NORTHWEST OHIO’S OLDEST AFRICAN AMERICAN-OWNED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER TJ THE TOLEDO JOURNAL www.thetoledojournal.com WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 VOL: 43 NO: 19

INSIDE LifeStyles/News Heroes, barbers, police, cooks, Uniforms on the runway show Community gathers at Savage Park hosted by W.E.S.& I.

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Healthy Awareness Children rush to hug the Black Panther who Mosquitoes made a surprise visit to the event. 101

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Organizers of the event spent time grilling for

all the participants. From left, Angela Lucas, Shay Bankston, and Aaron Myers, manager of recreation and youth community engagement.

Mr. Myers said, “We want feedback from the Education/Aparently community, and what they would like to see; Parbreakers PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Mr. Incredible gives high fives to the children. not what we want.” “ award Destiny By JURRY TAALIB-DEEN Oshodin with Journal Staff Writer I grew up in $1000 Despite the this area, and it nearly 100 degree means a lot to temperature, barbers, police be able to give officers, government “ back. officials, serving as cooks, and the Black Panther, Subcommittee, of and Mr. Incredible, the Human Relations all showed up Department of the at Savage Park, Mayor’s Office, the which boarders purpose of the event the corners of City is to get members Park, Nebraska, from the committee, Religion/Family Elizabeth, and people within Confronting and Vance, on the community, Wednesday, June working together Racism, the Fear to help curb crime, of Black History 26. Sponsored by PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL the Gun Violence Volunteer barbers, Les Levesque, cutting Daivon Young’s hair, and Continued on page 10. Stacey Fletcher cutting Charles Woods’ hair.

EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY IN THE TOLEDO PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL JOURNAL T The Gun Violence Subcommittee members are hoping to forge a bond with the people of the area, and get their feed- J back on what type of event they would like to see. INSIDE NEWS Page 2 - The Toledo Journal, July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 ADULT DAY CARE

Out of the care that is provided to older adults out- side of a nursing home, 87% of the care is provided by unpaid family caregivers, like Maria, who provide on average 24 hours of unpaid care a week.

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from 6 to 10 p.m. The indoor and outdoor event has ac- August 4, 2019 Ongoing Events tivities for all ages. On the Museum grounds, and along The 2019 Warren Sherman Festival Monroe Street, guests can enjoy live music, glassblow- Honor Our Past Presidents, Officers and Scott High School ing demonstrations, delicious food and a Jeep-themed Members Class of 1969 car show. Also on display will be monster trucks and a There will be a Special ceremony on Sunday Au- We are planning a great event Aug. 9, 10, and 11, mechanical dragon, created by self-taught artist and en- gust 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Your pres- 2019 for our 50th class reunion. Please contact Evelyn gineer, Tim Willis. Admission to the Block Party is free; ence is requested. Trophies and Plaques will be Wilson and Mary Lockett with your email or home infor- there is a charge for some activities and refreshments. given to one of their Family member Honoring their mation. Evelyns number is 419-490-6851 and Mary is For more information visit toledomuseum.org. work they have done in our Community! Also those 419-536-9544. Come on Bulldogs we need your info. that have supported and offer their participation to Looking forward to hearing from you. July 17th & July 31st the Warren Sherman Festival! Will be Honored! We Books 4 Buddies cannot pay for what they have contributed to our Scott High SchoolClass of 1974 2019 Back To School Block Party Community, but we would like to honor them and say 45th Reunion LMHA families are invited to join us for FREE books, Thank You for all you've done!. Our reunion activities will be during Scott High Alumni school supplies and lunch! Two Great Locations: weekend. August 9, 10 and 11, 2019. Classmates can Wednesday, July 17th, Birmingham Terrace, 1 - 2:30 contact: Landress Luckey - (419) 902-3982, or Marci p.m. Special participation by the Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- On Monday, August 5, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Mar- Wilson Gardner - (419) 376-1002. nity, Inc.. Wednesday, July 31st, Weiler Homes, 1 - 2:30 riott Renaissance Center the City of Toledo has been p.m. Highlights Include: Hamburger and hot dog cook- asked to render a musical selections in memory of Rev. Every Third Wednesday out, Vision screening, TPS kindergareten registration, Dr. Derrick E. Roberts former Chairman of the Board of Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition TPS Head Start registration, Art and crafts. Books4Bud- the NCGCC and founder/director of the Toledo Interfaith and Social Justice Insitute dies is an organization that collects new and gently used Mass Choir (formerly the Toledo Mass Choir). We are Anyone interested in joining, meet at Kent Branch Li- books for disadvantaged children and young adults. asking church members of the music ministries and/or brary, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., from 9:15 a.m. until 11 Books4Buddies has donated more than 70,000 books groups that were a part of the music legacy of the late a.m. that have been delivered all around NW Ohio and the Rev. Dr. Derrick E. Roberts to share in this city-wide world! Books4Buddies is represented by "Book Ambas- choir under the direction of Brother Brian K. Thomas. Every Saturday sadors" who will help promote the program. Rehearsals will be held Tuesdays during the month of Glass City Church of Christ books4buddies.com July at 7 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, 702 Colling- Soup kitchen now open at 901 Hoag. Hours: 1:00- wood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio. The Toledo Interfaith Choir 2:00pm every Saturday. We are reaching out to individ- July 21st would be honored to have your ministry participate in this uals and families in need of a free meal. Please see our Toledo Zoo special tribute. Please contact Brother Larry A. Jones, Facebook page for menu items and any updates. Sundae Funday (419) 241-7332, email: [email protected] or Geraldine Sunday, Dip into a variety of ice cream stations fea- Scrutchins (419) 241-3330. The Padua Center turing Dean's Country Fresh Ice Cream around the Zoo Summer Camps from 3pm-6pm., sprinkle in special activities and enter- August 17th National African American Hurry the camps fill up fast...Free with $10.00 registra- tainment to top of the perfect Sundae Funday! Tickets Male Wellness Walk & Run 5K tion for the first 20 registered! Fee for camps: $25 per are $5 for Zoo members and $6 for non-members, in- week. Elementary school age children. clude 10 samplings and may be purchased online in Mark Your Calendar! Saturday, at Warren AME Church Camps run from 10:00-2:00 Tutoring (9:00-10:00) advance or in person day of the event. toledozoo.org/ @ 8AM. Honorary Chair DeAndre Ware, Toledo Fire Free Breakfast at 8:30, Free Lunch sundae-funday Fighter & NABA, USBO & WBC Continental, Americas 168lb Bosing Champion. For more info, please contact: The$10 ToledoFee for eachJournal child • June 26, 2019 - July 9, 2019 • Page 3 Tutoring sessions each morning from 9:00-10:00 July 22nd Through July 26th Glass City Chief BrianComing Byrd, [email protected], Eventsor 614-754-7511. Now - July 12 - Peace Makers Shark Tank Church Vacation Bible School July 15-19 Emerginig Young Ladies and Grooming MinsterThe Glass of Music. City ChurchRev. Floyd of Christ,Smith Jr.901 - Pastor,Hoag, andToledo, Pat Great Gentlemen willMcFarland be having - Administrative their annual VacationAssistant. Bible School. The SignOngoing up on line at: www.paduacenter.org Events event is free and will beJune held July30th 22nd thru 26th. Please Upper Room For information Scottcall Brookelyn High School Phillips - Educational contact me St.for moreStephen information A.M.E. at Churchthe following num- Leader 419-241-6465Class or Sister of 1969Virginia Welsh, Excutive ber:Lynn Burks, eventAnnual leader Pew 419-787-3683 Rally Tabernacle CLG Director,We are 419-460-3071 planning a great event Aug. 9, 10, and 11, Sunday, at 3:00 PM, 812 City Park. Please join us for 2019 for our 50th class reunion. Please contact Evelyn this inspirational program.July 22nd 30th Church & Pastoral WilsonJuly and 11, Mary 12, Lockett 13, 18, with 19, your 20, email 25, or26, home 27 infor- Toledo Zoo mation. Evelyns numberToledo is 419-490-6851Zoo and Mary is JulyADA 5, Day 2019 Anniversary Banquet 419-536-9544. Snooze Come on at Bulldogs the Zoo we need your info. 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Bancroft appearing St., Toledo,Ohio,on Broadway, 43606, the play in Join us at 7 p.m.,Every Thursday, Third Wednesdayat Joe E. Brown Park, 150 theGirl’s New Knight Life Center.Out @ the Snack Mall, provided. opens at the Maumee The- WestLucas Oakland County St., for Human a FREE Trafficking movie night in Coalitionthe park - ater, July 5th starting at 6pm. Tickets are $15 but there Black Panther.and DJ Social Mpress Justice will be spinningInsitute the hottest is limited seating. Email:July [email protected] 27th musicAnyone before interested the movie in and joining, concessions. meet at Kent Entertainment Branch Li - Macomber/Whitney startsbrary, at 3101 7 p.m. Collingwood The movie startsBlvd., promptlyfrom 9:15 at a.m.9 p.m. until The 11 July 5, 6, 11, 12,Class 13, of 18, 1956 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 citya.m. of Toledo supports the Americans with Disablities 63rdToledo Year Reunion Zoo Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation because Saturday at 4 p.m.Snooze at Bay at View the Yacht Zoo Club. Graduates of a disabilityEvery to fully 1st participate and 3rd in Saturdays this or any city pro- fro Spending1955 through the night1970 atare the invited Zoo isor a other wildly Macomber/ good time gram/event, please contactof the JoanMonth Easler, city of Toledo Whitneyfor families, family/friends. groups and For schools. reservations Durinig call the Dave overnight Cza- ADAThe Administrator, Redeemed Christian Office ofChurch Diversity of God and Inclusion at jkaadventure at 419-385-2292, guests make or 419-699-1532. enrichment for All ourreservations animals, 419-245-1059.Food Pantry, 10 AM to 12 PM totour be theprepaid Zoo, bymeet July animals 15, 2019. up close No Walk and Ins.enjoy delicious 2239 Cheyenne Blvd, Toledo OH 43614 meals. Each Snooze lasts from 6:30 p.m. - 10 a.m. the July 12th next day. August Separate 1st fee, Thru pre-registration August 3rd required. 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Breakfast at Help 8:30, us, Free help Lunch them. familybecause groups, of agames disability and recreation,to fully participate creative activities, in this Guest Speaker: Pastor Lee Miller, Sr., $10 Fee for each child sessionsor any forcity parents program/event, and caregivers, please respite contact activities Joan for Faith Harvest Church, MS Easler, city of Toledo ADA Administrator, Office of Tutoring sessions eachJuly morning 13th from 9:00-10:00 caregivers, especially grandparents when parents are Radisson Hotel at ToledoJuly 8-12 Museum - Peace Makers of Art Shark Community Tank Block unableDiversity to provide and Inclusion adequate at care 419-245-1059. and support. For more July 15-19 EmerginigParty Young Ladies and Grooming details contact Ms. Daniels at 419-531-1336. The University of Toledo GreatFree eventGentlemen to feature live music, food trucks and Jeep July 12th 3100 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH 43614 showSign up on line at: www.paduacenter.org The IsaiahAugust Thomas 3rd Thru Giving August Foundation 9th $40.00 per person MakeFor informationplans to attend call Brookelynthe Glass PhillipsCity’s premier - Educational sum- The 86thParty Session For A ofPurpose National Fundraiser Convention of For tickets call or text (419) 450-8167 or This event is to help a local family that lost ev- merLeader event 419-241-6465 when the Toledo or Sister Museum Virginia of ArtWelsh, (TMA)hosts Excutive Gospel Choirs and Choruses (419) 260-1650 itsDirector, sixth annual 419-460-3071 community Block Party Saturday, July 13 erything.Will be held We in are Detroit, asking Michigan, for you Saturdayto come -out Friday. and party for the purpose of donating items for the Now-August 9th family. Friday, 5pm - 9pm, Club Evolution 519 N. July 21st Toledo Zoo Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH. We are inviting you Toledo Zoo Summer Safari Camps out to party for the purpose of helping a family Sundae Funday supported by Shipt Go wild this summer vacation at Summer Safari in need. We have learned that when you have Sunday, Dip into a variety of ice cream stations fea- Camps sponsored by Toby & Sue Cardone. The Zoo a tragic event in your life, coming together with turing Dean’s Country Fresh Ice Cream around the Zoo offers wild opportunities for campers ages four through family, friends and strangers can make this trag- from 3pm-6pm., sprinkle in special activities and enter- 15. Separate fee, pre-registration required. Member dis- ic event not so bad. Come party with us! Bring tainment to top of the perfect Sundae Funday! Tickets counts apply. For more information, including schedule, your donations of any kind to help this family in are $5 for Zoo members and $6 for non-members, in- themes and pricing, visit toledozoo.org/camps. need. Clothing, shoes, jackets, socks, blankets, clude 10 samplings and may be purchased online in bedding, kitchen items - the family literally lost ev- advance or in person day of the event. toledozoo.org/ June 28th Thru July 4th erything. Help us, help them. sundae-funday Toledo’s Fourth Festivites, Fireworks The Toledo Mud Hens will kick off the multi-day July 13th July 22nd celebration with a Military Appreciation themed Toledo Museum of Art Community Block Toledo Zoo game on Friday, June 28, with the team wearing Party ADA Day special edition Toledo Stingers jerseys in hon- Free event to feature live music, food trucks and Jeep On Monday, celebrate the passage of the Americans or of our local 180th Fighter Wing. World-class show with Disabilities Act (ADA), at the Zoo from 10 a.m. - 2 F1 powerboaat racing returns to Toledo on June Make plans to attend the Glass City’s premier sum- p.m. while learning about services and products avail- 29 at Rock the River Toledo at Promenade Park. mer event when the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA)hosts able to those with disabilities at the information fair orga- Capping it off with the Fourth in the 419 fireworks its sixth annual community Block Party Saturday, July 13 nized in partnership with The Ability Center. display high above the Maumee River on July 4. from 6 to 10 p.m. The indoor and outdoor event has ac- Toledo’s fireworks show beginning at 10 p.m. from tivities for all ages. August 3rd Thru August 9th International Park, aloong the Maumee River. The The 86th Session of National Convention of Heights at Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel July 16th Gospel Choirs and Choruses Toledo Zoo will hold rooftop viewing parties and Imagination Will be held in Detroit, Michigan, Saturday - Friday. Garden Tour Series: Stop and Smell the Station will offer a river front viewing party at the On Monday, August 5, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Roses H2O Cafe patio. The event will be held, rain or Marriott Renaissance Center the City of Toledo has shine. A full list of events can be found at www. This tour of the Sarah A. Coley Rose Garden will fo- been asked to render a musical selections in memory fourthinthe419.com. cus on the cultural practices needed to keep hybrid tea of Rev. Dr. Derrick E. Roberts former Chairman of the roses, climbers and heirlooms vigorous and blooming Board of the NCGCC and founder/director of the Toledo June 30th all season long. Tour meets at Ziem’s Conservatory at Interfaith Mass Choir (formerly the Toledo Mass Choir). Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday. Separate fee, pre-registration We are asking church members of the music ministries The Lion of Judiah Victor Choir required. Member discounts aply. Rain or shine. Please and/or groups that were a part of the music legacy of Will celebrate their choirs anniversary on Sunday, at visit toledozoo.org/gardentours. the late Rev. Dr. Derrick E. Roberts to share in this city- 4pm 702 Collingwood Blvd. Under the Direction of our wide choir under the direction of Brother Brian K. Thom- July 20th Minister of Music Bro. Brian Thomas. Theme: I Will as. Rehearsals will be held Tuesdays during the month Toledo Zoo Bless The Lord at All Times, His Praises Shall Continu- of July at 7 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, 702 YPAC Wild - Games ally be in my Mouth. Psalm 34-1. There will be guess Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio. The Toledo Interfaith from around the city. Please come and enjoy this pro- Saturday, join Young Professionals for Animals and Choir would be honored to have your ministry partici- gram with us. Sister Hallie McKinney - Program Chair Conservation (YPAC) for a ful day of Zoo fun including pate in this special tribute. Please contact Brother Larry -Person, Sister Ann Walker - Co-Program Chair-Person, animal interactions and games of giant Jenga and Con- A. Jones, (419) 241-7332, email: [email protected] or Sister Betty Houston - President, Bro. Brian Thomas - nect Four. Children welcome. toledozoo.org/ypac Geraldine Scrutchins (419) 241-3330. Editorial/News Page 4 • July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Say It Ain’t So JOE…Say It!

By Lafe Tolliver Attorney Ah…the recent Demo-krat-tic debates! A tribute to retelling touched up stories and half-truths. Every- one is in to win it yet; many know that their chanc- es of becoming the party’s nominee is as good as Trump being sainted by the Pope. From where I sat, during the first debate Elizabeth (aka Pocahontas via Trump) Warren stole the eve- ning with her intensity and factual grasp of policy. Yes, candidate Warren could easily go toe to toe with Herr Trump and score a knockout or at least a convincing TKO. Corey Booker was on point and showed he has the mustard to do the dance with Herr Trump, but I think Let’s be frank. Him hugging and kissing on a man wing man and vice president for eight years that my he needs a little more seasoning before he is ready and that other man becoming a possible First Lady, boss (Barak Obama) would be the first out of the for prime time, to wit: sitting in the Oval Office. would not play well in the Southern States. There, gate to glad hand me and shower me with kudos and In the second debate, it was a scrum until Kamala the acceptable rule is that men marry women and not would make a Wowza! commercial in which Biden Harris cooled everyone’s overactive zeal with a cave- men marrying men. Just saying! was endorsed with no reservations. That did not hap- at that they were in danger of putting on a food fight Now…let’s get to the former matinee idol from Del- pen and to date, has not yet happened. instead of being attentive to the issues and the job of aware, Joe Biden. Former President Obama is seemingly determined getting rid of Herr Trump. Biden’s stage performance was old (as he is) and not to tilt the table towards Biden’s campaign and Once everyone settled down, Harris showed the tired (as he appeared to be at times) and what he one can only think that Obama has some reserva- spit and shine that will do her well in the July debates. said did not have me leaping up and running a lap or tions about Biden’s capacity and his “fire in the belly” Bernie Sanders looked the usual, like an over- two in my living room. to captain the ship of state. worked civil servant or harried English professor at a Naw…Biden was flat and his defensive retorts to As most candidates do, they all have baggage that small elite college in the Northeast. He repeated his they will have to relive favorite lines from decades of practicing them and while on the campaign at times, looked like he knew that this was his last trail or explain it away roundup. during intensive media Mayor Buttigieg came across as serene, ground- interviews. Biden, Harris, ed and in control of his narrative but he too, in my Warren or Sanders will opinion is about eight to ten years out before he can not get a free media pass come into his own with the “baggage” of being mar- to the White House. ried to a man. As the media wont to do, they will be examined with a sharp scalpel and if any candidate is found to be wanting, those short comings will be glaringly exposed for all to see and comment upon. The end game is sim- ple: Get rid of Herr Trump and his corrupt minions and win the Senate so that Mitch McConnell will lose his seat as majority leader. Without those two the justifiable attacks of Kamala Harris about his victories, America faces another four dark years of questionable voting history on civil rights and segre- having a certifiable buffoon leading this country. gation and busing was not convincing. Understand- If I were asked to give my dream ticket and some of able but not of the caliber that everyone could cover the cabinet positions that I would fill from the twenty for him as he being a political product of that com- candidates, this is where I now stand: Warren and bustible era. Booker for President and V.P., Kamala Harris for De- For all the reasons that Biden professed as his partment of Justice, Yang, head of the Department rationale to enter the political mud wrestling contest of Commerce, Hickenlooper, head of the Department of vying for the White House, they were not convinc- of the Interior, Gillibrand as Secretary of Labor, Tim ing or causing me to reach for my checkbook for his Ryan for HUD, Bullock for HHS and Gabbard as Sec- support. retary of Defense. Time has passed Biden by and his remarks re- For Biden? Copious warm thank-you’s for years of flected a thinking process that left much to be de- service and an autographed copy of Dr. Martin Luther sired as he being “sharp” or a formidable foe to take King’s book, Why We Can’t Wait. on Herr Trump. Lafe Tolliver, attorney I have been thinking that if I served as someone’s comments to: [email protected] The Toledo Journal • July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 • Page 5 MoneyTalks Preparing for the Coming of 5G in D.C. By WI Editorial Staff photo by WI Staff

Life as we know it is about to change in less than a nanosecond when 5G comes to neighborhoods in D.C. and across the U.S., and for some, it may be coming sooner than later. There’s good news and bad news. The bad news surrounds the real concern that the rollout of the lat- est and fastest high-speed Internet technology providing wide-ranging capabilities and cellular adaptations could bypass communities of color, specifically Black people. We know the Digital Divide is real, and we implore the Black community not to ignore what’s coming, fail to prepare for it or remain ill-equipped to ask the right questions. The good news is that those who are aware and focused on the po- tential of the new technology, will know what questions to ask to either welcome 5G with high expectations, or resist it until issues of safety, se- curity, opportunities and equity are thoroughly vetted. At a recent 5G and Communi- ties of Color Town Hall sponsored by The Washington Informer and Washington Informer Charities, or- ganizers were satisfied that their mission was accomplished when disapprove aspects of 5G deploy- has proclaimed it is in a “race to 5G” attendees announced they were ment, and she referred to the “FCC’s and it is determined to win against leaving with more questions than an- ruling [that] gives the federal govern- such countries as China, South Ko- swers about 5G to be later explored. ment the power to decide how these rea and Japan. To maintain its lead- It is imperative that all communities local issues will play out, not the Dis- ership position, the Trump adminis- take a hard look at the impending trict” as an additional obstacle. tration has welcomed private sector deployment of the fifth-generation of There is no doubt that That’s why Montgomery County technology companies to deploy 5G cellular technology and assess for “5G is on its way. Thus, and other jurisdictions across the across the country with billions of themselves the policy decisions be- we encourage everyone country are petitioning the federal dollars already having been invested ing made about 5G before it reaches courts to halt the national deployment in life-changing innovations enabling their front door. to keep a watchful eye of 5G and order the Federal Com- greater use of artificial intelligence,

D.C. Council member Mary Cheh on its deployment, and munications Commission to provide digital health, emergency commu- (D-Ward 3), who chairs the Commit- explore the tremendous data on the safety of radio frequency nications, self-driving vehicles and tee on Transportation and the Envi- opportunities 5G presents, emissions and its impact on human smart cities. ronment, said at a roundtable on 5G “ health. The FCC, according to the There is no doubt that 5G is on its in November 2018 that lasted near- as well as generational petition, has refused requests and is way. Thus, we encourage everyone ly seven hours, “This is an exciting consequences it could relying on 25-year-old R.F. exposure to keep a watchful eye on its deploy- time in the District’s technological standards to determine the safety of ment, and explore the tremendous evolution.” have. 5G. The petitioners are concerned opportunities 5G presents, as well But, she acknowledged that Dis- that these 1996 scientific standards as generational consequences it trict leaders, including advisory may not adequately protect public could have. neighborhood commissioners, are health and safety today. This article originally appeared in limited in their ability to approve or The fact is, the U.S. government the Washington Informer. America’s Challenge: Moving Toward Racial Healing and Transformation

in 1984, he remains in office, a battered and chastised, public figure. But maybe this isn’t a bad thing.

A quick resignation would have elicited rhetorical con- demnations, a symbolic “washing of hands,” and sent the A quick resignation would have elicited wrong message that everything has been resolved. It rhetorical condemnations, a symbolic most certainly has not been, and in late May an inves- “washing of hands,” and sent the wrong “ tigation by the medical school couldn’t conclusively de- termine whether it’s the governor in the photo. But the message that everything has been resolved. Commonwealth of Virginia, and our nation, have an even “It most certainly has not been, and in late weightier problem: they must address the root cause of May an investigation by the medical school racism 35 years ago, and today - the belief in a hierarchy couldn’t conclusively determine whether it’s of human value that poisons our society. the governor in the photo. Through centuries, America has failed to do the re- quired work of uprooting and finally eliminating the idea Dr. Gail Christopher and belief in a hierarchy of humanity – the empowering of one human being over another because of skin color ue. This core belief is the myth that built America. Human Wire Writer or religion or ethnicity. It was stunning that when USA value hierarchy fueled unfettered land confiscation from (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Months after Virginia Gov. Today examined 900 yearbooks from the same era, Native Americans and unprecedented human decima- Ralph Northam came under fire for the racist images on they found more than 200 examples of racist materials, tion and enslavement of Africans; all of which fueled a his yearbook page from Eastern Virginia Medical School demonstrating the depth of racial bias in our society. young country’s rapid economic growth and emergence The heart of the problem is the hierarchy of human val- as a world power. LifeStyles/News Page 6 • July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Will White House Advisory Council Act to End America’s Affordable Housing Crisis? By Charlene Crowell sentiment held today by ended, this country could “The limited supply of smaller, be needed to pay it, closing $0 or below; 75 % have less many Black Americans. have extended its hallowed more affordable homes in costs, and related fees; than $10,000 for retirement,” Nearly 90 years ago, As a people and across principles—life, liberty, and the face of rising demand In rental housing, four million wrote Schermerhorn. Kelly Miller (1863-1939), succeeding generations, the pursuit of happiness—to suggests that the rising units of housing priced “The enduring barriers to a Black sociologist and we have held fast to our all, regardless of color. But land costs and the difficult at $800 or less were lost black economic equality mathematician, said, “The hopes for a better life. Yet it America had other principles development environment between 2011 and 2019. are structural rather than Also, since 2010, renters individual…. “Escalators Negro is up against the white is painfully true that many in mind. And so for a century make it unprofitable to build now include consumers into the middle class have man’s standard, without the opportunities enjoyed by after the Civil War, black for the middle market,” earning $75,000 or more. slowed and stalled, and the white man’s opportunity.” As other Americans have been people were subjected to a said Chris Herbert, JCHS’s relentless campaign of terror, managing director. Families who already own rung of the economic ladder the first Black man to enroll as elusive for people of color. a campaign that extended Among this year’s key their own homes, these one starts on is most likely well into the lifetime of findings: findings signal that their where one will end up.” Majority Leader McConnell.” Since 2018, the monthly investments are appreciating, On the same day as the While economists, public housing payment on a growing in equity and wealth. Harvard report’s release, policy think tanks and other median-priced home has But for those trying to make President Donald Trump entities may sing a chorus been $1,775; that important transition signed an executive order of how well the American In 2019, the cost of a from renting to owning, it’s that establishes a new economy is performing and median-priced home rose a very different outlook. As advisory body that will be led expanding, people of color by 4% to $261,600 when a rental prices continue to by HUD Secretary Ben – especially Blacks and comparable home in 2011 soar and moderately priced Carson. A total of eight apartments disappear federal agencies will Browns – have yet to see or was priced far lower at from the marketplace, both work with state and local feel economic vibrancy in our $177,400. prospective homeowners government officials to own lives – particularly when This rise in home prices is and current renters face a remove “burdensome it comes to housing and also the seventh straight PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED shrinking supply of affordable governmental regulations” homeownership. year that median household Chaelene Crowell housing. affecting affordable housing. On June 25, Harvard incomes have failed to keep When homeownership is “Increasing the supply University’s Joint Center for pace in 85 of the nation’s a graduate student at Johns Noted author and journalist possible, housing costs can of housing by removing Housing Studies (JCHS) Hopkins University in 1908, Ta-Nehisi Coates expressed largest 100 markets. be better contained with overly burdensome rules Miller also authored a book a similar view during his June released its annual report, Nearly $52,000 would be fixed-interest rate mortgages, and regulations will reduce entitled Race Adjustment, 19 Capitol Hill testimony on The State of the Nation’s required to make a 20% tax credits, and eventual housing costs, boost published in 1908. reparations. Housing. One of the housing down payment on a median equity. Even so, the Harvard economic growth, and Ironically, despite the “Enslavement reigned for industry’s most broadly priced home. Even if buyers report finds that only 36% of provide more Americans with anticipated and cited reports, opted for an FHA 3.5% passage of time, Miller’s 250 years on these shores,” all consumers could afford to opportunities for economic it once again chronicles down payment mortgage, words express the same noted Coates. “When it buy their own home in 2018. mobility,” stated Secretary recent trends and issues. more than $9,000 would With higher priced homes Carson. in 2019, the affordability If Secretary Carson means challenge worsens. that local zoning rules favor “It is equally noteworthy that single family homes over once again this key report multi-family developments shares how consumers is a fundamental public of color continue to face policy flaw, he may be on challenges in becoming to something. However this homeowners, noted Nikitra focus misses the crux of the Bailey, an EVP with the affordable housing crisis: Center for Responsible Wages are not rising in line Lending. “According to the with increasing housing report, only 43% of Blacks costs. And now, after the and 47% of Latinx own housing industry continues their own home, while white to cater to more affluent homeownership remains at consumers, while many 73%. older adults choose to age “This 30% disparity deserves in place, the market has further examination and very little to offer those who proportional remedies,” want their own American continued Bailey. “Greater Dream, including some who access to safe and affordable are anxiously awaiting the credit, better fair housing chance to form their own enforcement, preservation households. of anti-discrimination Builders have historically, laws – including disparate not just of late, complained impact – can play a role in about the time it takes eliminating homeownership to secure permits or the gaps. Further, as the future series of inspections that of Fannie Mae and Freddie must be approved during Mac are publicly debated, construction and before a renewed commitment properties can be listed for to serve all creditworthy sale. What is missing from borrowers must be this new initiative is a solution embraced.” to the financial challenges Calvin Schermerhorn, a that average people face. professor of history in Arizona It was scant regulation and State University’s School of regulatory voids that enabled Historical, Philosophical and risky mortgage products with Religious Studies and author questionable terms that took of The Business of Slavery our national economy to the and the Rise of American brink of financial collapse with Capitalism, 1815-1860, worldwide effects. Taxpayer holds similar views to those dollars to rescue financiers expressed by Bailey. In a while many unnecessary recent Washington Postop foreclosures stripped away ed column, Schermerhorn home equity and wealth from addressed the historic working families. disparities that Black America Time will tell whether new continues to suffer. advisors and proposals “One-fifth of African American remember the lessons from families have a net worth of the Great Recession. The Toledo Journal • July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 • Page 7 LifeStyles/News First Federal Bank Welcomes Tammy Moses as Business/Community Development Officer Submitted banking solutions and Moses is instrumental Moses can be reached Federal Bank operates share financial literacy to in developing programs at her office at 5520 Monroe 44 full-service branches Defiance, OH – First help empower individuals to impact her community St., Sylvania, Ohio, or by in northwest and central Federal Bank is pleased and business owners. and better the lives of calling (419) 794-5018. Ohio, southeast Michigan to announce the recent “I am looking forward to others. She volunteers for About First Federal and northeast Indiana and hiring of Tammy Moses broadening the impact numerous organizations Bank and First Defiance a loan production office in as Business/Community First Federal Bank has including NeighborWorks Financial Corp. Ann, Arbor Michigan. First Development Officer on the communities Toledo Loan Committee First Defiance Financial Insurance Group is a full- for Toledo, Ohio, and we serve,” said Tammy and Northwest Ohio Corp. (NASDAQ: FDEF), service insurance agency surrounding market area. Moses.e “W truly believe Housing Development headquartered in Defiance, with nine offices throughout In her role, she will be that our partnership with Agency (NOHDA) Lending Ohio, is the holding northwest Ohio. responsible for working with our customers and our Partner. In addition, she is a company for First Federal For more information, businesses and community communities makes us all committee member for the Bank of the Midwest and visit the company’s website leaders to provide smart PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED better together.” LISC YR16 Initiative. First Insurance Group. First at www.first-fed.com. America’s Natural Gas and Oil Industry is hiring, providing a diversity of career opportunities and education levels. community. Geologists, engineers, One of the biggest rig workers, welders, barriers our research has electricians, communications identified is lack of awareness professionals, truck drivers, about the opportunities in our environmental consultants, industry. We’re partnering with business analysts, computer a number of organizations technicians – you name it. to change that. Through And opportunities are coordinated efforts with growing. The industry supports groups like the Congressional 10.3 million U.S. jobsacross Black Caucus Foundation, the economy — 2.7 additional Congressional Hispanic jobs for each direct natural gas Caucus Institute, National and oil job. With 40 percent or Center for American Indian more of the industry’s worker Enterprise Development, base expected to retire by Society of Hispanic 2035,s there’ never been a Professional Engineers better time to join the energy and others, we’re working workforce. Studies project to spread the word that the we’ll see nearly 1.9 million job industry is hiring. opportunities over that period And we’re building. in the oil and natural gas and Constructing the pipelines and petrochemical industries – other infrastructure needed to with 707,000 jobs, or 38% keep pace with record energy of the total, projected to be production – and move PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED filled by African American and affordable energy to homes For a growing number of American workers, the U.S. natural gas and oil industry doesn’t just mean Hispanic workers. and businesses — can lower bills, it means fatter paychecks. We consider that number support up to 1 million-plus Mike Sommers, President $300 billion in 2016 compared A 2018 Bloombergreport occupation types. a, floor not a ceiling. One of jobs . per year That means and CEO American to 2010. As recently as 2011, called the industry “the best The diversity of career our top priorities as an industry construction workers, welders, Petroleum Institute media reports were blaring bet for U.S. workers” thanks opportunitiesmeans there’s is building a more diverse pipe fitters. We partner with The economy is headlineslike “$4 Gas Might to its “paycheck potency” something for everyone – workforce, and ensuring these the National Building Trades be Here to Stay.” With the — with salary levels that across a variety of fields opportunities reach every booming, but that doesn’t Continued on page 16. means it’ all Easy Street for United States now leading “topped all sectors, including American families. Costs the world in production of utilities, tech and health care” for household essentials natural gas and oil, families in recent rankings. Non-retail continue to rise– with are enjoying welcome savings station jobs in the natural AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP expenses for healthcare up on their utility bills and at the gas and oil industry pay an 73% over 10 years, education gas pump – savings that help average annual wage of over costs increasing 58% and them afford other priorities that $100,000 — nearly $50,000 Get the lowdown food bills rising 26%. keep getting pricier. more than the U.S. average. There’s one important For a growing number of Studies show natural gas on low, down exception: energy costs. American workers, the U.S. and oil industry workers earn Household energy natural gas and oil industry moreacross all education payment expenseshave dropped doesn’t just mean lower bills, levels, degree majors, gender 10.5%, and Americans saved it means fatter paychecks. and race/ethnicity groups, and options.

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the community, the newly formed ownership in the working together Gun Violence neighborhood.” to help curb crime, Subcommittee, were Corvette Derden,

and offer activities looking to do some barber, grew up in for children. type of community the neighborhood, Free haircuts event, and being and is also a for children 15 “ member of the years of age, subcommittee. and under, free “I grew up in food, games, We want feedback this area, and it such as relay from the community, means a lot to races, and water and what they would be able to give balloon fights, back,” he said. music, and much like to see “We’re hoping, more were all a “ that our example, part of the active and words of community that some of them advice can help engagement by the are barbers, they make a difference subcommittee. decided to offer for the better in Police Officers free haircuts, on top the young people’s played with the of everything else lives. You couldn’t children, city we have going on have paid me to be officials barbecued, today,” she said. here today,” he said. and community Shay Bankston, After the success leaders just chairperson of of their first event, had everyday the Gun Violence organizers plan on conversation with Subcommittee said, making it a yearly the people who lived “In our meetings, event that rotates in the area. we were discussing around the city. Angela Lucas, ways on how to For more executive assistant improve the area information about to Mayor Wade that many of us the Gun Violence PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Kapszukiewicz told Corvette Derden cuts Aaron Middlebrooks hair. Mr. Derden wanted to grew up in; that’s Subcommittee The Toledo Journal when the idea contact Ms. Lucas volunteer his services and said, “You couldn’t have paid me to be here how the event today.” of offering free at Angela.Lucas@ haircuts developed. Toledo.Oh.gov or But, we also want Shay Bankston at her the people to tell consulting agency us what they would premierconsultingtoledo. like to see offered in com. Salon teaches dads how to style daughters’ hair

Prayer Breakfast Date: Friday, July 19, 2019 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Friendship Baptist Church - 5301 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, OH 43615 $10 Tickets available at Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union 1441 Dorr St, Toledo, OH.- No tickets will be sold at door Wilma Brown Jerome Graham Breakfast Honorees: PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Harold Mosley By Defender News Service Daughter class to Brenda Oliver teach dads how to An Ohio beauty create fun and easy Pastor Patricia Sullivan salon is working to hairstyles. make sure dads have Arron Woods “It’s really the opportunity to learn important that dads the skills necessary are involved, we kind to do their daughters’ of like, shut them out hair. when it comes to the Tieya Riggins is Gospel Concert hair thing and we the owner of Natruelly Date: Friday, July 19, 2019 | Time: 6:00 PM kind of take over as Mee in Rocky River. Location: Friendship Baptist Church - 5301 Nebraska Avenue women.” “Doing hair for me Toledo, OH 43615 Riggins hopes to is just, it’s a passion $15 Tickets available at Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union host another session and it’s a passion 1441 Dorr St, Toledo, OH.- No tickets will be soldSponsored at door by: in August, ahead of for me to teach other the new school year. people to do hair too,” That class will be open said Riggins. to both to fathers and Rigging recently mothers. held a free Father/ The Toledo Journal • July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 • Page 11 Education/Aparently Par Breakers award Destiny Oshodin with $1000 scholarship

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Members of the Par Breakers Golf Club, surround Destiny Oshodin, center, holding her $1000 scholarship check, and Lyntia Ruffin, president, to the left, and Gwen Readus, right. By JURRY TAALIB-DEEN and write an essay graduate from college Journal Staff Writer about her volunteerism, debt free. grades, and need for “I believe in Destiny. Since Scott High the scholarship. While growing up, she School first opened “When I first spent a lot of her time in 1913, there hasn’t found out I won the playing school. I think been a more dominate scholarship, I was that geared her in the player in tennis, then excited, and grateful,” direction of earning her Destiny Oshodin. Ms. Oshodin said, current GPA, and just The most wins in the who will be attending excelling in life,” Ms. school’s history, was Defiance College in Readus stated. also selected first team, the fall, majoring in The Par Breakers all-city, and earned fall Sports Management. “I Golf Club was founded athlete of the year; want to make sure that in 1992 by the late all while serving as a I graduate from college Delvis Cole; to whom camp counselor, and as close to debt free as the scholarship is earning a 3.8 GPA. possible,” she said. named after. Ms. Add earning the Par Even though she Cole wanted to Breakers’, Delvis Cole, has accumulated many start a golf club that $1000 scholarship, to accolades in the world gave minorities the her impressive resume. of tennis, Ms. Oshodin opportunity to enjoy The scholarship just started playing the the sport, while playing was presented to her sport at the beginning at the various courses by members of the Par of her freshman year. located in the Greater Breakers Golf Club, “I was just Metropolitan area. on Saturday, July 6, interested in the sport at the Heatherdowns and wanted to play. Country Club, 3910 One day I would like Heatherdowns Blvd. to be competing at Lyntia Ruffin, the highest stages the Northwest Ohio is POWERED president of the Par sport has to offer,” she Breakers Gold Club, explained. told The Toledo Journal Gwen Readus, that, in order to qualify Destiny’s mom, said for the scholarship, she was excited about applicants must have her daughter receiving at least a 2.7 GPA, the scholarship. She present three letters too reiterated what her of recommendations, daughter said about already be accepted at working on ways to a college or university,

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Submitted years researching and this knowledge and posi- and Kings. teaching about the great tively affect all youth. Marlon McLean has ex- Toronto, Canada, De- black civilizations in antiq- Today there are nu- pressed that, “The repeti- cember 2, 2014 (News- uity. They have created merous known sources tive acknowledgment that wire.com) - The team at various multi-media pre- validating that the first ancient black civilizations My Bible Culture have sentations and now have people and civilizations created the first alphabet, The repetitive acknowledgment that been working in the com- created the Illustrated were black. DNA proves mathematics, astronomy, ancient black civilizations created munity for numerous Reference Bible to further that black people have engineering and medi- greater genetic diversi- cine will change our racial the first alphabet, mathematics,

ty. Simply put; all other views. Black youth will “astronomy, engineering and medicine ASK YOUR nations came from black gain a greater respect for will change our racial views. Black FUNERAL DIRECTORS people. Archeology tells themselves which would us that the first civiliza- command a greater re- youth will gain a greater respect for “ A word from C. BROWN and tions of Nubia, Egypt spect from others.” themselves which would command a and Mesopotamia were My Bible Culture wants greater respect from others. C. BRIAN BROWN C. BRIAN BROWN DIRECTORS black-skinned people to play their role in creat- MAKING ARRANGEMENTS and the bible confirms ing awareness of the rich Dear Mr. Brown: I was at a funeral service provided that the people in these history of black people. ~ Marlon McLean byKeeping your funeral busy home. is an excellentAs a friend way of theto passfamily, the I was first regions are all from the Get involved! Learn more privileged to information. The individual died in North same Hamitic lineage. about how you can help to fewCarolina days followingand you abrought personal his lossbody and, back certainly, in Toledo there for areservices. enough His things family thatwas mustso impressed get done. with Among the way them you Even the genealogy and make this vision a reality. arehandled the following: things from time of death inclusive of the final description of the ancient www.mybiblecutlure.com rites. I will be in a similar situation very soon with my Israelites in the bible motherIf you in wish California. to have What a religiousshall I do service,upon her contactdemise? a confirm that they were clergyAretha person. J. If you plan to have a traditional funeral, black. All this knowledge you will need to select and notify pallbearers. If you do Dear Aretha: It is always nice to hear nice things and is readily available and notwe wantdo appreciate flowers, yourchoose expressions. an appropriate In order recipient to mini for- yet we still see no rep- anyymize memorial our expenses contributions. we ask that If you you do call receive us first flowers, to re- resentation of this truth considermove the donating expense extraof the arrangementsmiddle-man from to thisa hospital process. or in schools and the main- nursingWe in turn home will afterimmediately the ceremony. contact our agent in that city stream media. Instead to make the removal from place of death, make prepa- we continually see exam- rationNotify of youryour mom, lawyer provide and the us executorwith proper of permits the estate. and ples like Exodus: Gods Makethe number arrangements of death certificates to get copiesthat you ofwill theneed. death We will schedule a flight from origin to destination of Detroit certificate.Metro Airport. Locate Upon arrival important to our facility, papers. we willIf go the over estate is notthe inarrangement order, keep process every withpiece you of to mail make that things comes go as in forsmoothly at least as the possible. first three This months.is the aim Routine and standard notices op and- announcementseratiing procedure can of thebe cluesC. Brown of stocks, Funeral bonds, Home, debtsInc. and other obligations. Send your question to: The Toledo Journal Today there P.O. Box 12559, Toledo, Ohio 43606 c/o Ask Your Funeral Directors “are numerous C. BROWN FUNERAL HOME AND PRE-NEED CENTER known sources 1629 Nebraska Avenue Tel. 419-255-7682 Fax: 419-255-598 validating that www.cbrownfuneralhome.com the first people Professional Service with Dignity and civilizations were black. DNA proves that

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By Felicia T. Simpson because Netflix and chilling gets and you’re consistently feeling like Wire Columnist old real, quick. Don’t let work and you’re filling out a survey every time the kids distract you from going on you leave that person’s sight. It’s No matter if you’re dating or mar- dates with your partner. Close your a TURN-OFF! Please, if you don’t ried, I believe that every successful eyes and try to remember, those first trust your partner because of multi- and long lasting relationship, should three dates you went on with your ple infidelities in the past, exit stage include the following tips: partner? Remember how excited to the left and go be free and bad Communication – I don’t care you felt? Get that romance back by by yo’ damn self. If you don’t trust what the subject is, I’ve learned that being in the habit of going out on your partner because of something you must communicate with your dates, no excuses! that happened to you in your past, partner. Don’t assume that your Money – I don’t know who I’m GO GET THYSELF HEALED IMME- partner knows what you’re thinking. about to preach to but YOU NEED DIATELY! Men and women speak different lan- MONEY TO BE IN A RELATION- Individual Hobbies/Friends – guages, so spend time throughout SHIP! You and your partner have Last but not least, have your own life. the day talking to your partner or to be comfortable talking about Don’t be one of those clingy part- they will find someone else who has money with each other. No matter ners. Learn how to have your own a listening ear. Don’t just talk at your what your relationship status is, or individual hobbies or friends sepa- partner, utilize those active listening your role in the relationship is, both rate from your partner. Learn how skills you’ve learned around the third partners should be included in all to miss each other. I admire couples grade. It doesn’t take much time or financial decisions. Love don’t pay who work and play together, BUT I effort to schedule daily talks with the bills, buy the house, start the need my own space sometimes and your partner. business, raise the kids, etc., YOU as the saying goes, “Absence makes Date Nights – Schedule date NEED MONEY, amen? AMEN! the heart grow fonder.” I love when nights with your partner. Don’t ever Trust – If you lack trust……… my partner goes off and does his stop dating your partner. Dates don’t STOP RIGHT HERE AND GO GET own thing. It gives me time to enjoy have to be expensive either. My fa- YOUR ENTIRE LIFE TOGETHER! some “me time” or hang out with a vorite date idea in the summer time You CANNOT be in a healthy rela- friend and talk about “girl things.” Go are picnics in the park by water. You you about $25 total. Plus, it’s anoth- tionship of any kind if you lack trust. shoot hoops with the fellas or start can purchase a $5 footlong sand- er perfect way to just adore nature That was a word right there! I’ve dat- hosting mani’s and mimosa parties wich from Subway, bring a blanket, and communicate with your partner. ed so many men who lack trust and at your home. Whatever you choose water and/or wine, turn on a music You have to get in the habit of taking it’s so nerve wrecking. Who wants to do, stay within the boundaries set app on your phone and that’ll cost your partner OUTSIDE of the house to be in a relationship with someone in your relationships.

It’s Above Me Now... Bow Wow ‘getting By Dr. Sheila D. Williams Wire Writer the bag’ with In my daily stroll through new businesses various media outlets, I came across a video of a young man named Craig Brooks. As I con- and upcoming tinued to scroll through social media, I found one meme af- restaurant ter the other titled ‘It’s Above Me Now’. Mr. Brooks, an Afri- can American young man, who was on his job working at a hotel when a Caucasian wom- an called him n *gger while he was attempting to check her in for her stay at the hotel. I re- viewed the video of Mr. Brooks a supervisor OR he had simply thing we say and do is scruti- several times and realized there ‘released’ her negativity and rac- nized, it can often be difficult were so many levels to what oc- ist remarks to a higher being. to ‘release’ and let go of those curred. I commend Mr. Brooks How we handle stress is imper- things that are out of our control. on his ability to maintain his ative to our overall health and It is often difficult to remain calm composure in such a stressful well-being. As an African Amer- in stressful situations and to situation. I can only imagine ican woman, I’ve encountered find work-life balance. Through how he felt as he appeared to many challenges in my life. I’ve prayer, meditation, supportive only be trying to do his job and experienced so many situations family and friends as well as carry out his job-related respon- There is a reason why businessman Shad Moss that were blatantly discriminato- travel and participation in social sibilities. He didn’t yell, he didn’t has flung aside the long-held moniker of “Bow Wow” ry and many that were subtle. In activities I’ve learned to manage scream, he didn’t become vio- like an old jacket. each situation, I can’t say I was my stress. Perhaps Mr. Brooks lent or argumentative, he didn’t First of all, he said he retired from the genre three as composed as Mr. Brooks. I’ve has learned to successfully man- even curse or raise his voice. years ago, according to the Los Angeles Times, al- learned, and continue to learn, age stress and his ability release He simply repeated to her, ‘it’s though, like boxers, rappers are prone to make how to deal with stress daily. and deflect the negative energy above me now’ and offered her comebacks even after they drop the mic. Just as im- Because of societal pressure that she attempted to place upon the option of choosing the Best portantly, Moss wants to be viewed as a bona fide to ‘fit in’, coupled with work, fam- him is by far, one that we can all Western next door for her stay. businessman and the Bow Wow sobriquet just wasn’t ily, financial responsibilities we learn a lesson from. As a Men- Okay I laughed when he offered cutting it for him anymore. are all dealing with some form tal Health Advocate, I encourage the Best Western, I admit it. The Buckeye-born and bred Moss (Columbus, of stress. Did you know that sev- others to advocate for their over- But on a more serious not, the Ohio), 32, is able to boast of his business ventures, enty-five percent to 90% of all well-being. Learn to say ‘no’, level of stress and the ability to which he unabashedly does at regular intervals, all doctor’s office visits are for to walk away and to be inten- restrain from lashing out in this which he says includes having the No. 1 selling du- stress-related ailments and com- tional about you, your well-being type of scenario is perhaps un- rag line in the market. plaints? The reality is, stress can and the well-being of those you imaginable to many. I can only In addition to his duties as executive producer of play a part in problems such as love. Let’s all learn to release envision myself in that situation, the hit reality TV show “Growing Up Hip Hop,” Moss headaches, high blood pressure, and let go – it’s okay to hold your blood pressure elevated, palms is working on producing his first movie for TV One, heart problems, diabetes, skin head high and say, ‘It’s Above sweating, perhaps even biting according to The Jasmine Brand. And he is about to conditions, asthma, arthritis, de- Me Now’ and walk away!! my tongue and saying a silent drop his own wave control brush and pomade. pression, and anxiety. Research www.DrSheilaDWilliams.com prayer, in order to keep the And then there is the matter of enrolling his daugh- indicates that emotional stress is It’s Above Me is a statement peace and to keep my job. So, I ter in acting classes, for which she has shown that a major contributing factor to the said by hotel reservationist Craig ask, if you were in this scenario, she inherited some of her father’s swag: six leading causes of death in L. Brooks Jr. in a Twitterviral what would you have done? The biggest project that he is going to undertake the United States: cancer, cor- video in which he confronts the We can only speculate what in the future is the opening of his restaurant. He has onary heart disease, accidental woman who called him a n*gger Mr. Brooks meant when he said yet to divulge the name of the establishment or the injuries, respiratory disorders, over the phone by politely refus- repeatedly ‘It’s above me now’. I kind of eatery it will be or where it will be located. But cirrhosis of the liver and suicide. ing her service. presume he meant either that if Moss is letting folks know that he is handling his. ALARMING to say the least. This article originally appeared she had an issue or complaint, This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com. In a society in which every- in The Florida Star. she needed to address it with The Toledo Journal • July 10, 2019- July 16, 2019 • Page 15 Auto/Sports 5 Basic Things Everyone Should Know About Their Car (StatePoint) Driving can be referred to as a “rider,” an is working. expensive if you lack basic endorsement refers to a change 3. Check tires monthly. Proper car-care knowledge or proper or addition to existing coverage. tire pressure promotes good insurance. Regular maintenance For example, Erie Insurance has gas mileage and can extend tire can prevent costly breakdowns an endorsement called ERIE Rate life. Reference the sticker found and extend your car’s life, and the Lock which customers can add to inside the driver’s door for the right coverage can protect your policies so their rates will increase recommended pressure. 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You may hear personal auto, Erie Insurance. reference your owner’s manual. it referred to as Property Damage “Working with an insurance agent Most manufacturers recommend (PD for short) or Bodily Injury (BI can help you get the right coverage changing oil between 5,000 and for short). for you, based on your car and 7,500 miles, while synthetic oils • Collision vs. comprehensive. budget.” are likely good for 10,000 to 15,000 Collision pays for repairs to your car 2. Read the owner’s manual. Learn miles. if you hit another vehicle or crash the car’s bells and whistles and 5. Master the jump-start. Usually into an object. Comprehensive how often to rotate tires, check a car battery needs to be replaced covers other incidents. For belts and hoses and change the oil. every five years. While a dead example, hitting a deer, hailstorm Check dashboard warning lights. battery is never convenient, it’s damage, vandalization or theft. Red typically indicates your car easy to jump start a car. Attach one • Deductible. This is the amount may be unsafe to drive. Yellow or red clamp to the positive terminal attaches to the negative terminal sparking. Turn on the live car. Allow special jump-starting procedures. you’ll pay out-of-pocket for repairs orange usually means you should of the dead battery. The other red of the live battery. The final clamp the dead car to run for at least a By knowing the basics, you can hit before insurance kicks in. get it checked but it’s not urgent. clamp goes on the positive terminal goes onto an unpainted metal half hour to charge. Always double- the road with confidence. • Endorsement. Sometimes Green generally indicates a feature of the live battery. The black clamp surface on the dead car’s engine check your owner’s manual to be block to prevent hazardous sure your vehicle doesn’t require More Than 17 Million Unsafe Airbags Remain In Vehicles On U.S. Roads

(NAPS)—Today, in the U.S., more consumers. Consumers also get notices or do not understand the plate, or manually enter the plate than 17 million recalled Takata notifications through postcards, severity of the situation,” said Patrick number. The website will immediately airbags remain in vehicles on the e-mail, social media and other forms of Juneau, who is leading a nationwide indicate if the vehicle is currently under road. A defective part inside the communication urging them to contact outreach program by SafeAirbags. recall for defective Takata airbags. airbag can explode when the airbag their dealers immediately to schedule com. • A free smartphone app, Airbag deploys, potentially shooting sharp an appointment for a free recall “It is vitally important for consumers Recall, can also be downloaded, metal fragments at the driver and repair.Even if they haven’t received to pay attention to any notifications passengers. The National Highway a communication, all vehicle owners they receive and to schedule an enabling consumers to take a picture Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) should check if their vehicle is affected appointment to have their airbags of their license plate to immediately has confirmed that 16 people in by the Takata airbag recall by visiting repaired for FREE. This literally could determine if a vehicle is under recall. the U.S. have been killed, and www.SafeAirbags.com or www. be a matter of life and death.” It takes just a few minutes to determine hundreds of others alleged to have NHTSA.gov/Recalls and entering their The call to action is simple. if a vehicle has a recalled airbag and been injured, by this defect. Affected vehicle identification number (VIN). • If consumers receive a Takata airbag just a few hours to have an airbag vehicles include those made by Dealerships around the country recall notice, letter, postcard or e-mail, repaired. Take the time to protect BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ferrari, have replacement parts available, they should immediately schedule a yourself, your family and your friends. Ford, General Motors, Honda, Infiniti, and the free recall repair should free recall repair at a local dealership. For more information, visit www. Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, take an average of one to several • Consumers uncertain whether their SafeAirbags.com and www.NHTSA. McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, hours depending on vehicle make vehicles are part of the Takata airbag Nissan, Scion, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota and model.“Unfortunately, many recall should visit www.SafeAirbags. gov/Recalls. and Volkswagen. consumers are not taking immediate com. They will be prompted to enter To keep your car on the road to safety, Vehicle manufacturers are sending action, either because they have the vehicle identification number find out whether the airbag is safe or official recall notices to affected ignored the repeated safety recall (VIN), upload a photo of the license has been recalled. Famous Quotes If you don’t like something, Harriet Tubman change it. If you can’t change it, change your What you’re thinking is what attitude. you’re becoming. Maya Angelou Muhammad Ali

Find the good. It’s all around I have learned over the you. Find it, showcase it years that when one’s mind and you’ll start believing in is made up, this diminishes it. fear; knowing what must be Jesse Owens done does away with fear. Every time you state what Rosa Parks you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a The secret of life is to have message to both you and no fear; it’s the only way to others about what you think function. is possible. Don’t put a Stokely Carmichael ceiling on yourself. Oprah Winfrey Instead of looking at the You can’t make decisions past, I put myself ahead based on fear and the twenty years and try to look possibility of what might at what I need to do now in happen. order to get there then. Michelle Obama Diana Ross Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always I have discovered in life that remember, you have there are ways of getting within you the strength, the almost anywhere you want patience, and the passion to go, if you really want to to reach for the stars to go. change the world. Langston Hughes THE TOLEDO JOURNAL Page 16 • July 10, 2019 - July 16, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. advises older persons about heat index precautions and emergency cooling stations By Justin Moor that they are most Chicago in 1995 led • Stay in cool places the day, even if they out into air-conditioning; vulnerable to heat- to heat-related deaths such as shopping malls, don’t feel thirsty. apply cool, wet cloths; All Lucas County related illnesses and of over 750 people, libraries or a Cooling Note: If on a special take small sips of water; Senior Centers remain that that these extreme most of whom were Center fluid-restricted diet or if condition does not available as Emergency conditions pose a seniors. We remind the • Avoid caffeine and taking diuretics, consult improve, call 911! Cooling Stations today. significant threat to their community to check on alcoholic beverages your physician about Signs of Heat Stroke: These air conditioned health, especially to older or disabled family - they accelerate the fluid intake during hot Heat stroke is a much facilities can offer those who have cardiac members or neighbors effects of heat exhaustion weather more serious condition. seniors some relief from or respiratory problems. who live alone or may be • Avoid heavy meals. Signs of Heat Signs include: headache, the oppressive heat and In contrast to violent experiencing problems Choose lighter meals & Exhaustion: Headache, sluggishness or fatigue, humidity. weather events that coping with the heat. cooler foods – salads, sluggishness or fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, Because the Heat cause extensive Ways to reduce sandwiches, fruit etc. thirst, blurred vision, agitation or confusion, Index is predicted to physical destruction, the the risk of heat-related • Since aging can nausea or upset seizures, hot dry skin reach over 90 degrees hazards of extreme heat illness cause decreased thirst stomach, vomiting, (absence of sweating), today, the Area Office on are dramatically less • Plan any outside sensation, older adults profuse sweating, increased (inner) body Aging of Northwestern apparent, especially at activities for the coolest should drink water, moderate increase in temperature, loss of Ohio, Inc. once again the onset. In fact, similar times of the day – before natural juices or other body temperature consciousness, rapid cautions older persons weather conditions in noon and in the evening fruit drinks throughout Treatment: Fan or move heartbeat, hallucinations – Call 911 immediately - heat stroke can be deadly! Until help arrives treat the same way as with heat exhaustion Mother Boola Bomb Bay (described above). & The Boola Bomb Bay Baptist Choir Building Diversity Continued from page 7.

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