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By Michael Daniels Journal Staff Writer Too often we see commer- cials selling the educational dream about getting ahead in “ life by furthering your educa- School President tion. While the basic dream message may be true, the Ms. Stephanie Boutté one thing they often leave says she is here to change out is how much this dream will cost. “You can’t afford lives in the Toledo it,” many of these institutions community and make a EDITORIAL/NEWSSECTION TITLE say, “no problem, we will get Quem, no. Od you a student loan.” “difference. Jim Crow...Still Now all this sounds fine and CatiamFlying comniHigh - dandy at the time, until you urbem quo ut, graduate and then you realize its time to pay that loan back. And if you don’t, there goes your credit rating - down, down, down. “These types of commer- cials most often target the un- derserved, low-income, and minority populations.” says Ms. Stephanie Boutté, the President of Ternion Training and Education Center. “They don’t care about the personal debt you will accu- mulate while in school, their SECTIONCELEBRATING TITLE only concern is getting a Quem,WOMEN no. Od classroom full of students.” WomenCatiam Historycomni- She went on to explain, urbem quo ut, “This is the difference be- school education. Her family school. A day before gradua- She went back to school Makers Pg 7-9 tween Ternion Training and had a history of four gener- tion, the school got her a good and earned her four-year de- Education Center and the oth- ations of poverty. She knew job working at the courthouse gree. Upon graduating, she er schools. Our objective here getting an education was im- is to graduate exceptionally portant but in her present sit- trained, well-educated, and uation, mere day-to-day sur- work-ready students, who are vival took precedence over debt free, with an emphasis everything else. “We were on job placement after gradu- people who lived off the land. ation. Our ultimate goal is for I knew I was poor, but I also our students to achieve the knew I didn’t want to be poor success they dreamed of mi- all my life. I had dreams of PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL nus the regrets.” moving to the city and making Ternion Training and Education Center is located at 5212 Stephanie Boutté grew up it big.” she said. Hill Ave. (on the corner of Hill Ave. and Reynolds Rd.), for poor in a small town in Loui- At the age of seventeen, more information call 419-214-1333. SECTIONHEALTHY TITLE siana, where she was raised she moved to Houston to live Quem,AWARE no.NESS Od by her grandparents, who with her mother and was able both only had an elementary to attend a vocational training with a decent salary. This was went back to the vocation- CatiamAOoA Helpscomni - a life-changing event. She re- al school where she started urbemOlder Adultsquo ut, fers to it as “being exposed”, seeking employment. She in other words, she was ex- got hired to teach a business posed to things she had nev- class called Micro Comput- er experienced. er Technology, which was Ms. Boutté said she had great, except there was no never seen black people like curriculum, no books, or other that before. “All the women tools of learning in the class- wore nice business suits to room. The school put her in a work and the only place I had classroom of thirty-five young seen black women dressed black and Hispanic girls and that way was in church. They told her to teach. Most likely were all so articulate and so- these young girls had taken phisticated. I watched them out student loans to be there. buy new cars and pay their “The school had changed bills. Witnessing all these la- over the years, they no longer dies’ lifestyles made me want cared about their students, it too and I wanted to be just their only concern now was to like them. I had been exposed fill classrooms.” said Ms. Bout- to something different, some- té. “As I surveyed my class of PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL EVERYBODY IS thing new, and it was a life- all black and Hispanic girls, Executive Administrative Assistant Lisa Flemmings and style far away from poverty.” SOMEBODY IN School President Ms. Stephanie Boutté display TTEC she said. Continued on page 2. THE TOLEDO (Ternion Training and Education Center) school banner. JOURNAL TJ Inside News Page 2 • March 17, 2021 - March 23, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Ms. Boutté & Ternion Training and Education Center
Continued from page 1. a resource that is available Ternion Training and Educa- I had a sense of Déjà vu and in every state of the union. In tion Center offers training in the I took it personally. I remem- Ohio it’s called, “Ohio Means following professional fields: bered when one of those little Jobs”. Using this resource Fiber Network Technician, girls was me. From that point combined with other local re- Medical Assistant certifica- on, it became my mission to sources a student could pur- tion, Phlebotomy Technician, make sure all these girls would sue a post-secondary educa- Computerized Accounting be successful. At the time I tion free or at a minimal cost. Specialist, Computerized Of- was married to a pro-athlete Effective use of these resourc- fice Administration, Heating, who gave me all the money I es was one of the of things Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ needed to buy books and oth- that made Ms. Boutté’s school Refrigeration (HVAC-R), and er materials for my class. I de- in Houston so successful. Network & Computer System signed my curriculum and off It wasn’t long before the cor- Administrator. to the races I went. I worked poration that owned Ternion hard and trained them in ev- Training and Education Center erything they needed to know. approached her When they finished my class, about coming to PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL work for them. they were all work-ready and I School President Ms. Stephanie Boutté supervises two was able to place every one of They wanted her students in the Medical Assistance Program at Ternion to start schools my students in a job position.” Training and Education Center. “As time passed, I witnessed like the one she started in Hous- the same cycle being repeat- give them exposure. I came Ms. Boutté went on to say, ton, across the ed, minority populations being to work dressed up as I did at “As my school grew and be- country. First targeted by these schools, and the courthouse. Utilizing ex- came successful, every grad- stop: Toledo, disadvantaged students being posure, I wanted my students uating class I had I was able Ohio. The com- saddled with student loan debt to aspire for better, as I did. I to offer my students 100% job pany realized as they attempted to improve wanted to open their minds to placement after graduating. they both had their situation through educa- the possibilities that lay ahead We became so popular the same goals tion. This really bothered me.” for them. I ended up teaching with employers they started and objectives, said Ms. Boutté. a whole variety of programs, coming to us looking for new which are: To of- “A friend of mine had sug- plus things I knew they need- potential employees.” During fer a superior ed- gested I should start my own ed to know in the real world, this period, she also did some ucation, provide school, so I took her advice like life skills, budgeting their extensive research on ways a graduation and and did just that. money, and how to use credit. disadvantaged student could job placement to PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL I started my own school in These were things I knew they further their education without the underserved, School President Ms. Stephanie Boutté Houston, Texas in 1998. When had not been exposed to. By going into debt with student without the enor- says she wants to be a part of the solu- I started my school, my main the time they graduated, they loans. She discovered a pro- mous debt of tion and not the problem when it comes objective was to help people were prepared and ready for gram called WIOA (Workforce student loans. to vocational education. get off welfare. I wanted to the world.” she said. Innovation Opportunity Act)
Black history is an essential part of the history of our nation, our communities, and our company. Black associates have been key members of the Rudolph Libbe Group team since our earliest years. In a series of articles this year, we are celebrating the contributions of current associates and retirees and expressing our gratitude to them for being a part of the Rudolph Libbe Group. —Bill Rudolph, Chairman, Rudolph Libbe Group
Kenetta Kay Jones was born in Toledo in 1954, a decade before the Civil Rights Act became law in 1964. “When I was born, minorities lived in certain areas because they were discriminated against in renting, buying a home or applying for a mortgage. If you didn’t live in the projects or low-income housing, you lived in segregated areas of Toledo. After the Fair Housing Act passed in 1968, minorities were then able to move out of the segregated areas where they lived. “Mom worked part-time, and spent her time not working taking care of us. Dad was a supervisor in a factory. Growing up, I was surrounded in school and otherwise by predominantly Black people. There were a few whites in the neighborhood who moved out. There was a German girl in the neighborhood who I used to play with; her parents told her she couldn’t play with me anymore. Then they moved out.” But Black communities were strong. “Black people had each other. We supported each other. Life was good as far as I knew. My parents always taught me to treat people how I want to be treated. They never taught me about discrimination or hatred of others; it was never brought up in our home.” Discrimination was rampant in some workplaces. “There were subtle things like when I would walk down the hall, greeting other employees, and Caucasian people didn’t say anything back or looked at the floor or at the wall, but then they would greet other Caucasians. You learned to just accept that things were like that. That’s society. I thank God that I never became a bitter person because of how white people treated me and my family members.” Code switching is a way to adapt when people can’t bring their authentic selves to work. “Black people may straighten their hair or change how they talk, so they can fit in. I never felt that I had to code switch at the Rudolph Libbe Group.” Kay went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from the University of Toledo and professional certifications in human resources. In 1997, she joined Rudolph Libbe Group as human resource manager. “Bill Rudolph hired me, and I knew Bill supported me and my knowledge and what I could bring to the organization. I could bring my authentic self to work every day, and had the highest- level person in the company supporting me and my abilities.” In 2018, she was promoted to human resources director of the Rudolph Libbe Group. In 2019, she was named HR Professional of the year by the Northwest Ohio Human Resources Association. “My number one strength is learner,” Kay said. “I’m a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach; Rudolph Libbe Group paid for me to go to the classes to obtain the certification. They’re very supportive. If you don’t want to develop, that’s on you. You can have a great career in construction with nice benefit programs and great wages, whether you are a professional or a tradesperson.” On March 31, she will retire and use her 40-plus years of career experience to start a consulting career.
RLGbuilds.com The Toledo Journal • March 17, 2021 - March 23, 2021 • Page 3 Question of the Week
Jessica Williams Now that millions of Americans are Lab Tech I think people should either save it or invest in their receiving the $1400 stimulus package future. They could use the money to make more money by buying stock, or use the money to invest check, do you think it’s best to spend in their hobby that can be turned into a business. it, thereby strengthening the econo- People could use the money to get ahead in life by taking care of any maintenance problems on their car my, or save it for a family emergency? or house. It’s better to pay off debt, than create debt. Jalen Willis William Betts Packaging Factory Worker
I think people should either save it for a rainy day or Save it for that family emergency; why spend it on invest in starting their own business. Either one is frivolous things. The money could be used to get better than buying clothes or shoes. ahead, such as paying off debt or a bill for example; either way, just make sure it’s a wise move.
Othello Pickett Edward Wright Maintenance Truck Driver
I think people should spend it. The stimulus is meant We need to save it and combine it with our tax re- to be spent, so the economy can be stimulated, turn; we already spent the previous stimulus money which in turn helps create jobs. People need to go on things. The economy will get better again just as back to work and spending that stimulus money will soon as businesses start opening back up. help create jobs. We need to create a new life in this economy and money will do it. Sharhonda Purley Helen Jacobs Forklift Driver Factory Worker
I think we should all do a little of both; save the mon- That’s the big question. We really don’t know if we ey for emergencies and take the rest and invest it in should spend or save because we don’t know if the self, or into something that can make us more money. economy will be stable or not. But we should save a little and take the rest and invest in our personal future.
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Jim Crow knows
how to put on a show.
“Why, Jim Crow would argue with a straight face that what they are doing is for the good “ of the state and that their proposals will By Lafe Tolliver, ensure the integrity of Attorney the ballot box. If you are still a dues paying mem- ber of the “America Is Color Blind” club, the director of memberships will be calling you about an astronomical hike in dues. And if you can’t pay it or success- fully fight the increase, your member- ship will be terminated; and you will be asked to return your rose-colored lens glasses. Jim Crow knows that if you have had willing to upset the political apple cart. goons reiterated the same slime balls, After the recent national elections to reluctantly give up the whip and the No matter that there were no find- and it worked! and especially in The State of Geor- lynching tree (Ahhh…those were the ings of any significant voter fraud. White America is in a tizzy about gia which went from red (GOP) to blue good ‘ol days when black folks knew No matter that over sixty court cas- garroting the black vote but they must (Democratic), the Jim Crow crowd their place!) to intimidate the black es have been filed in the federal and do it in very circumspect terms or they (now composed of GOP members) vote, then you gotta update your strat- state courts alleging voter irregulari- run the risk of engaging in racist be- that populates the Georgia House and agems and what better place than the ties; and all the judges in those courts havior (Yes, it is racist behavior!) and Senate went apoplectic when they lost voting booth! ruled that such presented evidence stand to lose some white liberals as both the governorship and both US If you craft your argument and lan- had no merit. their allies. senate seats. guage exactly right, you can circum- No matter that in certain states, Instead of accepting the recent So, following unwritten protocol and vent those pesky voting rights laws recounts were done and redone and election results as the will of the a nod to their sordid racial history, The and so bedevil the black voter, that he with the same finding…no voter fraud! people (remember: in the US Con- Jim Crow crowd called an emergency or she will throw in the towel and trust So, what does a principled Jim stitution, blacks were regarded as meeting and announced to the whole good governance to the goodwill of Crow person do in those situations? three-fifths of a person!), the Jim world that unless they bring this out white people. Simple!: You lie and lie again and re- Crow element wants a return to an of hand black and brown voting under Jim Crow knows how to put on a peat the same lie over and over and America where they do not have to control, they were in dire danger of show. Why, Jim Crow would argue when you are called upon to prove it, always worry about black and brown losing future elections. with a straight face that what they are you say, “Why, everybody knows it!” people out voting them; and thus The Jim Crow boys know that the doing is for the good of the state and Jim Crow’s America is making no getting access to what they have power of the ballot box can make you that their proposals will ensure the in- pretense of their intentions to thwart exclusively enjoyed for hundreds or break you and by golly, they were tegrity of the ballot box. the power of the black and brown voter. of years…privileges, power and the not about to be broken by hordes of And you know what? Jim Crow and I am surprised that Jim Crow has perks of full citizenship. black and brown people flipping gov- his best buds are winging it in over for- not simply come out and stated to the So, if you forgot everything about ernor chairs and US Senate seats. ty other states that are also sponsor- world that people of color in America America’s sordid racial history and its If it is one thing Jim Crow learned ing hundreds of bills that affect voting are still second-class citizens when pathetic protection of the voting rights when he was flying free in the wind rights. it comes to full-fledged citizenship. of its fellow citizens, remember this: since post slavery, is that you can- All of these Jim Crow highflyers Jim Crow’s best bud, former presi- Jim Crow is alive and well and will be not afford to have “others” who do looked around the nation and saw that dent Donald Trump, worked up a fe- soon visiting a polling booth near you. not look like you, vote and vote as they were facing the same problem ver pitch lying to America about vot- Lafe Tolliver, Attorney a block. with their “colored” voters: Uppity and er fraud and his political hacks and Comments to: [email protected] Black Americans Must Now Fight on All Fronts to survive the pandemic, now is obtain them in advance of the the time to understand the battles state laws that are going to pass Celebrating 193 of the Black Press we are in and determine what we with Republican majorities in the must do individually and collec- legislatures and organize voters tively. against Republicans seeking of- Here are the issues: (1) We fice or re-election in 2022 so that must be clear that we support a they don’t get a majority in the conviction in the George Floyd U.S. Congress or the U.S. Sen- and FRI murder trial. Nothing less is ac- ate. Georgia set the example, now ceptable. We must voice our call let's follow it in every state. (3) We for a conviction in all our media must urge the passage of the John outlets. There can be no cover Lewis Voting Rights Act, H.R. 1. up or acquittal. (2) We must look The Bill has passed the U.S. closely at each state that has a House of Representatives, we Republican Governor or legisla- must now find the five or 10 votes tive majority seeking to pass voter needed in the Senate to add to suppression laws such as limiting the Democratic votes necessary days and times of voting, reducing for passage. Every Senate and 3450 W. Central Avenue, By Dr. John E. Warren, ballot drop boxes and the number Congressional District has people Suite 107, Toledo, OH 43606 Publisher of The San Diego Voice of precincts available in our com- seeking to replace the incumbent. (419) 472-4521 & Viewpoint munities. We can’t wait to litigate. We must find those people and We must follow the example of support them if they support us. While some of us are spend- the state of Georgia and register The late Julian Bond once said, ing our time watching the news every voter possible, secure voter or wondering how we are going identification cards or help voters continued on page 5 The Toledo Journal • March 17, 2021 - March 23, 2021 • Page 5 MoneyTalks Black, Hispanic and Asian Group Hosts Panel on Menthol Ban By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For more than three decades, Dep- uty Chief Wayne P. Harris served in law enforcement with the Rochester Police Department in New York. Harris, now retired and serving as board chair of the Law Enforcement Partnership (LEAP), said his vast experience in witnessing up close the interaction between police and African Americans gives him great concern about proposed menthol bans popping up in state legislatures throughout the country. "If you consider that for those Afri- can Americans that indulge in tobac- co products, between 85 percent and 90 percent of them prefer menthol," Deputy Chief Harris stated. "So, understanding that you're tak- ing something that has been legal for a century at least, just for the sake Police Sgt. Anthony Miranda, Retired my last assignment in policing was as of conversation, and criminalizing it New York City Deputy Inspector Cory deputy chief of community relations to the point where now a police of- Pegues, and Trooper Elliot Boyee. and engagement," Deputy Chief Har- ficer could approach a person who "I'm hoping the people receive the ris stated. is smoking on the streets and begin truth about flavored tobacco use, "That came about because of some inquiries as to where they got it, how menthol tobacco use, as opposed to issues that had occurred here in it was purchased. This creates an So, understanding that the narrative that the opposition is Rochester, New York, which required engagement opportunity that is only you’re taking something putting forth," said Deputy Chief Har- me to, by order of the mayor, go out ever going to be seen as negative." “ ris. into the community and identify gaps that has been legal for a A former National Executive Board Deputy Chief Harris holds a Bach- in the relationship between the Roch- member of the National Organization century at least, just for the elor of Science degree, a certificate ester Police Department and the of Black Law Enforcement Execu- sake of conversation, and in Criminal Justice education, and a community that it serves. tives (NOBLE), and vice president of criminalizing it to the point graduate of the 244th session of the I then came back with some recom- the Board of Directors for the M.K. FBI National Academy. mendations on how to improve it." Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, where now a police officer "But I'm also hoping that everyone "And honestly, that usually entailed
Deputy Chief Harris appeared on a could approach a person at least begins to think about the some very difficult conversations be- panel discussing "Unintended Con- who is smoking on the streets consequences of policy and legisla- cause it's a passionate subject," he said. sequences Menthol Cigarette Ban: tion that our lawmakers put forward Deputy Chief Harris continued:
Fake News vs. The Facts." and begin inquiries as to and how it can negatively impact our "It's a topic that people want to talk The discussion was presented where they got it, how it was community. Bad policy leads to bad about, but they have some pretty by the New York State Association relationships. Bad policy leads to bad strong feelings about. I thought, com- purchased. This creates an “ of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & governance." ing out of law enforcement and hav- Asian Legislators Inc. engagement opportunity that After he retired, Deputy Chief Har- ing this experience of trying to help. State Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D-NY) is only ever going to be seen ris founded CommGage Consulting. So, why not kind of take it to that next sponsored the event. as negative The firm has allowed him to contin- step and create a forum for people National Newspaper Publishers As- ue community engagement and see to have these conversations and put sociation (NNPA) President and CEO a world that peacefully addresses is- myself in a position where I can fa- Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., hosted sues. cilitate these conversations and try and moderated the panel discussion "CommGage stands for communi- to improve the relationship between that included Retired New York City ty engagement, and I did it because police and the community." Black Americans Must Now Fight on All Fronts
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“No permanent friends, no permanent enemies, just per- manent interest.” We must study the White Nationalists, and the Repub- licans who no longer care about the American people, only maintaining their “White Privilege” at the expense of the rest of America. In the midst of this, we must reas- sess our spending habits and our loyalties. We must know who financially supports those who are against voter participation, those who sup- port police unfair treatment of Blacks, in particular, and people of color in general and those who oppose America helping the most needed and most vulnerable among us. It sounds like a big task, but we start where we live and build from there. Let's get busy. LifeStyles/News Page 6 • March 17, 2021 - March 23, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Ms. Dorothy Townsend celebrated on her 85th Birthday
PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Ms. Dorothy Townsend mother of nine children (seated in the second row with a crown on her head holding white flowers) celebrated a happy 85th birthday with her extended family Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the Octagon.
By Michael Daniels Journal Staff Writer milestone the family matriarch’s chil- mother of nine children, six boys, and sooner this will be over. I already got dren held a wonderful birthday party three girls. She also has a host of 28 both of mine and it didn’t bother me at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, for her at the Octagon on N. Univer- grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, all. Everyone should get vaccinated.” “Longevity has its place.” This phrase sity Ave. in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, and three great-great-grandchildren. When she looks at the world today, certainly rings true when you meet Ms. March 13. Over 50 people attended the Ms. Townsend who is originally from she has one wish, she said, “All I want Dorothy Townsend who just turned 85 party with the majority of them being a Missouri moved to Toledo in 1955 be- is for my children to be happy, I’ve lived on March 15, 2021. To celebrate this part of the family. Ms. Townsend is the cause her mother lived here. She was a good life and anytime you live to be employed by TPS for 26 years as a 85 you can only thank the Lord for that, food service supervisor and the lead and if I live to the age of 90 I will be custodian at Pickett satisfied.” Elementary School. The atmosphere Realize She was married but at Ms. Townsend’s her husband who party was upbeat, your dream was twenty years pleasant, and soul- older than her is ful thanks to the of home deceased. When live DJ who was asked about their playing some of ownership. age difference she R&B’s greatest hits. said, “Age is not Halfway through important when you the event, a lavish are in love. We were home-cooked soul Cover up to 100% for purchasing & improvements in love. He would be food dinner with all 105 years old if he the favorites was & move into the home of your dreams. PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL was alive today.” A served. Everyone Ms. Dorothy Townsend turns 85 true believer in God ate and socialized * she said, “I believe as they enjoyed Community Mortgage Program in God 100%, I’d be foolish not to, the delicious dinner. After dinner, Ms. after all the things he’s done for me.” Townsend’s birthday cake, which was a . Low, fixed-rate mortgage terms available to keep your principle and interest Ms, Townsend is a member of Mt. Zion sheet cake with her picture in the cen- payment from changing. Church on City Park and Vance. ter, was cut. Then everyone crowded A strong advocate for the fight against around her and sang a joyous happy . Available for single family homes and PUD. COVID-19 she encourages everyone birthday to the head of the Townsend . Purchasing? Finance up to $150,000 or less at 100% of purchase price plus the to get the COVID-19 shots saying, family. She also received plenty of cost of improvements. “Too many people have died from this hugs and kisses, well wishes, and gifts . Refinancing? Refinance your current mortgage, closing cost, and cost of and a lot of people don’t want to get from her family and friends. improvements at 100% of your homes value on loan amounts of $150,000 or less. the shots, but the sooner they do, the
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PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Sandria Brown Heleen Sheets of the Minority Business of Lourdes University Assistance Center
Submitted of color that is also an active entre- Journal Staff Writer name. It’s a beautiful campus, has a preneur, many biases exist in the great athletics program, and the price During the month of March, we cel- business world and a severe lack of is really reasonable. While Lourdes is As director of marketing & com- ebrate women’s contributions to his- representation, especially from black a private Catholic university, the over- munications for Lourdes University, tory, culture and society. Since 1987 businesswomen presents unique all cost is reasonable. Many of the Heleen Sheets has worked for them within the United States we have cel- challenges, that will need to be con- students choose Lourdes because it for 20 years. Ms. Sheets is a Lourdes ebrated formidable women working tinuously addressed, by the women offers them the opportunity to be part graduate with a masters in Organiza- to change their communities and the that are being impacted, as well as, of a welcoming university community. tional Leadership, has a BA world around them. the entire business ecosystem.” from the University of Toledo Sandria Brown is a Certified Busi- As a MBAC advisor, Ms. Brown and an Associate of Arts from ness Advisor (CBA®) with the Mi- has worked with many local entre- Davis College. nority Business Assistance Center preneurs and assisted with working In her department they are (MBAC) Program, which is housed on marketing planning, securing cer- responsible for public rela- within the Nitschke Technology Com- tifications, business financing, and a tions, traditional media, social mercialization Complex (NTCC), host of other business services. media, publications, website, at The University of Toledo. MBAC “I’ve been counseling since the Fall advertising, the university serves the needs of Northwest Ohio’s of 2018 with the MBAC, our clients magazine and communica- small, minority and disadvantaged are incredibly resilient and work hard tions. businesses by providing important locally to have a successful business. The Toledo Journal asked business services to local entrepre- When it comes to our female clien- her why did you decide on neurs, at no cost. In addition to her tele, they have even more challeng- your current career? position with MBAC, Ms. Brown owns es and are maintaining households Her first job, as a teenager, LBoss Business Services, a website and often raising children or primary was volunteering at River- design agency with an office in Up- caretakers for an elderly parent(s). side Hospital where she was town Toledo and a member of the Despite all of that, they are still out assigned to the marketing TechTown Detroit entrepreneurial here trying to start or manage a busi- department. “I really loved ev- community. ness, I find that type erything about marketing and Ms. Brown was of tenacity to be in- What advice can you offer to public relations and knew it would born and raised spiring and empow- encourage other young women eventually be my career.” in Toledo and has ering from women in about pursuing their dreams/ca- The Toledo Journal wanted to earned all three of business.” reer paths? know what did it take to accom- her degrees from Ms. Brown also “Stay the course. Observe and plish your goals? local educational gives credit to her keep learning. Be confident in your “Dedication and perseverance.I institutions. “I take sister Sarita Brown, abilities and respect yourself and oth- worked full-time while pursuing my great pride in be- a local business- ers.” education, so it was definitely took ing able to say that woman that owns Did the pandemic cause any some time, but it has paid off person- I’m a Rocket & Fal- the commercial changes with your current re- ally and professionally.” con. My parents property which sponsibilities? What do you like about your indulged my every houses her busi- “Because our department is re- career with Lourdes University educational endeavor, I’m grateful ness. “Back in 2006 my sister paid sponsible for communications, the and why? to them for the opportunities they her attorneys to establish and set work load has been busier than ever. “The best part of my job is meeting allowed me.” Sandria earned her up my businesses and counsel me My experience is a little different as and sharing the stories of Lourdes Bachelor of Arts from The University through the process. She was my I’ve continued to work at the universi- students, alumni and employees.” of Toledo and a Master of Education first client and to this day an excellent ty rather than remotely. As the world Why you recommend Lourdes (Special Education) and a Master client that refers me and has helped transitioned from in-person to virtual, University for obtaining a degree/ of Technology Management (Con- to expand my business even while I I have definitely learned and honed degrees? struction Management) from Bowling worked full-time. I realized recently new skills. One of them is video ed- Lourdes University offers a more Green State University. “I’m a life- how that investment in me changed iting! personalized education. There ar- long learner and understand my role the course of my entire life and now Ms. Sheets future plans are to keep en’t any lecture halls. If you walk in sharing information and assisting I’m able to do the same thing in my learning and evolving – both in her down the hall, someone will say “hi” people within my current role. I’m job with the MBAC. It is full circle mo- personal and professional life. and many will know you by your first also keenly aware that as a woman ment in a way.” Women History Makers Page 8 • March 17, 2021 - March 23, 2021 • The Toledo Journal Dr. Tiffany Preston Whitman, At-Large Toledo City Councilwoman Submitted Activist Stacy Abrams, “Do not edit 3. Support other young women Early in my life, I drew strength your desires.” as they pursue their dreams and inspiration from a large extend- a. Don’t let anyone stop you from a. I serve on City Council with ed family of courageous women dreaming big! As young women, it is five other dynamic women—I am who persevered through hardships okay to be ambitious. There will be continuously reminded that collab- to provide for their families and ad- setbacks and unexpected detours oration always takes you further vance into opportunities previous- but don’t limit your journey before it than competition. Your gifts and ly denied to them. Even amid their even starts. talents can be used to help your struggles, they always encouraged 2. Seek wise counsel early and peers reach their goals. me to pursue my dreams. As an ed- often 4. Make plans to leave a legacy ucator and a councilwoman, I am a. Wisdom is gold! As a little girl a. “We drink from wells we did grateful to have the opportunity to do growing up in church, the value of not dig; we are warmed by fires the same for future generations. wise counsel was ingrained in me. we did not kindle” (Deut. 6.11). We I encourage young women to Identify people in your life who care are the direct benefactors of those do the following in pursuit of their about you and can provide construc- who came before us; make sure tive criticism, direction, and feed- to pave the way for those who will dreams: PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED 1. In the words of Voting Rights back to keep you on the right path to come after you. fulfill your dreams. Dr. Tiffany Preston Whitman Black Teen Earns More Than $1M in Scholarships From 18 Colleges (Black News) - Shanya Robin- versity, Temple University, Moravi- to study psychology in college. son-Owens, a 17-year old high an College, Lincoln University, and She has so far been accepted to school student from Philadelphia, Cabrini University, she also received 18 out of the 20 colleges she ap- is excited after getting accepted $1,074,260 in total scholarships. plied to. She said she’d take some into 18 colleges and receiving more “We are overjoyed,” her aunt time to wait to hear back from the than $1 million in scholarships. Christine Owens told Good Morning two other schools before checking “I was really shocked. I didn’t America. “I knew she wouldn’t have out the campuses and finally decid- know what to do,” she said. “I didn’t a problem getting into colleges, but ing which college to attend. know if I should cry, laugh. 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sponsor a Vaccine Clinic in Journal Staff Writer Ohio’s senior community of Toledo held on March 10th. Three hundred older adults The clinic operated three reached an important mile- neighborhood locations with stone on the road to a new participants scheduled from normal by receiving their sec- 13 different residential facil- ond COVID-19 vaccine on ities. The Area Office on Ag- Tuesday, March 10th, 2021 ing is assisting with setting up While the Area Office on Ag- and scheduling older adults ing is not a vaccine clinic, the for appointments at three AOoA has been assisting the vaccine clinics. The clinics at Neighborhood Health Associ- the UAW, the Margaret Hunt ation, the Ohio Department of Senior Center and Northgate Aging and the National Guard Senior Apartments are largely in getting older adults the for senior apartment complex vaccine. The agency’s latest residents. efforts have centered around “The Area Office on Aging is getting the most vulnerable thrilled to be able to help 300 older adults living in senior older adults with having this apartment complexes their additional level of protection second vaccination. from COVID-19 so they can
PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Some of those who assisted in the successful second Vaccination roll out for area se-
niors were (L-R) Aretha Hollie: Aooa, Chief Warrant Officer Nathan Haas from the Ohio De- partment of Aging Regional Rapid Response Assistance Program,Justin Moor: Aooa VP
of Planning & Program Development, Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak Aooa President/CEO: Mrs. Billie Johnson,Mathew Madison: NW Ohio Platitude Sargent Ohio National Guard, Joyce Aldriege: Aooa, and Regina Russell: Aooa This is terrific, when The Area Office on Ag- “ ing is involved, people have a lot of confidence that it’s going to be something good for them, that they will be treated well and that the process will work just fine. PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL “ First in line to get their second vaccination shot were Le- roy Alcovr and Max Green Jr.
PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Liana Lyons who got her second shot said, “If Aooa had not arranged all of this I couldn’t have gotten my second PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL shot because I don’t have any means of transportation. I’m Senior Margie Reynolds gets assistance from an Ohio National Guard member filling out very appreciative to Aooa for making today possible.” the information sheet at the second Vaccination roll out for seniors, coordinated by Area Office on Aging, She said, “The day is going very smoothly, thanks Area Office on Aging.” Chief Warrant Officer Na- take the next step toward es- than Haas from the Ohio De- tablishing a new normal for Aging is involved, people have County citizens and it seems ing is involved people have the partment of Aging Regional their lives,” said Area Office a lot of confidence that it’s go- to be getting better and better confidence to follow through Rapid Response Assistance on Aging President/CEO, Mrs. ing to be something good for each week as we learn more. get vaccinated and take care Program (R3AP) is working Billie Johnson. them, that they will be treated What I love about The Area Of- of their health. I’m also im- with the Area Office on Aging, Also, Lucas County Commis- well and that the process will fice on Aging being involved is pressed with the diversity here Black and White Transporta- sioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak, work just fine. I have been giv- that our older population has today and how people are ac- tion of Toledo, the Neighbor- who was on hand at the vacci- en the opportunity to see first the highest risk of getting really tively being a part of the solu- hood Health Association, and nation site added, “This is ter- hand how these vaccine clin- sick or dying from COVID-19. tion, I think that’s very good.” the Ohio National Guard to rific, when The Area Office on ics are working for our Lucas When The Area Office on Ag- The Toledo Journal • March 17, 2021 - March 23, 2021 • Page 11 Healthy Awareness Increased Risk of Accidental Poisonings in COVID Times Submitted By: Lori Mitchell Dixon, PhD (Toledoan) Chairman, National Poison Prevention Week Council Each year, more than 2 million poisonings are reported to the nation’s poison control centers, Doctors' Tips About which can be reached through the toll-free Poison Help line, 1-800- the COVID-19 Vaccine 222-1222. To help mit- (StatePoint) More than 500,000 Ameri- the FDA’s rigorous regulatory review pro- igate these poisonings cans have died from COVID-19 and there cess. congress designated the have been more than 28 million cases na- • Be prepared to get vaccinated. Know third full week of March tionwide. Doctors say it’s vital that Amer- that vaccines can have minor side effects, as National Poison Pre- icans get vaccinated when it’s their turn, including lethargy, mild fever, body aches vention Week (NPPW). and continue to take precautions against and pains. When these side effects occur, Dr. Dixon (President One major issue is with other potentially harmful infection. they typically last a few days. If you have of Great Lakes Market- hand sanitizers. Man- products need to be ap- “Vaccinations are safe, effective, pre- any questions or concerns about side ef- ing, of Toledo) has been ufactures raced to pro- propriately stored. Adults vent illness and save lives. They offer an fects, contact your physician. working to reduce ac- duce more hand sanitizer need to supervise the incredible opportunity for us to help defeat • Understand that public health mea- cidental poisonings for as it flew off the shelves use of hand sanitizers COVID-19 and regain normalcy,” says sures like masks and physical distancing over 40 years by testing and to do so, skipped a since most packages do American Medical Association (AMA) will still be required until the population is the safety features of vital step in production. not have child-resistant president, Susan R. Bailey, M.D. “But with broadly vaccinated. products with Toledo’s This step (adding de- safety features. more contagious variants of the virus cir- • Science and ingenuity have given us seniors and toddlers. natured alcohol) makes “Hand sanitizers, culating throughout the U.S., now is not an opportunity to control or even defeat National Poison Pre- the hand sanitizer bitter cleaning products, and the time to let your guard down or scale COVID-19, but wide acceptance of the vention Week is March and less appealing to hand wipes are every- back on the measures that we know will vaccine is necessary for it to be effective. 21, 2021 – March 27, consume. The FDA has where—in cars, in hand- work to prevent further illness and deaths, Encourage loved ones who are eligible for 2021 put out warnings after bags, on tabletops. The such as wearing masks, practicing physi- the vaccine to schedule an appointment. Avoiding accidental seeing a 79% increase National Poison Pre- cal distancing, and washing hands.” For more information about COVID-19 poisonings—especially in the number of calls vention Week message To protect yourself and your loved ones, and getting vaccinated, visit ama-assn. among children—has to the National Poison has never been more the AMA offers the following guidance: org or getvaccineanswers.org. only become more dif- Data System related needed. We all have • At some point, likely in the next few While the roll-out of the vaccine is en- ficult with the increased to hand sanitizer (from to be diligent and keep months, it will be your turn to get the vaccine. couraging, doctors say we’re not out of amount of cleaning/ March 2019 to March hazardous products out Talk to your physician about the vaccines, the woods yet. Continuing to practice disinfectant products 2020). These warnings of the reach and sight and ask any questions you may have. COVID-19 safety measures and getting in the home due to the came with a reminder of young children,” says • Any and all COVID-19 vaccines au- vaccinated as soon as it’s your turn will COVID-19 pandemic. that hand sanitizer and Lori Dixon. thorized will meet the highest standards help protect you and your loved ones of quality, safety and effectiveness set by from illness. 3 ways to fight scammers who target your Social Security benefits Open for Erin Thompson do not reply to the email. other legal action unless Social Security Public • Never give personal in- you pay a fine or fee. 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(TriceEdneyWire.com) - Ver- as a chauffeur for Jordan, saying in a corporate, legislative and in- non Eulion Jordan Jr., a titan Mr. Robert Maddox, statement, “Michelle ternational law in Washington, of the Civil Rights movement, a former Mayor and and I benefited from D.C and New York. who rose from an Atlanta pub- retired banker in At- Vernon Jordan’s Before his tenure at Akin lic housing project to become lanta, GA,” Freder- wise counsel and Gump, the positions held by a brilliant legal mind, confident ick said in a state- warm friendship— Jordan included president and corporate executive and pres- ment. “One night and deeply admired CEO of the National Urban ident of the National Urban at the dinner table, his tireless fight for League, Inc.; executive direc- League, was eulogized on the Maddox proclaimed civil rights. We hope tor of the UNCF, Inc.; director campus of Howard University to his family, ‘Ver- the memory of his ex- of the Voter Education Proj- as a friend to people from all non can read!’ Mr. traordinary presence ect of the Southern Regional walks of life. Jordan never forgot and the legacy of his Council; attorney-consultant Jordan, 85, who died March that experience and work bring comfort to for the U.S. Office of Econom- 2, was groomed by his moth- it became a pivotal Ann, Vickee, and his ic Opportunity; assistant to er to appreciate business and moment in his vast family.” the executive director of the entrepreneurship because she narrative of triumph In 1961, Jordan Southern Regional Council; went from poverty to become over controversy. became Georgia Georgia field director of the one of Atlanta’s top caterers at Therefore, it is most field secretary for the NAACP; and an attorney in the height of segregation. And fitting that we name NAACP. During his private practices in Arkansas she pushed her son to blazing one of Howard’s li- two years in the role, and Georgia. new trails in terms of activism braries in his honor.” Jordan built new Jordan’s friendship with and business. On Tuesday former chapters, coordinat- Clinton took them both to the Jordan went to DePauw Uni- President Bill Clinton ed demonstrations White House. versity in Indiana, and upon and D.C. Mayor Mu- and boycotted busi- “Vernon Jordan was a man graduation in 1957, he was riel Bowser, Presi- nesses that would worthy of our Love…He never accepted to the Howard Uni- dent Frederick and PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED not employ Blacks. felt a need to be driven with Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. passed at 85. versity School of Law in Wash- several others joined Jordan moved to anger. He reminded me of ington DC. Jordan’s family to eu- Arkansas in 1964 Nelson Mandela,” said Clin- ise. And he knew the work was “Vernon Jordan’s life em- logize Jordan at Howard Uni- and went into private practice. ton adding that he found it so far from over,” Biden said in a bodied Howard’s motto of truth versity in a private service that He also became director of the hard to watch Jordan’s casket statement. and service from his early came after the re-show of the Voter Education Project of the close. “Vernon Jordan was in During the funeral Marc beginnings as a lawyer to his PBS documentary on Jordan. Southern Regional Council. the freedom business. He re- Morial, National Urban Leage work in the civil rights move- Dr. Bernard Richardson, be- Jordan became a clerk for alized like Nelson Mandela President and CEO, said Jor- ment and later as an advisor gan the funeral for Jordan by civil rights attorney Donald that if you hate you can’t be dan was much more than the to Presidents Reagan, Bush, saying “A mighty oak has fall- Hollowell, who successfully free.” 5th President of the National Carter and most prominent- en but what he left us will live represented Hamilton Holmes Clinton noted the fact that Urban League. “He was bold. ly as a friend and advisor to forever.” and Charlayne Hunter — who he spent nearly 100 days in He was a blunt...He was au- President Bill Clinton,” said Dr. Mayor Bowser said, “I called attempted to integrate the Uni- a hospital recovering from thentically Black...How should President Wayne A. I. Freder- him Mr. Jordan. We have been versity of Georgia. an assassination attempt, he I remember Vernon Jordan, ick on Monday March 8, after challenged to produce a sense But Jordan took a different accepted a hug from George whose legacy was from K Howard’s Board of Trustees of hope (because) He was a path than other Civil Rights Wallace and he was always street to Wall Street,” Morial voted to name the school’s law man who was expected to pro- leaders. He went into law in- working to bring the races to- asked. library after Jordan. vide a sense of hope.” stead of elected office and he gether. “He was a man for others,” “Mr. Jordan is the kind of per- President Biden remem- became a senior partner with “Vernon tried to help us all Morial said, repeating that re- son who never met a stranger bered Jordan as a foot soldier the law firm of Akin Gump be free,” Clinton preached. frain several times. and who enjoyed helping stu- for civil rights. “Vernon Jordan Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, “God we were lucky that he President Obama reflected dents succeed. He often told knew the soul of America, in where he served as senior was here. Lucky that he was on his deep friendship with a story about spending his all of its goodness and all of counsel. He practiced general, our friend.” summers in college working its unfulfilled prom-
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(Meghan Markle Was Not the First Black Woman in By Nsenga K. Burton, does not preclude them globe, particularly the Ph.D., NNPA Newswire from having fractured United Kingdom and the Royal Family!) Culture and Entertainment relationships and ten- evidenced by the brutal Editor uous circumstances to colonial practices of the Meghan Markle made international have tried to discredit and whitewash resolve. Monarchy, especially in headlines when she married Prince the significance of her history and con- According to the In a gasp heard Black and Brown coun- Harry of the British royal family and tributions to England for many years. Wall Street Journal, all around the world, tries, but I suppose became a Duchess in 2018. Millions However, the truth can not be denied. 17.1 million people got Meghan and Harry some thought with the tuned into watch the 3-hour ceremo- A very unique and intelligent woman an opportunity to see both acknowledged Royal Family’s pub- ny. However, Meghan is not the first Queen Sophia Charlotte spoke why Oprah Winfrey is that what they experi- lic “support” of Prince Black woman to have lived in the Roy- several languages including English, still the Queen of talk, enced had to do with Harry’s partner, things al Palace. In 1761, Sophie Charlotte German and French. She was good interviewing Prince Meghan’s biracial iden- had changed. Oprah married King George III and became friends with accomplished classical Harry and Duchess tity – the Black half. Winfrey’s interview the first ever Black Queen of England. composer, Johann Bach and his wife. Meghan Markle on The anti-Black racism Sunday night revealed But Queen Sophia Charlotte, a de- And she once received a composition CBS. The Royal Family reared its ugly head in not only had things not scendent of a Black Portuguese family in her honor from Wolfgang Mozart. has been the center of a myriad of ways. The changed, but they were that lived in Germany, wasn’t just the In addition, the city of Charlotte, tabloid fodder for cen- Royal Family refused so horrible for Markle Queen of England; She was also the North Carolina in the United States is turies and Harry and to give their son, “Ar- that she considered Queen of Ireland as well. Even more named after her in her honor. Meghan’s break from chie” a title and did suicide and received no interesting, they got married at the But most notably, history confirms the tight-knit clan left not want to continue support from the family age of 17 and they went on to have that she was, in fact, the great-great- many wondering what to provide protection or “institution” other 15 children. She was the queen for 57 great grandmother of the current had gone wrong. The for Prince Harry or his than from her husband years. queen, Queen Elizabeth. narrative of why the growing family includ- Prince Harry. Who According to Gabriel Scott, historian Wow! Who would’ve ever thought relative newlyweds left ing the Duchess and knew the Royal Family and author of The Chosen Ones: Per- that the royal family had Black ances- the monarchy a mere Archie. They both re- had a Human Resourc- ception of Malcolm and Martin, people try in their lineage? two years after their vealed that unnamed es Department? Who highly anticipated roy- knew media mogul Ty- al wedding was framed ler Perry offered them mostly by the public cover when they were Arizona State University relations arm (the firm) denied protection by of what Markle called, the Royal Family?
“the institution” during Life in the Royal I’ll save the remaining Renames Film School to the explosive interview. Palace has not spoilers and encour- Many believed Markle age readers to watch Honor Sidney Poitier was at the center of the been a crystal “ the two-hour Sunday By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire tension with the Roy- night interview as well “stair for Duchess Senior National Correspondent al Family, with stories as Winfrey’s Monday being spun about Mar- Meghan and morning interview with @StacyBrownMedia kle’s diva and outland- learning that your Gayle King on CBS Arizona State University has named ish behavior to such an This Morning. If you its new film school after legendary actor extent, Markle allegedly family is racist... want a “master class” Sidney Poitier. made the beloved Prin- on interviewing, then According to a USA Today report, the cess Kate cry. pay close attention to decision to name the school after Poiti- In the recent Sunday Winfrey’s keen ability to er, 93, is about much more than an em- night interview broad- pull out information that phasis on diversity. cast on CBS, Markle had previously been In an interview ahead of The Sidney debunked many un- members of the Royal unknown to many, from Poitier New American Film School’s un- truths “the firm” failed Family were concerned the openly distressed veiling, University President Michael M. to correct, including about Archie’s skin col- pair. Winfrey’s reaction Crow said Poitier embodies everything the story about making or and who he would to Prince Harry’s claim that one would look for in an icon. Princess Kate cry, let- look like. A Tweet by dr. that he was trapped in a “With Sidney Poitier, it’s his creative ting the world know it b.h. scallywag captured system, before allowing energy, his dynamism, his drive, his am- was actually Princess the moment exquisitely him to further explain, is bition, the kinds of projects he worked Sidney Poitier (Photo: John Mathew Kate who in fact made tweeting, “Do you know priceless. on, the ways in which he advanced his Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com Markle cry. While Mar- how racist you have to Life in the Royal Pal- life,” Crow asserted, according to USA from Laurel Maryland, USA / Wiki- kle acknowledged that be to be worried a ¼ ace has not been a Today. media Commons) media can get things black child with a light crystal stair for Duch- The legendary actor filmed his Os- wrong, “the firm” never skint (sic) mama and ess Meghan and learn- car-winning “Lilies of the Field” in Ari- and a respected humanitarian. tried to correct the sto- pale ginger father might ing that your family is zona in 1963. Poitier became the first In addition to his Oscar for Best Ac- ry or the narrative as be too brown to be roy- racist, petty and pu- Black person to win an Oscar for lead tor, he received an Honorary Award in was the case in many alty?” I would add how nitive has been “hurt- actor in a motion picture. 2001. Born in Miami, he grew up both in instances. racist does a country ful” to Prince Harry, Crow noted the unusually scan- the Bahamas and the United States and Markle being blamed have to be for a Prince but the two seem to dal-free life that the superstar has lived became a noted actor both on the stage from Harry’s rift with and a Duchess to have be rebounding nicely. despite being in the public limelight for and in such films as “The Defiant Ones” the Royal family is to flee to America for a The real star of this in- decades. in 1958, which he earned his first Oscar nothing new – wom- more racially tolerant terview is Oprah Win- “Look at his life: It’s a story of a person nomination. en are often held re- experience? frey’s staying power who found a way,” Crow added. “How Throughout his career, Poitier provid- sponsible for families Many are clear about and reestablishment of do we help other young people find their ed some of the most legendary perfor- breaking up and “falling the rampant racism her reputation as the way?” mances ever on the Silver Screen. out,” with each other. experienced by peo- Queen of television and As noted in his biography at Oscar. Among the most memorable were “A As complicated as the ple of color across the talk. com, Poitier is both an esteemed actor continued on page 15 Royal Family is, wealth The Toledo Journal • March 17, 2021 - March 23, 2021 • Page 15 Auto/Sports Boxing Great ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler Dies at 66 By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA others, Hagler was largely Newswire Senior National ignored. Correspondent Even inside the ring, @StacyBrownMedia judges appeared to view Hagler with a skewed eye. Marvelous Marvin That was no more ap- Hagler, who ruled the mid- parent than his bouts with dleweight boxing division Vito Antuofermo. in the 1980s, yet never Despite Hagler brutaliz- received the recognition ing the then-champion in he deserved as an all-time their first bout at the old great, has died. Boston Garden in 1979, Hagler was 66. Before judges declared the lop- Hagler’s death, former sided contest a draw. boxer Thomas “Hit Man” The decision allowed Hearns posted on Insta- Antuofermo to retain his gram that the legend had WBC and WBA Middle- “taken ill.” weight titles. “A real true warrior,” Antuofermo subse- Hearns wrote. quently lost the titles to Later, Hagler’s wife Alan Minter, whom Hagler appeared to confirm his destroyed in a September 1980s bout. to offer up a challenge. finish his foe. drinking,” Leonard rem- on to win a 12-round deci- death in a post to the box- Then came the fight that After several more title inisced about the time sion over Hagler and claim er’s Facebook fan club In the 1981 rematch with Antuofermo, Hagler finally earned Hagler the defenses, Hagler sought leading up to his April 6, the world middleweight page. recognition he rightly de- the biggest of paydays, 1987 bout with Hagler. championship. “I am sorry to make a punished his foe, scoring a fifth-round TKO. served. and there was just one “When I told my broth- Hagler, who never very sad announcement,” Hearns, the tall and name that could fulfill that ers that I wanted to fight fought again after the Kay Hagler wrote. Still, Hearns, Leonard and Duran – each a wel- powerful puncher from desire for the Broxton, Hagler, they couldn’t be- Leonard loss, was still “Today, March 14, unfor- the Motor City, challenged Mass.-based warrior, and lieve I would even think of named the Boxer of the tunately, my beloved hus- terweight that would ulti- mately move up in weight Hagler for the Middle- to quench his thirst for it,” Leonard recalled. Decade. band Marvelous Marvin weight Championship on acceptance as the sport’s “They asked, ‘Who In retirement, he final- passed away unexpected- class to challenge Hagler – were the media darlings April 5, 1987. premiere superstar. would be my tune-up (for ly received a measure of ly at his home here in New It was billed as “The That person was ‘Sugar’ Hagler)?’ and I told them, acclaim that escaped him Hampshire. Our family and the sport’s favorites. Hagler agreed to a 1983 Fight,” but in boxing lore, Ray Leonard, who had re- ‘Hagler.’ I fought Kevin during his memorable ca- requests that you respect it remains known as “The tired in 1982 after suffering Howard before fighting reer. our privacy during this dif- bout with Duran, who was coming off his infamous War.” a detached retina. Hagler, and he knocked Hagler is survived by ficult time.” Although the match Always calculating, me down, and people his five children, Charelle, A member of the boxing “No Mas” loss to Leonard. Duran went the distance lasted only three rounds, Leonard had intently thought Hagler would Celeste, James, Marvin hall of fame, Hagler had a it was arguably one of the watched and even served kill me. Back then, I was Jr., and Gentry. He and career record of 63-2 with with Hagler, who won the decision, but the media still most violent fights in box- as a commentator for HBO on the wrong side of the his widow, Kay, met in 52 knockouts – many of ing history. during several of Hagler’s street, doing cocaine and Hagler’s adopted home- them of the devastating scolded him. “Hey, how about giving Hearns and Hagler trad- bouts. drinking heavily,” Leonard town of Milan, Italy. variety. ed vicious blows, never Last year, Leonard told revealed. “Marvelous Marvin He turned pro in 1973 me some credit?” Hagler pleaded after beating taking a break. NNPA Newswire that he Hagler was regarded Hagler has gone, a true and was arguably the Both fighters were spotted Hagler’s weak- as a brawler with incredi- great, a chin made from most feared fighter in the Duran. “I beat a legend. I thought I did a good job. I bloodied and, after an ness and wanted to fight ble power and the sport’s granite, the winner of the 160-pound middleweight accidental head-butt that him. most dominant slugger. greatest fight of all time. division. Although the me- have to give myself a pat on the back.” caused the ring referee “I called my business Leonard needed Hagler RIP Champ,” Hagler fan dia and fans showered Richard Steele to con- partner, Mike Trainer, to believe that he had to Robert Kelly posted in a much love on fighters like The 1983 Ring Fighter of the Year, Hagler had little sider stopping the fight in and told him I wanted to prove to the world that he Twitter tribute that featured Hearns, Sugar Ray Leon- Hearns’ favor, Hagler un- fight Marvin Hagler, and could also box. a video of Hagler’s demoli- ard, Roberto Duran, and competition in his division and contenders too afraid leashed a nonstop flurry to he asked me had I been However, Leonard went tion of Thomas Hearns.
ASU Renames Film School after Poitier continued from page 14 the Presidential Medal of Patch of Blue” in 1965, Freedom in 2009, and in “In the Heat of the Night” 2011, he earned the Film in 1967, and “Guess Society of Lincoln Cen- Who’s Coming to Dinner” ter’s prestigious Chaplin in 1967. Lifetime Achievement Poitier also directed Award. and starred in a series of According to USA To- 1970’s hits with Bill Cos- day, Arizona University by, including “Let’s Do it reportedly has invested Again” and “Uptown Sat- millions of dollars in tech- urday Night.” nology to create what’s He went on to direct intended to be one of the nine feature films. largest, most accessible, In 2000, Poitier pub- and most diverse film lished the autobiography schools. “The Measure of a Man” Crow said the film and earned a Grammy school would measure Award for the best-spo- success not by exclusiv- ken word album for the ity but by inclusivity. audio version of “The “If it has my Dad’s name Measure of a Man.” on it, it has to be inclusive He followed up his because that’s the foun- autobiography eight dation of who he is and years later when he what he stands for,” An- published “Life Beyond ika Poitier, the legend’s Measure: Letters to My daughter, remarked. Great-Granddaughter.” “And it’s important to A recipient of numer- not only have inclusion ous awards and honors but to have diversity, and throughout this career, to give people the oppor- Poitier was knighted in tunity to tell their stories. 1974 by the British gov- I think it’s imperative to ernment. cast a wide net and al- President Barack low anyone who’s called Obama awarded Poitier to tell their story to learn how to do that.” TOLEDO JOURNAL Page 16 • March 17, 2021 - March 23, 2021 • The Toledo Journal
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