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Rallying cries about flat- virus down,” he said. tening the curve have been begun DeWine said President again as the COVID numbers soar. Donald Trump’s administration Solid leadership is in has informed him Ohio could short supply, with the outgoing receive 30,000 doses of the vac- Trump Administration refuses to cine next month. The state will concede the election and give Pres- prioritize giving those vaccines ident-elect Joe Biden the tools he Don’t Forgetto To health Turn care workers. needs to take over the pandemic Your Clock Forward While the Biden transi- Karen Wilson, the mother of Florence Zenobia Crittenden, along with response. tion team meets to deal with the Lisa Morris, Dennita Pruitt, and a host of volunteers released 54 balloons to Despite the showdown, COVID-19 crisis as well as the honor what would have been Florences’s 54th birthday. Florence passed at the good news about promising CO- economy and national security age of 34 due to complications of diabetes in 2001. The event was dubbed “the VID-19 vaccine candidates were issues, Trump has been golfing Stairway to Heaven” balloon release. See story and additional photos on page 2. released this week. at his club. Americans’ reactions to Biden Trump the pandemic have become in- After months of separa- DeWine said Northeast creasingly divorced from the real- tion, it’s natural that people are Ohio has seen an alarming spike in Tamir Rice Foundation to design streetscape The Tamir Rice Foun- ity as Trump supporters are still in desperate to see loved ones and COVID-19 infections over the past Garmback had gone to dation, 6117 St. Clair Ave., in- denial of the severity of the crisis. reclaim a sense of normality–but two weeks. Every area county is the front of the vehicle and had vests in the growth and enrich- Public-health officials things are far from normal. seeing cases spread at a rate that is a clear shot. Witnesses said that ment of all children through may be facing their biggest chal- More than half of U.S. more than three times what the U.S. they heard 3 shots. after-school programs in arts lenge yet: forcing the public to face COVID-19 cases have been re- Centers for Disease Control and Pre- and culture by allowing them A surveillance video of how bad things still are, and how corded since August. More than 1 vention defines as high risk. In Lake to express their truth to im- the incident was released by the much worse they may become. million new cases were logged in County, one out of every 100 resi- prove their lives as they grow police after it was highly edited . From a public-health per- just the week leading up to Novem- dents has tested positive for the coro- into young adults. The video did not show spective, Thanksgiving was always ber 17. navirus within the past two weeks. Several Cleveland that as Tamir lay dying, the offi- going to be a problem. Maskless Governor Mike DeWine “Every county in Northeast council members introduced cers were more interested in con- indoor gatherings in close quarters offered a dire outlook on the state Ohio is now literally on fire from this legislation that would allow the fiscating the surveillance videos. are perfect breeding grounds for of the coronavirus pandemic. He virus,”DeWine said. Tamir Rice Foundation to build Only an FBI agent who was on the virus, and many Thanksgiv- urged Ohio residents to downsize “What we do in the next a streetscape on city property in scene administered first aid. ing celebrations will likely include their Thanksgiving plans and avoid several weeks as Ohioans will deter- memory of Tamir, the 12-year- The prosecution present- older adults at high risk of severe other gatherings to help reduce mine if we can really build this bridge Rice old boy who was shot and killed ed evidence to a grand jury, which COVID-19. transmission. and if we can slow the spread of this Recently, the public by Cleveland police in 2014. asked for the Grand Jury tran- declined to indict, primarily on the If passed, the scripts to be released. basis that Rice was drawing what Grandfather of Bey begs for the violence to stop streetscape would be installed On November 22, 2014, appears to be an actual firearm and maintained on a portion of Jacky Green, the grand- we should have been able to cel- Bey, of Garfield Heights Tamir was killed by Cleveland from his waist as the police ar- the city’s greenspace at Cudell father of Marreon Stevenson ebrate his birthday. Tragically, as died after being shot in the 1200 Police. Two officers, Timo- rived. Commons near old West Bou- block of E. 84th Street around 3:30 thy Loehmann and 46-year-old Neither the FBI agent nor Bey, 18, is devastated at the loss I have watched many other fami- levard and Detroit Avenue. p.m. last Thursday. According to Frank Garmback, were respond- EMS saw a gun by Tamir’s body. of his granson. lies suffer the fate that my fam- The proposal was first the police report, another male in ing to a police dispatch call re- Tamir was only in possession of He asks the public at a ily is going through now, I never introduced to the agenda on his car shot him. Bey then crashed garding a male who had a gun. his cell phone. meeting of BBCI, Survivors/Vic- realized the tremendous pain un- November 18, nearly six years into a tree, injuring a 17-year-old The dispatcher did not notify the The Justice Department tims and other groups, “ Fifteen til it happened to us. My family to the day since Rice’s death, in his front passenger seat. EMS Cleveland officer on duty at the effectively ceased its civil rights homicides in one week. How realizes that we can no longer sit by council members Brian transported Bey to University Hos- recreation center who was just investigation into the case. The many were wounded?” The orga- by quietly and say nothing. We Mooney, Jenny Spencer, Ken- pitals, where he was pronounced a few feet from Tamir who had department had not told Rice’s nizations held a candle light vigil realize that we are in the midst neth Johnson, and Anthony dead.The shooter and a female in the been playing all morning at the in Bey’s memory for the family. of a great virus surge. How- Brancatelli. family it wouldn’t be bringing car fled the area and remain on the center. charges in the case, which techni- He is in shock. He is ever, we are also in the midst of loose. Cleveland council The officers drove across . cally remains open on the books, greiving as he describes Marre- a huge surge of violence. There Green is asking for the vio- members introduce legisla- the playing field as the training but has not advanced. A law- on, “ He was a student at Max have been over 160 homicides in lence to stop. He doesn’t want anoth- tion that would designate officer, Garmback, yelled at his Cleveland this year. This is a re- suit brought against the city of Hayes. Sadly, on Wednesday, er family to have to endure the pain streetscape in memory of Tamir trainee, Loehmann, to not let the cord number of murders.” Rice. Cleveland by Rice’s family was we will be burying him when of losing a love one to violence. suspect get away. subsequently settled for $6 mil- Garmback testified that Art McKoy addresses violence lion. Gasoline prices jump as fall arrives he yelled “show me your hands” By ART MCKOY through the open patrol car win- According to Subodh The majority ofdemand and large supply has dow. Chandra, a lawyer representing American motorists are see- helped contain any impact to “Greetings from Art McK- the Rice family, the federal in- ing stability at the pump this local gas prices. Loehmann further stated oy. Over a span of 40 years, I have that instead of showing his hands, vestigation had been the family’s week, despite the fact that The Energy Informa- spent much of my adult life fighting Hurricane Delta made land- tion Administration’s (EIA) it appeared as if Rice was trying “last hope for justice.” crime violence and murder in our fall in Louisiana as a category weekly report measures cur- to draw: “I knew it was a gun and Samaria Rice, Tamir’s 2 hurricane over the weekend. rent gasoline supply at 226.7 city, particularly Black on Black I knew it was coming out.” The mother, set up the Tamir Rice While gasoline refin- million barrels. That is a de- crime. officer shot twice before falling Foundation in his memory to ad- eries are reporting operations crease of 1.7 million barrels In my lifetime, I have wit- and injuring his ankle. vocate for juvenile rights. have resumed, the Bureau of from the week prior, though nessed many mayors in the City of Safety and Environmental the drop is likely attributed to Cleveland take the oath of office. I Gun violence at record levels Enforcement reports that ap- high export numbers. have worked with many of them. proximately 91% of oil pro- At the close of Fri- However, the actions of our cur- Police got the call cide rate is at 168 homicides for duction in the Gulf of Mex- day’s formal trading session, rent mayor, Frank Jackson, puzzles around 6:00 p.m. for the shoot- the year, the highest yearly total ico is currently offline. As of West Texas Intermediate de- and baffles me because even though McKoy ing that injured a 3 year old boy, since there were 175 in 1991. Monday morning, inspections creased by 59 cents to settle at Cleveland has set another record of BBCI will ask the 53rd mayor which happened in the 7200 Seven people were are underway, and produc- $40.60. Crude prices dropped homicides and the residents, young of Cleveland to call us all to- block of Carson Avenue. killed, including a man shot to tion is expected to resume this due to market concern about and old, are crying out for help, he gether to stop the violence. According to Cleveland death by a police officer and EMS, the child was taken to 83-year-old woman found dead week. increasing coronavirus infec- has been relatively quiet. Over 15 murders in MetroHealth Hospital in serious of a gunshot wound after some- In a typical year, a tions worldwide, which could Many other mayors would one week with so many others condition with a gunshot wound one fired shots into her -apart hurricane season like the one lower crude demand. For this have at least called community shot and wounded. There have to the foot. ment. experienced this year would week, crude prices could de- groups and leaders together to sit been 168 murders so far this Cleveland Police said Last year, Cleveland have caused gas prices to cline further if demand con- down at the table to discuss in ear- year, which is the highest year- that preliminary information in- had 118 homicides through Nov. spike. But, 2020 is not a typ- cerns continue to worry the nest how we might be able to im- ly total since 1991. The com- dicates that the shot came from ember 16. This year’s total is a ical year. Low U.S. gasoline market. prove these conditions. munity is crying out for our top inside the home due to individu- 42-percent increase. As the murders soar, I have leader and council members to als handling a gun. Non-fatal shootings, in- AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey yet to hear Mayor Frank Jackson Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline finally rise up and take a stand. The gun violence is ef- cluding when no one is injured call us together. I remember when fecting all ages. by gunfire, have increased 55 Mike White called Omar Ali Bey, Nero supposedly Regular played the fiddle while Rome In most years, 15 homi- percent in 2020 from last year, as This Week (11-20-20) Arnold Pinkney, me and others to of Oct. 31, the most recent data $1.91 burned. Mayor Jackson, please cides in one month in Cleveland L a s t We e k (11-13-20) $1.39 a round table meeting. I believe it would be one of the most violent available. Police have logged stop “playing the fiddle” while Last Year (11-21-19) $2.48 is time for such an action to occur of the year. Last week, the city 1,206 cases of gunfire, compared National Cleveland burns as the murder (11-20-20) $1.97 again. had that many. with 776 cases through the same rate and assaults soar.” On Wednesday, at 7 pm, The Cleveland homi- time frame in 2019. Page 2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, November 17, 2020- Friday, November 20, 2020 Wilson exceeds fundraising goals for JDRF to honor her daughter Woodland Automotive Karen Wilson, 9300 Woodland Avenue the mother of Florence Cleveland, Ohio 44104 Zenobia Crittenden, along with Lisa Morris, (216) 229-1957 Dennita Pruitt, and a host of volunteers released 54 We Sell balloons to honor what would have been Flor- ence’s 54th birthday. Used Tires Florence passed at the Hours: Mon. - Sat. - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. age of 34 due to com- plications of diabetes Cleveland Arena Boxing Collectibles Wanted in 2001. The event was Florence Want To Buy All Boxing Collectibles dubbed “the Stairway to tol Sqibb. She became (Amateur and Professional) Heaven” balloon release. known as Miss Clairol Pruitt Morris Crittenden, for her innovative hair From The Old Cleveland Arena who was diagnoses with coloring. She crossed the Old Boxing: diabetes at 14 years old, country presenting her Posters - Programs - Photographs was a talented hairdress- designs. The Cleveland Press Kits - Autographs er whose smile was said Hair Salon Association to light up the room. held a Kidney Benefit Gloves - Tickets - Equipment - Etc. In 1997, Flor- Fundraiser in her honor. Call (216) 721-1674 - Paying Top Dollar ence was diagnosed with She participated chronic renal failure in fundraisers for the and became a dialysis Diabetes Foundation and A-1 BATTERY SHOP patient. Despite deal- she volunteered at Rain- Free Battery Installation ing with her own failing bow Babies and Chil- Free System Testing health, she inspired other dren’s Hospital. patients and the medical In Florence’s Complete Line Of New Batteries staff. Florence became a memory, Wilson found- Karen Wilson wore a tee shirt with Florence’s patient advocate/coun- ed the Florence Zenobia pictures and a message to “Help Stomp Out Diabetes.” ALL BATTERIES GUARANTEED selor for her fellow di- Crittenden /Ms. Clairol Factory Seconds Reconditioned alysis patients. Juvenile Diabetes Foun- raising money for diabe- sponsors, “It is a com- $60.00 and Up $40.00 Florence never dation which has raised tes research for over 20 munity celebration for Karen Wilson, the mother of Florence Zenobia let diabetes define her. money for more than 20 years. I thank God that those living with type 1 2935 Detroit Road Crittenden, along with Lisa Morris, Dennita Pruitt, and (Just Across Detroit - Superior Bridge) years for JDRF to find a I don’t have diabetes diabetes (T1D) and the She sang in the church a host of volunteers released 54 balloons to honor what (216) 861-6001 choir at Temple Baptist cure so that no other par- and my heart goes out research advancements would have been Florences’s 54th birthday. Florence Church and was active ent would have to face to families dealing with we’ve all worked togeth- passed at the age of 34 due to complications of diabetes Visit Website: a1batteryshop.com its youth organizations. the loss of their child children suffering from er to achieve. It’s where in 2001. The event was dubbed “the Stairway to Heav- We Pay Cash For Scrap Batteries During the last from this disease. Type 1 Diabetes. I would dedicated families, en” balloon release. decade of her life, she Wilson has eas- like to thank all who friends and companies in support of the 1.6 mil- was a member of Mt.. ily exceed her fund-rais- helped me keep Flor- raise money to improve EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS lion Americans living Zion Brethren Church ing goal for 2020 despite ence’s name and mem- the lives of those liv- 11400 Woodland Ave. - Cleveland, OH 44104 with T1D. under the leadership of the COVID-19 pandem- ory alive. In Florence’s ing with T1D, until it is To Place Your Advertisement As the lead- Rev. Dr. C. Ronald S. ic. memory, I am trying to no longer a threat. More ing global organization Call (216) 721-1674 -www.eastsidedailynews.com Williams. Wilson received make a difference. than ever, the JDRF One funding T1D research, Florence par- recognition from the So join me and Walk isn’t just about 2020 JDRF’s mission is to ac- ticipated in the activities Northeast Ohio Chapter my small family team walking — it’s about be- celerate life-changing at the Bedford Heights of JDRF: to make a difference by ing a community and our breakthroughs to cure, Community Center such “ The Northeast supporting the research commitment to finding prevent and treat T1D as the Bedford Heights Ohio Chapter of JDRF of the JDRF. cures for T1D. No matter and its complications. Home Days festivals and would like to thank Kar- Diabetes sees where you are or what By raising money and 10k races. en Wilson for her many no color. Diabetes sees your walk looks like, awareness, you’ll help years of service as the no age. you’ll be surrounded As a student at make a world without team captain of the Flor- May God bless Bedford Heights High by the T1D community T1D a reality. School, she was an out- ence Zenobia Crittenden/ and keep you. Be safe.” cheering you on every As the balloons standing basketball and Ms. Clairol One Walk to All contribu- step of your journey. We floated up to heaven, the track star who competed Cure Diabetes team. tions in support of JDRF welcome everyone to volunteers lifted their in the State track meets. It is our heart- are greatly appreciated. join JDRF for an amaz- prayers in Florence’s Florence mod- felt gratitude that we ac- Donations can be made ing nationwide celebra- memory for all those eled locally, and gradu- knowledge the years of online at jdrf.org or by tion of coming together who suffer from diabetes ated with her degree in service and fund-raising calling Wilson at 216- to change the future for and their families. cosmetology. that she has contributed 491-4912 and sending everyone living with this Wilson and She attended to fund research to fight a check or money order disease”. her team of volunteers Cuyahoga County Com- Type 1 Diabetes.” payable to JDRF to Wil- JDRF One have had reports of the munity College, major- Wilson has son. Walk is the largest T1D balloons being spotted ing in business. raised thousands of dol- One of the fun- event in the world, rais- miles away, and with She became lars for JDRF. draisers that Wilson has ing more than $1 billion each reported sighting, a master hair designer. According to been involved with is the for T1D research. For the everyone is reminded of Florence and all those She had a distinguished Wilson, “Through the DRF One Walk. first time ever, our goal is who love and miss her. career at Clairol-Bris- grace of God, I’ve been According to its to walk 1.6 million miles Cleveland Orchestra cancels holiday concerts The Cleveland state of Ohio and the know how much these ority seating for next next year’s performanc- Orchestra announced country, please know concerts are a cherished, year. We will also be ex- es. the cancellation of the that our priorities lie holiday season tradition tremely grateful of any For ticket hold- 2020 Christmas concert with ensuring everyone for our community, but tickets that are donated ers to the 2020 Christ- series at Severance Hall stay safe during this the health and safety of back to us as we face the mas Concerts, we offer December 10-23, 2020 awful time,” said An- our audiences, musi- most significant crisis in the following options: due to the recent and dré Gremillet, President cians, staff and volun- the orchestra’s history.” Donate tickets. DR. G. WOJAI continued rise of posi- & CEO of The Cleve- teers must come first. Information for Please kindly consider The World’s Greatest Numerologist tive cases of Covid-19 land Orchestra. “Can- “We look for- 2020 Christmas Concert donating tickets back YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS across the state in order celing our Christmas ward to a brighter 2021 Ticket Holders to The Cleveland Or- to maintain the health concerts is just another when we can perform Cleveland Or- chestra and receive a 34 76 22 10 23 88 and safety of audiences, very small example of Christmas concerts for chestra 2020 Christmas tax receipt for the total musicians, staff and vol- how our world in 2020 our community again. Concert ticket holders ticket value. This option 1234 5432 2255 1334 9856 2098 unteers. has turned us all upside In the meantime we will will have access to an would be tremendously “As we all fol- down. The decision take care of our ticket exclusive pre-sale op- helpful in our efforts to low the alarming news to cancel the concerts holders for the 2020 portunity to purchase lessen the huge finan- LUCKY FIVE Take a ride of increased numbers while not easy, but has concerts, offering all op- 2021 Holiday Concert cial impact this crisis is through history in a 55 12 75 20 16 of positive Covid-19 become obvious. It is tions including refunds, tickets as soon as we are already having on The cases across the entire so unfortunate as we all gift certificates and pri- able to finalize plans for Cleveland Orchestra. LUCKY SIX Services to be held for Robertha Leona Gibbs Foster Wilcoxon Ticket donations can be made at: cleveland- 82 44 97 30 77 44 Services will the Lee-Harvard area Austin; special cous- be held for Robertha orchestra.com/dona- of Cleveland. Wil- ins, Mammie Fairres Leona Gibbs Foster tetickets. 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Page 3 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - Friday, November 20, 2020 Islam In The Community United we stand:Islam within the fabric of America There’s a lot of “us” know to be true about us as enon. century pluralist society was nomic forces that lead from complementing one another extraordinary explosion of plu- and “them”-ing going on these individuals. There are areas If we didn’t recognize “the melting pot.” We saw differences in household wealth with apparent randomness. A ralism in the culture.” days. Try as we may, it is almost in which we are consistent the racism simmering beneath ourselves as a vibrant multi-part (and home ownership) to dif- large swatch on the upper left Is pluralism now im- impossible for you and me to and areas about which we are the American surface since the community into which every- ferences in the civic quality is related to a smaller swatch ploding, giving way to a deter- avoid being labeled. Some emboldened to be ambiguous; Civil War, it might seem that the one assimilated into unum. of the community in which a at center right; another piece mined quest for identity and labels are simply about us: some labels hold and others do United States was a late-comer All were welcome household lives. U.S. policy to of that theme is on the next- preservation of unique cultures? They are White. not. And they all, ideally, should to the ethnic, linguistic, reli- to blend into the American increase low-income ownership to-bottom row. Vertical black- Or will identity, pitted against a They are Black. nest in the tree of Pluralism. gious and racial divisions that experiment wherein a magical rates reflects the understanding and-white stripes appear here fierce appreciation for diversity They are of mixed I am White. consumed portions of Europe, formula of capitalism plus op- that home ownership rates affect and horizontal stripes are there. and equal rights for all, recog- race. I am an American Asia and Africa in the late 20th portunity plus equality equaled neighborhood quality and that None of the pieces is identi- nize there is room for all of the They are from Califor- patriot. and early 21st century. democracy. Melting-pot termi- growing up in a violent, crime- cal, still all the swatches carry above? nia. I am Muslim. Alternate voices are nology was bandied about with ridden neighborhood impairs commonalities. The thematic Can unity exist with- They are from Kenya. I believe in free emerging that assume credible great pride: We had a marvelous health, personal development, structural, repeated concentric out uniformity? The answer is They are from Char- speech. and equal status alongside the mix of humanity where many and school outcomes. squares might represent the “yes,” if Joseph Campbell is lottesville. I decry racism. voices of the status quo. Which other countries were homo- But home owner- physical forms we all share: correct. They are from outside How shall we describe are majority and which are mi- geneous. In the United States, ship—a major way in the Unites human heart, brain and body. A The American writer Charlottesville. American pluralism in a time nority is increasingly difficult to all people could be accepted States that households access sample of every fabric is sewn and lecturer best known for his They are parents. when divisions command the determine. into the culture at large. Shared better neighborhoods and also into the exterior frame as if to work in comparative mythol- Their daughter was headlines and accusations of Jason Kessler, who geography, political institutions accumulate wealth—is not affirm universal inclusivity. ogy and comparative religion, killed. “White nationalism” and “anti- described himself as a “White and economic institutions were sustainable for households with In November 1996, whose work covers many as- But today’s labels free-speech” fly in the face of advocate” to a New York Times to fuse multiple cultures into a no wealth to start and with little Gustav Niebuhr wrote on the pects of the human experience, mostly seem to tear folks down, epluribus unum? What brings reporter, said that during the new culture, sociologists sur- income. quilt for the New York Times. notes that, “If you travel far divide and bedevil unity in our us together? What holds us August 12 rally he organized mised. Economic segregation In “A Religious Quilt That Is enough, you’ll eventually meet communities. Often we call us- there? How shall we remain in Charlottesville, Virginia, his Sometime during the also prevails in the “salad- Largely Patchwork,” he asks, yourself.” ing these labels “prejudice” and democracy’s defender when group had been “forced into a 1960s, the nation was forced bowl” metaphor. But there’s “Is the field of religious studies “bigotry.” its practice at home is under a very chaotic situation,” and that to admit that the term “melting too much Boston lettuce and about theology, how believers Letters To The Editor They are White na- microscope? “the police were supposed to pot” was inaccurate. Citizens not enough okra to get some on understand the divine? Or is Submit to: tionalists. Simple answers used be there protecting us and they kept their “old country” distinc- everyone’s plate. What’s a chef it more anthropological, the [email protected] They don’t believe in to include “our diversity,” “our stood down.” tions: foods, faiths and family to do when the dietician insists study of regional histories and free speech. dreams for a better life,” and Balancing the voices, values. Races lived in like-look- on a healthy economy? cultures in which different faiths Wanted Experienced Those people are ter- “our Constitution.” However, needs, hopes and fears of in- ing neighborhoods. People kept “A healthy economy developed? Or is it social sci- Journalist rorists. questions are complex and creasingly decentralized com- their ignorance of one another is a mixed economy, in which ence, heavy on statistics and the Call (216) 721-1674 They came to my answers may be even more so, munities may be the govern- intact in many cases. Bias and government and the market- charting of trends?” country to take my job. especially as we acknowledge ment’s big assignment over fear —the parents of racism, place both play their role,” It is all of the above. SubscribeTo None of these labels that the American example is the next decades. A popular sexism and religious discord— writes Jeffrey Sachs in The He cites Barbara DeConcini, EAST SIDE describes the nuances that we part of an international phenom- euphemism for America’s 20th- were allowed, even encouraged, Price of Civilization: Reawak- executive director of the Amer- DAILY NEWS to fester. In truth, Americans ening American Virtue and ican Academy of Religion: www.eastsidedailynews.com weren’t melted together after Prosperity. “Yet the federal “What’s happening now is the Call (216) 721-1674 all: Not every ore was admit- government has neglected its A Look At My World ted. Indeed, the pot itself was role for three decades. 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Chubb gave up the Erie edifice is getting controversial comments, stand at 6-3 and are in po- leading them to a splendid (Chubb) a huge part of our TD and followed his in- huge amounts of national as a lot of gamblers com- sition to make the NFL 10-6 record in 2007. Un- Offense, and we’re very structions foremost. publicity. It’s due to Nick plained since many bet- Playoffs for only the- sec fortunately, they lost a tie- happy for him being back.” Hopefully, the Browns Chubb’s voluntary deci- tors had taken the Browns ond time since their 1999 breaker that year and didn’t Mayfield noted that the remember Chubb’s self- sion to go out of bounds at 3.5 to 4.5 point favor- rebirth. On a blustery day advance to the Playoffs. stepping-out-of-bounds lessness come contract at the Houston 1 YD line, ites. 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One bettor mostly to his ground at- By KARL BRYANT The game will not be nesota in OT and Penn than a minute left, the placed a $100,000 bet on tack. made up. Saturday, OSU State. They first cancelled Browns, in all honesty, the Browns. Ask him about Chubb, who scored the Ohio State, will host surprising, un- team activities and ulti- would’ve owned an insur- running out of bounds. Browns only TD earlier in ranked No. 3 at 3-0, last defeated Indiana. mately, last Saturday’s mountable10-point lead. Such is the conundrum of the 4th Quarter, gained 126 played two weeks ago The Buckeyes game, after U. of Mary- After the play, sports today. yards and Kareem Hunt the Browns merely had Everyone in the gained 104 yards, with when they routed Rut- cancelled contest would land officials consulted to kneel twice in “Victory league is saying the game each carrying the ball 19 gers, 49-27, in a game not have been an Away game with health professionals Formation” - a more posi- is on the up and up - above times. They were the first nearly as close as the final at tough 2-1 Maryland. and the Big Ten Confer- tive moniker than “Mercy the fray - but gambling CLE duo to each gain 100 score would indicate. The Terrapins lost to ence. Sack” - to run out the clock. sites run ads everywhere yards rushing in the same The Buckeyes OSU, 73-14, in Colum- Indiana, OSU’s next The thinking is that nobody and that includes during game since Leroy Kelley had a 35-3 lead at the bus last year, but the opponent, is ranked No. risks injury on an ensuing NFL broadcasts and even and Ernie Green did it 54 Half and coasted. OSU’s Buckeyes had to survive 9. The 4-0 Hoosiers beat kickoff or in any defensive inside NFL stadiums. Even years ago. The Browns scheduled game last Sat- a 52-51 overtime win in Penn State in OT, defeat- play, e.g. guarding against though they already give outgained Houston, 356 urday against Maryland Maryland, the year before ed Rutgers and Michigan, a Hail Mary Pass with a tacit approval to betting, yards to 243. was cancelled due to “ele- that. and last Saturday, shut dozen converging bodies. the league rationally can’t In the process, they de- vated COVID-19 positive This year, the im- (Ask Alabama Coach Nick comment on coaches’ or feated Old Friend Romeo cases” on the Terrapins. proved Terps beat Min- out Michigan State, 24-0. Saban about leaving QB players’ decisions that Tua Tagovailoa in during a figure into point spreads. blowout where he suffered (Ask Pete Rose, who is Boxing Nostalgia season-ending injury.) Old barred from the Cooper- Steelers clobber Bengals By JIM AMATO By ANDREW CARTER completed 21 of 40 passes for 213 yards and a TD and The Steelers remain un- was sacked four times. The Roy Jones versus fighters of the 70’s, 80’s defeated thus far in 2020 as Bengals had 139 yards rush- Where would Roy ble early on but Jones would they clobbered the Bengals, ing and held the Steelers to Jones Jr. have fit in during have trouble getting past Fos- 36-10. Ben Roethlisberger only 44. the talent rich 70’s and early ter’s jab. I think once Jones completed 27 of 46 passes \ Steelers Rookie 80’s? I have picked who, in tasted Foster’s power he’d for 333 yards and four TDs: Claypool, who caught two my opinion, were the ten be on his bicycle for the rest two to Chase Claypool; and TD passes from Roethlis- best light heavyweights of of the evening. This could be that time period. Eight were like Foster’s bout with Ray one each to Diontae Johnson berger, who was just acti- champions and two were Anderson. Foster by easy de- and JuJu Smith-Schuster. vated from the COVID-19 The Steelers were 6 of 16 on long time contenders. I then Jones Foster Spinks cision or by kayo, anytime. restricted list the day be- 3rd Down conversions and matched each against Jones citing while it lasted. has Holyfield’s heart. I’ll go Eddie Mustapha fore the game, marveled the Bengals, a disastrous 0 in scheduled 15 round bouts Victor Galindez out on a limb and take Qawi Muhammad may have been for 13. The Steelers, who at Big Ben’s readiness de- as they were back then. Based was made to order for Jones. by decision. more competitive at 160 on my recollections of these recovered two fumbles, led, spite missing practice, say- Galindez’s style of leaning Michael Spinks was pounds. At this weight Mu- boxers talents, I have formed against the ropes and cover- a fighter who did so much hammad, although a danger- 22-7, at the Half and coasted ing, “He tells me a route to the following scenarios. ing up while waiting to throw wrong and yet never lost ous puncher, was slow. He to their 9-0 record. run, I’ll run it, and the ball’s Pierre Fourie was a countershots would be sui- a fight at 175 pounds. The would try to counter punch Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow there.” gifted boxer, but a light hitter. cidal against Jones. Galin- “Spinks Jinx” is how. Jones Jones with little success. What saw him through two dez was a tough guy and I would respect Spinks’s pow- Jones would out speed and wars a piece against Bob Fos- don’t know if Jones could er but Spinks looks so easy out box Muhammad and win ter and Victor Galindez was have knocked him down, but to hit that Jones would try an easy, boring decision. his craftiness and his dura- Jones would have cut him to to go after him. Jones would John Conteh may bility. Those same attributes ribbons. The fight would be land his share of shots, but have been one of the best would probably carry him 15 stopped within ten rounds. Spinks’s twisting, turning boxers to come out of Eng- rounds against Jones. Fourie Mattew Saad Mu- style would keep him from land in the last 30 years. In would steal a few rounds, but hammad would not be able to putting too many together. his prime, he was a master- drop a rather one sided deci- catch Jones with his hammer When there is a lull in the ac- ful boxer and a hard puncher. sion. like right hand. I think Jones tion Spinks would trade jabs This could have turned into a Yaqui Lopez fought would box cautiously re- with Jones on a fairly even chess match and there would them all; Victor Galindez, specting Saad’s power. Jones basis. As the bout wears on be some exciting exchanges. John Conteh, Saad Muham- would be in and out punch- past the tenth round Jones The difference here would mad, Michael Spinks, and ing in flurries and piling up is becoming frustrated by be Jones’s slightly quicker Mike Rossman. He was a points. Saad’s tendency to cut Spinks’s style. Although hands and Conteh’s weak strong, durable fighter with a could play a role here. Jones ahead on points Jones in his chin. Jones by a hard earned decent punch. His draw backs by decision or late round frustration gets careless and decision or a late round stop- were slow hands and feet and stoppage. the “Spinks Jinx” takes him page. that he cut easily. Jones eats Dwight Muhammad out. Spinks by a late round The three boxers I up slow fighter. This one Qawi wascalled the “Cam- come from behind knockout. picked to beat Jones are all in would have resembled Jones den Buzzsaw.” This man Bob Foster was the Hall Of Fame so there is bout with Del Valle. Jones by was mean aggression done the most intimidating light no shame there. Jonesdomi- shutout decision or late round with style. A prime Michael heavyweight of our time. I nated a weak division for a stoppage. Spinks and Evander Holy- honestly think Foster would very long time. Although not Marvin Johnson was field had all they could do to come into this bout with his fault, it is very difficult to interesting boxer. Johnson’s edge past him. Styles make a strong dislike for Jones. determine how good Jones southpaw style and aggres- fights and this is one style that You don’’t trash talk Foster really was. By the time some sion may surprise Jones. In could trouble Jones. Jones and we know how Bob gets tough competition appeared, the early going. Jones would would have to box Qawi just when he’s angry. Remember Jones’s skills had started to have his hands full. Johnson like Holyfield did in their first Vincente Rondon? That’s not erode. Antonio Tarver and was like a wind up toy though fight. It would be all action saying that Jones is anything Glencoffe Johnson are very and as he started to slow and I wouldn’t be surprised like Rondon, but Jones would good fighters and worthy down Jones would begin take if Jones didn’t hit the canvas be facing a man who was champions. over and punish him. Jones in this one. Qawi might too. jabbing on even terms with Still I’ll aways feel by knockout between rounds Jones has a lot of good quali- Muhammad Ali !!! Jones’s that a prime Jones would 7 and 10, but it would be ex- ties but he has yet to prove he speed would give Foster trou- have handled them. Tuesday, November 17, 2020- Friday, November 20, 2020

Daily Chris' Cinema Trivia & EAST SIDE NEWS Movie Match Up By CHRIS APPLING  TRIVIA - (Biographies) On The Town 1. In the HBO cable pre-Civil War New Orleans who MOVIES * MUSIC * THEATER * DANCE * RESTAURANTS * NIGHT LIFE film The Josephine Baker Story rejects the female, Creole tradi- (1991), actress Lynn Whitfield tion of being kept by a wealthy, portrayed the great, American white man to instead become a expatriate dancer who fled to Catholic nun and teach slave 'Sylvie's Love,' 'Soul' to be released for Christmas Paris, France and became an children to read and write? international sensation and the 4. In Livin' For Love: 'Sylvie's Love' and in different directions, bring- October 11, and will be digi- richest black woman in the '20's The Natalie Cole Story (2001), 'Soul' are two movies set to ing their relationship to an end. tally released on Disney+ on and '30's; but who is the veteran, actress Teresa Randle portrays be released for the holidays. Years pass, Sylvie’s career as a December 25. black actor that portrayed a U.S. the young-adult Natalie while Sylvie's Love is TV producer blossoms, while The plot is that Joe serviceman that inspires her to Diahann Carroll portrays Cole's a 2020 American drama Robert has to come to terms Gardner, a middle school return to performing after she mother, but who is the African- film, written, directed and with what the age of Motown is experiences great pain and loss? American actor who portrayed produced by Eugene Ashe. doing to the popularity of Jazz. 2. In what musical the singer's legendary father, It stars Tessa Thompson, In a chance meeting, Sylvie mini-series do actor Lawrence Nat King Cole? Nnamdi Asomugha, Ryan and Robert cross paths again, Just Hilton Jacobs and actress Angela 5. In what film does Michelle Bathe, Regé-Jean only to find that while their Bassett portray a '60's, lower- African-American director Julie Page, Aja Naomi King, and lives have changed, their feel- Jazz class, black couple from Gary, Dash have actress Angela Bas- sett portray the special bus rider Eva Longoria. ings for each other remain. Indiana who take their five sons (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon who made history by sparking It had its world pre- Aja Naomi King, and Michael) to audition for Mo- the '60's Civil Rights Movement Thompson Gardner miere at the Sundance Film Jemima Kirke, Tone Bell, Ala- Kenny Garrett town Record's President Berry when she was arrested for refus- Festival in January, and is no Miller, Erica Gimpel, Lance There was always music teacher, has long velop personalities, quirks, Gordy to become the most fa- ing to give up her Jim Crow seat set to be released in time for Reddick, Wendi McLendon music in the house for 34- dreamed of performing jazz and traits before being sent mous, musical family in history? for a white passenger? Christmas. Covey, Ryan Bathe, and Eva year-old Detroit-born alto music onstage, and finally off to Earth. 3. Who is the light- ANSWERS: 1. Louis Gossett, Set in the late Longoria co-star. Producers on saxophonist Kenny Garrett. skinned, green-eyed actress/ Jr. 2. 'The Jacksons: An Ameri- gets a chance after impress- There, Gardner 1950s, Thompson’s Sylvie the project include Asomugha, His parents had singer in The Courage To Love can Dream' (1997) 3. Vanessa L. dreams of a career in the Gabrielle Glore, Jonathan Bak- diverse musical tastes that ing other jazz musicians must work with souls in (2000) that portrayed the story of Williams 4. James McDaniel 5. budding world of television er, and Matthew Thurm. Exec- rubbed off on their son. during an opening act at training at the Great Be- Henriette Delille: a quadroon in 'The Rosa Parks Story' (2002) while she helps out around utive producers are Thompson, Garrett's dad, a car- the Half Note Club. How- fore, such as 22, a soul with her family’s New York City Longoria, Bobbi Sue Luther penter and an amateur jazz ever, an untimely accident a dim view on the concept MOVIE MATCH-UP - (The Jacksons: An American Dream) record store and counts the and Akbar Gbajabiamila. saxophonist, exposed him to causes Gardner's soul to of life, in order to return to  days until her fiancé returns Soul is a 2020 Ameri- the works of John Coltrane, be separated from his body Earth before his body dies. from war. can computer-animated com- Stanley Turrentine, and James ACTORS/ACTRESSES: ROLES: and begin to proceed to the Both films were 1.Angela Bassett a) dad, Joe Jackson A handsome sax- edy film produced by Walt Brown. 2. Lawrence Hilton Jacobs b)assistant Suzanne De- ophonist named Robert Disney Pictures and Pixar Ani- Garrett's mother Great Beyond, and Gardner fan favorites with hopes 3. Holly Robinson-Peete Passe (Nnamdi Asomugha) inter- mation Studios to be distribut- 4. Billy Dee Williams c) producer Berry Gordy played recordings by Gladis escapes to the Great Before, of bringing some love and 5. Vanessa L. Williams d) mom, Katherine Jackson rupts her best laid plans, ed by Walt Disney Studios Mo- Knight, The Temptations and a world where souls de- cheer this holiday season. and the pair’s friendship tion Pictures. It is directed by Smokey Robinson. Garrett gives way to palpable sexual Pete Docter and co-directed by listened and learned. chemistry and a profound Kemp Powers, from a screen- It wasn't long after he Da 'Round Da Way Rewind Review love that changes them both. play and story by Docter, Pow- moved from Detroit to New Winding through the de- ers, and Mike Jones. The film York around 1982 that his cades, the film charts the in- stars the voices of Jamie Foxx, career took off. Denzel Washington's top 11 films are award winning tersecting lives of the lovers Tina Fey, Questlove, Phylicia He has performed By C.M. 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Rather raphy. In the 1970’s, a at mealtime. Whether it’s a striving to catch a serial complementary side dish or a Add peppers; cook over medium Washington has than being your usual, white, New York cop is-  killer that leaves parts of complete ready-toheat-and-eat heat for about 3 minutes.  been nominated for more black/white, interracial ro- determined to bring down meal, there are many great- Whisk egg substitute  Oscar Awards than any mance, this film explores- his victims’ shaved bones tasting, nutritious options you Washington’s character, and milk together; pour into  otherAfrican-American racial prejudice among two, behind.As the quadriple- can get from the freezer to the skillet with peppers, and stir oc- gic scientist, Washington Frank Lucas: a black, table in minutes—and all for a  actor in history (a total of non-white ethnicities and casionally while cooking, until  very good value. 9). And, even though he the bias between shades of displays what limitlessness Harlem mobster anddrug eggs reach desired doneness. Special deals on  began his career in a throw- black and brown. can be achieved by a dis- lord who became so pow- Stir in cheese and salt Beauty of the Week: is  many popular frozen foods abled minority. and pepper to taste. Spoon half gorgeous looking Nikki away comedy called Car- #9 Out Of Time erful that he threatened can be found when the Na- #5 The Equalizer tional Frozen & Refrigerated mixture on each toasted bagel. Jackson. Jackson, who is bon Copy (1981), [playing (2003)---Thriller. In Flor- the white, Mafia families Foods Association(NFRA) Serve with “heat and serve” fully a world-wide recognized  the illegitimate, half-black, ida, Washington is a black (2014)---Thriller/Suspense. of the time. 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You can also NEWS or call (216) 721- ed by African-American After defending Frozen foods can  themes or have some racial make it easy to put a cool din- find rules and details for entering 1674. filmmaker Carl Franklin, a young, white prostitute winning role, Washington ner together—try frozen veg- a $7,500 sweepsstakes.  significance to them it is one of the few, Hol- from Russian mobsters, portrays a corrupt, Afri- lywood motion-pictures he later finds him-self tak- can-American, L.A. nar- bankrolled for a black direc- ing down the Russian en- cotics cop who pretends to tor. forcer the Russian Mafia train a new,white, rookie #8 A Soldier’s boss also. As a black hero, partner only to manipulate Story (1984)---Drama/ Washingtondelivers venge- him in his money-stealing Mystery. Adapted from the ful satisfaction to the bad Pulitzer prize-win-ning, off- scheme. Like his Ameri- guys. canGangster character, he Broadway production of A #4 Devil In A Blue Soldier’s Play, it takes place is not a role model in this Dress (1995)---Drama/ during World War II at a seg- film by any means. Suspense. Adapted from regated, all-black, Army base black author Wal-ter Mos- But, the bold au- in Louisiana. Washington’s dacity of his character is enlisted pri vate is revealed to ley’s novel of the same be thekiller of a self-hating, name, Washington is a riveting from beginning black sergeant whose murder 1940’s, unemployed, World to end. Thus, his perfor- was being investigated by a War II veteran who, hired mance deserving of an Os- black, northerncaptain. It is a to find a mysterious wom- car while it also highlights phenomenal foray of the rav- an, becomes caught in the African-American film- ages of racism on the black intrigue between two, may- maker Antoine Fuqua’s psyche. oral candidates in L.A. Di- ability as a director. 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The 1950s Slipper (later the Tri- join in with Tatum and and 1960s witnessed the vous at 97th and Cedar, little-known story of his group for some im- Gleason’s at E. 55th and America’s jazz clubs of anon Ballroom, Euclid- growth of “cool” jazz E. 100th St.) or at clubs promptu (and unpaid) and the development of Woodland, the Mod- the 1940s and 1950s. sessions. ern Jazz Room near the In exclusive interviews, and Prohibition speak- new instruments, such easies, were segregated As jazz became as the jazz guitar, along Central Market, the Cot- iconic musicians Sonny more widely recognized ton Club (originally E. Rollins and Quincy by hours (i.e., white with a general surge in musicians and clientele as a major musical popularity and intel- 4th St., then Quincy-E. Jones and preeminent form, two Clevelanders, 71st St.), and the Theat- jazz historian Dan until midnight, black lectual respectability thereafter). Haywood Hale Broun thanks to the rise of col- rical on Short Voncent. Morgenstern give first- and Mary Karoly, pio- During the 1960s saxo- person accounts of the Among art- lege campus concerts Sissle ists active locally at neered in recording ag- and extensive commer- phonist Albert Ayler clubs Rollins called “a ing New Orleans mu- was a leader in the free graduate of Cleveland’s the time who went on cial exposure by radio paradisiacal place to sicians during the late jazz movement. Trum- Central High School, to national prominence disc jockeys. An Ober- be.” 1930s and 1940s. By peter Bill Hardman played in a World War were trumpeter Pee lin College concert by Decades before this time, jazz had in- performed with Dizzy I military band that was Wee Jackson and fu- Dave Brubeck in 1953 Jackie Robinson broke fluenced music of the Gillespie and Charles one of the first to record ture bandleaders Artie inaugurated the college baseball’s color barrier, “Swing Era.” A number Mingus; guitarist Jim jazz. Sissle would later Shaw, Guy Lombardo, boom, and the recorded jazz clubs were among of Clevelanders playing Hall, a graduate of the the first places in Jim ‘Sittin’ In,’ by Jeff Gold,tells the little-known team with Eubie Blake and Woody Herman; version inspired other story of America’s jazz clubs of the 1940s and 1950s and in these the big bands Cleveland Institue of to create and stage a while already nation- jazz LP albums. These Crow America where includes the thriving jazz scene in Cleveland. of the 1930s and 1940s Music, became an in- number of black jazz- ally recognized figures in turn were played and Black and white people included George Thow, ternationally acclaimed Robin Givhan explore Parker, Duke Ellington, based Broadway musi- such as Paul Whiteman vigorously promoted by mixed, in audiences and a trumpeter in the Dors- artist; and traditional the music, history, cul- Dizzy Gillespie, Count cals. and Bix Beiderbecke local radio personalities onstage. Rollins noted, ey Brothers Orchestra, jazz trombonist Ralph ture and abundant style Basie and Louis Arm- Cleveland ‘s made Cleveland a regu- such as Henry Pildner “Jazz was really where Morey Feld, a drummer Grugel provided the first of the era. strong – and even one participation in jazz ini- lar major stop on their (WGAR) and especially the racial barriers were for Benny Goodman, live entertainment in the Separate sec- photo showing club- tially developed along tours. Jimmy Lunceford Bill Randle (WERE). broken down heavily,” Jiggs Whigham, trom- Cleveland Flats. tions survey the jazz his- goer Marlon Brando racially segregated formed his first profes- At the time such disc and Jones explained bonist for Stan Kenton, When Disco hit tories and clubs of New with fans at New York’s lines. White jazz musi- sional band in Cleve- jockeys were their own “Back then, it wasn’t Al Lerner, pianist for the airways in the 1970s, York City, Atlantic City, Birdland. cians were members of land during this period. musical programming about color in the clubs, Harry James, and Henry jazz in Cleveland almost Washington D.C., Bos- Cleveland had the American Federa- In the 1930s directors, and Randle it was about how good Mancini, pianist with died. The only spot that ton, Cleveland, Detroit, a rich jazz history ac- tion of Musicians Local and 1940s, racial in- must be credited with you can play. Racism Tex Benecke. regularly presented jazz Chicago, Kansas City, cording to Chris Co- #4 while African Amer- tegration of concerts being among the na- would’ve been over in Clevelanders was the Smiling Dog Sa- St. Louis, Los Angeles lombi and icans were in Local and sessions became tional leaders in popu- the 1950s if they’d lis- also contributed to the loon on W. 25th St. But and San Francisco. Joe Mosbrook: #550; only in 1962 was the norm, and one larizing recorded jazz tened to the jazz guys.” evolution of “be-bop” or by the early 1980s, four The book’s “Prior to the integration achieved club, Val’s in the Al- (as well as pioneering In additional “bop” jazz in the 1940s. developments sparked 200+ images include 1920s, Will Marion by merging the black ley (Cedar-E. 86th St.), in other forms, such as interviews, musician, Caesar Dameron, his a renaissance--the for- never-before-seen club Cook, who had stud- local into Local #4, became nationally fa- early Rock ‘n’ Roll). MacArthur Fellow and brother, Tadd, and Fred- mation of the volunteer souvenir photographs, ied at Oberlin College, with bandleader Caesar mous because of Art In the 1950s Kennedy Center cre- die Webster were ac- Northeast Ohio Jazz So- some featuring fans pos- first introduced the Dameron as the prime Tatum’s presence there most of the nation- ciety, the creation of an ative director Jason Mo- tive in be-bop. At this ing with legendary mu- saxophone to the dance mover. until World War II. His ally known jazz artists annual jazz festival at ran, and Pulitzer Prize- time a number of local sicians such as Charlie band and Noble Sissle, a In the 1920s reputation gave promi- played at such Cleve- Cuyahoga Community winning fashion critic musicians relocated to nence to jazz piano, land clubs as the Tia College, the signing-on and often induced such New York City, while Juana on E. 105th St., of public radio station internationally famous others, disillusioned by the Loop Lounge at WCPN, and the organi- figures as Duke Elling- the continued national 612 Prospect, Winston zation of the Cleveland ton, Ella Fitzgerald, and segregation of the mu- Willis’s Jazz Temple at Jazz Orchestra. The CMA Ohio’s child welfare system needs opioid settlement funds As the drug epi- ter care maintenance the support licensed ily of origin and placed in demic drives more chil- payments that children foster care providers re- the child welfare system. “ is about dren into Ohio’s child placed with licensed fos- ceive. For example, in Factors include bias on welfare system, state ter parents receive. Ohio Cuyahoga County, a kin- the part of people who lawmakers must pro- policymakers still have ship caregiver receives report children to the history, beauty, vide more resources to not moved resources or $302 a month to care for child welfare system and help relatives and fam- changed the law to sup- one child while a foster among caseworkers who ily friends take care of port these children and provider receives a mini- assess whether to remove and a deep a child from their home. children who have been kinship families. mum of $624 and a max- separated from their bio- “When a rela- imum of $2,619 a month. Structural racism also deprives Black families logical parents, accord- tive or family friend steps The Glisson decision connection to of the resources and sup- ing to a new report by up to care for a child in was supposed to change ports they need through Policy Matters Ohio. need, they are commit- this: children placed with jobs that pay low wages, approved kinship care- Cleveland Currently, Ohio ting an act of love,” said unequal treatment by the provides less support to Policy Matters Ohio givers deserve the same criminal justice system kinship caregivers than Researcher Will Petrik. level of financial support and less access to financ- culture. to licensed foster care “Yet, for many relatives as children placed with ing and housing opportu- licensed foster care pro- providers, in violation who want to help, assum- nities. viders. of a court ruling. Ohio’s ing the care of a child can “Any child en- Black children ” current approach also be a financial hardship. tering the child welfare are almost twice as likely disadvantages Black Children in kinship care system has been through as white children in the children, who are more and the kinship families trauma,” Petrik said. “In child welfare system to likely to be cared for by a need more support and the next state budget, be placed with kinship family member or friend based on Glisson, have caregivers, who receive Governor DeWine and after being removed from a right to it. It’s in every- fewer resources, train- state legislators can bring one’s best interest that their parents. ing and support from Ohio into compliance The 2017 D.O. friends and relatives who child welfare agencies with the Glisson case v. Glisson federal ruling are ready and willing to compared to non-kin and help more children confirmed that children nurture a child be sup- foster care providers. and their caregivers get placed with approved ported in doing so.” Black children are also relative caregivers have Kinship care- much more likely to be the support they need to a right to the same fos- givers get a fraction of removed from their fam- thrive.” Winter care for trees, shrubs, and perennials By MELINDA MEYERS Here are a cou- growing in nursery pots in your home or garage. ple strategies for help- or plastic containers can This protects the roots As you prepare ing your other containers be overwintered in a va- when the temperatures your landscape for win- through the winter. Se- cant section of the gar- plummet. Water your ter don’t overlook the lect the one that best fits den. Sink the pots in the stored containers when- trees, shrubs and peren- your landscape space and ground and make sure ever the soil is thawed nials you have growing gardening style. Those the pot is covered with and dry. A scoop of snow in containers. These need in apartments or with and surrounded by soil. that is free of deicing salt a bit of extra protection limited space may need Water if needed. Then works well. Just toss a to help them survive cold to enlist the help of their lift the plants in spring scoop on each pot. When winter temperatures. gardening friends. and set them in a deco- the temperatures rise the The small Move contain- rative container to enjoy snow melts and waters Your Story. Our CMA. amount of soil in con- ers to a sheltered loca- throughout the growing the pots. Dry soil during tainer gardens does not tion. Place them close season. a winter thaw is the usual always provide sufficient together for added in- An unheated cause of death when pots Working at the CMA for over 9 years, Jasmine is insulation. The roots are sulation. Then surround garage also provides are stored this way. a big part of the museum’s effort to connect with more exposed to temper- this with annual pots of a suitable location for If space allows, the community and share all that the CMA has to ature extremes than those flowers and vegetables overwintering container you may decide to plant of their counterparts to further insulate the gardens. Heated garages those trees, shrubs and offer. Says Jasmine, “we want to make this world- growing in the ground. roots. Wait until spring to are usually too warm and perennials growing in renowned institution accessible to all.” Extremely cold tempera- empty and compost the plants will begin to grow. containers into the gar- tures can damage or kill annual plants. Or cover With a lack of sufficient den each fall. You will the roots and even the the pots with woodchips sunlight, they usually eliminate this overwinter- Jasmine Showers, CMA staff and member since 2011 plant. or surround them with struggle through the win- ing task and have a great Plants rated at bags of leaves, potting ter and often die. excuse for buying new least one zone hardier mix or bales of straw. Place the plants plants next spring. Read Jasmine’s story and than your zone can usual- Add another layer of in- away from the overhead Myers is a col- share yours at cma.org ly survive when left out- sulation by piling snow garage door. Add a bit of umnist and contributing side for winter. Just make that is free of deicing salt insulation such as pack- editor for Birds & Blooms sure your containers will over the pots throughout ing materials, bagged soil magazine and her web also tolerate the chal- the winter. or other potential insula- site is www.MelindaMy- lenging winter weather. Any plants tion you probably have ers.com. Page 8 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, November 17, 2020- Friday, November 20, 2020 Strong African American leading ladies continue to star in Footage Films Footage Films buried, it comes back to ell Houston, Shondrella emerging black stream- a position where I can age Films has so many black voices and culture was widely successful on continues to spotlight haunt them when an un- Avery, Patrick Johnson, ing networks like BET+, work with such Veterans great things to come, stay through film and tele- the streaming service. It black excellence and identified stalker comes and Alana Brown. The UrbanFlix and now like Wood Harris. Being tuned.” vision with the highest was announced in Sep- black women in leading for all of them, one by film will premiere in se- UMC. able to have a vision and President of quality of writing for the tember 2020 that BET roles in Hollywood with one. lect theaters and video- Writer and Pro- see it carried out is why Footage Films Juanita black community.” ordered the project to a their new motion picture, The film also on-demand platforms on ducer Christopher B. I love being a director. I Stokes states: “I’m truly In 2019, Foot- 10-episode TV series. Always And Forever. stars Robbie Jones in November 20th, 2020. It Stokes stated: “I was get to do what I always blessed and honored for age Films released the Also, in 2020 Footage The film co- the upcoming movie. will also be available for thrilled to be able to work dreamed of as a kid grow- this opportunity, and BET+ series pilot Sacri- Films premiered their TV stars Cynthia Addai-Rob- Loretta Devine (P-Val- streaming on UMC, the with the one and only ing up watching Steven even more honored that fice created, directed, and series “Howard High” on inson (Power) and marks ley, For Colored Girls), first and largest stream- Miss Loretta Devine, Spielberg. Working with Chris and Marques en- written by Christopher B. the new streaming ser- the return of Lauren Rocsi Diaz, Wood Har- ing service created for someone who I truly re- true talent, doing what I trust me with this huge Stokes starring actress vice UrbanFlix. London back to the big ris (Empire, Creed), Black TV and films, spect and admire. Also, love. Creating thrillers responsibility. As presi- Paula Patton and uber Footage Films screen. The psychologi- and Deborah Ayorinde which will exclusively Lauren London who’s is my passion and I’m dent of Footage Films popular influencer, Jor- was founded in 2015 cal thriller follows the (Fatherhood, Girls Trip) host the thriller Always a great friend of mine. happy I can send people my goal is to elevate the dyn Woods who makes with the intention to pur- lives of four childhood will also appear. The And Forever. RLJ Dis- I am just overwhelmed on a good rollercoaster production company and her first acting appear- sue stories objectively, friends who experienced film is written and pro- tribution Company will and fortunate to be in ride with this one. Foot- commit to amplifying ance in the pilot, which executing the highest trauma long ago at a duced by Christopher B. release the film domesti- possible standards ar- summer camp. Stokes, who also execu- cally. 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