in racial issues. week but Anna Nicole Just like religion, it’s a The gangsta, the wanna- higher by holding down come an entrepreneur. But Yeah, we know from that Smith’s death is on every construct of the human jobs, raising families and until then, he’s got four be gangsta, the abusive era of hip-hop that K.R.S. channel every day. mind and like most things instilling dignity in the mouths to feed and a womanizer … so on and so One was probably just I still feel that black people created by particular hu- youth we come across. mechanic’s wage to do it on on. rhyming when he said that. DO NOT need another black mans it’s done nothing but And things aren’t always YES, there are many of so he has to take on another All the African medallions leader. cause pain . peachy keen between these us who play that role in real job after his day job. and grass roots conscious- But I DO sincerely feel But here in this land, in life, everyday all day. two different sects of Black Monty is responsible, in- ness that infected the rap that its time to question our these days and times… you But Tyler Perry is doing Brotherhood. And Tyler telligent and well-meaning airwaves back then was so sense of black identity in this need to ask yourself if your what Terri McMillian, and Perry always points that out but he’s still from the inner- dominant that it’s very dif- day and age. race even matters to you. even John Singleton, failed as well. city. He’s still just a tad bit ficult to assume a rapper When my parents were But while you’re think- to do, which is admit to the gully, and that makes his would openly play himself coming up, it was all about ing on that, please believe world that although it may Daddy’s Little Girls stars character seem even more out like that. the black fist. that just because it doesn’t be dramatic and interesting Idris Elba as Monty. real. Man, do you believe that It was about community. matter to you, it doesn’t to portray the majority of Devoted father of three But it also makes it that there was once a time where When I was growing up, mean it doesn’t matter to brothers in all of their ghetto adorable girls who are actu- much more hilarious when you could be anywhere in it was about getting rid of the the people watching you. glory, it’s actually more pre- ally all sisters in real life: his new gig as personal the country and turn on a gangs to get back to the sense We will pick this up next cise and accurate to show- Twelve-year old Sierra, chauffer to a wealthy black rap radio station and actu- of community. week, fam, hit me up – case the contrast between eight-year old Lauryn and lawyer finds him in a min- ally hear songs about how NOW, we don’t even [email protected] the drug dealer/gang banger five-year old China (who is iature culture clash. If I was beautiful or powerful it is seem to see the need for us to Feel free to drop by the and the hard-working/re- the sassiest of the bunch!). in the backseat of a Lincoln to be a black person? become a community ever U.G.E. myspace page to sponsible young black male. The girls stay with their Town Car and my driver People say that our gen- again. wish ya boy a Happy Birth- Peeps who read my col- grandmother (mom’s mom) started beat-boxing, it eration (Generation Y) ush- So ask yourself how im- day on the 26th. umn frequently might pick but Dad drops by everyday wouldn’t be anything to trip ered in this color-blind era portant is your race to your Peace. up on how often I quote to see them or to come about. But a lawyer who’s where race is a lot less im- overall existence? [email protected] Chris Rock and it’s appro- through with money for the so upper crust that she priate right now because he household. makes Mr. Drummond Daddy’s Little Girls, her worked and under-loved even the man of the mo- always talks about the civil The girls momma is Jen- seem gangsta, a person like role is similar to other times stereotype of black women ment) could possibly be the war going on between nifer (Tasha Smith, a/k/a the that would surely have to we’ve seen her do her thing navigating corporate rough-around-the-edges BLACK FOLKS and mom with the station wagon check Monty on being onscreen. America is a dead-on ex- brother driving her around NIGGAZ! from ATL). She’s one of much too comfortable on She’s successful, she’s ample of their real lives, Atlanta in a cheap suit. And the niggaz have been those moms who simply is the job. Of course you know lonely, she’s conflicted over but just in case that mold is Their early interactions getting way too much screen nowhere to be seen even that the lawyer I’m speak- the appropriateness of what getting old, Tyler Perry pur- make for some of the funni- ing of is the lovely and tal- she feels. posely gives Julia some est moments in a movie that ented Gabrielle Union. As And I think some sistahs friends to contrast how dif- only rarely budges the funny Auto Julia in Tyler Perry’s might feel that the over- ferent she is from the typi- bone, but I appreciate a good Leasing cal well to do black woman drama so it’s a welcomed DIXIE Toledo, OH /DZ2I¿FHRI complaining about the scar- distance from the jokey- 5880 N. Detroit -LPPLH/-RQHV city of good black men. jokey nature of black, ro- $WWRUQH\DW/DZ Julia has a tough exterior, mantic films. 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But Tyler Perry is be- and black men are getting it elapsing. out of a job then the only the parent who will actually Tyler Perry became a coming one of the most im- done and trying to do right. The true grade for Tyler one we’ll have to portray protect and nurture the girls. millionaire by creating the portant filmmakers of the As a movie, the acting Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls black men is Maury Povich This is the exact type character Madea, day by creating movies that was on point, the writing is A-. or some nonsense! of story that we need told everyone’s favorite look like the reality we all was on point and even the GO SEE THIS ONE Be easy, Toledo. and it’s full of people who old lady that just happened live in day to day. pacing was very even so that YA’LL… don’t keep really look like us, think to be rowdy and wild Where black people are it doesn’t feel too long even bootleggin’ everything. [email protected] TheBlackMarketPlace

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The assistant director comprehensive team of collaborates with Univer- student affairs and health Position “B” Therapist would provide clinical sity staff to provide professionals to create in- services to adults and their families, who are expe- FOR RENT alumni career services terventions that address those issues. riencing a severe and persistent mental illness. and continuing educa- tion opportunities for The Director, Prefer licensed professional (LCDCII, LCDCIII, or Single Family Home Wellness Connection di- LICDC) with a desire to work with adults experienc- alumni. rectly supervises a team ing coexisting mental health and substance use of health professionals, 3 Beds, 1 bath, full basement Minimum Qualifica- graduate assistants and issues. Duties include providing diagnostic as- peer educators; writes, sessments, formulating treatment plans and man- tions: A Bachelor’s De- gree required. Also re- develops, and coordi- aging caseload. 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Prefer- dent Health Service lead- Attn: Human Resources, ence given to those who ership team, participating 4334 Secor Rd., Your Crown Awaits You if You Dare to Dream!! have worked with volun- in strategic planning, fis- Toledo, OH 43623-4234, Interested in becoming a contestant? cal resource allocation, teers. Must also have budget preparation, qual- or fax to 419-724-9425 and maintain a valid ity improvement, and or e-mail to [email protected]. If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 (not driver’s license and be other initiatives. turning 19 before July 2007); and possess a insurable with the Minimum qualifica- EOE. performing talent (e.g., singing, dancing, acro- University’s insurance tions: Doctorate in a health-related field & 1 yr. batics, poetry, drama, musician, etc.), please carrier. exp. in college health pro- Intake Clerk complete the information below motion or related field OR Master’s degree in Public NAME: ______Full-time administra- Health, Health Education Seeking a skilled person who can perform intake tive position. Administra- or related field & 3 yrs. and information services for an organization and exp. in college health pro- AGE: ______DOB: ______tive grade level 14. Sal- work with internal and external customers to inter- motion or related field. 1 ary commensurate with yr. Grant writing and su- pret client account information. Requires Associate’s PHONE: ______education and experi- pervisory experience, degree in business or related field; may substitute 4 ence. Full benefit pack- and CHES certification years closely linked experience for degree. Addi- age available. Review of preferred. ADDRESS: ______tional experience in data processing and/or cus- applications will begin on Full-time administra- tive staff position. Salary tomer service is preferred. Duties include verifying March 9, 2007. To ap- ______is commensurate with client insurance coverage, preparing intake inter- ply: submit cover letter education and experi- view forms, conducting intake interviews, and fol- w/email address, re- ence. Review of applica- TALENT: ______low-up on client assessment information. Must be sume, and names/ad- tions will begin March 9, proficient and accurate in computer use and have a dresses/ telephone 2007. To apply: submit MAIL TO: MISS JUNIOR TOLEDO PAGEANT cover letter w/email ad- commitment to providing excellent customer ser- numbers of 3 profes- 2124 CALUMET AVENUE; TOLEDO, OH 43607 dress, resume, and vice. Send resume, with cover letter and salary sional references to: Ofc. (419) 450-7031 names/addresses/ tele- expectations, by 3/1/07 to of Human Resources phone numbers of 3 pro- (Search J-60702), 100 fessional references, to: Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, College Park Ofc. Bldg., Ofc. of Human Resources Place your classified in Bowling Green State (Search J-60703), 100 Attn: Human Resources (IC-FT), College Park Ofc. Bldg., 4334 Secor Rd., The Sojourner’s Truth University, Bowling Bowling Green State Uni- Toledo, OH 43623-4234, Green, OH 43403. (419) versity, Bowling Green, or fax to 419-724-9425, 372-8421. (http:// OH 43403-0201. (419) Call Aida at 419-243-0007 372-8421. (http:// or e-mail to [email protected]. www.bgsu.edu/offices/ Classifieds are also posted online at ohr) BGSU is an AA/EO www.bgsu.edu/offices/ educator/employer. ohr) BGSU is an AA/EO EOE. www.thetruthtoledo.com educator/employer. Page 20 The Sojourner’s Truth February 21, 2007 Community Club Hosts Jazz Fundraiser Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Community Club Cultural Center that will open hosted a tribute to jazz and this upcoming May. the visual arts on Saturday Artistic Impressions, a afternoon, February 10, spot- partnership formed by con- lighting a number of local sultants Alecia Robinson, artists and entertaining visi- Audrey Johnson and Felissa tors with the musical rendi- Green, was on hand to lend tions of the Michael Witty their expertise to the gather- Band. ing as well. The purpose of the event, Pamela Jean Patterson and which took place at the Wade Patterson graced the center’s location on Franklin display with a number of their and Pearl Streets, was to raise artistic renderings, as did money for the Jamil Lewis Robinson, who is also an artist. Alecia Robinson

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