Volume 11, No. 13 January 24, 2007

In This Issue

The Truth Editorial Page 2

My View Page 3

Prostitution’s 10 Command- ments Page 4

Cover Story: Aunt Minnie’s Foods Page 5 The Truth Arts Marian Anderson String Quartet Page 7

Three Black Movies Page 9

The Gift of Song Page 9

Chosen Few Bowlers Page 11

Polly Fox Lunch and Lecture Series Page 12

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classified Page 16

11th Annual MLK Classic Minnie Sebree & Claudia Sebree-Brown Page 16 of Aunt Minnie’s Food

“Although it’s nice to pay compliments to one another, businesses need more than words to stay alive. We also need to support one another by buying the products that black businesses are selling.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth January 24, 2007 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial January 20 • American Association of University Women: 5th annual Transitions Conference; Lourdes College; Keynote speaker Anita Lopez; Daylong conference to inspire and If you don’t have a scorecard, you’re going to have to get one. In fact, you won’t be motivate through workshops in balancing life, work and school: 419-474-4226 able to tell the players in the upcoming elections without one. Toledo, you see, has become • G-Creations Vendor Networking Luncheon: Noon; Genesis Dreamplex Hotel & Confer- the home for more political parties than you have fingers. ence Center; Contact Glenda Brown @ 419-870-2483 or [email protected] • Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc: Local chapter’s Prayer Breakfast; 9:30 am; Gladieux In the beginning, of course, there were two, just as there were in most places in this Meadows; Theme “Women of Excellence, Empowering New Growth;” Speaker Charlton country from about the beginning of time or, at least, from about the time of the writing of Dewberry, Esq: 419-466-5260 the Constitution. We used to call those two parties the Democrats and the Republicans. But a few years ago, the local Democratic Party split into the “A” team and the “B” team. January 24 • Women’s Entrepreneurial Network: “Getting Started” business seminars; “Marketing The “A” team being those in power, until they were unceremoniously dumped, by those Your Business;” 6:30 pm; Maumee Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Library: 419-536- who wanted a new mayor. 6732 So the “B” team took over party headquarters on Madison Avenue, but the “A” team January 26 remained intact. The “A” team won the battles during the ensuing elections but lost the • St. Paul MBC Faith Friday Program: Guest speaker Pat Sullivan of Friendship Baptist; war. And one of the reasons they lost the war was because of defections in the ranks. 7 pm: 419-246-2886 Keith Wilkowski, former chairman of the Lucas County Democratic Party and then- Mayor Jack Ford supporter, decided to run for mayor himself. That certainly did not help January 27 • Second Annual Black Bridal Expo: Genesis Dreamplex Hotel & Conference Center; the “A” team’s cause. Noon to 5 pm; Open vendor display; Fashion show; Marriage renewal ceremony: 419- Now we have, in the space of the last week, the descent from the sublime to the ridiculous. 870-2483 or [email protected] Toledo City Councilmen Michael Ashford and Mike Craig have announced that they will • 23rd Annual Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth: Sponsored by UT EXCEL; Student Union Auditorium at UT; 8:30 am to 1:30 pm; Free Admission and lunch; Guest run their own slate of council candidates in the upcoming election. Speaker Sharon Draper: 419-530-3830, 3820 or 3822 Wilkowski, former Lucas County Democratic Party Jim Ruvolo and Toledo City Councilman Joe McNamara have formed a coalition and have announced that they want January 28 to take control of the party … which party you might well wonder. And the leadership of • Third Baptist Church: Guest Musician Glenn Jones, founder of Tehillah International Ministries; 10:45 am service: 419-248-4623 the Party itself, the “B” teamers, are blithely wondering what all the fuss is about. And, there is still a faction, represented by Toledo City Councilman Frank Szollosi, for January 31 example, who appear to be part of none of the above political entities. We might see the • Women’s Entrepreneurial Network: “Getting Started” business seminars; “Financing and Record-keeping for Your Business;” 6:30 pm; Maumee Branch of the Toledo-Lucas formation of yet another set of parties here. And since we are running out of names, we County Library: 419-536-6732 will probably have to dust off such long-forgotten terms such as Whigs and Tories. The immediate result of this fragmentation is the loss of Toledo City Council president February to the Republicans, specifically, the failure of the Democrats to unite behind City Black History Month!! Councilwoman Wilma Brown several weeks ago. Instead, they decided to permit Repub- February 4 lican Rob Ludeman to remain in that powerful office, the office that doles out committee • Ridgewood Church of Christ: A Celebration of Black History Month; 12:30 to 5 pm; assignments and is next in line to the mayor’s office. Blood pressure checks, health screenings, crafts, ethnic food, free haircuts, manicures, games, door prizes, among other activities: 419-726-2210 Truth be told, Brown was not even close to being elected president. Three of four Democrats voted not to re-organize council and she ended up with just four votes to do February 5 so. • “Boys Booked on Barbershops:” Blendz Barbershop; For boys ages six to 10; Free books, pizza, pop and cookies; Sponsored by Top Ladies of Distinction, Blendz In the aftermath of that most recent debacle, various Democratic councilmen have noted Barbershop and Ruth Court #6: 419-244-7062 or 419-578-9400 that they did not have their act together or that they did not get the proper assurances from Brown that they needed in order to make a change. But the upshot of it all is a matter of February 10 personal ambition and the inability to harness that ambition for the greater good. • End Time Christian Fellowship: Adult Singles and Couples Valentine’s Dinner; night of love, laughter and inspiration; 6 pm; Dinner, music, entertainment and more: 419-729- What happens next is the stuff that makes excellent newspaper copy, and lousy 1027 or 419-346-7426 government, unfortunately. It’s election season. It’s always election season, of course, but this one is the one with the focus on City Council. All six district seats are up for grabs. February 11 • Calvary Baptist Church: Annual Culinary Heritage Food Taster; 4 pm Districts 1 and 4, Brown and Ashford, respectively, seem certain to remain in the hands of the incumbents. Districts 2 and 5, being vacated by Ludeman (term limited) and Grachek February 12 (tired of all the political infighting) are anybody’s guess at this point. And Districts 3 and • Toledo Lucas County Library Kent Branch: Black History Film Series: Rising from the 6, occupied by two neophyte incumbents, Craig and Joe Birmingham, will be hotly Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter; 6:30 to 8 pm: 419-259-5381 contested. February 17 Democrats have a better than even chance to take District 5 away from the Republicans • Toledo Lucas County Library Kent Branch: Black History Month program; Slavery to and they have a fighting chance to prevail in both District 2 and District 6 as well. It’s entirely Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Americas; African drummers and dancers, speakers, a storyteller and a marketplace full of vendors: 419-259-5381 possible that, despite the lack of unity – which may be overrated anyway – the Democrats could enhance their majority on City Council. They presently have an eight to four edge February 18 and it could very well be, come January 2008, a nine to three or 10 to two majority. • Ridgewood Church of Christ: A Celebration of Black History Month; 12:30 to 5 pm; And we all know what that means? Blood pressure checks, health screenings, crafts, ethnic food, free haircuts, manicures, games, door prizes, among other activities: 419-726-2210 Well, in reality, we will have nine or 10 Democrats who will all belong to about four or five party subsets. And with such an overwhelming Democratic Party majority, Republican George Sarantou, now chairman of the Finance Committee, is virtually guaranteed to be the next president of Toledo City Council. The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper Kevin McQueen Publisher The Sojourner’s Truth Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Becky McQueen Business Manager 6161/2 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Alan Abrams Reporter Geneva J. Chapman Reporter Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Tamir A. 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Maybe he wants finan- Moebius, assistant chief op- ers forget what he has prom- and police pension. has submitted his resigna- He was a sturdy ball player cial independence. Maybe he erating officer in charge of ised at least for one more Finally, one last Mike Bell tion, effective March 22, 2007, for The University of Toledo wants to be mayor or gover- the budget. Anybody but time. comment. After the funeral of for the mayor’s acceptance. Rockets during part of their nor in 2012. Who knows what Carty Finkbeiner! The galling thing about the seven children who died By that time, Bell will be eli- glory years and he has been the future will bring for this But it is Carty who is rais- this deficit, now raised to $11.9 in the apartment fire several gible for a package that in- a fire fighters’ chief for his very capable leader? ing not one but three taxes – million and growing, is that years ago, their coffins were cludes the special pension department. As a matter of The Blade political party assessments, property and Carty was handed a balanced lowered into the ground late program that was put in place fact, my only problem with is making a push for Keith water rates. Do you remem- budget with a small surplus in the day. No one but the a few years ago in order to him while I was mayor was Wilkowski. Looks like ber my question to him dur- when he came into office. He, workers at Forest Cemetery hold off the retirements of fire that he was way too quick to Wilkowski, former chairman ing a debate? Are you going on his own, decided to hire 17 were present. I am told that and police officers. side with the rank and file of of the Lucas County Demo- to raise taxes? He said no. new forestry folks and to pile Chief Bell came to the site and Along with accumulated the fire department each and cratic Party and a one-time Like the Carty of the past 30 up a huge unallocated debt watched as each coffin was sick leave, cash and other every time an issue would mayoral candidate, is going years, he is hoping that vot- in the pick up of the total fire placed into the ground. benefits, Bell will be well po- arise. to get several years of favor- sitioned at a relatively young And Chief Bell showed able PR – the kind of publicity age. Bell said emphatically uncommon courage during that Ben Konop and Joe that his resignation was not the north Toledo distur- McNamara received in the Democrats!! – Don’t the result of any problem or bance. He waded into the mob run-up to last year’s election blow up at Toledo City Hall. to help settle them down and – as 2009 approaches. Maybe Celebrate So Quickly… However, others dispute this to prevent an out and out this fourth party (two Dems, by pointing to a very loud clash with the police. one GOP, one Blade) will clear By Johnny Mickler argument between the fire I hope Bell does go the field for Wilkowski. Guest Editorial chief and Mayor Carty through with his retirement An early test for The Blade Recently, I’ve briefly 1,833,796 votes. and Ben Espy in their losing Finkbeiner which occurred because he deserves it. He team will be the south Toledo given attention to the many 5) The State Treasurer’s efforts? And since many de- several weeks before Christ- has greater things ahead and seat soon to be vacated by news articles written – both race was won by Richard clared Election Day 2006 in mas. many organizations and cit- Rob Ludeman. If Ludeman’s statewide and locally – on Cordray (D) with 2,223,169 Ohio a “Democratic sweep,” Regardless of what trig- ies would clamor for a Mike daughter does indeed run for last November’s mid-term votes, versus 1,618,581 votes why didn’t it extend to all of gered the resignation, the Bell as a leader. I think he can the seat, she will be the third election results in Ohio. cast for Sandra O’Brien (R), a the Democratic ticket’s en- loss of Mike Bell will repre- go much farther than most Ludeman on the ballot in the With a Democrat in Ohio’s relatively unknown “long dorsed candidates? Sadly, sent the exit of a tested, vet- folks can see right now. He past number of years. That’s governor’s office for the first shot.” based on the numbers, we eran leader. Bell had quietly has turned down offers be- a lot of south Toledo name time in 20 years, not to men- 6) The State Auditor’s see an entirely different sce- achieved the distinction of fore in order to stay in To- recognition and the GOP tion a new Democratic ma- race was won by Mary Tay- nario. the longest serving fire chief ledo. needs a few new stars to get jority nationally in both the lor (R) who had 1,940,611 · Barbara Sykes, the en- in Toledo’s history. He is one Now, he may just want to past the Tom Noe situation. U.S. Senate and U.S. House votes, while Barbara Sykes dorsed Democrat for Audi- of the most well-liked per- stay and use this as a gambit The mayor is doing a good of Representatives – many (D) finished with 1,891,785 tor of State, lost the race to sons in Toledo. His broad to push through a pay raise political job of having the tax people proclaimed Election votes. a Republican, who was “rela- smile and Boy Scout-eager- for firefighter executives. Or, increases appear to be the Day 2006, a “Democratic 7) The Ohio Supreme tively unknown” according ness to help is known to many he may want to just test the handiwork of Chief of Staff Sweep!” Court Justice race was won to some in the Republican and deeply admired. And, he market and see who wants Bob Reinbolt or Dave My focus at the moment, by Robert Cupp (R) who had Party. however, is on the state- 1,712,519 votes, compared to · Ben Espy, the endorsed wide election because there 1,505,186 votes cast for Ben Democrat for Justice of the is strong evidence confirm- Espy (D). Ohio Supreme Court, lost ing that whatever happens The above candidates his race to a Republican. at the state level – will have were ALL endorsed by their Since the Greater To- a direct impact on Toledo’s respective parties. ledo Urban League, Inc. is local decisions and think- After we reviewed and also a “civil-rights organi- ing. And as a “numbers assessed Ohio’s official num- zation,” we’re always proud person,” after reviewing the bers, a glaring disparity sur- when an African-American official results from the gen- faced: Ken Blackwell, who and/or Hispanic/Latino en- eral election, I’d like to chal- ran for governor, received ters the political arena. How- lenge your thinking about fewer votes than any other ever, a glaring reality sur- the glaring results. Republican who ran for a faced with this past state- To paraphrase one of our statewide office in the Ohio wide election, when review- public officials who, eight General Election. Even Betty ing how African-American months ago, empathetically Montgomery (R) in her los- candidates performed in the said “Let’s not pat our- ing effort, who many believed State of Ohio. Simply stated: selves on the back so had direct ties to Tom Noe, We had a Republican (Afri- quickly”… with all due re- received 1,833,786 votes – can-American) candidate spect, I’m asking all Demo- (over 350,000 more votes than for governor; a Democratic crats to NOT celebrate or Blackwell). What’s more, (African-American) candi- pat yourselves on the back Mary Taylor (R) who won date for State Auditor; and so quickly. the auditor’s race, had a Democratic (African- Jfd\Yf[p >à Why? Ohio’s recent vot- 1,940,611 votes (over 466,000 American) candidate for Ê-ÌÊÀ>˜VˆÃÊ`iÊ->iÃʈ} Ê-V œœÊ ing results speak for them- more votes than Blackwell), justice of the State Supreme 9\ selves: despite the fact that many Court. THEY ALL LOST!!! 1) Sherrod Brown (D) considered Taylor “an un- So, from where I sit, this won Ohio’s hotly-con- known player” in the world past state election was a Kl`k`fe tested U.S. Senate race with of politics. sad day for African-Ameri- =I<< 2,257,369 votes, against But, that’s not all. Another cans – Democrat or Repub- vœÀÊÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃʘœÜÊ>ÌÌi˜`ˆ˜} ,œLˆ˜Ãœ˜]Ê V/ˆµÕi]ÊiÛiÀiÌÌi two-time incumbent Mike glaring conclusion surfaced: lican. Either way, we still >˜`Êœ˜ià ՘ˆœÀʈ} Ê-V œœÃʜÀÊ>˜ÞÊ«ÕLˆVʜÀÊV >ÀÌiÀÊÃV œœ DeWine (R) with 1,761,037 of the seven statewide elec- lost. ÃÌÕ`i˜ÌʏˆÛˆ˜}ʈ˜ÊÌ iʈLLiÞ]Ê7œœ`Ü>À`Ê>˜` -VœÌÌÊÃV œœÊ`ˆÃÌÀˆVÌð votes. tions, five were won by In closing, since many 2) The governor’s race Democrats and two were won of us in the African- Ameri- was won by Ted Strickland by Republicans. can community are Demo- 9œÕÊV>˜Ê "7ÊÌ>ŽiÊ>`Û>˜Ì>}iʜvÊÌ iÊ" ˆœÊ ` œˆViÊ-V œ>Àà ˆ«Ê­-V œœ (D) with 2,435,384 votes, Food for thought: If Re- crats, I repeat: Democrats! 6œÕV iÀ®Ê«Àœ}À>“Ê>˜`ÊLi˜iwÊÌÊvÀœ“Ê>ʈÀÃÌʈ˜Ê >ÃÃÊ `ÕV>̈œ˜Ê>ÌÊ-ÌÊÀ>˜VˆÃÊ while Ken Blackwell (R) fin- publicans voted for Republi- Don’t Celebrate So `iÊ->iÃʈ} Ê-V œœÊ‡ÊÌՈ̈œ˜‡vÀiit ished with 1,474,285 votes. cans, how could there be Quickly… 3) Ohio’s Secretary of such a wide disparity in vote We are not where we -ÌÊÀ>˜VˆÃʜvviÀÃÊ}Ài>ÌÊ>Ì ïVÊ«Àœ}À>“ÃÊ State’s race was won by totals for Ken Blackwell and were, but God knows, we ÜˆÌ ÊÓxÊÃÌ>ÌiÊV >“«ˆœ˜Ã ˆ«Ã°ÊÊ̽ÃÊ>Ê Jennifer Brunner (D) with the other Republican candi- are not where we want to vÀˆi˜`Þ]Ê«œÃˆÌˆÛi]ÊÃÕ««œÀ̈ÛiÊ«>ViÊÌœÊ 2,104,010 votes, over Greg dates? Seriously, how could be… i>À˜°ÊÊ œ˜Ûi˜ˆi˜ÌÊ>˜`ÊVi˜ÌÀ>ÞʏœV>Ìi`°Ê Hartman (R) with 1,546,417 Blackwell receive fewer votes As always, we thank you
˜`ʈÌʜvviÀÃÊ>ÊŽˆ˜`Ãʜvʜ««œÀÌ՘ˆÌˆiÃÊ votes. than the other six Republican for allowing us the privi- >˜`ÊÀiÜÕÀVið 4) The Attorney candidates who ran for state- lege to serve. >Ê,ˆVŽÊ ˆV >>ŽÊ>ÌÊ{£™‡xΣ‡£È£n œÀÊ General’s race was won by wide offices? And, if Demo- œ}ʜ˜ÊÜÜÜ°ÃvÃ̜i`œ°œÀ}ÉvÀii vœÀÊ Marc Dann (D) who had crats voted for Democrats, Johnny M. Mickler, Sr. ޜÕÀÊi˜Àœ“i˜ÌʎˆÌÊ̜`>Þ°Ê̽ÃÊÌ >ÌÊi>ÃÞt 2,035,757 votes, while a be- how could there be such a President/CEO ~ leaguered Betty Montgom- difference in the number of Greater Toledo Urban ery (R) finished with votes cast for Barbara Sykes League, Inc. Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth January 24, 2007 The 10 Commandments of Prostitution By Carol Chehade Dear Editor, Sojourner’s Truth Columnist I find it interesting some of the words used by former If Biggie Smalls had lived, abuse is one of the weapons equality scale is off-kilter. 7. No need for health Mayor Jack Ford in his column of January 17, 2007. Regard- I would imagine he would used in the game, especially Johns who contribute to the insurance. Because prosti- ing our city, he wrote, “this is not a budget crisis, this is a have undoubtedly broken given that the majority of imbalance of the social tutes are viewed as expend- budget boondoggle!” He should know. He set the tone for down the prostitution com- prostitutes were sexually ex- scales, subconsciously do able, protecting their health the 2006 labor settlements with his administration’s settle- mandments with as much ploited as children. not value equal relationships is deemed unnecessary. ment of the AFSCME Local 7 contract in September 2006. bluntness as he broke down 3. Race Matters. with women. Of course, many Therefore, why waste money Historically, the Local 7 contract is bargained and his “10 Crack Command- Wherever in the world there johns will reason that the pros- on health when their shelf life settled first, and then the other seven labor union con- ments.” Like any multi-bil- exists a racial hierarchy, one titute choose that form of la- is short. Their shelf life may tracts follow. Jack Ford’s staff negotiated the Local 7 lion dollar profitable activity, group of people is desig- bor. This reasoning is akin to be short, but what may be agreement in 2005 and brought forward their recommen- prostitution has its protocols. nated, in the words of Law a master saying that his slave transmitted to all of society dations to City Council in September 2006. City Council Ten are only the beginning of Professor Derrick Bell, as mistress was not forced to be has far-reaching conse- accepted their recommendation and unanimously passed how deep the game runs. “Faces at the Bottom of the his mistress, but rather a quences. The majority of the labor agreement. 1. Let poverty reign. Well.” In the United States woman who freely choose to street workers are inflicted Now we move ahead to 2006. The current administra- Whereas emotional trauma racism has been diabolically sleep with him. It is a matter of with many types of STD’s, tion negotiates and brings forward their recommendation keeps people in prostitution, vengeful to African-Ameri- survival and not choice. This the most detrimental one be- for settlement of the labor agreements with police and poverty is what keeps them cans. The glare of racism is form of sexism also visits ing HIV/AIDS. Many of these firefighters. As in the past, the labor package mirrors the knocking at the door of the stunningly seen on the street disempowered and exploited johns are married so when Local 7 contract. Local 7 has had a fully paid pension plan game. It is no accident that corners where black women young male prostitutes who they come home they may be since 1995. Naturally, the recommendation came forward predators look for future pros- and men are sold auction- are used by mostly married, coming home with a very for both police and firefighters to have a fully paid pension titutes in poor areas of the block style. Whereas poor older men. deadly gift to their unaware plan too. Call it parity if you want, but this is a commonly world. Promises of a better white men and women are 5. Make sure prosti- partners. used tool in labor negotiations. life, independence and accep- also sold on the same street tute doesn’t follow Biggie’s 8. The whip is the way. I felt at the time that if City Council would have rejected tance feed on the damage corners with as much cruelty, “10 Crack Command- Violence is an overused tool this administration’s recommendation to settle the agree- brought down my poverty. they often yield higher prices ments.” Addicted prostitutes in prostitution. If prostitution ments with police and firefighters and turned the matter When confronted with little than their black counterparts. are working prostitutes. The was a choice, as many critics over to a fact finder, we would have lost the argument choices for survival, the Even lighter-skinned black motivation of chasing a high claim, then violence would based on the Local 7 contract settled in 2005 under then- choice of selling one’s body women are sold at higher will keep them working all not be necessary. This belief Mayor Jack Ford. I also felt that the total benefits package to feed the family is a matter prices than their darker- night on streets that are dan- of choice for the majority of offered to our police and firefighters stacks up as average of practicality. Re-routing the skinned sisters. Furthermore, gerous. Drugs and alcohol prostitutes is false. It is again when compared to other cities our size. lives of ex-prostitutes is de- despite media stereotypes, keeps prostitutes self-medi- the same argument used in As chairman of City Council’s Finance & Budget pendent on re-routing the street pimps’ stables consist cated so that they do not face slavery when masters be- Committee, I have and will continue to fight for a balanced distribution of our economic mostly of prostitutes from the horrors inflicted upon lieved slaves liked being budget while delivering the services that Toledoans have resources, or else ex-prosti- their own race and class. The them. There’s a fine line slaves, while at the same time come to expect. tutes may see that going back higher you get in prostitu- though: It’s OK if prostitutes using the whip because they to the streets as the only way tion, the whiter it becomes in do drugs and alcohol, but if feared uprisings and escape. Respectfully submitted, to make it. The fact of the the upper echelon where they look used up from the Prostitutes are broken in matter, little of the money goes owners of legal brothels, porn substances then her street (Continued on Page 6) George Sarantou, Councilman to the street prostitute. One companies and escort ser- worth is worthless. pimp said, “My woman will vices follow the capitalist ra- 6. Find one with never leave me if she’s leav- cial rules where whiteness Stockholm’s Syndrome. The ing with my money. She will controls the bigger game. best prostitutes are ones who leave with less than she came Whereas white prostitutes defend the game better than KEEP YOUR MONEY with to me.” Economic hierar- getting out of the life must those who brought them into chies must be maintained for face classism and sexism, the life. Many street prosti- SAFE and SECURE SO prostitution to profit. black prostitutes have to face tutes will have more loyalty YOUR FUTURE TOO. Whereas street level pimps that plus racism. As long as for their pimps than they will is and prostitutes are hustling the people remain racially di- have for themselves. They will in alleys for survival, the busi- vided in the struggle, then actually convince themselves nessmen hustle for more prof- the exploitation of race that their pimps are the only its from their plush offices. against victims of prostitu- ones who love them. Instead 2. The younger the tion will remain. of escaping the abuse, she better. Child prostitutes per- 4. Sexism reigns. Like will stay. This blind loyalty to form at least two needs: They the mainstream world, women an abuser or captor is called yield more money and they in prostitution rarely make Stockholm’s Syndrome. supply a demand for more money than those who People trying to help will ex- pedophiles looking to fulfill control them. Sexism in larger perience wrath from victims of their forbidden attraction. society plays out on the Stockholm’s Syndrome. Vic- Many of these children have grimier street level with tims form a one-sided rela- been sexually groomed by deadly consequences. As tionship with their owners, family members, so the street long as people do not want often trying to prove their love is a continued nightmare of equal relationships, then and loyalty in order to be the that has become their reality. johns will always visit the favorite. As a result, opportu- Also, in a game that is about most exploited street prosti- nities to get out of the life are power and control, children tutes. Also, going to street not taken because they are are easier to control and over prostitutes who have been working to fill a void of a pimp, power. Exploiting prosti- exploited by race, poverty, another person who is lost in tutes’ history with sexual and/or class, means that the his own personal hell. Every customer has unique financial needs. Whether you’re saving for home improvements, emergencies or retirement, National City has options, from standard saving accounts and financial planning to CDs to retirement plans.

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Rehearsals every Tuesday at 7 pm at St. Paul AME Zion Church Personal Banking • Business Banking • Investments • Mortgage Loans Contact 419-241-7332 or 419-241-3330 Mortgage loans are products of National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank. Member FDIC • ©2007, National City Corporation® January 24, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Aunt Minnie’s Foods By Linda King Sojourner’s Truth Reporter [Ed. Note: This is the sec- were already guaranteed. They had to manufacture Minnie’s food is assembled ond part of a two-part series They found no takers. their own food. But this would and packaged. It also has a on a local African-American- What they did receive take a precious amount of freezer that holds enough of owned food company. Part were many excuses, sugges- time. More time than the prom- Aunt Minnie’s product to fill one was published last week tions, and advice that boiled ised orders could wait. But present and future orders. – Jan.17 – and chronicled down to ‘you have to have Brown’s persistent charac- Aunt Minnie’s seems ready the decades-long journey the money before we will do ter would serve them well. to take on the next task. that Minnie Sebree and her this.’ They were confused “She would not take no for an Today Aunt Minnie’s daughter, Claudia Brown, because they had seen other answer,” says Sebree. Still food graces the shelves of undertook to get to the point companies, who were not determined not to be defeated more than 10 companies in- Minnie Schree & Claudia Brown at which they had managed even close to where they were they pressed on toward the cluding those of six area to accumulate over in terms of guarantees, re- mark. With money they had Meijer stores, Churchills, Brown offers her own per- there yet, what they have $500,000 in product orders ceive not only the funding had previously and with the Family Food Center, spective on community sup- now they freely offer. Practi- only to find that food proces- that they needed but also help of a private investor who Bassett’s Supermarket, The port. “I invite people to an- cal advice from the many ex- sors would not work with support from the very people had been watching them over Pharm, Monnette’s, Broad- swer the question, where will periences they’ve incurred them if they could not put up they sought to back them until the years from the sidelines, way Food Center, Seaway your children go to get jobs in throughout the years. cash prior to delivery of the they could get their product the women began looking for Market, Save-A-Lot, Food the future, and who are their “Never give up,” offers items.] into the stores. Sebree and a building where they could for Less, and of course examples out there?” She con- Brown. “Know who you are Part Two Brown knew that they had to make their own food. Little WalMart. And although the tinues, “Supporting minority and where you want to go. Stunned because they restructure. They realized that did they know the search mother/daughter team some- businesses is really investing Don’t be afraid to voice your knew that the purchase order what they’d believed about would bring them full circle to times have differing views, in the future of our children weaknesses, and remember from WalMart was in many the business did not apply to their former landlord. they have never forgetten and our community.” Brown that it takes money and or ways as good as cash, Minnie them. They realized that if Hearing about a building the goal. ”We complement also expresses concern about collateral in order to make it. Sebree and Claudia Brown they were to get in they had that he owned in Perrysburg, each other” Sebree says the black communities accep- Especially as a minority busi- scrambled to find someone, to get there through another the two approached him with about the sometimes differ- tance of common practices. ness owner.” anyone, who could meet the door. a proposal. Striking a deal led ing perspectives they have, “It’s also about account- Sebree adds her own in- demand for the orders that The team had to regroup. the duo to their Williams Road a point that Sebree uses to ability,” she stresses. “We as sight to others. “My most location. They’d completed emphasize the importance of a community need to make valuable lesson to offer is to another goal. community support and part- our money work for us by always leave something for Along with the blessing nership. making the leaders of this others.” That something in- came many requirements – The lessons that the la- community accountable to the cludes for her, a pride in her building inspections, codes dies have learned they ea- community. Why do we have accomplishments. to be met, equipment to be gerly share with the hope of to buy only what is offered to “Through it all we have ordered, to name a few. But helping someone to not have us? Why can’t we dictate to stayed true to our product. the women, who never gave to go through what they did. the stores what we want to These are our recipes. And up, never lost hope and Both stress the impor- see on the shelves?” she says. at the end of the day you didn’t take no for an answer tance of support for minority But despite the frustrations know that it’s yours. You kept a steady pace and now businesses. “Although it’s they encounter everyday, the have ownership.” the building that they occupy nice to pay compliments to two remain focused on the With that Aunt Minnie’s stands as Aunt Minnie’s Fro- one another,” says Sebree, “ true purpose of Aunt seems ready to take on the zen Food Company. The businesses need more than Minnie’s. next task. And it is highly building not only serves as words to stay alive. We also “Aunt Minnie’s goal is to likely that this team will ac- an office for the team, but is need to support one another carve a path for others,” says complish all that they set out also a warehouse that lodges by buying the products that Brown. “When we began to do. The pictures on the the line on which Aunt black business are selling.” there was really no one out wall not only reflect their past there to help us with advice. journey but also provide We want to be that example. some insight into the think- The University of Toledo, TOLEDO EXCEL That help that we never had. ing that will help propel this The Joint Committee and Sponsoring Organizations present: We want Aunt Minnie’s to team into the future. be a prototype for others.” Out of the box! With five employees The 23rd Annual Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth Brown sees Aunt Minnie’s For more information on (for Toledo-area 7th - 12th graders and their parents) as being a source of income Aunt Minnie’s call 419-872- “Improving the Human Condition through EXCELlence in Education” for at least 30 more. And 4396 or email though they are not quite www.auntminniesfood.com

Saturday, January 27, 2007 /DZ2I¿FHRI 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. -LPPLH/-RQHV $WWRUQH\DW/DZ The University of Toledo, Student Union Auditorium Doors open promptly at 7:15 a.m. ------Free Admission and Lunch ------$*HQHUDO3UDFWLFH/DZ2I¿FHLQFOXGLQJWKHDUHDVRI &ULPLQDO/DZ)DPLO\/DZDQG5HDO(VWDWH/DZ Plenary & Parent/Educator Session Speaker: Ms. Sharon Draper 0DGLVRQ$YHQXH 3KRQH 6XLWH MOMRQHV#VEFJOREDOQHW Professional Educator, Public Speaker and Author 7ROHGR2KLR of such titles as Tears of a Tiger, Forged by Fire, Copper Sun, the popular Ziggy series for children and many other titles books will be available at book signing

Concurrent Student Session Presenters: Lionel and Nicole Brock Co-Directors/producers of BOC Presenting a series of short skits on integrity, self image and respect

Advance reservations will be accepted until Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Call now for your reservation!(419) 530-3830, 3820, or 3822

Other guests: Musical Memories violin & cello duet; Mr. Rodney Jordan Vocalist and recording artist Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth January 24, 2007

Black Bridal Expo Vendors Toledoan of The Year Prepare Final Touches Sojourner’s Truth Staff 2006 Awards The Second Annual Black Bridal Expo vendors are prepared and ready for Presented by the City of Toledo, this Saturday’s event at the Genesis Dreamplex Hotel Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and Conference Center. The vendors spent last Saturday at a pre-event work- Every community has those known and unknown heroes, whose actions, shop going through their dedication and commitment impact and improve the lives of others. In paces and learning what to Olivia Holden of ASSETS Toledo and order to give recognition to such deserving individuals in our community, expect during the extrava- Marie-Dunlap-Ali of M-Sews-It ganza, the inspiration of The City of Toledo is putting together a campaign to select Toledoan of the event planner Glenda Brown Year 2006. Any individual whose actions have made an impact on the lives of G-Creations Event Plan- of the citizens of Toledo is eligible for a nomination. Citizens can submit ning. nominations for 9 different categories - Humanitarian, Lifetime Achieve- The doors open at noon. The first 50 brides who reg- ment, Educator, Innovation, Community Investment, Sportsperson, Lead- ister will receive a gift bag ership, Youth and Toledo Pride. A panel of judges from the City of Toledo from the event’s sponsors. will pick the winners. They will be announced at a special awards cer- The fashion show, featuring emony in late February. some of Toledo’s top-notch Rev. Alvin and Rolinda Dawson, their son Arthur designers, starts at 1:00 p.m. and Glenda Brown Pastor Alvin and First Blossoms Florist, Genesis RRT Images, Scarves and Nominations should be submitted by March 20, 2007. Nomination Lady Rolinda Dawson will Dreamplex, G-Creations Event Such From Diann, Sounds forms can be obtained at local libraries, Toledo Public Elementary Schools renew their vows at 3:00 p.m. Planning, Henry’s Jewelry, From Heaven Soloist, Tea nd Among the vendors who Hummer 4Hire, Mike Witty En- Cakes Southern Bakery, and on the 22 Floor of One Government Center. will be showing their ser- tertainment, Motivations Sa- The Sojourner’s Truth, vices or products are Af- lon of Beauty, M-Sews-It, Threads by Balinda, T- Forms should be mailed to: fordable Insurance, Artistic NeVaeh Salon & Spa, Para- Town DJs and Two Steps Mayor Carleton S. Finkbeiner Impressions, Beauty of dise Shoes, President Tuxedo, Up Dancing. Mary Kay by Alicia, Blessed Revelations Photography, Along with the gift bags, One Government Center, Suite 2250 there will by prize giveaways Toledo, Ohio 43604 by Henry’s Jewelry and Or Faxed to: (419) 245 - 1370 several other vendors and after the event, there will be a party with music by T- Town DJs from 5 to 11 p.m. – music – food, dancing. Advance tickets are $5. Tickets at the door are $10. This year, along with 1/2 PRICE ADMISSION, your Zoo is offering an avalanche of opportunities to For more information Dean Hayes of Hayes Security, Victor Knighten of Two on the Black Bridal Expo, shake off “CABIN FEVER” during the months of Steps Up and Alicia Mells of Think Pink Cosmetics call 419-870-2483. JANUARY & FEBRUARY —the season we call... The 10 Commandments of Prostitution (Continued from Page 4) many ways and violence is who are trying to fill their own being pimped? so common it is normal in the highs and lows. Larger soci- 10. It’s one of the oldest life. Many of these women ety mimics this insane rela- professions in history, so it’s are actually programmed to tionship. We give our money natural. It is one of the oldest expect some form of violence. to whatever the media pimps professions in history, but Ice-carving Demonstrations In fact, prostitutes judge a to us. A bigger TV will make so are wars, slavery, geno- EVERY Saturday man’s character by not you happy, until an even big- cide, murder and mayhem. whether he hits or not, but ger one is marketed by the Just because something how much and often he uses media. We become corporate earned its place from being Cabin Fever Feeds violence. One ex-prostitute slaves to the plantations of old, does not make it natural. EVERY Saturday & Sunday said, “My man was decent Wall Street hoping to grow Evolution, especially the compared to the rest. He only up and be like the golden-calf spiritual kind demands we smacked me around, he never master we erected. 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To truly succeed in the to ungodly religious leaders 2nd, 7 p.m. performance at prostitution game, all one who pimp us into believing Doerman Theater title, My has to do is follow the com- God is found through greas- Real Name, stories and perfor- mandments of corporate, re- ing their palms which will mances from the underground ligious and media pimps. masturbate the lies of our lives of ex-prostitutes by the ®© Prostitutes are forever chas- golden-calf molded soul author of this article. All pro- ing some type of high or es- awakening. We pay to get ceeds of the show will go to caping from memories of things that never make us charity. Call or e-mail to make some low, while at the same feel as good as promised. reservations: 419-242-7401 time giving service to clients Makes you wonder who isn’t [email protected] Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section Lessons In Chamber Music And Their Own Possibilities for Students at Stewart Academy For Girls By Geneva J. Chapman, Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Three hundred and fifty to answer a few moments “The second violinist plays mournful-sounding verse of eager young faces looked up earlier. what?” she asked. “Twinkle, Twinkle,” ending in awed anticipation as the Henry demonstrated the “Harmony!” the girls her ‘solo’ with an exaggerat- curtains on the stage at the melodic aspects of her instru- yelled in answer. edly sad face. Laughter and Stewart Academy for Girls ment with a verse of “Twinkle, Demonstrating how the applause erupted spontane- opened up on the Marian Twinkle,” accompanied by two instruments work to- ously from the well-mannered Anderson String Quartet, the quiet voices of several gether, Henry and Cherry young audience. Wednesday, January 17, hundred young girls singing played a verse of “Twinkle, Lawrence then joined with 2007. along with her. Twinkle” and again the in- the two violins to play a verse “The first violin plays the Launching into a lesson struments were joined by of “Twinkle, Twinkle,” this melody,” explained Marianne about classical ensembles, hundreds of sweet, young time with three instruments Henry, first violinist. “The Henry, with the help of the voices. and again with vocals pro- first violinist plays what?” other members of the quartet, “There’s something vided by the girls of Stewart “Melody!” yelled out the gave the girls at Stewart a wrong with my violin!” ex- of Academy. 350 proper young ladies lesson that started out being claimed Diedra Lawrence, Lastly, cellist Prudence dressed in blue and white and about music but ended up who plays the viola in the McDaniel introduced her in- sitting cross-legged on the being about much more. quartet. Cherry held her vio- strument, which was much, Violist Diedra Lawrence floor of the school’s multi- Second Violinist Nicole lin next to Lawrence’s instru- much larger than the other purpose room, immediately Cherry explained that while ment to show how different three. Holding her cello over who were also women, role They became the first Af- resuming their polite quiet- her instrument could also they are in size, the viola be- her head in triumph, models, ideals and, possibly, rican-American ensemble in ness after an enthusiastic play the melody, in her posi- ing much larger. McDaniel received applause images of their future selves. history to win a classical answer to a question many of tion as second violinist, it is “Mine also sounds sad,” from an audience full of Looking a the sea of heads music competition in 1991, at them may not have been able her job to provide harmony. Lawrence said, then played a amazed young girls, who decorated with braids and the International Cleveland were probably wondering barrettes, Cecelia Reagans, a Classical Competition. Their how she handled such a big teacher for 46 years, com- confidence bolstered by this instrument. mented that looking at them singular achievement, the She explained that the was like looking at “a flower members of the quartet asked cello provides the base line garden.” permission of the great con- for the quartet, and then dem- The delicate imagery befit tralto, Marian Anderson, to onstrated by playing the low- the occasion and the audi- use her name as their own est note on the cello, as well ence, comprised of the deli- and she gave her heartfelt as its highest note. All four cate flowers of Toledo’s Af- approval. instruments joined together rican-American community, The Marian Anderson to play a verse of “Twinkle, who are being molded and String Quartet’s artistic en- Twinkle,” accompanying the shaped at Stewart Academy deavors have brought them now confident singers who for Girls by wise and wonder- to such venues as New York’s happily sang along with ful teachers like Cecelia Alice Tully Hall, the Corcoran them. Reagans. Following the Still Gallery, the Library of Con- “You are a rare entity be- selection, the quartet allowed gress, the Cleveland Institute cause you know what goes their recently-taught stu- of Music, Kilbourn Hall, the on inside a string quartet,” dents to ask questions with University of Southern Cali- said Cherry. the hope of increasing not fornia and the Chateau Music lesson over, a short only their musical knowledge, Cantanac-Brown in Bor- concert began with a piece but also their appreciation of deaux, France. by African-American com- music. The Quartet’s distin- poser William Grant Still, a A member of the Libbey guished history includes per- musical legend of the 1900’s Stringed Orchestra asked formances through the Da who was the first African- how long the quartet mem- Camera Society, the San Luis American conductor of a bers had been together, lead- Obispo Mozart Festival and major orchestra. ing to a brief history of the the Chamber Music Society Only able to participate as group. On September 30, of Lincoln Centre. The Marian listeners at this point, some 1989, the members of the Anderson String Quartet per- of the younger girls in the Marian Anderson String formed at Washington D.C.’s audience fidgeted a little, but Quartet, then known as the Kennedy Centre, January 20, most eyes remained riveted Chaminade Quartet, came 1993, as part of the presiden- to the four musicians on stage, together. tial inaugural celebration. They also have a long his- tory of artistry in residence, that includes: Quartet in Resi- dence at City College of New York (1990-1995), Ensemble in Residence at California State University – Los Ange- les (1995-1999) and Ensemble in Residence at Prairie View A&M University (2001- 2005). They completed a gradu- ated fellowship at the ac- claimed Shepherd School of (Continued on Page 8) Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth January 24, 2007

• Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Lessons In Chamber Music And Their Own Possibilities for Students at Stewart Academy For Girls (Continued from Page 7) Music at Rice University in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. you knew that you could go thing you want to do, you Houston, Texas (1999- Award for Excellence in to college and get a degree have to stay in school.” 2001). They are currently Arts and Culture from the in playing an instrument like Music and life lessons the Ensemble in Residence Congress of Racial Equality this? You can get a degree over, the quartet took one at Texas A&M University in New York City in 2006. in anything you want to do. last bow before leaving for and Quartet in Residence Hearing the auspicious ori- So, don’t think that your their next appearance that with the Brazos Valley Sym- gins of the group prompted choices are limited.” day, at Jessup W. Scott High phony Orchestra in Bryan/ a question about their indi- The quartet played one School. However, there was College Station, Texas. vidual educational back- more selection, again receiv- still one more teacher to hear They have brought their grounds. Each member gave ing enthusiastic applause. and one more lesson to learn. craft to countless children a list of colleges attended However, the ‘lesson’ didn’t “When I sat where you across America under the and degrees earned, elicit- end there. “If you want to be are sitting today, I never auspices of Young Audi- ing applause from the edu- a nurse, you have to stay in imagined I would be stand- ents have to share with you. The room became silent ence, Da Camera of Hous- cationally-motivated group school,” Henry said, after ing where I am today,” said Be the best that you can be.” as 350 girls considered this ton and Project G.R.A.D. of girls. thanking the girls for their newly elected TPS Board Barnett also emphasized very real possibility before (Graduation Really “Anything that you want courteous attention as the President Deborah Barnett. the significance of the applauding yet another fe- Achieves Dreams). Their to do well needs to be done group prepared to leave. “If “I was a little girl who had weeklong celebration of the male role model, ideal and mission is “to create new with a lot of educational en- you want to be a musician, trouble in school.” life of Dr. Martin Luther possible image of their fu- and diverse audiences for ergies,” said Lawrence, you have to do what?” Barnett talked about re- King, Jr., expressing con- ture. the field of chamber mu- moving on from teaching “Stay in school!” shouted cent changes on the national cern about recent reports of Mercy College of North- sic.” about music to teaching the Stewart Academy girls political scene, specifically girls fighting at a local mall. west Ohio, Mercy Health The Quartet received the about life. “How many of unanimously. California Representative She advocated to the girls at Partners, St. Anne Mercy “If you want to be an as- Nancy Pelosi becoming the Stewart that they should Hospital Mission Services tronaut, you have to do first female Speaker of the seek peaceful solutions, fol- Committee and the St. Anne what?” House in the history of the lowing the example of Dr. Mercy Hospital Diversity “Stay in school!” the girls U.S. Congress, that have im- King. She also reiterated her Council Subcommittee shouted one last time. “Any- pacted women all over the original statement about sponsored The Marian country. possibility. “You can be any- Anderson String Quartet’s “You can be anything you thing you want to be,” she appearances in Toledo, want to be,” she said em- said. “The doors have been which also included perfor- phatically. “Take advantage kicked open for you. We mances at Lourdes College, of what your teachers have might have a president of St. Anne Mercy Hospital and to share with you. Take ad- the United States right in Mercy College of Northwest vantage of what your par- this room. I think we have.” Ohio, January 15 and 16.

Symphonic Poem: The Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson February 23-May 20, 2007 Special to The Truth The Toledo Museum of Art opens the free exhibi- tion Symphonic Poem: The Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson on February 23, 2007. Robinson – a Co- lumbus, Ohio, native and MacArthur Foundation “Genius” – relates poetic stories of the people and places in her life using materials that are readily available, including but- tons, beads, fabrics, twigs, bark, and a homemade media she calls hogmawg. By “making do,” as her an- cestors did, Robinson cre- ates works of art that defy researches and creates over ror the people and places categorization, but are years and continuously re- that have influenced her grounded by history, per- fines. The RagGonNons are and serve as the perfect sonal experience, and spiri- elaborate mixed media works vehicle for the eloquent sto- tual essence. that Robinson describes as ries she tells-all connected The retrospective exhi- Button-Beaded Music Box by references to the past, bition Symphonic Poem Pop-Up BoOks [sic], They present, and future. spans more than 50 years combine the needle and but- Symphonic Poem: The and features more than 100 ton work she learned from Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn of Robinson’s works of art, her mother and the craft of Robinson is organized by including paintings, sculp- bookmaking she learned the Columbus Museum of ture, prints, journals, and from her father. Regardless Art and Arts Midwest in her extensive of her chosen media, partnership with the Ohio RagGonNons-which she Robinson’s works of art mir- Arts Council. January 24, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9

• Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • The Gift of Song: Bowling A Look at Three Black Films By Michael Hayes Green’s Fourth Annual Minister of Culture Three films all in some way funny with the right person. shows or otherwise and I will relevant to the Black experi- A janitor gets caught up in say that the dance moves were Gospel Fest ence. a hit on a FBI agent paid for by on point but nothing particu- By Naki Akrobettoe Whether it’s Hollywood’s the same corrupt white collar larly as mind-blowing as the Sojourner’s Truth Reporter latest entry in the pantheon of crooks who own the building previews would have you be- On Friday, January 19, pointless Black Comedy, or he cleans. The janitor suffers lieve. Bowling Green State Univer- it’s a story based on true his- from slight amnesia so as his It’s an interesting concept sity opened its Fourth Annual torical events that affected memory returns and the scan- to blend black Greek frater- Gospel Fest Africans and the world at dal unravels, the thought that nity stepping with the hip-hop/ In the past few years, this large… this collection of films he himself might be a secret modern-inspired dance that event has always been held for represents the choices movie- agent starts to creep in. Hollywood would have us two days at BGSU. On Friday, goers have right now. The movie actually has a believe is dominating the lives Gospel Fest begins by show- But ya’ll know me, I’m not little weight to it when Jake of West Coast youth. But the just simply going to give you Rodgers (Cedric’s character) blend of the two worlds is casing soulful choirs from col- Bowling Green State University Gospel Choir leges all across Ohio, singing choices. struggles to deal with the real- even more interesting when praises to the heavens. On Sat- I’m going to… shall we ity of being a janitor and will- other divergent viewpoints urday morning, there are work- say… persuade you if I may. ingly embraces the fantasy of come in to play. This film dis- shops that are instructed by Actually, there’s even more being … The Cleaner. plays one of black folk’s big- different leaders. Their primary than just these few options for But alas, it’s not a gest problems: classism. Col- focus is on the enhancement of people who wanna see some codename and the only real lege is the perfect place to find the choir’s ministry and also Black Star Power on the silver secret agent is Gina (Lucy Liu), the haves and the have-nots on teaching the members a re- screen. Will Smith’s Oscar the woman who was sent by converging with like-minded sounding message that should worthy performance in The the FBI to watch Jake at first goals, but of course the have- be heeded by all – to love one Pursuit of Happyness is spell- but has become his personal nots will be reminded time to another. The workshops in- binding as is the story it’s based bodyguard now that the heat is time about their ‘true’ place in struct its members on how to on and Dreamgirls is still do- on. the larger scheme of things. do this in a more positive light. ing it big… but I’m not gonna Oh yeah, why is the heat Columbus Short plays DJ The University of Toledo Gospel Choir The choirs then have the hit y’all with films I already on? – a young man who was sent option to come together at a through the ordeal and were There was so much emotion know you’re gonna see. Because there’s some hid- to Atlanta from L.A. after his rehearsal and prepare for Satur- still anxious, anticipating the on display by those in atten- That’s too easy, right? den codes being encrypted into brother was killed in a fight day evening’s festivities. Each performances that were set to dance, as they rose to their feet Let’s do it. the software programming on after a dance war. Once on year there is a featured guest hit the stage. Shortly after 8:30 in worship ushering in the pres- videogames. campus (at a college named who comes by to show his or p.m., all complications that had ence of God. Hands were Or some nonsense. Truth College – slick huh? – her support. Jonathan Dunn, arisen were eliminated and the raised, heads were bowed and Yo, this movie was LOL), he instantly becomes a Marcus Cole and Michael stage was graced by the pres- praises were shouted. It ridiculous. black sheep of sorts. Brooks are all past vocalists ence of a few students from seemed as if the entire room of If I laughed, it was And I personally got deeper who have brought smiles to the Bowling Green’s Gospel Choir guests was singing along word only at how pathetic it into the film at this point be- faces of the Gospel Fest’s par- who led praise and worship for word. was. cause DJ distanced himself ticipants, and this year, Karen with “We Exalt Thee.” As the After two selections by the Cedric The Enter- from all of the hoopla going Clark-Sheard took the stage to choir vaulted their voices praise group, the festival’s tainer and Code Name: on around him. He didn’t care continue the tradition. across the sea of faces, instru- host, Wesley Moore, came on Code Name: The Cleaner The Cleaner get a big who was popular, who had all This year’s Gospel Fest ments such as the drums, the stage to formally start the pro- fat F. the party connections, who had would be no different than those organ, keyboard, and an elec- gram. His vibrant personality Code Name: The Cleaner the illest reputation, etc. He of prior years. In the begin- tric guitar accompanied their and humor eased the crowd, starring Cedric The Enter- Stomp The Yard was on his grind, that’s it. ning, technical issues delayed angelic voices. smoothly allowing the pro- tainer and Lucy Liu starring Columbus Short, Theta Nu Theta (obviously the show due to problems with The crowd was a melting gram to move forward with- This is one of worst pieces Meagan Good supposed to be Alpha Phi Al- the sound system. But, the pot of people from all walks of out a hitch. After Moore’s in- of garbage I’ve seen in a long As awful as Cedric’s com- pha) are known as the Py- crowd remained patient life and varying in age range. troduction, Chaplain Landon while. edy was, it’s always refresh- thons, and the brotherhood McCarroll led the entire festi- I pride myself on having a ing when Black Cinema finds they represent appeals more val in prayer. long attention span, nahmean? a way to stimulate audiences to DJ than the stuck up arro- The first choir to have the All that boring stuff that without always trying to be gant steelo of the wolf pack stage was Bowling Green State comes on Discovery Channel funny all the time. brothers (crimson and white, University Gospel Choir. about shipyards or how plan- Stomp The Yard is basi- you know who that is). The students were very cre- ets are made, etc… I can watch cally a mixture of School Daze, The film has its corny mo- ative in their choice of attire, that stuff with no problem. Drum Line ments… wearing very vibrant and fluo- Tell me how is that I found and You Got such as the rescent colors that made them myself falling asleep in a Served when whole Theta stand out. The choir was very movie starring one of Black it comes to Nu Theta (Continued on Page 10) America’s so-called Kings Of premise. peeps calling Comedy? Competitive themselves Tell me how is it that even dance rival- TNT and go- Lucy Liu wasn’t enough to ries escalate ing around make this movie even the least to violence, saying ‘ex- bit appealing. someone gets plosive!”. I honestly didn’t expect it shot. But the to be as bad as it was. Histori- Stomp The Yard real grit and This is not my first time cally black grime of the pulling for ya boy Ceddy to college campus where an out- plot comes into play when finally prove he’s worth shin- cast struggles to find his iden- DJ’s new love interest, April ing on his own, but this joint tity. (Meagan Good), starts to sec- was much worse than Yeah, there’s an awful lot ond guess her relationship Johnson Family Vacation… of borrowing being done here with Grant, the prince of the and that’s already so wack and it doesn’t exactly steal the Mu Gamma Men a/k/a the most folks won’t accept it as best parts. The most intense wolf pack. a gift. His steelo when it thing about all the dancing is The Gammas are also the comes to acting somehow actually the cinematography seven-time undefeated cham- remains the same regardless around each shot, I wouldn’t pions of the National Step of what movie he’s in. say these moves are any more Show competition and that The same facial expres- spectacular than what we all only increases the rivalry. sions, tones and range… the saw in You Got Served. Not I thought it somewhat odd same lisp-filled mumble and worse, just not necessarily that a two-hour movie set on all that. better. college campus there wasn’t This film had a premise I’m no stranger to chore- one single scene of students that possibly could’ve been ography, be it Greek step (Continued on Page 10) Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth January 24, 2007

• Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • The Gift of Song: Bowling A Look at Three Black Films (Continued from Page 9) Green’s Fourth Annual in an actual classroom doing up history. Idi work …but hey. Amin’s reign of ter- Speaking of two hours, ror over Uganda in Gospel Fest yeah – this is one long-ass the 1970s affected (Continued from Page 9) movie. the entire planet. But it entertains the whole Not only did he pleasant, doing an excellent way through. seize power in a job of singing, as well as My only major complaint military coup (basi- being the main attraction of was the actual writing of the cally Debo-ing an such a successful event. Forest Whitaker dialogue between characters. entire nation from Much planning goes into this The storyline is compel- someone), but he also mur- and Africa is the perfect event and Bowling Green ling enough that it truly ex- dered hundreds of thousands place. State University Gospel poses flaws in conversations of people, his people … his The film achieves a very Choir and their committee between two people because beloved Ugandans. This film down-to-earth yet light- contributed a lot of time and the depth just isn’t there. takes place just as the bal- hearted feel. creative thought to make this growth of the choir. She also and foremost we wanted to Other than that, this movie ance of power is shifting and But it’s hard to perceive event such a success. gave insight on the impact that focus on the importance of deserves to be the number one the new king is still getting at the offset just how much The festival brought to- the Gospel Fest has had over prayer and praying for one movie in America for the sec- settled in. trouble Dr. Garrison will re- gether a multitude of choirs to the years. Williams, along with another. We maintained our ond week in a row. Dr. Nicholas Garrison ally manage to get himself voice their love of the Lord. fellow students, Darnell Ray, weekly practice schedule for If you get a chance, go (James McAvoy) is gradu- into. Besides Bowling Green’s president, and Dave Gully, di- an hour and half. On the week ahead and see Stomp The Yard ating from med-school in Once in Uganda, Dr. Gar- choir, the others who were in rector, has trudged through ad- of the Gospel Fest, we sched- ... it will be worth it. Scotland when the film be- rison befriends Idi Amin (by attendance were the choir from versity that plagued their inac- uled a few more practices just The true grade for Stomp gins and he soon finds chance) and quickly leaves The Ohio State University, The tive choir to instill passion back to ensure that we are well pre- The Yard is B- himself having an incur- the outskirts where he and University of Toledo’s Resto- into lackluster organization. pared.” able scratch for some ad- two other white doctors had ration Praise Choir, Kent State The movement proved inspi- As May 2007 approaches, The Last King of Scotland venture. been providing free medical University’s Voices of Testi- rational, as they utilized their both the president and vice starring Forest Whitaker Obviously not getting care. mony, Akron University’s restoration process to not only president of the choir will be An often overlooked along with his dad, young First he wants to appoint Gospel Choir and Wright State bring back the spirit within graduating from UT. It is their spectrum to the black expe- Garrison aims to get as far Dr. Garrison to the position University’s Choir appropri- their choir, but also to find a hope that the choir will con- rience on film is just straight away from home as he can (Continued on Page 11) ately named “In His Presence.” new name to emphasize their tinue to do great things on Each choir did a tremendous hard work. Befitting for the campus, as well as, in the com- job of keeping the crowd en- obstacles that the choir faced, munity. EARLY TOLEDO HIGH COLLEGE tertained, leaving no doubt they have managed to gener- At the end of the night, as Building a Bridge to College about the crowd’s satisfaction, ate a choir of 15 dedicated they filed out, the entire audi- as the majority of the audience members. Their main focus ence seemed to be left with EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND stood for the entire show. now is to train new leaders and thoughts of peace and con- COLLEGE CREDITS FREE. Toledo It was this reporter’s plea- to teach the members how to tentment. They departed the Early College High School sure to have the opportunity to become more of a unit and a auditorium discussing the pas- speak with Vice President ministry rather than just an- sion and charisma of the vari- SCHOOL is accepting applications for new freshmen for Sabrina Williams of The Uni- other organization on campus. ous choirs and how the mem- 2007 - 08 school year. If you are: first genera- versity of Toledo’s Restora- When I asked Williams bers have blossomed over the tion to attend college, or minority, or low- tion Praise Choir and get her how the choir prepared for the years in their full possession income or English language learner, please plan comments on the transition and Gospel Fest she stated, “First of the gift of song. to attend one of the informational sessions listed below at UT Scott Park Campus Auditorium. Owens Community College Thursday, January 18 from 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 24 from 7 - 9 p.m. to Host Spring Semester Saturday, February 3 from 9 - 11 a.m. High School Writers Enrollment criteria and applications will be available at that time. Questions contact us at Workshop Program, 419-530-3003 Jan. 24 - March 28 Special to The Truth Area high school stu- area students to seek advice also be able to work with dents interested in devel- from several highly success- Owens Adjunct Faculty oping their creative writing ful authors and college fac- members and poets Nick skills are invited to attend a ulty and enhance their knowl- Strickland and Stephanie new High School Writers edge and skills related to cre- King. Additional guest au- Workshop Program during ative writing,” said Lynda thors will be on hand to the Spring Semester at Hoffman, Owens Manager discuss creative writing Owens Community Col- of the Writing Center. “Indi- and publishing throughout lege, Jan. 24 to March 28. viduals will be able take away the program. The free workshop is open some great insight into cre- Classes will address a to all high school and home ating, refining and recasting diverse selection of topics schooled students and will their work in the areas of related to creative writing, meet weekly to discuss and fiction, poetry, nonfiction including how to become a critique writing with col- and lyrics. The program is published author, poetic lege faculty, their peers and also designed as an outlet for language, point of view, re- several published authors. young authors to expand and vision work, character de- The Spring Semester explore their creative writ- velopment and alternative High School Writers Work- ing on a personal level.” publishing options. Partici- shop Program will take Attendees will work on pants in the workshop will place every Wednesday their own writing projects also have the unique op- Food for Thought: from 6-9 p.m. in Owens’ while receiving input from portunity to have their work WHEREVER YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY IS WHERE YOU Student Health and Activi- several notable published published in the program’s CREATE A JOB. IF YOU ARE BLACK AND THE BUSINESSES ARE ties Center Room 165 on authors, including perfor- annual literary magazine, RUN BY PEOPLE WHO AREN’T, THEN THOSE PEOPLE COME AND the Toledo-area Campus. mance poet Abigail Cloud “Belles Lettres”. TAKE WEALTH TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. “Owens Community and the editors of Bowling For more information, -Tony Brown College’s High School Green State University’s lit- call (567) 661-7385 or 1- 2550 Nebraska Avenue - Toledo, Ohio 43607 Writers Workshop Program erary magazine “Mid-Ameri- 800-GO-OWENS, Ext. Phone: 419.534.2550 - Fax: 419.534.2570 is a great opportunity for can Review”. Students will 7385. www.houseofday.com January 24, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11 The Chosen Few Bowling Club Honors African-American Bowlers Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Chosen Few Bowl- ing Club took a moment between frames to honor four African-American bowlers on Sunday, Janu- ary 14, at Bowlero Lanes as part of the kick-off for this year’s Black History Month celebration. The honorees – Sharon Brooks, Melvin (Uncle Mel) Hayes, Frank (Scoop) Langston, and Patricia McFarland re- ceived plaques com- memorating their service in the cause of promoting Girl Scouts Frank Langston, Sharon Brooks, Melvin Hayes bowling in general and be- ing the trend setters for braska Avenue and was a Hayes has bowled three terprise Bowling Lanes. Participate in the area African-American member of the Charlie Mae 300 games, two 299 games, She holds a certificate as a bowlers.. McIntosh Women’s League two 298 games and many Junior Bowler Instructor Guinness Book Toledo has quite a bit of and the Three and Two 700 series. and is a director for the black bowling history, says Mixed Bowling League – Langston, a native of U.S. Bowling Congress. George W. Hayes, Jr., both now defunct – for many Mississippi, moved to To- She is a TNBA Life Mem- of World Records president of The Chosen years. She currently bowls ledo in 1951 and has been ber and is a member of the Few. Part of that history in a women’s league at bowling ever since. His TNBA Chorale and Sou- Largest Dance includes the formation of Bowlero. team won the TNBA, Jr. venir Yearbook Commit- The National Bowling As- Her career high game is Tournament in 1954 and in tee. sociation in 1939 of which 280, her high series is 657. 1955 he bowled with the McFarland was a mem- Class to Kick Off the Toledo chapter was one Brooks is secretary of the “Ray Robinson All Stars ber of the first ladies team of the founding five. Toledo Bowling Senate. Traveling Team.” admitted to a men’s league, Cookie Program And the history contin- Hayes, a Libbey High In the 1960’s Langston the first lady secretary to ued even though white- School graduate, has bowled bowled in such tournaments hold that office in a men’s Special To The Truth owned bowling lanes were on the Medical College of as the Peterson Classic, the league, a member of the Over 900 girls and par- blood pressure checks, and pretty much off-limits for Ohio’s Mixed League for 29 Hamtramck Citizen’s Clas- first ladies team to bowl ents kicked off the begin- also appearances from lo- black bowlers until 1959. years, with the Mon Nite All sic and the Toledo 1000 (single game) at Var- ning of the 2007 Girl Scout cal mascots including In fact the United States Stars for eight years and with Aubendale Classic. He is sity Lanes and the first cookie season by partici- Rocky the Rocket and Bowling Congress had a the Jeff Schaaf t-Town Boys currently bowling in the Vet black female to carry a 180 pating in northwest Ohio’s some UT cheerleaders to largest cookie rally. The get the girls pumped up. whites-only clause in its for six years. He has been Ames Bowling League and average in Toledo. She still Cookie Rally took place COSI had a science ex- by-laws until the late secretary of the Belmont the Men’s Progressive bowls in two leagues. Friday, January 12, 2007 at periment and more! Beck 1950’s. Sportsmen Bowling Club for (George Hackney League). The names of all of those Gladieux Meadows, lo- Minger, Miss Northwest Brooks, a Toledo na- the past 30 years and has He has bowled a 300 game who have been honored by cated at 4480 Ohio was there to sign au- tive, has been bowling been the treasurer of the To- and several 700 series. The Chosen Few Bowling Heatherdowns Blvd. To- tographs and promote good since the early 1960’s. She ledo Bowling Senate for the McFarland also began Club will be on display at ledo from 6:30 pm to 10:30 self-esteem and a special started bowling at the past five, among his many bowling over 50 years ago Mott Branch Library dur- pm. Girls had the opportu- guest appearance from Belmont Enterprise on Ne- bowling activities. at the former Belmont En- ing Black History Month. nity to try some hands on Shenekwa Stratford, NBC activities, crafts, fun games, 24 News anchor. dancing and even cookie “This event was a great taste testing! Girl Scouts way for the girls to have A Look along with Dance FX fun, exercise and learn new danced to break the things. It’s a great learn- Guinness Book of World ing experience,” states at Three Records largest dance class! Nicole Minadeo, market- The theme this year is ing director for the Girl Black Step It Up! Success Scouts of Maumee Valley Through Energetic Partici- Council. pation. Area organizations Girl Scouts of Maumee Films have partnered in kicking Valley Council’s mission off this year’s cookie activ- is to build girls of courage, Excellence in On-line Education (Continued from Page 10) ity such as Key Bank who confidence and character of personal physician to the sat girls up with savings who make the world a bet- • Grades 7-12 president. accounts, American Heart ter place. What makes the movie Association promoted For more information • Smaller, less competitive neighborhood settings even more interesting than the healthy lifestyles, Mercy please contact Nicole • Flexible scheduling – students may work at home main plot itself is how Garri- Health Partners offered Minadeo at 419-243-8216. son deals with needing a fa- • Students work at their own pace ther figure…but not one that’s be impossible to hate because important film. • NovaNET cyber curriculum available 24/7 a mass murderer. of his intellect and charm. Go see it and tell me what Trust me, this film is worth Yet he completely needs to you think. • Students guided and supported by certified teachers seeing twice! be menacing as well. The true grade for The Forest Whitaker, congratu- They don’t just hand Last King of Scotland is A+ Golden Globes out to any- 2238 Jefferson Ave. • Toledo, Ohio 43604 lations, sir, you have finally found that one role that NO one, Forest did his thug You need this in your li- 419-720-4500 • www.toledoeducationcenter.org ONE could’ve done better thizzle on this one and he brary and you also need to than you. deserves all the accolades. learn, so stand up! Idi Amin is transformed I won’t tell you anymore, onscreen to a man who might but trust me … this is an all- [email protected] Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth January 24, 2007 All-Male Panel Gives Polly Monica Avery Named Staff Fox Students A Reality Person of the Year Special to The Truth Check At “Lunch & The Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Lecture” Series Sponsored has named Habilitation Technician Monica Avery its Staff Person of the Year. by The Links, Inc. The award was presented By Geneva J. Chapman, Tuesday night at the Board’s Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Annual Meeting. A lab at Polly Fox Acad- Avery, who has been emy, doubling as a lecture employed by the Board for hall, quickly filled up with 16 years, works at the Lott students, who were invited Industries plant on Hill to take a healthy snack from Avenue. a table covered with fruit- “Ms. Avery has a won- laden trays, Wednesday, derful rapport with persons January 17, 2007, before tak- served and her fellow staff, ing their seats. a credit to her calm de- It was the third Wednes- meanor,” said a spokesman day of the month – the day Richard Brown, Richard Jackson, Det. Raynard Cooper for the Board. “She is a that members of The Links, strong advocate for con- Inc. come to the school for getting a few catcalls in re- selves. “Carry yourselves as sumers and it is obvious to those around her that she their “Lunch and Lecture” sponse. “Young ladies, one young ladies and demand that genuinely cares” Avery series. day you’re going to want a the young men that you do also assists with activities “We bring in all types of young man like all of these decide to talk to treat you dear to her heart such as pleased to recognize her as the The mission of the Board speakers,” said Pat Hogue, young men,” she continued. with respect,” he said. the Lott Employee sum- 2006 Staff Person of the Year.” is to be a leader advocating The Links, Inc. member and “They’re going to tell you In his role as police of- mer picnics and the Holi- The Lucas County Board for a fully integrated com- professor at UT-Medical. how to go about making that ficer, he cautioned them day Happenings. of MR/DD provides services munity where individuals “We also mentor.” Hogue happen – down the road – about their public behavior, The Board citation read, and supports that can span an with developmental dis- gave an example of the kind after you get your educa- citing a recent altercation “We are honored to have individual’s entire life, from abilities can live, learn, of mentoring The Links, Inc. tion.” between some girls at a local such a positive person em- Early Intervention Services work, play and worship in members provide. Last year Each member of the panel mall as an example of the ployed by the Lucas County for the very young and their our community as equal a Polly Fox Academy stu- took a turn speaking to the kind of behavior they should Board of MR/DD and families through adulthood. citizens. dent had all of the require- audience of young mothers avoid. “It all started with two ments for graduation except and mothers-to-be; first up girls arguing over a cell for her physical education was Detective Cooper. “I phone call,” he said, adding credit. Links, Inc. member assume that all of you are that the girls thought it was Joan Coleman refused to ac- pregnant or have been preg- all a joke until they got down- CaptainCaptain D’sD’s SeafoodSeafood cept defeat. nant,” he said. “I want you to town and he told them they’d “Joan had her up every look at that as blessings. I probably be charged with a morning,” said Hogue. “She have five children. 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Laskey Toledo, OH 43613 kind of commitment is it’s a commitment you make for employment. needed by the students at to yourself, your child and Cooper continued with 419.473.0227 fax: 419.292.0227 Polly Fox Academy, who God.” advice about relationships. face one of the biggest chal- Cooper said, that at the “Never support a man finan- lenges of their young lives: age of 41, he has five chil- cially,” he advised. “Know to complete high school af- dren, all with different moth- the difference between a CATERING ter getting pregnant or hav- ers; four of them are biologi- healthy relationship and an ing a baby. cal and one he is raising with unhealthy relationship.” Committed to finishing his wife because of an ab- Asking for an example of We Can Cater For As Low As $4.59/Person high school, the students at sentee father. “The differ- what constitutes a healthy Polly Fox Academy are ea- ence I made is that I was relationship, he received the -or- ger to acquire the skills they responsible for every one of answer “trust and respect” Conduct A Children’s Birthday Party for need to improve their lives them: I paid child support,” from one of the students. and the lives of their chil- he said. “As a man, you have Cooper quickly agreed with $2.29/Child On Site dren. The Links, Inc. assists to take responsibility.” the young mother, adding the school in providing them The police detective’s communication as a third with the opportunity to get next statement caught some component of a healthy rela- All your favorite tastes are here those necessary academic of the savvy young women tionship. at Captain D’s and life skills. by surprise. “Have you been “Keep your dignity and at Captain D’s “We have made a three- told that you’re loved – has know that you’ve got a child year commitment to Polly anybody told you that they that you’re responsible for,” Fox Academy, because we love you recently?” he asked, he said. “Don’t ever be pres- know there is greatness in receiving either shocked si- sured to go to bed with a every one of you,” said Lee lence or flippant replies. young man. They’ll – we’ll Sandra Davis, who directs “Well, I want to tell you that come up with all kinds of youth programs for The I love you. It’s a friendly ways to pressure you. The Links, Inc. “Today we have love.” number-one mistake young a panel of young men who Explaining the differ- women make is going to bed are going to talk to you about ences in friendly love, godly with a young man too soon. some things that are impor- love and romantic/sexual Wait until you get to know tant to you.” love, Cooper encouraged the guy first. The difference Davis introduced the each of the teen mothers to between a man and a woman panel to an admiring group always tell their children they is that women are emotional, of young ladies. Members are loved. “That’s better than and men play on those emo- of the panel included To- buying them some Air tions.” ledo Police Detective Jordans,” he said. “You can Cooper pointed out that Raynard Cooper, Richard over dose on that (love).” some men might not want Pathy Davis Jackson, Jr. and Richard Cooper also encouraged him to reveal these facts, but Catering Brown, III. “And two of them to treat others with re- did not hesitate to continue them are single!” said Davis, spect and to respect them- (Continued on Page 13) For more details call 419.473.0227 ask for Pathy, PJ, or Marcus January 24, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 All-Male Panel Gives Polly Fox Students A Reality Check At “Lunch & Lecture” Series Sponsored by The Links, Inc. (Continued from Page 12) enlightening his young, at- written their goals down on Brown from 13ABC-News, from my life.” and said, ‘I found some emy students apply for col- tentive audience. “Look at paper. “A goal is like a road was in school at the time. Brown repeated that money for Polly Fox!’ This lege funds, funding sources how they treat other women map,” he said. “When I got out, I didn’t young women should look at is a labor of love.” would only know them by in their lives – their mothers, Asking the four members plan on ever coming back, how young men treat their Other questions were what they read in their records. their sisters, even their ex- of The Links, Inc. present to because I didn’t see any po- mothers as an indication of practical with students ask- “All they have to go on is girlfriends,” he said. “If he’s stand – Hogue, Davis, tential in Toledo,” he said. character. He also restated ing about college scholar- what you did in school – your spitting venom on her, he’s Deborah Barnett and Now, Brown said later, he that babies should not be seen ships, particularly designed grades, your attendance. It probably going to do the Jackson’s mother, Yolanda not only works in his home- as liabilities. “Babies are as- for students with their spe- doesn’t start with ‘I want to same thing to you.” Jackson – Jackson offered town, but also is actively in- sets. They require love, care cial needs as young mothers. go to college.’ There’s a rea- A sudden quiet fell over them to the students of Polly volved in working to improve and time. We are the only “The key to getting grants son there’s a push on atten- the large room as he revealed Fox Academy as ‘resources.’ the Toledo community. people in creation who throw and scholarships is what you dance and on grades.” one last fact men keep from “A lot of times the goals or “Reading is fundamental off the care of our offsprings do at Polly Fox now,” said A Community Charter women. “Men think of them- aspirations that you’ve set because reading will open on others.” Jackson, who at 27-years old, School sponsored by Toledo selves as hunters and you are for yourself, there are others the door to the impossible Brown, who is an associ- spoke with wisdom beyond Public Schools, Polly Fox the prey and once the prey is who’ve gone where you’re dream,” he said. This em- ate minister at Friendship his years. “You have to do Academy offers girls in caught, the hunt is over,” he trying to go,” he said. “Never phasis on education was not Baptist Church, ended his your best now to show that grades seven-12 who are said to a hushed audience. believe you have to get there lost on the determined stu- talk with a little preaching. you can take that next step, pregnant or already have a “Solidify your relationship by yourself.” dents of Polly Fox Academy. “Don’t let anybody put you regardless of what happened baby the opportunity to in the beginning. If your re- Using as an example a job “Reading will allow you down. I am looking at the in your life.” graduate from high school, lationship is not solid from he lost shortly after graduat- to take the route you need to faces of millionaires, doc- He stressed the impor- as well as preparation for the beginning, he will lose ing from The Ohio State take when you read the road tors, lawyers, reporters, tance of grades and good re- parenthood and future edu- interest right after the act of University, with a company map,” Brown added, hark- teachers. Be careful of the lationships with teachers. cation, training or employ- sex – very fast.” that eliminated an entire de- ening back to the metaphor people you spend time with. “Everything you do now ment. Cooper ended his com- partment and with it 20 jobs, used earlier by Jackson. “It’s No matter what happens – follows you,” said Brown, On-site support services ments by telling the students Jackson talked about how all about how you finish, not bounce back. Detective Coo- reminding the students of the include WIC and Help Me how fortunate they are to having a vision helped him how long it takes.” per had four children out of young ladies being charged Grow. A nurse educator also have Polly Fox Academy to overcome disappointment Keeping it real, Brown wedlock. He didn’t let that with a felony after the mall provides health education available so that they can and change direction. echoed Cooper’s cautions stop him. Your attitude de- brawl. “I couldn’t get the job with a focus on prenatal care. complete high school and “You have a vision for about being manipulated by termines your altitude.” I have now without a piece For enrollment information, have child care provided for your future – is your rela- young men. “Don’t let any- A brief question and an- of paper called a transcript.” call (419) 720-4500, ext. 1. them while they’re in school. tionship meeting that vi- body use you just for ‘a piece’ swer session afterwards in- Brown explained that Contact Geneva at “When my mother got sion?” he asked. “If it is, more – you’re better than that,” he cluded some insightful in- when the Polly Fox Acad- [email protected] pregnant with me as a teen- power to you. If it’s not, what said. “Have some standards. quiries from students at Polly ager, she had to go to Cali- type of goal are you going to If they really love you, they’ll Fox Academy. One young fornia to finish high school,” set? Some goals can be large; wait.” lady asked if the three panel- he said, then gave one last some can be small. When Drawing on his back- ists saw themselves doing Community piece of advice. “Bond with you get home today, write ground in accounting, Brown what they are doing now somebody positive. Some- down these goals. Write asked the students to define when they were teenagers. Children and body older, mature, who is down what you want to ac- assets and liabilities. After Each gave a brief history of going to be positive – who’s complish by the end of the receiving several good defi- his goals and how they’ve going to tell you when you’re year. Write down the goals nitions for each word, he changed as the result of life Youth Featured in wrong, not uphold you when you have for your son or continued. “A lot of you are experiences and talents and you’re wrong. From their life daughter. Write down your hanging out with liabilities aptitudes they discovered experiences, they will impart goals for a man. Take advan- and they’re bringing you along the way. Artist Showcase wisdom and knowledge. tage of your teachers, men- down,” he said. “A lot of you Another question was The Mark-etplace will host the Saving Our Com- You’re not going to get wis- tors, your resources to real- are spending your time with asked about The Links, Inc. munity Benefit and Artist Showcase January 27, 2007 dom and knowledge in your ize your goals.” people who are not on your “These are women who are from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 749 Norwood Avenue teens.” Richard Brown III started level and they’re bringing working in the community,” Richard Jackson, Jr., a out telling the students from you down. If you want to said Hogue. “We are com- Toledo, Ohio 43607. 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Recruit/StaffPos/ACorpsDirABLE/Ad0701 Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth January 24, 2007 11th Annual MLK Classic Is a Slam Dunk at New Location Special to The Truth The Scott Bulldogs made both Libbey and Scott walked Sandridge, of Libbey; of the best programs in the a triumphant return the Mar- away with victories. Little Samples of Detroit Consor- Toledo City League. tin Luther King Jr. Classic Portia Bills, a student at tium, and Milo Warren, of NOBMA honored top stu- but the Libbey Cowboys McKinley Elementary who Scott. dents in academic and extra- suffered their first loss ever performed the National An- Other members of the Ben curricular activities at Libbey in the event Monday, Jan. 15 them at the city’s Unity Cel- Williams All-Classic team in- and Scott with its first-ever at Owens Community ebration at Savage Hall in the cluded Buford, of Libbey, “Off the Court Scholastic College’s Student Health morning, wowed the crowd Jones, of Arthur Hill; Wyse Awards.” Allen said the Activity Center. with the song to open the and Kenny Hairston, of Scott awards were a way to recog- The MLK Classic, which varsity games at Owens. and Samples of Detroit Con- nize students in the same fash- has been a scholarship The games started about sortium. ion the basketball players are fundraiser for the Northwest an hour behind schedule be- It was Libbey’s first loss honored for the work they do Ohio Black Media Associa- cause bad weather in Saginaw ever in the MLK Classic after in the classroom and in other tion for the past 11 years, prevented Arthur Hill from winning 10 games in a row. It extracurricular activities. moved for the first time from leaving there in time. was Scott’s first appearance Libbey students who were a Toledo Public School facil- But by the time Arthur in the Classic since the inau- honored included: Briana ity to Owens Community Hill’s varsity took the floor, gural event at the Ben Will- Funches, Brittany Funches, College. Doug Allen, vice the Lumberjacks had no prob- iams Fieldhouse in 1997, when Richard Darnell, Peggy president of NOBMA, said lem warming up Owens’ Stu- the Bulldogs lost in a “clas- Moore, Ariel Warren, Henry the move created numerous dent Health Activity Center. sic” triple-overtime game to Maldonado, Sonya Finchers, challenges for the organiza- Arthur Hill’s All-American Southfield Lathrup 93-92. In Krystn Davis, Angelica Huff tion, but the games proved Darquavis Tucker lived up to that game, Greg Grays, who and Michelle Campbell. to be a beneficial experience his billing, scoring 34 points went on to play at Penn State, Scott students who were for NOBMA and fans. on an assortment of seven scored 60 points, which re- honored included: Sierra “Owens has a great facil- dunks, including a flying 360 mains the all-time Classic Flowers, Sharee Robinson, ity and everyone from our that sent fans screaming, to scoring record. Ironically Tyisha Turner, Darkise fans, coaches, players and two long-range 3-point shots. enough, Southfield Lathrup, Stubblefield, Brittany even the referees were William Buford, Libbey’s like Saginaw Arthur Hill, was Buchanan, Bianca Bryant- pleased with how it went off,” All-State performer, proved the defending Michigan Bey, Gabrielle Cornelious, Allen said. “Our goal is to equal to the task, though, Class A state champions the Kristan Whitt, Tyler Watson, raise money for scholarships scoring 33 points, knocking previous year. Tashana Myers, Brianna Lee, and we were able to do that.” down two 3-point shots him- Tucker’s 34 points were Crystal Esquilin, Brandon The games were attended self while showing his dunk- the most by a player in the Sanders, Cheva Harmon, Jor- by nearly 2,000 fans, includ- ing ability as well. Little fresh- Classic since Brian Swift, of dan Johnson, Montrece ing Toledo Mayor Carty man guard Maurice Jones, Warrensville Heights, scored Braddy, Alexander Staples, Finkbeiner, Toledo School who scored 10 points, helped 35 points against Rogers in Brian McGlown, Shamika Board member Darlene Arthur Hill to a 21-9 fourth 2001. Tucker and Buford Taylor and Shamar Kynard. Fisher, and University of quarter as the Lumberjacks posted the third and fourth The games were also tele- Toledo administrator Sam pulled away in the game’s fi- best scoring efforts in the vised by BCSN and shown Hancock, Ph.D.. NOBMA nal eight minutes. history of the Classic. on Buckeye Cable, and broad- recognized John Norwood, In the second game, Scott Allen said the Classic is cast live on radio by WXUT- Ph.D., assistant superinten- used a 20-8 third quarter grab also about honoring those FM, the campus radio station dent of Performance and command of a close game and who have helped with young at The University of Toledo. Athletics at Saginaw Public then fought off a furious fourth people and top students at Allen said the Owens Com- Schools and a Libbey High quarter rally by Detroit each Libbey and Scott. munity College officials, led School graduate. Corsortium Cougars to hold Between the Libbey and by Dave Wincowski, Derek It was the first time three on for the victory. The To- Scott varsity games, Lentz, and Michael Rickard, state-ranked teams partici- ledo City League’s leading NOBMA honored the late made NOBMA feel at home. Libbey's Head Coach Leroy Bates pated in the Classic. Going scorer Chris Wyse tallied 25 Flute Rice and Dan McLemore Owens security, organized by into the games, Scott was 9- points to lead the Bulldogs. with MLK Classic Commu- Chief Julie Coppe, and To- 0 and ranked No. 7 in Ohio Dajuan Samples brought nity Service Awards. Rice, ledo Police, led by Lt. John Division I. Libbey, also 9-0, back the Cougars with 26 who served as the first Afri- Preston, made sure everyone was ranked right behind points of his own before foul- can-American principal at felt safe at the game. them at No. 9. Saginaw Arthur ing out in the fourth quarter. Scott High School and was a He said NOBMA’s faith- Hill (8-1), the defending Consortium had cut the lead long time Toledo Public ful sponsored played a huge Michigan Class A state to one with two minutes left School administrator, died role in making sure the event champions, regained the No. but the Scott made free throws last year. In his later years, he went off well. Sponsors in- 1 ranking in Class A the day and held on to the lead. was involved in the Urban cluded Lourdes College, Na- of the Classic. Tucker received the Coalition, a grassroots edu- tional City Bank, U.S. Ma- Detroit Consortium (5-2), McKinley “Mike” Mims Most cational watchdog organiza- rines, U.S. Army, Nationwide hardly a pushover, came in Valuable Player Award for the tion focusing on issues in- Insurance, the Toledo News- as the defending champions Classic and he was also given volving TPS. McLemore, a paper Guild, Ohio Army Na- of the Detroit Public School the Justin Chapman Sports- Libbey graduate, was a tional Guard, Academy League. man Award by the referees. teacher for over 30 years and, BuckeyeCableSystem, Urban The day started with two Other Justin Chapman Award as coach, rebuilt the Scott Radio, Marcos Pizza, and the junior varsity games, where winners included: Brad girls’ basketball team into one Toledo Youth Commission.

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