Volume 20, No.26“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” October 19, 2011

In This Issue This Strikes Us … Will Lucas, Page 2 Will Lucas,

Perryman EntrepreneurEntrepreneur Page 3

Sen. Brown onChina Page 4

Legends Weekend Page 5

Sec. Commerce Vists Toledo Page 6

The Economy Section Patterson Page 7

Cover Story: Will Lucas Page 8

GLAD Page 9

Ask Yvon Page 10

Book Review Page 12

Minister and Charlie Mack Page 13

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15

“There is an endless stream of good news from all over the world so you can go to this application to see good news but also you can see an endless stream of good news in your own life. It’s a way of collecting the good since we see so much negativity.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth October 19, 2011 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial October 12-31 “There are three kinds of lies,” said Mark Twain who was quoting, or so he Register for Free Tutoring: The Norman and Louise Jones Foundation; Math, said, Britain’s Benjamin Disraeli. “Lies, damned lies and statistics.” English, reading: 419-72400888 ext 40 Never mind that we can’t find that remark in any of Disraeli’s own writings, the point is well taken. It’s a point that certain Obama Administration critics October 18-19 St. Stephens COGIC Fall Revival: 7 pm nightly might take to heart – the lies, the damned lies and particularly the statistics. Recently, the estimable Harry C. Alford, president of the National Black October 20 Chamber of Commerce, took the Obama Administration to task for its proposal Soraya Mire Reading and Book Signing: People Called Women – 6060 Renaissance to end a policy that Alford calls “one of the most successful federal program to Place; “The Girl with Three Legs;” 7 to 9 pm: 419-469-8983 create jobs and stimulate growth among minority-owned small businesses.” St. Martin de Porres Revival: “Keep Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus;” Rev. John Judie of That policy, writes Alford on the NBCC website, will end a program calling Louisville: 419-241-4544 or 419-244-6711 ext 511 for the Department of Defense to maintain a five-percent minority-owned small business contracting goal. October 21-22 And, according to Alford, the policy has already caused black-owned Mt. Zion Church of Christ Holiness Women’s Day Conference: 6:45 pm on Friday, businesses to fall from a peak of six percent of total businesses to a current level 8:30 am to 6 pm on |Saturday; “Establishing Our Unity through Faith;” Includes praise dance workshop on Saturday: 419-389-4953 of .03 percent of the total. We would like to assume that Alford meant three percent, not .03 percent, but October 21-23 he would probably stand by the hyperbole. 14th Ohio Underground Railroad Summit: SouthBriar Restaurant in Sylvania; Recep- And that, says the founder of the NBCC, is the reason that black unemploy- tion on Friday night at 7 pm; Sessions from 8 to 9 pm on Saturday; FOFS meeting on ment in the U.S. hovers at a rate of 16.7 percent since 70 percent of all jobs are Sunday from 8:30 to 10 am: To register call419-350-4231 or 419-882-4865 created by small businesses. The Obama Administration, writes Alford, has not only killed off black-owned business, but has also been responsible for the sky- October 22 rocketing rate of black unemployment because of this disastrous decision. Pumpkin a Rama: Presented by City of Toledo; Liz Pierson open air shelter at Ottawa Alford, who calls himself “one of the most influential minority leaders in Park; 1 to 3 pm; Carriage rides, face painting, DJ, pumpkins and more: 419-245-3388 America” - we could not make this stuff up – leads an organization that took in Norman and Louise Jones Foundation Coat Drive: “Warm Up Lucas County;” 10 am to 3 pm; Family Activities Club – 6202 Trust Drive; Donations accepted now 9 am to 4 about $880,000 in 2006 according to its Form 990 filed with the IRS. And while pm daily: 419-724-0888 ext 40 the NBCC might well be up to some wonderful efforts on behalf of black-owned Third Baptist of Holland: Youth and Young Adult Choir Anniversary; 5 pm businesses, with those numbers, Alford wouldn’t have been one of the most Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: “Summit to Success;” 10 am to 1 pm; Frederick Douglass influential minority leaders in Toledo, much less the nation, during that time Community Center; For young males – grades 5 through 8; Two workshops, lunch period. included: 419-787-5483 Nevertheless, let’s take a look at what Alford got wrong in his attack on the Obama Administration ... that would be everything. October 23 In the first matter, the administration did not decide to end a program setting Calvary Baptist Church 82nd Anniversary: 4 pm; Speaker Pastor Chester Trail th a contracting goal of five percent minority-owned businesses for the Depart- Christian Community Church 9 Pastoral Anniversary: 5 pm; Speaker Rev. Pat ment of Defense, as Alford writes. The administration decided to eliminate a McKinstry Center of Hope Women’s Day: 11:30 am; Speaker Rev. April Hearn of Detroit policy of granting minority-owned businesses a price evaluation adjustment on Mt. Ararat MBC Annual Women’s Day Services: 11 am; “Walk with Jesus;” Guest their bids of up to 10 percent that would have made their bids more competitive. speaker Min Shirley Hague The administration made this decision two months ago. Why would the Obama Administration make such a decision? Because, as October 23 critics of the move decline to point out including Alford, federal courts struck Phillips Temple CME Annual Harvest Tea Celebration with Family and Friends Day: down that policy as unconstitutional in Rothe Development Corporation vs. 11 am Department of Defense. Alford spends a great deal of his time in his polemic recounting the glories of October 25-30 past administrations and their achievements in growing minority-owned busi- Phillips Temple CME “From Bondage to Breakthrough: A Victory Revival:” 7 pm Tues nesses. He praises Nixon, Reagan and Bush II – it turns out that Alford is not through Sat; 11 am on Sunday much more than a Republican flack – for their stalwart support of small October 28 businesses and the policies that helped minority-owned businesses grow. Area Office on Aging Free Professional Workshop: 8 to 11 am; Basement training He doesn’t mention the fact that these presidents consistently appointed room; “What’s with All these Different Types of Schools;” Understanding K-12school federal judges who would over the decades rule that various sections of the options in Ohio: 419-725-7042 National Defense Authorization Act were unconstitutional until only the price evaluation adjustment section was left for the DOD to help it reach its goals of October 29 minority inclusion, if it needed that section. St. Stephens COGIC Harvest Party: 5 to 8 pm The Obama Administration’s decision is so recent that it has hardly had time Warren AME Youth Harvest Party Celebration: 6 to 8 pm; Games, prizes, costume to have any impact but Alford, and other critics, charge this is part of a pattern contest: 419-243-2237 of eliminating small businesses. Could such a decision have an impact on black unemployment? Here’s where the statistics come into play. Yes, small businesses account for huge job gains in the general population. However, the sad fact is that black- The Sojourner’s Truth owned businesses do not. Slightly more than 89 percent of black-owned Toledo’s Truthful African-American businesses have no paid employees on their roles. Theoretically, 89 percent of Owned and Operated Newspaper black-owned businesses could go under and not add to the unemployment rolls. The Obama Administration’s decision based on Rothe to eliminate the price Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor evaluation adjustment has certainly not had time to have the impact Alford Becky McQueen Business Manager claims, but let’s take a look at what the impact might be in the future. Will Rothe Brittany Jones Reporter lead to a decline in federal contracting with minority-owned businesses? Torri Blanchard Reporter The fact is that DOD has met its goals of awarding five percent of its Rev. D.L. Perryman Columnist contracts to minority-owned businesses at least since 1998 and has not, since Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic that time, used its price evaluation adjustment authority under section 1207. Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer The DOD’s ability to set a five percent contracting goal for minority-owned Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster small businesses has not been ruled unconstitutional by the courts and the DOD, Kathy Sweeny Graphic Designer as have many other federal agencies, has consistently met its goals in recent years. Pam Anderson Account Executive Kathleen Greely Account Executive So what is the state of black-owned businesses? Here’s where those statistics come into play again. The U.S. Census compiles such stats every five years, the latest in 2007. At that time, the Census reported that black-owned A Certified MBE, 2009 businesses comprised 7.1 percent of the total. No figures have been issued The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 since, so Alford would have a difficult time explaining his .03 percent figure – Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 if he cared about such explanations. [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com October 19, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 From Dissent to Resistance By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. The Truth Contributor young bucks‘ buying T- while protesters have been tually becomes an addi- challenges, the movement and mass consumerism bone steaks while strug- labeled as mobs, commu- tional enemy as tempera- has the potential to pro- (Burns, 2011). gling taxpayers had to nists, or “un-American.” tures drop and snow falls. duce lasting large-scale Many are now calling make do with hamburger, Can this Utopian com- The dwindling number of impact. for boycotts against mega- or of a welfare queen with munity be sustained? protesters, a likely result The strategy of orga- corporations and the Big 5 80 names, 30 addresses Then, how can the of the weather change will nized noncooperation has largest financial institutions and 12 Social Security movement keep the lit fires provide an opportunity for been powerfully effective while pressuring universi- cards having received over burning? authorities to remove the historically. ties and other enlightened, $150,000 in tax-free an- There are several chal- protesters. This happened The Montgomery Bus public-spirited socially-re- nual income” made it easy lenges. in the 1968 Poor Peoples’ Boycott led by Martin sponsible and morally obli- for the poor to be despised. In an effort to build a Campaign in Washington, Luther King Jr., the United gated institutions to divest With the black church broad movement and to D. C. Will the occupation Farm Workers’ grape and from these large financial and black political leaders avoid alienating certain respond with a move from lettuce boycotts led by institutions and reallocate having abdicated their his- potential participants, Oc- outside to inside by taking Cesar Chavez and the glo- those funds into locally- torical role as the moral cupy Wall Street (OWS) over buildings? bal divestment campaign controlled green jobs or voice in the public domain, infrastructure banks that Our leaders is just we who will fill the void to help will upgrade our disinte- ourself. - Claudette shape “the meaning of The strategy of organized noncoop- grating roads and buildings. Colvin, 16, testifying in America?” When “big capital has federal court (May 1956) The fires of the Occupy eration has been powerfully effective gone on strike,” as one about the Montgomery Wall Street grassroots pro- popular conservative bus boycott that she tests have now spread to historically. statesman has declared, it sparked. over 1,500 cities worldwide very well be that the most and over 100 cities in the has shied away from ar- Additionally, politicians which dismantled South effective response is boy- It has been 30 years U. S. The protesters, ticulating goals beyond the have also been known to African apartheid were all cott, divestment and real- since 12,000 striking em- mostly young people, are protest of corporate greed spin or twist the demands engines of successful so- location. ployees, represented by fed up with what they have and corporate control of in order to exploit or sub- cial transformation. If so, you don’t have to PATCO the air traffic con- termed as “mass inequal- the political process. vert the movement or make And, what labor strikes go anywhere. You can trollers union, had been ity.” However, while the cor- political promises that they were in the heyday of in- engage right from home or fired rather than having the At issue is the horrify- porate oligarchy is a major do not intend to fulfill. This dustrial capitalism, boycotts from a computer. merits of their wage and ing disparity whereby the source of the struggle, it is is a concern with a presi- and divestment campaigns Contact Rev. Donald benefit demands consid- wealthiest one percent of not the only struggle faced dential election looming. will logically be in the age Perryman, D.Min., at ered. Americans own a dispro- by a suffering public. At However, despite the of information, capitalism [email protected] Since 1981, labor’s portionate 40 percent of some point the movement seats at power-sharing the nation’s wealth. The will have to bring in all of tables have increasingly movement holds this mega- the other issues that are disappeared. Corporate rich super-minority respon- also entangled in the web welfare, providing finan- sible for the 2008 financial of corporate greed. What cial subsidies and tax loop- crisis, taking unprec- is the role of racism in the holes, has risen exponen- edented bonuses and re- context of corporate ex- tially and concurrently with ceiving grossly exorbitant ploitation and economic in- a blatant disregard for the executive compensation justice? poor evidenced by draco- while the remaining 99 Can the movement sur- nian cuts in programs to percent has experienced vive without addressing address poverty and hu- the sad reality of rising quality public education? man or civil rights. poverty, obscene levels of Living wage jobs with ben- Anger at the vulnerable unemployment and a gro- efits? Foreclosures? And was made acceptable by tesque $2 trillion transfer health care? At some point the manufacturing of out- of wealth from Main Street the movement will have to rage. to Wall Street. be more specific around “Without the benefit of Backlash and attempts these additional issues, one supporting fact,” states to extinguish the dissent some of which may poten- Obery Hendricks, Ph.D., have followed as the move- tially alienate current or “false and inflammatory ment has been portrayed future supporters. stories, such as ‘strapping as messy or disorganized Also, the calendar even- 6/4%.//.)335% :HZDQWWRHQFRXUDJHSHRSOHWRYRWHHDUO\DQGLI\RX QHHGDULGHFRQWDFW/DERUHUV/RFDO $VKODQG$YH7ROHGR2+DW 

RU-RKQ&DUWHUDW Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth October 19, 2011 U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (Dem. OH) in Your Hometown Cracking Down on Currency Manipulation Guest Column The problem is clear: some propriate policies to eliminate continued [bias] toward Chi- important to putting people of our global competitors – currency misalignment, in nese manufacturing instead back to work. It will call cur- like China – are not playing accordance with World Trade of U.S. manufacturers?” rency manipulation by its true by the rules. Organization (WTO) stan- American doesn’t need to name: illegal subsidy. China’s blatant currency dards. cheat; our domestic manu- This bill would help level manipulation – the act of We know that Ohio work- facturers just need a chance the playing field for our busi- undervaluing its currency, ers and Ohio manufacturers to compete. nesses and manufacturers – the yuan, to sell products at can compete with anyone. We’ve seen how Ohio jobs and that’s one of the reasons drastically low prices – drives But when a country purpose- have been created when fair why there is large bipartisan American companies to go fully manipulates its currency trade rules are enforced. For support for it. out of business and contin- so that its exports are cheaper, example, after the Interna- The best way to move ues to harm our economy. that’s not competing – that’s tional Trade Commission America’s economy forward In June, a report by the cheating. The result? U.S. (ITC) ruled in 2010 on behalf is to make sure that every Economic Policy Institute exports are more expensive of Ohio seamless steel tube American who wants to work showed that addressing for- and a deluge of cheap im- producers, Vallourec an- has a job. And that’s why the eign currency manipulation ports flood our markets, cost- nounced it would build a new federal government has a re- could support the creation of ing American manufacturing facility in Youngstown– cre- sponsibility to ensure that up to 2.25 million American jobs. ating 700 jobs and more than domestic manufacturers and jobs. A recent report shows that 400 good-paying permanent small businesses can com- The bipartisan Currency that the growing trade deficit jobs. pete with the rest of the world. Exchange Rate Oversight with China has cost the United In September 2010, I sub- This bill is not anti-China; Reform Act of 2011 is a States more than 2.8 million mitted testimony to the ITC but it is pro-America. To pro- commonsense solution that jobs since 2001, including on behalf of coated paper mote Ohio-made goods and would ensure that tools, such more than 1.9 million manu- manufacturers in Ohio – in- protect Ohio jobs, we need a as U.S. trade laws, may be facturing jobs. cluding SMART Papers in common-sense trade policy One of the biggest jobs 2011, which I introduced and used to counter the economic Ohio, alone, has lost more Hamilton – that have been hit that rejects currency manipu- bills to pass this session of cleared the Senate by a 63-35 harm to U.S. manufacturers than 100,000 of those manu- hard by illegally subsidized lation and puts Ohio workers Congress – one with the po- vote, addresses one of the caused by currency manipu- facturing jobs due to the U.S. imports. The ITC voted first. tential of creating or saving biggest challenges facing lation. It would establish new – China trade deficit. unanimously to apply duties Workers and manufactur- two million jobs with no cost Ohio manufacturers – unfair objective criteria to identify A manufacturing plant on Chinese coated paper im- ers have endured years of to taxpayers – passed the competition with Chinese misaligned or undervalued manager in northeast Ohio ports and some Ohio jobs talking and no action. Now Senate this week with strong products that are flooding our currencies. wrote to me about the affect were saved. that the Senate has stood up bipartisan support. markets and priced artificially This legislation would of China’s inflated currency Currency manipulation is for Ohio manufacturers and This bipartisan legislation, low due to the Chinese also trigger tough conse- on his business. a form of subsidy and every- workers, it’s time for the the Currency Exchange Rate government’s undervalua- quences for countries, like “When is the U.S. gov- one knows it. That is why this House to do the same. Oversight Reform Act of tion of its currency. China, that fail to adopt ap- ernment going to stop this new legislation is critically October 19, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Seventh Annual African American Legacy Project’s Legends Weekend Sojourner’s Truth Staff

Over the years, the Afri- the area and flew in just for can American Legacy the event, are: Dr. Donald Project’s Legends Luncheon Baker, MD; Odell Carl Barry; Dr. Donald has evolved and expanded, Shirley M. Ellis; Berence Sibyl Baker under the guidance of its Miller; Reva Rice and president and founder, Rob- (Continued on Page 16)

Bill Harris

Berene Sibyl Miller

Shirley Ellis

Smith and Event Chairman Laneta Goings

ert Smith, into a weekend of festivities. The seventh an- FOURTH IN A SERIES: JIM nual event held this past weekend, October 14-15, may well have been the biggest and the best celebration thus far. The weekend began at the Toledo Museum of Arts’ Glass Pavilion on Friday Their grief counselors helped me cope. evening with a reception in- When my wife, Joan, died, my reaction was overwhelming. Pain I couldn’t troducing the six 2011 Leg- ends honorees, the two post- imagine. Emotions I hadn’t experienced before. After searching for help, humous awardees and a only one place had everything I needed – Hospice of Northwest Ohio group of six emerging leaders and their bereavement programs. I was in groups with people who felt in the Toledo community. like I did, led by trained professionals who knew where we had been and On Saturday, at the Hilton Levis Commons, the annual where we were going. I was amazed at how effective these programs are. luncheon was held celebrat- Jim, 2007 ing the accomplishments of the 2011 Legends. Bill Harris For 30 years, families have been writing to Hospice of Northwest Ohio served as the master of cer- to express their thanks for support before, during and after the loss of emonies for the program that a loved one. Our bereavement programs help each person work through included music by C.J. Man- ning, Lesli Lane and Cora grief in a way that’s right for them. Jones who led the audience in the Negro National An- them. Visit hospicenwo.org This year’s Legends, two 419-661-4001 (Ohio) • 734-568-6801 (Michigan) of whom no longer reside in © 2011 Hospice of Northwest Ohio Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth October 19, 2011 Commerce Secretary Visits Mercy’s Price Named Toledo, Pushes Jobs Bill President of National Health Sojourner’s Truth Staff Executives Organization Special to The Truth

Andrea R. Price, FACHE, was sworn in as national president of the National Association of Health Services Execu- tives (NAHSE) on Octo- ber 13, 2011. Having com- mitted more than 25 years in knowledge, time and service to the purpose, achievements and devel- opment of the organiza- tion and the next genera- President Obama’s American Jobs Act may be dead in the water, but acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank visited Toledo last week and spent a great deal of time explaining tion of promising African- just what the bill would do for Americans if given a chance by Congress. American health care ex- “The administration will not accept this,” she said of the defeat of the bill in the Senate earlier ecutives, her leadership in the week noting that the executive branch will now try to push through pieces of the bill. “These will offer a new season proposals have been supported by members of both parties.” of promise and presence Blank, an economist and a former dean at the University of Michigan, told an audience at The in shaping the future of University of Toledo’s clean energy business incubator that the seeds of economic decline did the health care industry. not start just in 2008 with the collapse of the Wall Street financial institutions. Her deep roots in “During the first decade of this century, the seeds were planted and America lost sight of NAHSE began in Wash- economic reality,” she said. “In economic recovery when consumers stop buying that’s when ington, D.C. to help revi- the government needs to step in. “We did what we knew would stop the free fall,” she said of the president’s stimulus plan. talize the local organiza- “Today we are recovering. We’ve created 2.6 million jobs in the last year and a half. Consumer tion while holding its first tive of the Year. Only care industry. Its leader- spending is starting to rise. But the growth hasn’t been as fast as we would have liked.” national conference. An- one other NAHSE mem- ship and members are The American Jobs Act, said Blank will help businesses, put people back to work, will help drea has served on the ber has received these both administrators and with long-term unemployment and give businesses confidence by putting money in the hands Membership Committee, two awards. Price’s com- practitioners working in of families.” Executive Committee and mitment of service to a wide variety of health The jobs bill includes payroll tax cuts, tax credits for the long-time unemployed and tax cuts as Secretary and Mem- NAHSE continues as she care organizations. for businesses that hire. It will, if passed in its various parts, send money to the states to hire bership chairman, as an transitions from Michigan NAHSE was established teachers, policemen and fire fighters along with funds for infrastructure and school construction. Officer and At-Large to Ohio and prepares to for the purpose of pro- In order to fund the spending ad tax cuts, President Obama proposed to raise taxes on the Board Member, past assume the role of presi- moting the advancement wealthiest Americans, those making in excess of $250,000. Senate Democrats changed that proposal to raise taxes on Americans who are millionaires – a proposal accepted by the White chairman of the Student dent. She reflects on the and development of these House, but not by Senate Republicans. Case Competition (dur- question posed by former leaders and elevating the “Congress needs to take [another] look at the American Jobs Act,” said the acting secretary. ing its infancy), past co- President Rod Rutledge quality of health care ser- chairman of the Senior in his NAHSE Notes ar- vices rendered to minor- Executive Conference, ticle “To Join, or not to ity and under-served com- chairman of Awards, Join – should African- munities. Since its incep- Chapter Development, Americans join tion, NAHSE has spon- and Annual National Edu- NAHSE?” (September sored and participated in cational Conference and 1987). local and national pro- Strategic Planning Com- Her response is an un- grams designed to im- mittees. equivocal “yes”. prove quality, access and Price was the recipi- NAHSE was founded availability of health ser- ent of the NAHSE Young in 1968 and is recognized vices to the under-served Executive of the Year globally as the premier and to expand educational Award and later on was professional association opportunities for African recognized as the for African-American Americans in health ser- NAHSE Senior Execu- executives in the health vices administration. The Truth ECONOMY

Page 7 Tackling Tough Times Look to Africa for Opportunities—You, Too, African Americans By Rubin Patterson, Ph.D. Guest Column in Africa. today, with an engaged civil ing the CCA meetings was the as they often do, what they can equitable economic growth in Baker and PwC made such society to ensure that future virtual absence of African do with an Africana Studies Africa. announcements at the Corpo- outcomes will also benefit the Americans. Using the CCA degree, I sometimes think of African Americans need to rate Council on Africa (CCA) African masses. attendance as an imprecise the dynamic economies in Af- begin relevant preparation so meetings in Washington, DC, The new technocratic class barometer, African Americans, rica and their links to global that they can pursue opportu- that I attended earlier this coming of age in Africa today by and large, are not engaged economies. nities in Africa in the years month. Also attending those is mindful of the historical in the business arena with re- Many new Africa special- ahead. Our Africana Studies meetings was an array of min- legacy of neocolonialism and spect to Africa. Participants ists will be needed in the years program, with a focus on South- isters, ambassadors, and cor- imperialism, but they are in- were Africans and white Ameri- ahead by many big institu- ern Africa, renewable energy, porate moguls from across the creasingly focused on contem- cans who are fluent in African tions—private, public, and and entrepreneurship (along African continent, United Na- porary transparency and ac- affairs and who recognize that NGO. In addition to preparing with critical thinking, and so- tions officials, as well as the countability in association with Africa is the last global eco- students to add value to big cial responsibility), can pre- White House chief of staff, good governance. nomic frontier. As trade and institutions and to their own pare students for satisfying Deputy Secretary of State for Second, I observed that business and NGO tie-ups be- future entrepreneurial agendas Africa-related careers. For over a dozen years now, African Affairs, the chairman Africans brush off the notion tween the United States and concerning Africa, Africana Africa has been quietly grow- and ranking member of the Sen- that all business investment is Africa continue to race forward, Studies also educates stu- ing economically at over five ate Foreign Relations Subcom- inherently and equally bad for African Americans appear not dents to value engagement Rubin Patterson, Ph.D., is percent per year. Africa’s sus- mittee on Africa, and execu- their people. The investment to be in position to take advan- with African civil society a professor of sociology, chair- tained economic growth is not tives from all across corporate benefits that they point to in- tage of emerging propositions. groups in challenging corpo- man of the Department of So- just the result of rising com- America. clude the telecom (information So when African-American rate greed and social inequal- ciology and Anthropology modity prices, and not just I offer three observations and communications technol- students approach me, a direc- ity. They recognize how “Oc- and director of Africana Stud- about ruling regimes gobbling regarding those meetings. ogy) arena. tor of Africana Studies at The cupy Wall Street” connects ies at The University of Toledo up all those gains and stashing First, Africans, on the world Today, Africans of humble University of Toledo, and ask, with ongoing campaigns for the funds in Swiss accounts, stage, have a renewed sense of resources have access to mo- as witnessed during Africa’s self-confidence. They are ab- bile telephones and global in- lost decade of the 1980s. In- solutely convinced that this formation as a result of im- stead, the growth extends from century partly belongs to Af- proved public-private partner- manufacturing to professional rica. ships in that sector, starting services to construction to tele- As global wealth and power some 15 years ago. Telecom communications and other continue to shift from the has received much of the infra- sectors. United States and Western structure investment over the And as the middle class Europe to the global south and past decade, but the focus of continues to broaden and east, prospects for Africa are infrastructure spending is in- deepen, there is an internal bound to rise. Africans get a creasingly shifting, primarily engine of growth kicking in, bit annoyed, if not offended, to electric power and second- similar to what is occurring in when observers contend that arily to transportation and China, India, Brazil, and other the sharp uptick in Chinese water supply and sanitation. emerging market societies. In and Indian investment in the Growth potential for renew- other words, the human devel- continent means that a new able energy in Africa is as big opment index for more Afri- Asian form of neocolonialism as the continent. The African cans is increasing, as benefits will definitely supersede the Development Bank and other of economic transformation are older Western form of neoco- development financial institu- having tangible impacts on lonialism. tions are seeking to channel regular citizens—though not Africans wonder why those greater renewable energy in- nearly enough! observers cannot appreciate vestment in Africa through Africa has experienced re- that Africans may have learned various public-private partner- spectable economic growth from the past and that they can ships. and poverty reduction despite construct regulatory regimes, My final observation dur- its dauntingly challenging in- frastructure. According to the African Development Bank, A Taxing Matter: A Tax the continent, during the next decade, needs to spend ap- Workshop for Small proximately $93 billion per year on infrastructure upgrades and Business maintenance. Currently, about $45 billion in annual infrastruc- The Business Technology Department at the Toledo- ture spending is already un- Lucas County Public Library presents A Taxing Matter: derway. A Tax Workshop for Small Business scheduled from 9 Economic growth potential a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 12 in the Children’s in Africa is huge and is expand- Program Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. ing quickly. As a result, Baker & McKenzie, one of the world’s IRS enrolled agent Linda Fayerweather is scheduled to largest law firms, and discuss tax matters that effect the small business owner. PricewaterhouseCoopers A question and answer session will follow the presenta- (PwC), the world’s largest pro- tion. fessional services firm, both of which are bellwether institu- ***REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by calling tions in this arena, are expand- 419.259.5209*** ing their Africa-focused staffs in the wake of global clients’ NOTE: For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, rapidly expanding growth plans or call 419.259.5200 Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth October 19, 2011 Will Lucas: Toledo’s Man for All Seasons By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Youth advocate, music businessman, Lucas has around the country. The producer, radio/television maintained his whirlwind Andersons installed the host, song writer … Will activities in the community. concept into their stores Lucas has had about as He is the chairman of I.Am last year. many labels as can be imag- Network, a mentorship pro- Lucas, as he is so quick ined given his very short gram for boys 12-16 that to mention, has not time on this earth. Place the focuses on empowering achieved such success on description “entrepreneur” young men through goal- his own. One influential at the top of that long list, setting, discipline, determi- mentor over the years has however. Or, as one his nation, entrepreneurship been Glenn Johnson, owner websites says it, let’s call and focus and he is the of Our Brothers’ Place in him a serial entrepreneur. president of BELIEVE1.org, downtown Toledo and The founder and CEO of a nonprofit campaign that former owner of six area Creadio.com, a brand mar- advocates for children. McDonald’s restaurants. keting technology com- He also serves on the In addition, Lucas cred- pany, Lucas has developed CASA Advisory Board. its a number of colleagues two social media start ups – The former top-rated To- for their help – Phil a cell phone application that ledo radio host known as Cunningham and Rhonda links customers to the mu- King Keyser, Lucas has re- Sewell for assisting him with sic playing in their favorite invented himself in recent strategy; Chris Nelson who restaurants and stores and years. helps with development and a unique “good news” app. He conceived an idea his support team of Micah For his creativity, tal- several years ago of help- Lee, Jelise Roberts and ents and hard work, Lucas ing businesses control Ryan Thompson. is reaping the rewards in their own radio stations – Lucas’ wife Angela has October with a great deal of Lucas’s latest creation, share short positive mes- news in your own life. It’s a the music and advertising been instrumental in many very warranted attention. thankyouaga.in, is an sages with acquaintances. way of collecting the good that customers hear - and of his efforts, particularly He was just named an iphone app that has, as he “It can be as small as, since we see so much nega- that has evolved into a con- the I.Am Network. They Emerging Leader” by the puts it, “the emotional ele- ‘after a year and a half years, tivity.” tract with over 100 have one child. African American Legacy ment of facebook, the mi- I finally got a job,’” he says. For all his success as a McDonald’s restaurants Project, he was the subject cro-blogging functionality “There is an endless stream of an article in The Blade of Twitter and the revised of good news from all over and, this month, Lucas is mechanism of the world so you can go to featured in an article in the FourSquare.” this application to see good national publication, Black Set to launch shortly, news but also you can see Enterprise. thankyouaga.in is a way to an endless stream of good

Rep.Michael Ashford, Lucas, Angela Lucas

927( 1RYHPEHU October 19, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Community-Minded Women’s Group Sponsors Scholarships Gala By Artisha S. Lawson Sojourner’s Truth Reporter

Dozens of Toledoans en- University were the two To- joyed a night filled with soft ledo high school graduates jazz, sophisticated black and who received scholarships. lily centerpieces and door “Reaching out to the com- prizes during the second an- munity with financial assis- nual Jazz Breeze, the GLAD tance is one of the club’s Federated Women’s Club services that we provide,” scholarship fund raiser din- said club President Lisa ner on October 16, 2011. Poellnitz. Club Vice President Gail Community service Johnson welcomed guests, awards and funds were scholarship recipients and granted to Martin Luther award winners, as club Chap- King Jr Kitchen for the Poor, lain Barbara Campbell offered Family House and Aurora the invocation. Guests dined Project. Harvey Savage Jr, while Clifford Murphy, MLK Kitchen for the Poor Claude Black and the board president appreciated Murphys featuring Glenda the award and believes this McFarland-Biddlestone organization deserves more provided the musical selec- acknowledgements for their tions. community dedication Since the 1990s, GLAD through contributions over has worked as a part of the the years. “This is a great organization’s community Janice Foster, financial sec- of National Association of Caption: community by adopting lo- honor for us, we work hard to service and scholarships, retary; Barbara Campbell, Colored Women’s Club, Above: GLAD Federated cal families, granting book provide basic needs for the they mentor girls ages five- chaplain; Lille Palmer, histo- which was founded over 119 Club, Toledo members awards, providing scholar- community. It is wonderful 18 through an affiliate called rian. Club members include years ago, and serves as the ships and supporting com- that GLAD has understood GLADettes who served as Opal Bacon, Mary Caldwell- oldest organization for black Below: Mary Cardwell- munity-based organiza- the need and continues to hosts for the event. Simmons, Constance women in the United States. Simmons, District tions. This year was no ex- support and participate in GLAD officers are: Leslie Coleman, June Cross, In the Toledo area alone, President; Harvey Savage ception. Freshmen Ashley what we do. They should get Poellnitz, president; Gail Clenastine Hamilton, there are three clubs and one Jr, MLK Kitchen for the Smith, of the University of more recognition for their Johnson, vice president; Deborah Johnson and Bar- junior affiliate, for more in- Poor Board president; Cincinnati, and Jerica work.” Paula Williams, secretary; bara McGee. formation on this organiza- Leslie Poellnitz, GLAD Stewart, of The Ohio State Along with the Joyce Pheniz, treasurer; GLAD Federated tion visit www.nacwc.org. president; Gail Johnson, Women’s Club, an affiliate GLAD vice president UNION STRONG Vote Tyrone Riley City Council District 1

Tyrone Riley, George Tucker, President Local AFL-CIO Riley The Right Choice: Experience you can call on. I am running because I have a vision for a better District 1 and Toledo. Robinson Elementary I have the experience, and ability to continue making a positive difference in District 1 and Toledo. I am in this race to help spur economic development, improve city services which includes creating programs for our youth. I am running this race because I have the Parent Power Hour experience needed to be an effective voice for the people. I am running because I want to continue to make District 1 and On Toledo a city that is safe, civil and filled with good jobs and economic opportunities. Thursday, October 20, 2011 The cost of doing business in city limits cannot be a deterrent to investors seeking to invest in Toledo and its people. I am running not From 9-10:45am (report to your child’s only because I have a vision, experience and the abilities to get things done; I am running because I care and am the right choice for District 1 classroom) City Council. All parents will receive dress down passes for their children Paid for by The Committee to Elect Tyrone Riley and raffle prizes!!! Harriet Grier Treasurer 4332 Glann Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43607 Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth October 19, 2011

The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling ASK YVON By: S. Yvon Harper, CEO Focus on Finance, LLC A New Way to Think About Money Guest Column little god. How can I say this? and what we do with this re- based on hoarding is a sure enjoyment and tomorrow’s your mindset surrounding Take a tally of the numerous source is more important than way to create scarcity. Re- retirement needs is the key. money. In the end perform- songs written about money, just obtaining it for use. Let member, there are many ways Without planning for the ing a continuous self-check movies around the theme of us examine several of his to give outside the realm of future, today’s pleasures will will help keep you on track getting more money, crimes points along with my personal finances. Could you give of have little value at retirement. with your money relation- committed for it, and listen to insights listed under Yvon’s your time or experience to At age 70 I haven’t met a ship. This resource is power- the general daily conversa- Views below: help others? Yvon’s View: person yet who has been able ful, but not as powerful as the tion of what people say they 1. Don’t entrust your fi- The season of giving is fast to cash in on the memory of life and productivity you pro- need most…money. Now you nances to others. Have faith approaching, but this point their trip to the Virgin Is- duce with proper use. probably think that I’m going in your own ideas and take is effective year round. lands. ------© 2011 Ask Yvon is to tell you that this is all un- control of your financial fu- 3. Don’t put off enjoying 4. Don’t expect money to a written by S. Yvon Harper necessary, but I’m not. Truth ture. Investments are often your life and your resources. solve all your problems. for Focus on Finance, LLC - is we need resources to live in not as secure as acting on Planning for your retirement Money is not the path to (513)341-5912. All rights re- society one of them being your own productive ideas. is not as powerful as living in happiness or fulfillment. It will served. Contact for questions It is pretty amazing to money. If you come up with a sound the present with an aware- not make your life feel more at know that ‘paper’ creates Instead, I’d rather intro- business idea, create a busi- ness of your future. Putting meaningful, or improve your www.FocusOnFinanceOnline.com. wealth in most nations. No duce to some and remind oth- ness plan and act on it enjoyment off until a future relationships. Always remem- Join us on Facebook at I’m not referring to your ers that it is the way we think promptly. Don’t allow limit- time is like pushing away your ber that money only solves www.Facebook.com/ child’s beautiful drawing or about money that matters. ing beliefs about your abili- current prosperity. When you financial problems! Yvon’s FocusOnFinance. Readers the last amazing news article Jonathan Wells of Advance ties to create income stifle delay enjoying your life until View: I agree. Many face are strongly urged to consult you read. While those may Life Skills recently wrote an your creativity. Yvon’s View: your circumstances improve, emotional, health, and eter- with a qualified legal or tax have value it’s not the kind article “7 Ways to Think I agree. Taking responsibil- you actually do yourself a nal problems that money will advisor to analyze your spe- that creates society’s wealth, About Money” to help refo- ity for your money action is grave disservice by linking not address. cific financial situation be- unless you have a Picasso on cus our thoughts around empowering. your happiness to your fi- All in all the entire article fore application of any ad- your hands. I’m speaking of money and its use. Many 2. Dare to operate from nances. Yvon’s View: Bal- holds some valid points to vice from this column. paper currency, the green and times we take ourselves too abundance instead of scar- ance between today’s life consider towards changing white ‘paper’ with identifi- seriously with regards to the city. Giving is a powerful way able marks to indicate its value power and control that we to attract what you need, and and worth also called give to this resource, because generosity opens the flow of Seasons Aren’t the Only ‘money’ in the market place. ultimately that is what money abundance. I’m not saying Society in many ways has is a resource. Like Jonathan, you should give away your trained us to treat money as a I also agree that how we think last dollar. But a mindset Things That Change By Phil Walton Social Security Manager in Toledo, OH Guest Column

Many people enjoy watching the changing seasons, and in many parts of the country we find ourselves at that time of the year when the shifting from one season to another seems most enjoyable. In many parts of the country, the lush green foliage gradually fades to an autumn rainbow of yellow-orange-red-brown. Cool air brings light jackets out of closets. Pumpkins and decorative corn begin to appear on porches and doorsteps. But seasons are not the only things that change. When it comes to some changes, we at Social Security need to know about them. If you receive Social Security benefits, there are certain things that we need to know about you in order to continue paying your benefits. Here is a reminder of some of the most important reporting responsibilities for people who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Your address. Even if you receive your payments by direct deposit or debit card (as most people do), we still need a good mailing address so we can get in touch with you when we need to. You can inform us of a change of address, as well as telephone number, at our website,www.socialsecurity.gov. Your direct deposit information. If your payments go to your financial institution for direct deposit, you need to notify us of any changes. If you change your account information without letting us know, your payment could go to the wrong place. You can change your deposit information at our website, www.socialsecurity.gov. Your work, if disabled. If you receive disability benefits, we need to know about any work you do. If you start work, stop work, or have any change in your work, hours, or pay, we need to know. Your living arrangements, if you receive SSI. People who receive SSI are paid, in part, based on financial need. Payments may change based on your living arrangements. Because of that, we need to know how many people are in your household and how the expenses are shared. There are other things we need to know about, such as if you’re institutionalized, if you’re no longer able to handle your finances, or if you’ve been convicted of a crime.

Learn more about reporting responsibilities for people receiving retirement or survi- vors benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10077.html.

Learn more about reporting responsibilities for people receiving Social Security disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10153.html.

Learn more about reporting responsibilities for people receiving SSI at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/11011.html.

Some changes can be reported online at www.socialsecurity.gov. You can report changes to us by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contacting your local office.

Seasons change; there’s little to report there. But when it comes to changes in the lives of people who receive benefits from Social Security, please remember to keep us informed. October 19, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Owens Community College Accepting Applications for Spring Police Academy Program Special to The Truth County Sheriff’s Depart- Owens. Curriculum for the ment, Maumee Police De- College’s police academy partment, Northwood Po- is approved by the Ohio lice Department, Peace Officers Training Perrysburg City Police De- Commission. partment, Perrysburg All requirements of the Township Police Depart- Ohio Revised Code and ment, Sylvania City Police Ohio Peace Officers Train- Department, Sylvania ing Commission must be Township Police Depart- met for certification. Ap- ment, Toledo Police De- plications for academy partment and the Wood classes should be com- County Sheriff’s Depart- pleted and returned to the ment. College by Nov. 11. Police Upon completion of the Academy Program classes program, each student will begin in January. receive a certificate from

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An exciting new program called “Bank On Toledo,” is available to help Toledo area residents gain access to low fee checking accounts at banks and credit unions, while decreasing their dependence on check cashing outlets that often charge high fees. “Bank On Toledo” is a collaborative effort involving the City of Toledo, United Way of Greater Toledo, area financial institutions and various community partners. This community-wide initiative is focused on assisting the “under-banked” and “unbanked” populations in obtaining access to financial services. According to City of Toledo Mayor Michael Bell, the program is being offered to increase financial stability among area households. Bell states, “ ‘Bank On Toledo’ will work to eliminate unnecessary costs by establishing a more effective plan for an individual’s personal banking, which will most likely result in more money in the consumer’s pocket.” “Bank On Toledo” participating financial institutions throughout the City of Toledo include: Charter One, Directions Credit Union, Fifth Third Bank, First Merit, Great Lakes Credit Union, Huntington, Key Bank, Nueva Esperanza Credit Union, PNC Bank, The State Bank and Trust Co., and Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union. Once an individual visits a participating “Bank On Toledo” financial institution, he/she will be assisted in opening a checking and/or savings account, learn the proper use of credit cards, and become informed of details about home ownership and more. Additionally, financial education classes are available through the “Bank On Toledo” program, focusing on the following topics: budgeting, managing a checking account, improving one’s credit rating, paying off debt and saving for the future. “Bank On” programs are offered throughout the nation and have stemmed from the originating successful “Bank On San Francisco” program. For more information about “Bank On Toledo” and to find the participating bank or credit union nearest to you, visit www.bankontoledo.org or dial 2-1-1 and be connected to an operator. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth October 19, 2011 The Goat Woman of Largo Bay by Gillian Royes c.2011, Atria Books $15.00 / $17.00 Canada 306 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor You were so sorry. When he was just a teenager, he was involved in petty Of all the things you regret, this one is right at the top. crimes and was sent to prison. There, a giant of a man saved The bad haircut, that horrible outfit you loved at the time, Shad from assaults and they became brothers. But now things lost or lent and never found – those are all unimpor- Dollar Bill was sniffing around, hinting that Shad owed him tant. a favor, asking for some information that Shad wasn’t No, you’re most remorseful for the thing you didn’t do. willing to gather. You missed saying words that would have meant so much He had his hands full, anyway. to someone. Eric Keller was worried about Simone, and he needed Regrets? You’ve lived through them, but in the new Shad’s help. Simone’s brother had come to town to fetch novel The Goat Woman of Largo Bay by Gillian Royes, her, two thugs were suddenly stalking her, and curious the sorrowful omission of one woman sets off a chain of Largoites were being kept away through the power of events that changes an entire island. obeah medicine. Jamaica, says Miss Mac, is 150 miles long and 50 miles She had only asked for time to heal. But time appeared wide. Weather on the island is warm and there are two to be running out… seasons: dry and wet. Like a sun-warmed afternoon on a white island beach, It was the latter that nearly destroyed Eric Keller, an The Goat Woman of Largo Bay is an unhurried novel that’s American who’d once owned a luxury hotel on a Largo perfectly piña colada-sippable. peninsula. That was before the hurricane destroyed a Or, you might get the urge to take big gulps of this book, bridge of land, leaving the hotel broken and inaccessible, too. a shabby island in its place. That’s because author Gillian Royes keeps the action And now there was something on that island. going with Island patois, an authentic location, and a cast Shadrack Myers, Keller’s bartender and right-hand man, of characters that you’ll surely enjoy meeting. I can’t wait, spotted the figure on the island and it was a woman, not the in fact, to read the next book about Shad Myers, a Jamaican goat he thought he’d first seen. When he and Keller rowed man who isn’t highly educated, can’t read well, and doesn’t out to make her leave, she informed them that she was understand fancy words but who possesses smarts and staying, offering Keller money he couldn’t refuse. She the kind of street cred you’d find in Jamaica, Queens. needed time, she said. I think, if you’re looking for an easy-going, well-paced, Shad could see that Keller was smitten with the woman, non-violent mystery, you’re going to like The Goat Woman Simone, but it was obvious that she was harboring sorrow- of Largo Bay. Grab this book soon because if you miss it, ful secrets. you’ll be sorry. Secret-holding wasn’t foreign to Shad. The Truth’s Interview with Huggy Lowdown By Monique Ward Special to The Truth The Truth caught up Ward: How long have Huggy: I originally going to experience my with comedian Huggy you been a comedian? got the name from the range, versatility, improv Lowdown this week as character Huggy Bear skills. We promise to he was preparing to Huggy: Longer than from Starsky and Hutch bring something differ- come to Toledo for a 10 years but I started because Huggy always ent to the stand-up weekend appearance at my career in stand-up had the low-down on game. Funny Bone at Levis which led me to radio. what’s going on so I just Commons combined the two. Ward: Do you have Ward: How did you anything you want to say Monique Ward: How get your gig as the Ce- Ward: Is it hard to to the people of did you get your start in lebrity Snitch on the come up with those long Perrysburg/Toledo? comedy? Tom Joyner Morning greetings that you do? Show? Huggy: Come see me Huggy Lowdown: At Huggy: Nah it’s part and my buddy Chris Paul a young age I knew I Huggy: I started on of my craft, That is what give you a great show wanted to make people the Donnie Simpson I do so I build in on it that goes beyond your laugh. It was like a drug Show which is in the DC, and like the gym, I work radio. to me, a medicine, you Maryland and Virginia it. try to be apart of area. For me going from Huggy Lowdown will people’s daily routine, Donnie Simpson to Tom Ward: What can fans be at Funny Bone on like a cup of coffee, you Joyner is like going from expect at your show this Thursday at 7 pm; Fri- get a cup of Huggy. It high school to the NBA. weekend? day 8 and 10:30 p.m.; makes me feel good to Saturday, 7 and 10 p.m. hear a listener say that I Ward: How did you Huggy: I think they And Sunday at 7 p.m. heard your segment and come up with the name are going to be surprised For more information, it made me feel better. Huggy Lowdown? because they hear such call 419-931-3474 a limited amount on the radio show. They’re October 19, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Interview With Charlie Mack – Program Director 107.3 WJUC – The Juice By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture If you ask the average lo- support local talent unless actually have a good 9. I notice you have been cal artist about The Juice they are musicians product. Nothing else matters very loyal to your own air 107.3, they will complain themselves. We, on the other if your music isn’t up to par. personalities over the years, about how they can never hand believe there’s a happy 7. As far as the music in- can you tell our readers about get their music played. medium. One of the things dustry, who do you currently the Juice family? If you ask the average lo- my father, Charlie Chuck, listen to these days? Charlie Mack: cal hater about this here ar- taught me is to always take Charlie Mack: Tisha Lee, J-Roc, Kaj ticle I write each week, they care of the community be- I’m about to drive myself Boogie, OneTyme, Martini, will complain about my writ- cause they will always take crazy listening to ‘Fool For Schylar Meadows, Will ing style. care of you. Some people You’ by Cee-lo! I actually lis- Garrett, and Tommy Kaye are But here in The Truth, we close to me suggest that we ten to everything from hip- radio professionals like no kill lies quick. all but abandon the local hop to R&B to gospel. I like a other. They love the station Let it be known, WJUC is music community since they lot of newer artists who’ve and they love Toledo. We are currently playing local mu- don’t think we support them taken music and changed it. I all family. We hang out to- sic. I can vouch for that per- anyway. They may have a mostly listen to music that gether, celebrate together, sonally, and it’s not as hard point – I don’t know. makes me feel a certain way at grieve together, etc. We also as you think. 6. No!!, don’t do that! a certain time. On the way in fight like family at times but we Also let it be known, that Okay, next question: If you today I was blasting NWA also bring it back together. We I write from the standpoint of had to summarize the urban like it just came out! are always changing so I’m doing music locally … be- music scene in Toledo, what 8. Do you feel that we have currently looking for 2 addi- cause I do music. would you say are local art- some future superstars here tional personalities to add to Writing for The Truth is ists biggest hurdles right in Toledo? our family. nice, but it’s NOT what has now? Charlie Mack: 10. What would you like allowed me access to the lo- supported work that nobody radio PD is next to impossible Charlie Mack: I know for a fact that we Toledoans to always keep in cal music scene. else would touch because we for anyone with a song espe- Education, Drive, and have future superstars in mind about 107.3fm? Producing and having my wanted to give people a cially for local talent. That is Music. Educate yourselves Toledo. I’ve heard music that Charlie Mack: own artists is the only way I shot. Make no mistake, The true all around the country. I on how to promote your I loved instantly. I’ve met art- The Juice is dedicated to know all these people. Juice is a business FIRST and decided to set aside a time music. Who’s representing ists that have what it takes. We good programming for Having my own label playing a song that’s less ONLY for local artists. Quality you? Who do you need to have producers with an ear for Toledo. We’ve always given means I’ve sat in Charlie than ready can make most music exists in Toledo and I know in Radio or the music music and can make great Toledo lots of great moments Mack’s office, a few times. listeners switch stations in a want to hear it. But I also want industry? Have you done tracks. Now, find me all of in entertainment and we will I’m not just doing an ar- heartbeat – that’s not good to help those artists repre- your promotions? Are you those wrapped up into continue to do that in the ticle on people, I’m vouching business but we’ve done it to sent themselves and not make wasting time and money pro- one. The music I love usually future. We’ve had so many for them. support our area artists and the same mistakes that I see moting a song that isn’t comes with an artist who celebrities bless our mic as Because I relate to the lo- give them a voice. I always on a regular basis. All you good? You also have to have doesn’t have the drive or is well local notables. From The cal artists who read this ar- say that I’d rather have a lo- have to do is call The Juice the drive to want success. I focused on something else (or Glass City Expo with over ticle and I want y’all to know cal artist win a Grammy be- and make an appointment know people with great mate- their own celebrity). The art- 10,000 people to The Put Me we are in this together. fore ANY other artist. and I’ll see you. It DOES NOT rial and I have no idea what ists I love some time have a On Workshop that gets So, get it understood. 3. I remember you ex- mean I’ll play your music just their plan is. Why not take it hard time finding the right people ready for the next Now read on and learn! plained to me years ago, that because I listened to it. But if as far as you can? Why play it material. I have been trying to phase of their careers – The radio airplay is possible as I like it I will give it a shot if for your clique and stop get these three people to- Juice IS Toledo! Ten Questions for long as artists/labels here you’ve done your other there? Finally you have to gether and make it happen! Charlie Mack come correct... can you ex- work. The Glass City Spot- 1. Charlie Mack, can you plain to our readers the proper light is a segment that we’re please explain to our readers way for artists to address ra- bringing back to showcase who may not understand how dio people? local talent. It’s not a compe- radio works.. what exactly Charlie Mack: tition between artists but does a program director do? That’s what the “Put Me rather a platform for exposure Charlie Mack: On Workshop” is all for Toledo music. We’re also At most radio stations the about. Even if you have good setting up those songs fea- PD is responsible for the de- material you still have work tured on The Glass City Spot- termining what songs are to do to reach the masses. The light for free download. played, when they are played, staff here always gets bom- 5. The Juice has done a lot and how often they are barded with music from art- to give local artists many av- played The PD also chooses ists looking for airplay. I be- enues to be heard yet the the personalities that com- lieve you should put your perception people have is that mand the mic. I don’t like to music into the hands of as their local radio doesn’t sup- say ‘DJ’s’ because what J- many people as possible but port them. Roc, Kaj Boogie, OneTyme, they RARELY bring it to me How do you explain people Lyte-N-Rod, etc. do with turn- and I’m the one who makes having such notions when tables is an art form itself. the music decisions! Not to so much proof to the con- But being able to use your mention they approach the trary exists? voice and command the at- personalities and myself the Charlie Mack: tention of a listening audi- wrong way most of the Well I always say this – ence is purely something that time. They interrupt a DJ while ‘When did you sit in my of- comes from within. he’s playing at a club or they fice and discuss your music 2. WJUC has been the stop by the station smelling with me?’ That usually backbone of Toledo’s urban like a blunt while holding a switches the conversation music scene for years, can CD with the title written with into another direction be- you name some of the artists a Sharpie. If you don’t take cause most artists haven’t who have had the support of your craft seriously nobody done their part before they WJUC over the years and else will either. There are SO approach me. The Juice has what made you get behind many things you need to supported more local artists them? know. That’s why we started than any other station no Charlie Mack: the “Put Me On Workshop” matter what format. Prove me There are far too many art- – to educate. wrong. Hot? Kiss? K-100? ists that have gotten the sup- 4. Tell our readers about Nobody has played more lo- port of The Juice to name Mack Music Mondays and cal music than The them. We’ve played every- Glass City Spotlight Juice. Believe me, other PDs one from Ray Stone and Lade Charlie Mack: will say they stay away be- Bac to Cuntry and Lyfe Mack’s Music Monday is cause of the downside of feel- Jennings. We’ve heard top something brand new at The ing ‘too local’. I really don’t notch work and we’ve also Juice. Getting in to see ANY believe people care if you CLASSIFIEDS Page 14 October 19, 2011

DIOCESE OF TOLEDO Trombone Shorty AND CATHOLIC to Arrive Shortly CHARITIES SCHEDULE By Michael Hayes ADOPTION INFORMATION Minister of Culture A chart topping music artist is coming to Toledo in just a MEETING few days, and you need to be there! Buy your tickets now! This is music straight from New Orleans, aka the birthplace of On Thursday, October 27, 2011, from 6:00 – 9:00 jazz. A pm at the Catholic Center (1933 Spielbusch, Toledo) 25 year old phenom who has traveled the world while getting props from Lenny Kravitz, U2, Ledisi, and even late all are welcome to a Fall Adoption Information night talk show host Conan O’Brien, Trombone Shorty hits meeting. The meeting and parking are both free. Toledo this upcoming Tuesday at the Peristyle. With his band Orleans Avenue, Trombone Shorty has dubbed his particular sound as “Supafunkrock”. If that isn’t This meeting is an opportunity to learn about original thinking even for a jazz artist, then I don’t know what domestic and international adoptions, along with the is. Toledo, it may be last minutes notice… but contact home study process. The evening will include a Ticketmaster as soon as you read this and get your tickets ASAP! guest panel and a question and answer period. The Peristyle at The Toledo Museum of Art is a venue unlike any other in our area, and the perfect setting to witness For more information or to register for this an artist unlike any other make his debut in our city. If you are into new experiences, jazz, jazz fusion or just plain meeting contact Kathy Motsinger at good music in a sophisticated setting..this for you. [email protected] Tuesday October 25th. The Peristyle. 7:30 p.m. or call 419.244.6711 x 440. Visit : www.arttatumsociety.com to learn more.

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Elementary and Middle School LEGAL ADVER- Positions (Various) TISEMENT Star Academy of Toledo The Economic Op- Star Academy of Toledo is looking for one K-3 Title Maintenance Technician- 2cd and 3rd Shift portunity Planning As- 1 Teacher and one Middle School (5-8) math teacher. Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 500 Company, has an immediate need for a 2nd and sociation (EOPA) of Applicants need to have current Ohio licensure must 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician at its Hydraulic Filter Division located in Greater Toledo, Inc. in- be highly motivated, passionate, team oriented and Metamora, Ohio. tends to contract for Ar- have a genuine desire to work with young people from The selected persons will perform maintenance responsibilities to repair, chitectural/Engineering an urban community. We are an equal opportunity maintain and enhance building, facilities, grounds, machines and equipment services in connection employer and individuals from underrepresented mi- requiring well rounded knowledge of general trade fundamentals to deal with and with the renovation of nority groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants perform repairs and maintenance work. existing space at the should send letter of interest, resume’, copy of The successful candidate must be a US Citizen and possess an associate’s Summit YMCA building license, transcripts, references. All information should degree or higher in a maintenance related field is preferred. Must have a broad at 306 Bush Street and be sent to Star Academy of Toledo 1850 Airport Hwy knowledge base of electrical, PLC, CNC servicing, mechanical and plumbing the adjacent Toledo Toledo 43609 to the attention of Dr. Samuel H. acquired through hands on training and experience. The selected person must have Public School annex Hancock, Chief Administrative Officer/Principal. a minimum of five (5) years work-related experience in a manufacturing environment facility. Architectural and be willing and able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed. Good and Engineering firms customer service skills, internal and external, a must. interested in being con- Parker offers a comprehensive benefits program that provides financial protec- sidered for a contract to The University of Toledo tion today while preparing for the financial security of tomorrow. It is also flexible provide design and con- Job 8245 Biomedical Equipment Tech- to meet the different – and often changing – needs of our employees and their struction related ser- nician 2, Biomedical Engineering: families. vices should reply with To support the function of the Biomedical Engi- a Statement of Qualifi- neering Services department with clerical, equipment If qualified please visit www.parker.com/careers to apply. cations no later than maintenance, installations, inventory control, deliv- EOE/M/F/D/V 4:00 p.m. on November ery/retrieval of equipment and supplies, informational 02, 2011. Statements research activities, technical writing and other various received after this dead- assignments. line will not be consid- Minimum qualifications for the position include an ered. Associate’s degree in Biomedical Technology or Statement of Quali- equivalent from an accredited program plus 2 years fications should include experience as a BMET with I.C.C certification pre- Machinist – 2nd Shift information regarding ferred. -OR - Associate’s degree in Electronics Tech- Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 500 company, has an immediate opening on 2nd shift the firm’s history, edu- nology from an accredited program plus 4 years for an experienced Machinist at its Hydraulic Filter Division located in Metamora, cation and experience experience as a BMET with I.C.C. certification pre- Ohio. of key technical person- ferred. - OR - 6 years experience as a BMET with Responsibilities include but not limited to setting up, programming and nel, the technical ex- I.C.C. certification. Starting rate of pay will be $23.45 operating small and large CNC lathes, mills and a variety of conventional machines. pertise of the firm’s cur- per hour. Minimum 3 years diversified machining experience with large & small equipment rent staff, availability of in manufacturing environment desired. Mazak equipment experience a plus. Ability staff, the firm’s equip- For more information and to apply please visit to interpret blueprints, sketches and engineering specifications, use quality ment and facilities, ref- https://jobs.utoledo.edu. The deadline for this gauges and solve machining problems. The successful candidate must possess erences. position is Friday, October 21, 2011. a high school diploma or GED and be a US citizen. Associates degree and/or Statement of Quali- certification in related field preferred. fications should be UT is an EEO, AA Employer and Educator Parker offers a comprehensive benefits program that provides financial protec- transmitted to: tion today while preparing for the financial security of tomorrow. It is also flexible Sylvester Gould, to meet the different – and often changing – needs of our employees and their J.D., Vice Chairman families. c/o EOPA Board of PATHWAYS CARE COORDINATOR Directors Minimum Associates Degree. Working with Pre- If qualified, please go online to www.parker.com/careers to apply. 505 S. Hamilton natal Women to improve birth outcomes. Conduct EOE M/F/D/V Street home visits, build community relationships, and Toledo, Ohio 43604 monitor medical care. Att. Dennis Springs 1020 As required by Ohio Varland, Toledo, OH 43605 Lead Case Manager (FT) Revised Code 153.65- 71, responding firms will be evaluated. Following Place your classified ad in Social justice non-profit seeks Lead Case manger this evaluation, EOPA (40 hours per week): Must be a leader who is efficient, The Sojourner’s Truth Abundant Life of will enter into contract accurate detail and task oriented. Duties include: Call Pam at 419-243-0007 Perrysburg negotiations with the computer literacy, lead work duties over case man- is a subsidized in- most highly qualified agement staff, monitoring of case loads for accuracy. dependent housing fa- firm. Prefer 4 year degree in social work or related field. NORTHGATE APARTMENTS cility for those 62 or The project descrip- Case Managers (FT) 610 STICKNEY AVENUE older. WE are located tion is as follows: Social justice non-profit seeks FT case managers Now Accepting Applications for 1 and 2 Bed- in a beautiful, quiet resi- EOPA plans to relo- (40 hours per week): Must have strong verbal and room Apartments dential setting in cate their Day Care, communication skills, computer literacy, and aware- Mature Adult Community for Persons 55 and Perrysburg. Abundant Head Start Program and ness of social, economic and cultural factors that Older. Rent Based on In- Life offers one bedroom Home Energy Assis- affect families. Duties include: assessments, indi- come. Heat, Appliances, garden apartments with tance Program to por- vidual service plans, monitor case plan compliance Drapes, Carpeting In- private patios, indoor tions of the existing and work with families to accomplish goals. Prefer 4 cluded. Call (419) 729- mailboxes, reserved Summit YMCA facility year degree in social work or related field. 7118 for details. parking and busing to at 306 Bush Street, Case Aide: (PT) local grocery stores. Toledo, Ohio and the Social justice non-profit seeks Case Aides (24 Applications are adjacent Toledo Public hours per week) Assist case management staff in now being accepted School annex facility. Musician Wanted service delivery to families. Must have strong verbal Call 419-874-4371 Renovation services Second Baptist is in search of a musician who can and communication skills, computer literacy, aware- needed include archi- play and teach. Contact the church at 419-865-7702 ness of social, economic and cultural factors that tectural, mechanical, or Pastor J.L. Boose at 419-340 4198. affect families. Duties include: conducting visits with plumbing, and electri- case manager in the field, assessments and case Classifieds are cal engineering. The notes. Prefer 2 year degree or 2 year work related posted online area to be renovated is Wanted to Buy:Diabetes Supplies experience. at approximately 13,600 Earn up to $12 per box of 100 test stripsMust Send letter and resume ( no later than 10-20-11) www.thetruth sq.ft. at an estimated expire after June 2012. Leave labels on boxes.We to: Attn. Avis Files Program Director Toledo Area cost of $1,318,000.00. remove and shred.Call 419-740-7162 and leave mes- Ministries 3043 Monroe Street Toledo Ohio 43606 toledo. sage. com October 19, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 Legends Weekend (Continued from page 5) She has also been a member Odell Barry of the National Bowling As- sociation and was inducted into the that organization’s Hall of Fame in 1995. Rice, a graduate of Scott, is an actor, singer and dancer who has appeared in numerous productions on stage, screen and televi- sion, most notably as a cast member of the national tour of the musical, The Color Legends and Emerging Leaders Purple. Walker, executive direc- Clarence Walker. Barry and Denver after his football Rice live in other states. In career and has become a addition, James Cobham leading real estate devel- and Richard Allen Huston, oper in the area as well as a Eric Walker helps father Sr., were honored posthu- leading citizen, serving on Clarence Walker with mously. a multitude of boards and kenta cloth Baker, a graduate of commissions. Scott High School and The Ellis, a graduate of Riv- University of Toledo, erside Hospital School of Reva Rice McDonald’s franchises, reographer and dance in- earned his medical degree Nursing and UT, became served on numerous structor; Mackenzie from the Medical College the first African-American boards such as the Toledo Kambiz, pastor of Parkwood of Ohio and eventually en- Nursing Director in the To- Urban Federal Credit Union Sebenth Day Adventist tered private practice in ledo area hospital system and the Neighborhood Temple; Lance Lawshe, as- orthopedic surgery, open- with responsibility for Ob- Health Association. sociate minister at Mt. Pil- ing one of the first walk0in stetrics and Gynecology. Huston, who earned a grim Church and a pricing clinics in the Toledo area in She lated became executive doctorate from the Univer- expert at Owens Corning; 1987. director of human resources tor of the Frederick mission and former admin- sity of Michigan, was a Will Lucas III, entrepreneur Barry, also a graduate of at Riverside. Douglass Community As- istrative director of the City long-time educator and ad- and youth advocate; Judge Scott, was a standout foot- Miller, a graduate of UT, sociation for many years, is of Toledo’s Work Experi- ministrator in the Toledo Myron Duhart and Shanda ball athlete at the Univer- has devoted much of her a former member of the To- ence Program for Youth, area and in Michigan. Gore, Ed.D. of UT. sity of Findlay and played life to participating, sup- ledo Board of Education, a among many other posts. The emerging leaders for the Denver Broncos for porting and leading the former regional director of Cobham, a former owner honored this year were 11 seasons. He remained in Toledo Bowling Senate. the Ohio Civil Rights Com- of several local Sheila Gibson, dancer, cho-