Volume 23, No. 20“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” March 27, 2013 Preparing for The Cotillion -

Debutantes: Toledo School for the Arts' JaylaJayla SatterfieldSatterfield andand JadaJada Bolden,Bolden, StartStart High School's Wellsley Jones

In This Issue Law Institute Grads Mom's House Book Review Classifieds Perryman Page 5 Page 9 Page 12 Page 15 Page 2 AALP's Easter Egg Tree FAME Timberlake and Carla Yvetta Tolliver Page 6 Page 10 Wonderstone Page 16 Page 3 Page 13 The Soucial Scene Comedians Kwanzaa Neighborhood Page 11 BlackMarketPlace Page 4 The Cotillion Etiquette Seminar Page 14 Page 7 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth March 27, 2013 The Violence of Silence I By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. The Truth Contributor many people, particularly That’s the vulnerability said that 10 years ago when about it. So, preaching is pulpit is a very powerful in churches, who come that she presented to these he was still preaching, that one place that we really message to them about the bearing wounds – some people who decided to take he preached on sexual vio- can make a huge differ- life experiences that still fresh and others with advantage of her. But, like lence and was amazed at ence to create a space in they’ve had. scars – along with shame you said, it’s classic blam- the response. which people can talk As you’ve said, they’re and guilt. It appears that ing the victim and it’s just Men and women were about their own experi- carrying with them the persons are in search of not helpful to her or to the in tears, many older people ences and those of people wounds that are often not healing. Have you fol- young men, because it re- came up to him afterwards they care about. healed. So I just feel like lowed the high profile rape lieves them of responsibil- and were so appreciative When we look out at a it’s one of those opportu- case in Steubenville, Ohio? ity which is the worst thing of his sermon and some congregation on Sunday, nities and responsibilities Fortune: Yes. we can do for them. young people reached out statistically, every third that we have that we can’t Perryman: There are a Perryman: Given a to him for situations they person knows something let pass by. lot of dynamics in play – popular culture which, in were dealing with. about these issues and has child-on-child violence, an automobile ad, depicts It taught him that until had very personal experi- Contact Rev. Donald .. Physical violence is children abusing children, scantily-clad women he spoke about it he wasn’t ences themselves or in their Perryman, D.Min, at not the only way in which power and gender, minors bound and gagged in the going to hear about it. But family. The fact that they [email protected] we hurt one another. It is and alcohol and blame-the- trunk of a government as soon as he spoke about don’t hear about sexual or just the most conspicuous. victim rationalizations. leader’s car, how does the it he was going to hear domestic violence from the – Renita Weems Fortune: The real trag- Steubenville incident edy is the failure of these speak to the current state “My God, my God, young men. It astonishes of society, young people, why…?” me that these teens can, or parenthood? Community Calendar The brutal and sense- not only engage in sexual Fortune: Unfortunately, less but commonplace vio- assault, but then broadcast the incident makes a state- March 28 lence perpetrated upon it over social media. This ment about the fact that we ESOP’s Great American Bank Fight: Frederick Douglass Community Association; 6 women and children of all says to me that they saw no live in a rape culture that pm: 419-464-9885 races, ethnicities and so- moral fault and had no con- still shapes the conscious- cioeconomic groups is be- cern about legal risk. I ness and behaviors particu- March 29 yond comprehension. wonder how could our larly among men. Cer- Mt. Nebo Baptist Good Friday Service: Noon to 3 pm; Free transportation available: I don’t understand the young people be so out of tainly, these boys do not 419-246-8561 brutal Steubenville, Ohio touch with any sense of represent all young men. rape of a 16 year-old girl respect for another human But my question is where March 30 by two teenage members being? did they go to church and All Classes Libby HS Reunion Meeting: Hong Kong Chinese Buffet in WalMart Plaza; of the high school football And then, of course, the what were they learning? To plan Labor Day Weekend reunion: 419-450-7227 team. The recurring deaths community divided and Because I feel, as a church of intelligent, talented, at- taking sides with the as- leader, that these are the March 31 New Covenant Church “Cross Over to a New Life:” 11 am; Woodward HS tractive and ambitious sailants and the victim, is issues we should be teach- women at the hands of sick very disturbing but very ing and talking about in April 7 ex-boyfriends or former typical. These men clearly church. So I worry that this Indiana Avenue MBC 48th Pastoral Celebration: For Pastor John E. Roberts; 4 pm; spouses boggle my mind. were responsible for harm- wasn’t happening for them. Guests are Rev. John Williams and Eastern Star MBC: 419-246-3850 The persistent physical and ing someone who was in- Perryman: I totally emotional battering in capacitated. So it just con- didn’t see that response April 9 countless intimate partner tinues to astonish me. coming. You seem to sug- Support for Family Caregivers: 7 to 9 pm; Relationship building, staying safely at relationships continues to Perryman: How do you gest that the church itself home, housing options and more; care4you2 facilities: 419-517-7300 stretches my capacity to address those who con- has helped to shape public Beginning Genealogy Workshop Pt 1: Main Branch Library; 6 to 8 pm; An overview connect reason with real- demn and chastise the acceptance of how women of genealogy and U.S. Census records: 419-259-5233 ity. young lady because she had and children are threat- I spoke with Rev. Marie been drinking? ened, assaulted and humili- April 10-12 Fortune, Ph.D, to explore Fortune: We would pre- ated. Toledo District Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Intercessory the depths of this complex fer that none of those young Fortune: The church’s Prayer Conference: City of Zion, Mt. Zion Church; 6:30 pm; Speakers – Bishop Duane issue. Fortune is a pioneer people be drinking but they silence on these issues is Tisdale, Overseer Lanier Twyman, Bishop William Murphy: 419-246-1850 in the field of religion and do. The fact that none of significant. I was just domestic violence and the her friends or the people speaking in Nashville and April 16 Founder and Senior Ana- she was with stepped in at a man came up to me who Support for Family Caregivers: 7 to 9 pm; Relationship building, staying safely at lyst at the Seattle-based any point to stop her. Also, was a former pastor and home, housing options and more; care4you2 facilities: 419-517-7300 FaithTrust Institute. where were her parents or now is a counselor work- Beginning Genealogy Workshop Pt. 2: Main Branch Library; 6 to 8 pm; An overview of using magazines, newspapers and the Internet for research: 419-259-5233 Perryman: There are other adults? ing with abusive men. He April 20 Toledo’s Jazz Celebration Month Free Performance: Kent Branch Library; Noon to The Sojourner’s Truth 5 pm; Jelise & Co, Chris Brown & Candice Coleman, The Gene Parker Quintet, Jim Toledo’s Truthful African-American Gottron Quartet: 567-249-6229 Owned and Operated Newspaper April 21 Fletcher Word – Publisher and Editor Phillips Temple CME Pre-Women’s Day Event: Gospel Concert featuring Derrick Becky McQueen – Business Manager Roberts and the Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir: 419-242-7906

Artisha Lawson – Reporter April 23 Candice Harrison – Reporter Support for Family Caregivers: 7 to 9 pm; Relationship building, staying safely at home, housing options and more; care4you2 facilities: 419-517-7300 Rev. D.L. Perryman – Columnist Michael Hayes – Entertainment Critic April 26-28 Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Ministry 16th Spring Retreat: 419-531-9443 or 419- Jason L. Lee Sr. - Layout Designer 865-0019 Jennifer Retholtz – Webmaster Kathy Sweeny – Graphic Designer May 4 Kathleen Greely – Account Executive National Train Day: Amtrak Station; 9:30 am to 4 pm; Tran cars, engines, food, music, art & history, rides: 419-241-9155 ex 134 A Certified MBE, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 May 19 [email protected] Phillips Temple CME Women’s Day service: Featuring Tersa Snorton, first woman bishop of CME: 419-242-7906 www.thetruthtoledo.com March 27, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Two Troubling Thoughts…. By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column or Montgomery? (Guttmacher.org), young minating life and is not giv- rific incidents of the untimely Planned Parenthood, you will If that were to happen, black teenage girls are abort- ing life. deaths of blacks, male and find that she made statements Congress would be falling ing babies twice as fast as Abortion is different from female, by gun violence, we that can be possibly seen as a over its feet in passing mean- their racial counterparts. birth control. With birth con- then add on the incalculable belief in the elimination of ingful This study further in- trol, conception is not al- loss of black life created in black person and she spoke gun laws including the dicates that blacks are doing lowed. With the image of God and we at KKK rallies. (See: The banning of assault weapons the abortion scene at an abortion, conception has have a recipe for disaster Career of Margaret Sanger and high-capacity ammo alarming rate in that we make taken place and a life is being for the successful future of by David Kennedy and see drums. up 13 percent of the popula- prepared to enter the world the black family. also: the website: The Na- Don’t believe me? tion but have 30 percent of but is If you take the position tional Black Pro-Life Union Look at the slaughter houses the recorded abortions! cruelly cut short by a de- that life begins in the womb, and its story about the Negro also known as Detroit and So, what does that por- cision to end that precious the issue of abortion being a Project which was a favorite Chicago and other tend for the black family? life. private right is pure nonsense project of Margaret Sanger). urban cities. Folks in those We are slowing erasing mul- I know…I know…you because no one is advocating This abortion issue (1) It appears that any cities have been systemati- titudes who would be mem- may not want me preaching as a “guardian” for the life within the black community ban on high capacity assault cally, so it seems, shooting bers of a generation of black about the sanctity of life and that cannot yet speak up for is doing a ghastly job of par- weapons is doomed for fail- down men and women. that his or her rights. tially thinning out future gen- ure in the U.S. Senate. Sen- black folks for years and We are throwing away life starts in the womb and The argument has been erations of black people and ate Majority Leader Harry it is to the point that new future marriage partners for that, before you were born, couched under the terms of a it appears to be no hue and Reid is taking the bill off of murders do not hardly regis- future generations of black God knew the exact number woman having the sole right cry from us! the floor for a vote because ter as a moral outrage on the men and women. We are di- of days for your life and that to take control of her body Depending on which sta- he contends that it will not national news. We are seem- luting our population. We are He knitted together in the and that control includes tistics you come across, since pass and he wants to get some ingly immune to blacks kill- treating life with contempt womb, the yet-to-be-born aborting an unwanted fetus. 1973, millions of black ba- portion of the gun control ing blacks. and do not honor child. But when a life starts in the bies have been silenced by law passed as opposed to But, if you start getting the life that is gestating So… what does an womb, that sole “control” by the means of abortion. I am nothing at all. more Newtowns (Connecti- within the womb. abortion mean besides a life the woman is a now a consid- too overwhelmed to cry about My thoughts on cut) and Columbines (Colo- For whatever reason or lost? It means that we have eration that must include the it. America and its eternal love rado), white folks will be- rationale, the carrier of the said no to God’s best interests of the unborn affair with guns and more come incensed and then, and black family, the black intent for that life to be child. Contact Lafe Tolliver at guns? Unless and until there only then, will that white- woman (albeit too many un- born and we have played As an aside, when you [email protected] is more bloodshed that makes fueled rage intimidate the married teenagers are en- “god.” read the life of Margaret American scream with moral NRA and force the spineless gaged in this behavior) is ter- So… between the hor- Sanger, the founder of outrage, the NRA will members in the House and win with its “they want to Senate to take real notice of take away your guns” whiffle the carnage, black and white. Rep. Ashford Announces State Funding arguments. Until that time comes, Until the cup is over- and I hope it never does, we running with the new blood will simply put Band-Aids for Elderly and Disabled Services of more innocents, America on the gun problem and run will shy away from substan- for cover when the NRA bel- $16K approved to help connect residents of rental tial and meaningful gun con- lows and rants and raves trol. about guns being housing with community assistance Specifically, until more our alter ego and that with- Special to The Truth Americans are mowed down out assault weapons or with with automatic weapon fire, the infringement of universal State Representative Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) announced last week that the State Controlling Board has approved America background checks, we are a grant in the amount of $16,000 for the Ohio Department of Aging’s Resident Services Coordinator Program. The program will shield it eyes and hope ripe for a takeover by the is designed to help connect disabled and low-income residents with services and benefits in their community. for the best. ever evil Obama-led govern- “I am pleased to see that tenants of The Renaissance will be in a better position to access services and benefits to help Until there are more ment. maintain their independence,” said Ashford. “It is so important that all people can feel safe and secure with necessities such gruesome murders of bushel (2) Here is a statistic that as housing. Our local Area Office on Aging does great work.” baskets full of innocents, will leave you breathless and Through the grant, the Area Office on Aging will be able to hire a part time service coordinator for residents at The America trembling for the future of Renaissance. Resident service coordinators can help tenants maintain apartments, comply with lease terms and increase will deny it has an ongo- the black family. According access to integrated housing for people with disabilities. ing addiction with guns. to The Guttmacher Institute Only when the headlines repeatedly blare out about more mass killings of 10, 20, 50 and 100 innocents, will the cup of blood become so overflowing that America will change and come out of its stupor of loving blazing guns and red-hot fire power. Now regrettably, this cup of blood of the innocents will have to be filled to the brim by white people and white kids caught in the cross fire of gun nuts and psychos because the value of life of non-minorities only registers about three-fifths of the value of innocently-shed white blood. It seems that the country is immune to black-on-black gun crime and killings. Could you image the moral hue and cry if white folks and white kids were being murdered at the rate folks are in Detroit and Chi- cago but in such cities as Se- attle or San Diego or White Plains (New York) or Tampa Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth March 27, 2013 “Kwanzaa Park Neighbors” Is Organization’s New Name Special to The Truth At its March meeting, members of Brighten Up Commu- like everyone’s neighbor. nity Organizing voted unanimously to change their group’s name to “Kwanzaa Park Neighbors.” Washington Muhammad, who is a board member of the group and program coordinator for Self Expression Teen “We wanted a name that would better tell people what we Theater, liked emphasizing that the group consists of “neigh- do and where we are located,” said Oscar Shaheer, president bors.” “Some people work in the neighborhood, some own of the organization and co-owner of “Your Community businesses, some worship, and some live here,” he explained. Market,” located on Nebraska Avenue. “We are all neighbors.”

Kwanzaa Park Neighbors focuses on the neighborhood south of Dorr Street, bounded by Brown and Hawley Av- “Some people work in the enues, and originally named “Kuschwantz,” meaning “cow’s tail” in German. Shaheer explained that the name was given neighborhood, some own busi- by neighboring Germans to the Polish neighborhood, and referred to its being at the “tail end” of the trolley line. nesses, some worship, and some live here. We are all neighbors.” In 2010, Brighten Up Community Organizing sponsored a contest to “name the neighborhood” and “Kwanzaa Park” won. Kwanzaa is a celebration based on the African communitarian philosophy of Kawaida. Brighten Up, now Lynne Hamer, who lives near the neighborhood and Kwanzaa Park Neighbors, is working with Toledo City teaches at University of Toledo, liked it because even though Council to get signage installed. the group focuses on its own neighborhood, it also reaches out to the larger Toledo community. For example, this Brighten Up Community Organizing was formed in 2008 summer the group is hosting a teachers’ workshop, “From as a result of a successful effort on the part of neighborhood Kuschwantz to Kwanzaa Park,” sponsored by the Ohio residents working with UT students and the City of Toledo to Humanities Council and taught through UT. “Kwanzaa Park improve neighborhood street lighting. “Brighten Up” re- Neighbors is inviting teachers from throughout Ohio in to ferred not only to the lights, but also to an attitude. Two of learn from the neighborhood,” she stated. the original Brighten Up members, Brenda Witcher and Washington Phyllis Toney, were both supportive of the organization’s Along with the new neighborhood name and new organi- Muhammad new name. zation name, Kwanzaa Park Neighbors is working on a new logo. “This will appear on letterhead and on signs around the Member Jacqueline LaBiche said she liked the name neighborhood,” Shaheer explained. As with the Any neighbors, from inside or outside the neighborhood Kwanzaa Park Neighbors because it “sounds friendly,” which neighborhood’s name, its logo will be chosen through a itself, are invited to come the Kwanzaa Park Neighbors is what the organization is all about. Sr. Virginia Welsh, also contest. Four entries have been received. Anyone with an monthly meetings, held the first Thursday of every month a member and director of the Padua Center, noted that for interest in the neighborhood is invited to vote by stopping by from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Padua Center, 1416 Nebraska Avenue, those of a religious bent, the name “neighbors” resonates the Padua Center at 1416 Nebraska, between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with parking accessed from Junction Avenue. Call the Padua with Jesus’s teachings on the importance of everyone acting Monday through Friday. Center at 419-241-6465 for details. March 27, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger Addresses Law and Leadership Institute Graduates Special to The Truth

The first class to enter demic program in law, lead- that runs from Monday tion from the site and then print it off. Once completed, mail the application to: the Law and Leadership In- ership, analytical thinking, through Friday 9:00 a.m. to stitute (LLI) at The Univer- and writing skills. Toledo 4:00 p.m. LLI students hear Marilyn Preston sity of Toledo College of Law’s LLI program began from local attorneys and University of Toledo, College of Law Law graduated from the in 2009 with a single ninth judges, go on weekly field 2801 W. Bancroft, MS 507 program on March 16. Jus- grade class; a new class has trips, and end the program Toledo, OH 43606 tice Judith Ann Lanzinger joined the program each with a mock trial. The pro- ’77 of the Supreme Court following year. gram continues into the 2013 summer dates: June 24 to July 26 of Ohio was the keynote “We are very proud of school year on select Satur- speaker. the students we have day afternoons. Student interested in the program, should let their teacher or counselor know so they can get information to LLI. Completed application should be submitted before the April 15 The 18 graduates, all se- worked with in the Law and deadline. niors at local high schools, Leadership Institute, espe- The program is a free participated in a mock trial cially those we have seen program open to incoming Any further questions, feel free to contact Site Coordinator Michelle Tussing at 419-450- competition against LLI grow during the past four ninth graders in the Toledo 2220 or at [email protected]. students from the Univer- years. We are grateful to all area. Lunch is provided and sity of Akron School of Law of the sponsors for support- help with transportation in the Cubbon Courtroom ing this effort to diversify through the bus system can at the Law Center. The com- the legal profession,” said be arranged. In addition, mencement ceremony fol- Daniel J. Steinbock, dean students are awarded with a lowed in the Law Center’s of the College of Law. stipend for successfully McQuade Law Auditorium. The LLI program was pi- completing the summer pro- Supported by the Ohio loted in Columbus and gram. State Bar Foundation, the Cleveland in 2008, and has Supreme Court of Ohio, since grown to more than How to apply: Ohio’s nine law schools, 400 high school students Go to and others, LLI is a state- on eight law school cam- www.lawandleadership.org wide initiative to help pre- puses across the state. LLI and click on “LLI Cities.” pare students from students begin the program Go to the Toledo site. Click underserved communities during the summer before on “Apply” and click on for post-secondary success their freshman year. It’s a the application. You can through a four-year aca- five-week long program type right on the applica- Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth March 27, 2013 African American Legacy Project’s Easter Egg Tree By Folasade Oladokun Sojourner’s Truth Reporter On Wednesday, March 20, 2013 The African American Legacy Project unveiled its Easter Egg Tree to the media and community. The tree signifies new beginnings and also serves as a reminder of the Easter Egg Hunt the AALP will host on Easter Sunday March 31, 2013 at their new home located at 1326 Collingwood. This will be the first event hosted by the Legacy Project since their move in October. Positioned right at the cusp of the community, the new location is believed to have the ability to serve as a “Beacon of Hope” for the entire commu- nity. Bernadette Graham, AALP program coordinator, said the Easter Egg Hunt will be a safe, fun, and positive event for the community. “We want to establish a relationship with chil- dren in the community with our emerging leaders as much as possible, our up-and-coming leaders in the community are very positive role models for the children, “ she said. Activities for children age toddler through grade six will be conducted by the 2012 Emerging Leaders. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to greet the children. The Glass City Brothers United will be present to provide fire safety infor- mation. The event will take place from 2-4 pm. Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union’s Annual Tax Assistance The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union sponsored its first free income tax assistance program in January 2002. The tradition continues this year at the credit union’s location on Dorr Street. “We are happy to bring this free service to the people of our community,” CEO Suzette Cowell said years ago. It’s a sentiment that holds true today.

For more information on the tax assistance program, call 419-255-8876.

The tax assiatnce program is sponsored bt The Toledo Journal, Fifth Third Bank, Seagate Office Products, RC Olmstead Inc, and The Sojourner's Truth Newspaper.

Suzette Cowell reviewing former City Council President Wilma Brown's tax information March 27, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7

Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • The Cotillion’s Annual Etiquette Seminar for Debs and Debs-In-Waiting Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Toledo Club of the seminar for this year’s debu- 2013 for a two-hour infor- this class. About 60 young National Association of Busi- tantes and debs-in-waiting. mative session entitled “Be- ladies were taught how to ness and Professional The young ladies gathered at tween Us Girls”. Denise greet someone with a hand- Women’s Clubs, Inc. pre- Indiana Avenue Baptist Cardwell, instructor and To- shake and a smile and were sented the annual etiquette Church, Saturday March 16, ledo Club member, taught (Continued on Page 8)

Cardwell, Etiquette Workshop Chairman Michelle Blue and Deja Wilson

2012 Miss Debutante, Aleshia Miller adressing Debs and Debs-in-Waiting

Jayla Satterfield, Jada Bolden and Wellsley

Rosalyn Whickum with Deasha Cox and Pearline Young Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth March 27, 2013 Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • YWCA’s 18th Annual Milestones: A Tribute to Women On March 14, 2013, the YWCA of Northwest Ohio recognized, for the 18th year, extraordinary women in the Rhonda Sewell, LC Auditor Anita Lopez, Jacqueline community who have demonstrated outstanding leadership Rivers, Candace Harrison qualities and have demonstrated efforts contributing to the empowerment of women. This year’s luncheon was held at the SeaGate Convention

Past Honoree Deborah Barnett, Toledo Clerk of Court Vallie Bowman English

Robinson, Ph.D., interim president Lourdes University Government - Teresa Fedor, Ohio state representativeSciences - Dr. Anne Ruch, OB/GYN, direc- Kristian Brenneman and Milestones tor of SewHope, founder of John Jones Awardee Linda Past Honoree Billie Kids Against Hunger Social Ewing Johnson Services - Wanda Butts, founder of the Josh ProjectVolunteerism - Center. art, Toledo Museum of Patricia Appold, president of The honorees were: artBusiness - Linda Ewing, Library Legacy Foundation Arts - Carolyn Putney, senior vice president fifth and Oliver House Develop- chief curator, director of col- third Bank (Northwestern ment lections and curator of Asian Ohio)Education - Janet The Cotillion (Continued from Page 7) given tips on how to interview, look the part and how to have to right attitude in various settings. The art of introduction was demonstrated as they attempted to get to know each other. Throughout the workshop the young ladies were encouraged to sit properly, walk correctly and what not to wear that included hair and make-up. A working lunch was provided and and deb’s in waiting got a chance to interact with each other and share ideas.After the seminar, lunch was served which offered the young women an opportunity to become better acquainted with each other. Wilma Brown, Cotillion chairman, spoke of the scholarships provided through The University of Toledo and provided other helpful hints and information. This is the 49th Annual Cotillion and Brown has been instrumental in its success. This year’s Cotillion - Debutante Ball will be held in The Great Hall at the Stranahan on Saturday, May 25 at 7 pm. March 27, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Banding Together for a Cause By Carla Yvette

Tonia Saunders and Angie Duckworth Patrice Russell and April White Kelly and Mom’s House Executive Director Dashiell Sims Christina Rodgriguez welcomed the Karen and Rodney Taylor opportunity to “band together” with local band FUSION and vocalist and recording artist, Leah Williams, on March 23, for a fun night of fundraising at the Blackwoods Grill located on

Board Member, Bill Sheehan with Exec.Director Christina Marcus Thomas Rodriguez and Erin Baker

Holland-Sylvania Rd. The fundraiser titled “Let’s Band Together” was an exciting way to turn a night on the town into an opportu- nity to raise money for the organization that offers help and resources for at-risk single parents. Supporters enjoyed casual dining while listening to mu- sic as FUSION fascinated the crowd with music from vari- ous genres and eras; perform- ing hits from artist such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Carrie Underwood and Bruno Mars, followed by the intimate, jazzy sounds of Leah Will- iams. Founded in 1983 in Johnstown, PA, by a group of Citizens Concerned for Human Life, Mom’s House® offers single parents, facing an unplanned pregnancy, with a viable, practical alter- native to the despair of abor- tion and the tragedy of wel- fare Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth March 27, 2013

Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • F.A.M.E. Fashion Show . . . WOW! (Continued from Page 16)

Lewis with music provided by DJ Big Lou the Mayor and soul-food catered by Kim’s Catering and perfor- mances by House of Adonis Dancers. Be sure to look for their kids Fashion Show this coming July!

DeeVaz N Diamondz model

Joe Grier, Marley Danielle Anderson and Smith, Rico Bitticks Coriana Hill and Melva Grier Jennifer Boyd and Shante Mitchell

Nancice White and Haley Pitts Shamika McCarver and Madison

Theo Pritchett and Angela Willis

Tanya Williams and Sharlyn Rodela

Travis Harper and Steve Rolanda Cross, Keisha Harris with Norris Finley Byrd and Whitney Munn March 27, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

• Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Toledo's Soulcial Scene • Behind The Laughs with Lavell Crawford at Fat Luenell Fish/Funny Bone By Monique Ward By Monique Ward Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Sojourner’s Truth Reporter

Monique Ward: Not sure if many people know this but you started out in theater. Can you tell us about that? Luenell: I don’t necessarily promote it but people who are aware or in tune, can tell that I do a little more with my voice and facial expressions than other comics would do.

MW: Did you ever picture yourself when you were younger having a thriving career in comedy? Luenell: No because when I started in theater, there was no real future in comedy. The only comedians I knew were Bill Cosby, Redd Fox, Lawanda Page, so on and so forth. There was no Comic View, Comedy Central, Def Comedy Jam or anything like that when I started. That wasn’t even my goal to be in comedy but my goal was to be in entertainment in some form or fashion.

MW: When your mom passed away, may she rest in peace, you became pregnant with Funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one your first and only child. How did that affect your thinking and career? rising comedy star to watch. From his numerous television appearances and on stage Luenell: My mind was not clear several months after that. I didn’t even really performances, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized acknowledge my pregnancy until the fifth month so it’s a miracle that my child is as talent. healthy, talented and beautiful as she is today. Lavell has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and also was a Finalist in MW: When you started doing comedy, you were getting accolades for your work from the Comedy Central Laugh Riots standup competition. Lavell has headlined at well-known comics from the beginning. How did that make you feel? Laffapalooza, America’s longest-running annual urban comedy , appeared on Luenell: Even to this day, getting pats on the back and words of encouragement from “Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza” a series of half-hour laugh-out-loud comedy my peers or the ones that have gone before me is all wonderful. specials that aired on Showtime and Comedy Central and subsequently headlined at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and appeared at The HBO USCAF in Aspen, Co. and MW: With all your accomplishments, including touring with Katt Williams and The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. His “Comedy Central Presents” half-hour special movies under your belt, if you can have any gig you wanted, what would that be? premiered on Comedy Central in 2009. Luenell: Of course we don’t know the opportunities that are to come upon us but if I was to have my wishes granted…I would want my own sitcom and a primetime network Lavelle Crawford will be at Fat Fish Blue/Funny Bone Comedy Club in Perrysburg show. Also a non-political late night talk show would be nice and a counseling show for from Thursday, March 28 to Saturday March 30. Tickets are $25 & can be purchased young children. by calling the Funny Bone box office at 419.931.3474 or going to funnybonecentral.com online. MW: What major events, movies or shows do you have coming up? Luenell: I have a show at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on April Fool’s Day (April 1) which I’m very excited about. It’s sponsored by Hot 97 & Tracy Morgan will be hosting it. I have a movie coming out in the summer called School Dance written and directed by Nick Cannon starring Kevin Hart, George Lopez, Katt Williams, Mike Epps and myself. I also have a television show that I starred in called, “Who Gets The Last Laugh?” by Ashton Kutcher , where comedians compete by doing the best prank to win $10,000 to give to their favorite charity. I already know who won but you will have to watch it yourself to find out.

Luenell will be headlining, with Rodney Perry, Red Grant and Micheal Blackson, the Mother’s Day Show at The Stranahan Theater on May 12 in Toledo, Ohio. Tickets are available for sale now. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth March 27, 2013

Owens Community College The Ohio Benefit Bank is to Host Regional Job , Changing Lives in Our April 5 Community Join the movement as a national service Special to The Truth member in Lucas County Area college and university graduates and students are invited to learn about and Special to The Truth explore various employment opportunities available throughout the surrounding region as Owens Community College serves as host to the Collegiate Employ-Net Regional Job Fair on Friday, April 5.

Presented by Collegiate Employ-Net, a consortium of 19 colleges and universities in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, the regional job fair will occur from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the College’s Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Job seekers holding a certificate or degree are invited to attend this free event. Professional attire and a resume are required.

Throughout the event, individuals can meet with over 70 business and industry representatives about employment opportunities. In addition, attendees will be able to fill out applications for various employment opportunities. Individuals are also encouraged to bring several copies of their resume in preparation for any impromptu interviews.

Area employers in attendance will include Advance Staffing Solutions, African Safari Wildlife Park, Cummins Bridgeway LLC, Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio, Fastenal, HCR ManorCare/Heartland, Kingston Care Center of Sylvania, Motor Carrier Service Inc., New York Life, Piping Industry Training Center, ProMedica, Recreation Unlimited, You may know that The gram to help individuals growth that you can gain Smart Bioscience Inc., Toledo Correctional Institution, Toledo Zoo, Total Quality Toledo Northwestern and families in their com- from the personal sacri- Logistics and Verizon Wireless, among many others. Food Bank provides food munity access important fice you make to serve your and other resources to work support programs local community and For more information, call (567) 661-7715 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7715. people in need to low-in- and tax credits. Since country,” said Alesha come families, children, 2006, the OBB network Rademan, OBB regional and the elderly in Lucas has served more than 6,937 coordinator for the Ohio and surrounding counties. households in Lucas Association of Foodbanks. But you may not know County, potentially return- “The Ohio Benefit Bank about The Ohio Benefit ing over $38,518,401 in has grown to be one of the Bank, a program that is work supports and tax nation’s most successful making an impact on the credits to the local application completion low- and moderate-income economy. The Toledo assistance programs households The Toledo Northwestern Food Bank thanks to the dedication of Northwestern Food Bank is now recruiting for 2 pas- national service members, serves. sionate individuals to join and there is still much work the movement as national to be done to grow and The Ohio Benefit Bank service members working expand the program in (OBB) is a program oper- on enhancing and strength- Lucas County.” ated statewide by the Ohio ening the OBB. Association of Foodbanks. The national service Local organizations, like “The most remarkable members at The Toledo The Toledo Northwestern part of serving through Northwestern Food Bank Food Bank, are recruited AmeriCorps VISTA is the will serve through and trained to use the pro- personal and professional AmeriCorps VISTA, a na- tional initiative to fight poverty in America that is funded and operated by the Corporation for National and Community Service. AmeriCorps VISTA mem- bers receive a modest liv- ing stipend set at the fed- eral poverty level and an end-of-year education award in return for their year of full-time service to local communities. If you or someone you know is interested in serving through AmeriCorps VISTA, visit www.americorps.gov to view and apply for open positions. You are also welcome to visit www.ohiofoodbanks.org to view current openings for OBB community orga- nizers. March 27, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 The 20/20 Experience By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture norms inside out. like hindsight for the ears. spheric synths provides the If Jay Z had been on “Tun- An epiphany is We are now looking at a It’s soulful. It’s futuristic. backdrop for Justin to kick nel Vision,” I probably reached…not only do you body of work that has be- It’s experimental. It’s every- playfully flirty lyrics to the would’ve lost my mind. love this , but it loves come synonymous with flaw- thing every black family’s object of his desire. This is See, I made the mistake of you back. less vocal might, leading edge living room played on Satur- also the track where you find listening to this album in The only missing piece is musical creativity and the day mornings in the 80s… out exactly why most of the headphones while lying in the the clarity offered when Jus- kind of sales numbers that just with a sound that’s be- are closer to an aver- bed one night last week. Half- tin occasionally speaks on icons envy. We see the black yond now. age of eight minutes in length. way through I was up damn topics beyond love. “Blue and white Sinatra motif and Ever since “Sexyback”, As a music producer, I near ready to clean the house. Ocean Floor” is a little too although we can’t remember Timberlake and Timberland can tell you… the vamp/ It hits, it swings, it dives dreamy and the two bonus if Robin Thicke borrowed it have proven that their col- change-up is a rare opportu- and it beats. It pushes, pul- tracks force you to settle back from Justin or vice versa… laborative efforts don’t have nity to end a with a song sates, soars and drives. into Earth’s orbit, as dope as the image works. time to aim at the current inside of a song. Timberlake Sounds you’ve never they are the rest of the album We long for those days airwaves. Once again, they and have now heard, cadences and arrange- is just so much better they when and Michael have created the lane for all mastered this lost art in a way ments even sharp minds stick out like a sore thumb. battled to be number one on else to follow and “ & that begs listeners to absorb would not have conceived Overall, The 20/20 Expe- Industry Rule: Keep your the charts and in our living Tie” is just the tip of the the album in its entirety. Re- and vocals that surpass 90 rience sets the bar so high songs under four minutes if rooms. We long for those iceberg. peatedly. percent of the male singer/ that Timberlake and Timber- you want to cater to radio days when the guilty plea- “Strawberry Bubblegum” This project was not cre- in recent land themselves are probably airplay. Not ONE of the 12 sures of sensuality and harm- is only the fourth track, but ated for you to pop in, play memory. The songs aren’t the only ones capable of sur- songs on Justin Timberlake’s less romantic indulgence that’s when it dawns on you your favorite joint, then move even over when they’re over, passing it. Every song man- third solo album is under four could take form in song with- that you are about to hear on. not that you’ll be complain- ages to possess club banger and a half minutes long. Right out appealing to low moral- some of the best music you’ve The 20/20 Experience will ing though. Once you hear thump, artistry and out the gate, he’s continuing ity. heard in years. A lush, open remind music lovers that al- “Spaceship Coupe” you will futuristic freshness that feels his decade long streak of turn- Well this 20/20 Experi- soundscape punctuated by bums were the original know your mind has been familiar. It’s a true feat of ing American ence from the homie JT is guitars, strings and atmo- playlists. blown. excellence. Buy two copies! The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Steve Carrell / Jim Carey By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

stunts and often-side- wise outstanding Olivia disposal. tracked role as Burt Wilde. I laughed here and Maybe rent it one day Wonderstone’s nemesis there, and the plot devel- down the line with lots of happen to be the most con- ops quickly. It’s not awful, backup comedies in tow. sistently entertaining co- it’s just not at all as it could The true grade for The medic bits in the entire film. have been. Overall, it was Incredible Burt There’s a forgettable, a mediocre film that com- Wonderstone is D. barely believable love in- pletely mis-used the truly terest played by an other- gifted comedic genius at its

I expected more. need to see this.” fixed in his own delusions Not even just from the I’ll say it again, I ex- of grandeur despite mul- movie itself, but even the pected more. tiple scenarios signaling his promotion. The name “Burt fall from fame and fortune I damn near found out Wonderstone” as a magi- is eminent. about this by accident. One cian just screams Judd He has the typical slow- misplaced swipe on my Apatow. moving change of heart, phone while on Facebook He’s the man who partly inspired by his child- and I was brought to a page brought you “Ron Bur- hood hero, and aims to put with a wideshot of Michael gundy,” “Ricky Bobby,” his life back together. Scott from “The Office” Drillbit Taylor” and other Wow, and people call dressed like a cheesy 80s movies where the lead Tyler Perry movies formu- glam rock star. So like any character’s name serves as laic. modern day movie goer, I thesis and running gag in In the middle of the hum- googled and IMDB’d my comedies so hilarious you drum however, is Jim way into a base grasp of the get laugh-pains in your Carrey’s portrayal of Steve premise. skull! Gray. Steve Carrell is Burt Well, the silly name is One of the writers must Wonderstone… a Vegas here…but the Judd Apatow have a serious vendetta magician who seems to and the laugh pains are ab- against Criss Angel (I miss have quirky reactions to sent. his show). self-generated awkward Wonderstone becomes a The entire Steve Gray situations, sort of like, well magician after a childhood character is an unflattering … Michael Scott, his char- of being teased and picked parody so thematically acter from “The Office.” I on. based on Criss Angel’s guess winning multiple His Las Vegas act with MindFreak that he should Emmys has a way of box- his best friend as co-star probably collect a few per- ing a guy in. But Jim Carrey has grown dry and boring. centage points on this film. made me feel like, “okay, I He stubbornly remains Jim Carrey’s wacky Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth March 27, 2013

PROGRAM ASSISTANT PROGRAM ASSISTANT PUBLIC NOTICE (Bilingual) OSU Extension, Lucas County is hiring for a OSU Extension, Lucas County is hiring for a Program Assistant position with the Expanded Food Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is issu- Program Assistant position with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The ing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Independent and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The Program Assistant, EFNEP will work 40 hours per Living Group Services. Program Assistant, EFNEP will work 30 hours per week. This position will work in the Lucas County week. This position will work in the Lucas County communities teaching nutrition education to diverse The Goal is for youth to successfully emancipate communities teaching nutrition education to diverse adult audiences. This person should be indigenous from the agency’s custody with sufficient skills, adult audiences. This person should be indigenous to the community. knowledge and support to live independently. to the community and must be fluent in English For complete position description and online and Spanish. application instructions, please go to LCCS is seeking proposals from non-profit and For complete position description and online www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition num- for-profit agencies or entities that have unique infor- application instructions, please go to ber 374474. To assure consideration you must apply mation, knowledge, and experience working with www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition num- by March 31, 2013. To build a diverse workforce, adolescents to prepare them for successful emanci- ber 374473. To assure consideration you must apply Ohio State encourages applications from individu- pation. Credentials required are LISW or licensed by March 31, 2013. To build a diverse workforce, als with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. PhD Psychologist. Ohio State encourages applications from individu- EEO/AA employer. als with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. RFP materials will be available Monday, April 1, EEO/AA employer. 2013, 9:00 a.m., at 705 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio Invitation for Bids 43604. The RFP is also available via the LCCS Cabinets and Related Supplies website, www. lucaskids.net To make arrange- For Rent IFB #13-B003 ments to pick up an RFP packet, call 419-213-3658. 3 Bedroom House Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) 1010 Woodland Ave. will receive bids for Cabinets and Related Supplies. An applicant information meeting regarding the 550 + Deposit. Received in accordance with law until Monday, No section 8. RFP will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 9:00 April 8, 2013, 3PM ET. For Documents: a.m., Room 913, 705 Adams St. 419-205-4434 www.lucasmha.org, 435 Nebraska Ave., Toledo, OH 43604 or 419-259-9446 (TRS: Dial 711). The deadline for submitting completed propos- Bidders required to meet als (NO FAX) is Friday, April 26, 4:00 p.m. No For Rent Affirmative Action and Equal 2 bedroom extra clean. One Level. Living room, proposal will be accepted after that deadline. Employment Opportunity dining room, kitchen. 1 bath. $400 month. 1130 requirements as described Vance 419-902-2168 in Executive Order #11246.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF TOLEDO ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN To all interested agencies, groups, and persons: The City of Toledo (COT) is seeking comments on its July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 One-Year Action Plan to be submitted to the Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD) on or before May 15, 2013 for the 39th Program Year (PY). The One-Year Action Plan is based on the HUD approved Five-Year (2010-2015) Consolidated Plan submitted by the COT for housing, community, and economic development. The One-Year Action Plan includes a description of the federal funds anticipated to be received as well as other resources expected to be available within the City of Toledo during the 39th PY. The Action Plan provides a description of the activities to be undertaken when using these resources and the expected results of those activities. Also the Action Plan depicts a geographic distribution of assistance, special needs activities, general and public housing actions, and activities specific to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). In addition, the Plan will contain HUD-required certifications as well as community input received at the Public Hearings regarding the Action Plan. The One-Year Action Plan (DRAFT) is available for review beginning April 8, 2013 at the following locations:

1) Department of Neighborhoods 5) Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority One Government Center, 18th Floor 435 Nebraska Avenue Downtown Toledo, Jackson & Erie Streets Toledo, Ohio 43604

2) Office of the Mayor 6) Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board One Government Center, 22nd Floor 1946 N. 13th Street, Suite 437 Downtown Toledo, Jackson & Erie Streets Toledo, Ohio 43604

3) Clerk of Council 7) All local branches of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library One Government Center, 21st Floor (Refer to local telephone directory or toledolibrary.org for locations) Downtown Toledo, Jackson & Erie Streets

4) The Fair Housing Center 8) Dept. of Neighborhoods website: 432 N. Superior Street http://toledo.oh.gov/neighborhoods Toledo, Ohio 43604

Public hearings on the DRAFT One-Year Action Plan are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, April 11, 2013, 6:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (740 North Superior Street, Toledo, OH 43604)

Thursday, April 18, 2013, 6:00 p.m. University of Toledo – Scott Park Campus (Nebraska Avenue and Parkside Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43607)

* To watch the live stream of these meetings, please visit: http://toledo.oh.gov/neighborhoods The City of Toledo will also receive comments from the public in writing at the following address: CITY OF TOLEDO DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN ONE GOVERNMENT CENTER, SUITE 1800 TOLEDO, OHIO 43604

* Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request by contacting the Department of Neighborhoods in advance at: 419-245-1400. We Can Help Ourselves by Helping Each Other By Carla Yvette Soulcial Scene Editor

As someone who has ad- people would not be where and each other enough to of The Black Wall Street during the Tulsa race riots. each other. vocated strongly for the un- we are today if not for the work toward changing our before it was subsequently What happened to this com- I can’t imagine living in derstanding and celebration contributions and sacrifices communities, how can we destroyed. Greenwood, munity has been described such a diverse world and not of diversity and as someone made by people of other races expect others to? Oklahoma, also known as by some as “A Black Holo- taking advantage of the many who has led initiatives to help who fought and died right Immigrants who come to The Black Wall Street was a caust in America.” A pros- different opportunities that celebrate diversity and cross alongside our ancestors for America succeed because place where affluent African perous community destroyed come along with that because cultural understanding, I be- some of the liberties we ex- they help each other out. Americans lived and owned because of jealousy, envy and I believe each culture pro- lieve that understanding and perience today. There’s often a strong net- churches, restaurants, gro- racial hate. vides its own special contri- learning about different cul- But, while I respect and work of support waiting for cery stores and movie the- The point to ponder, how- bution to the other. However, tures and racial backgrounds understand the importance of them when they arrive, ready aters, hospitals, banks, post ever, is not how and why it communities thrive when can only serve to enlighten cross-cultural unity, I don’t to provide them with tempo- offices, libraries, schools, law happened, but more impor- they work together and sup- and enhance us as individu- believe it should be at the rary housing, help them find offices, a half-dozen private tantly how a community dur- port one another and there- als and as a society. expense of embracing our jobs and will even pool their airplanes and a bus system. ing the height of racism, fore the contributions of oth- I believe that understand- own racial identity, or be a money together to provide A place where the dollar cir- thrived and prospered to the ers, can’t be greater than our ing other cultures and ethnic reason to abdicate our need no interest loans to help them culated 36 to 100 times be- point of owning over 600 own. groups is a necessary and in- to work and advocate for the start their businesses. fore leaving the community. businesses. They thrived and tegral part of progress. Fur- betterment of our community. This is the type of support prospered because of their thermore, I believe we as a If we don’t value ourselves that attributed to the success It all ended June 1, 1921 unity and dependency upon F.A.M.E. Fashion Show . . . WOW! By Carla Yvette “Famous Endorsement” and The trio produced an event Suspects, Priceless Designs, Shawanda Johnson, a.k.a that will be talked about for Tierre Leone, Dapper De- Spyda of F.A.M.E.D. Stu- weeks to come. The show signs, Bittersweet and dios, was to show that To- highlighted fashion from de- DeeVaz N Diamonds. ledo does have talented, fash- signers: Demange, John This sold out event was ionable people. Dough, Ayne K Design, Ms. hosted by Comedian Demeco Mission accomplished! Nette’s Couture, Original (Continued on Page 10)

Fashion. Art, Models and Elegance made up the F.A.M.E Fashion Show pre- sented with high intensity March 23 at the Garden Lake Hall on Dorr Street. Young, old and every “Diva” and “Don” in between showed up to watch the mod- els and dancers “show out” as they rocked the runway in clothes designed by local designers. Theo Pritchett, one of the event organizers and founder of “Mature Night Life” said, “This was an opportunity to promote local designers and shine a positive light on the urban community by bring- ing everybody together in a positive nature.” His goal, along with event partners, Cuntry, founder of