Monday, Jan 21, 2013 - a Day on Not a Day Off

Volume 23, No. 12“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” January 16, 2013 Monday, Jan 21, 2013 - A Day On Not a Day Off

James Powell, Departing CEO of EOPA “If the cruelties of slavery could notCover stop Story: us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. Because the goal of AmericaPage 16 is freedom, abused and scorned though we may be, our destiny is tied up with America’s destiny.”

In This Issue The Dream Speech The Job Coach Reading Program Tolliver Page 5 Page 7 Page 11 Page 2 Alphas MLK Breakfast Urban Biz Expo The King Years State Senators on HPV Virus Page 6 Pages 8-9 Page 12 Page 3 The Economy Section Ewing Retires Minister on Django Unchained Milestones Honorees Page 10 Page 13 Page 4 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2013 Quit Running to Caesar! By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column run into a disagreement or a world’s court system and ask over to the Caesars of the vided church that is unable tions lose members? Sure. conflict within the black Caesar for his answer. world and quit playing or unwilling to say, “I’m sorry But so what? church and we cannot resolve Now, mind you, the church? or forgive me.” If they are not amenable it by the graces at our dis- church has the mind of Christ Why in the world would a It wants to show that they to reconciliation, you cut posal, we run downtown to and has the power and ability bickering church rather seek are not to be taken for granted away the dead wood and go the court house and file some to judge among its own mem- out the worldly wisdom of a and that they are no one’s on. Some people who pro- nonsensical complaint bers and one day they will fallen world system than rely fool! fess Christ but are carnal in against the offending party even judge the angels but upon the scriptures as to the As it normally happens, their thinking will never ac- or the pastor or the fractious somehow it cannot resolve a provided prescriptions of when the battling church quiesce to godly advice be- committee? simple dispute as who took making broken things whole groups come away from cause it is not what they want. I mean look at this mixed- the offering monies or who or even how to address a rep- Caesar’s court with Caesar’s They want their prover- up scenario. People form a should or should not be in a robate in its midst? ruling, they are no better off bial pound of flesh and want church and they hopefully certain position or who If the squabbling church than before and that same the other person or group form it with the permission should be or not be chairman or church members cannot bitterness or evil in its hearts humiliated or rebuked or of God and, as such, they of the deacon board. even submit to the reign and still abides, ready to rise up scolded and for this task, they I cannot tell you how claim to have the presence What shame the church rule of scripture as to figur- at a moment’s notice when would rather chose Caesar to many times over the past and wisdom and power of the brings to itself and to the ing out its own disputes, what an offense, perceived or oth- do it for them! years that I have seen regret- Holy Spirit to lead and guide name of Christ when it can- do you think or why do you erwise, is again felt. What a mockery to the table instances of a black con- them into all truth. not muster enough common think the “world” system has Notice to battling Word of God that such gregation having a falling out They attend corporate ser- sense, wisdom and discern- a better answer than godly churches!: Caesar cannot do worldly standards are re- with its membership or over vices and pray and hear ser- ment to tell the difference wisdom? anything for you that the sorted to and relied upon its own internal rules or by- mons and shake each other’s between a head of green let- If there ever was a situa- Word of God cannot do for instead of considering that laws or with the pastor and hand in fellowship and are tuce and a purple eggplant! tion by which we can say that you…that is, if your pastor the offending or offended when they reach an told that they are forgiven How said it is when the world’s values and be- or your leadership are not party is in need of balanced impasse…BAM! They are sinners and they, in turn, churches begin to form liefs have invaded and babes in discernment and Bible counseling and admon- off and running to Caesar. should forgive others and also cliques and wage warfare gripped the church, it is when wisdom and the pew sitters ishment if they refuse to re- Note: such an incident hap- to make prayerful decisions against each other but still wimpy churches or their are willing to submit to godly consider their ways. pened recently in our local regarding any internal dis- try to maintain a facade of members cry out for the world authority. Yes, believe it or not, The courts. putes. being in love with Jesus and to solve its problems! If not, the battles continue Bible allows for stages of For those who do not know Yet, how many times with each other but yet they Not a good witness to the and when someone steps on discipline when things get out what “Caesar” is, Caesar is when a church dispute draw out the spiritual knives world that the church is bet- your sore bunion or says the of whack and people resort the word I use for the world’s reaches 170 decibels in vol- by running to Caesar and ask ter equipped to solve disputes wrong thing to you, BAM!...it to foolishness in order to get judicial or court system. ume, that someone or some for its admonishments. or to heal ruptured relation- is off to Caesar’s court to their way. For the life of me, and I church group gets the bright If that be the case, why ships. demonstrate in front of the Carnal-minded people or am scratching my head on idea that they will take their not simply turn all decisions No, it seemingly would world how sad and foolish “babes” in Christ do not want this one, why is that when we “dirty” laundry and go to the and management decisions rather go to court and yell you are that you cannot settle discipline because it is anti- and rant and rave and de- disputes amongst yourselves. thetical to their own private mand its “rights” than to sub- Question? Who in their missions or goals and they mit and accept a perceived right minds would want to have lost sight (or never even Community Calendar wrong or suffer a loss of a join a battling church? An- had it in the first place) that January 20 title or lose a few dollars. swer: the same carnal minds the local church or assembly Bethlehem New Life Center Community Dinner: 3 to 5 pm; An Italian Dinner It appears that it is more of the same type that are bat- is to be attuned to a different important to be right than tling! Like attracts like! radio frequency and not to January 21 righteous and not let anyone So, do yourself a favor. the raucous sound of the MLK Unity Celebration: Presented by The University of Toledo and the City of “get over on you.” When disputes come up ( and world and its fleeting stan- Toledo: UT Savage Arena; 9 am; Keynote speaker John Barfield; Lunch to follow: 419- What does such carnal- they will), have the presence dards. 530-5538 ity say about the spiritual of mind and the grace of God So, the next time that you growth of a church body when to first seek out reconcilia- hear about “church” folks January 26 their motive or goal is either tion and affirmation and when running to the courts and ask- Warren AME Church 2013 Gospel Extravaganza: Featuring youth and young adults; vengeance or the soothing of that does not work, you can ing the courts to make other 4 pm; Praise teams, choirs, vocalists, poets: 419-243-2237 their injured pride when they always expel the bellicose church folks do or not do are, “done wrong?” offending sister or brother something, you are seeing an January 30 It says that the battling and turn them over to Satan example of a dysfunctional The Arts Commission Workshop – Ohio Vendors’ Licenses for Artists; The Profes- church or “offended” church for chastisement. carnal church that is out of sional Building; 6 to 8 pm: 419-254-2787 members are still carnal and And when that fails, you order and is losing or has lost have not yet walked in the take the hit on the chin and its witness to the world. basic 101 principles of the leave the vengeance to God. Book of Ephesians (read it Tough advice? Contact Lafe Tolliver at and thus learn from it). Sure. Proper advice? Sure. [email protected] A carnal church is a di- Will the battling church fac- The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper Fletcher Word – Publisher and Editor Becky McQueen – Business Manager

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Kathleen Greely – Account Executive A Certified MBE, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com January 16, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Staying Healthy During Flu Season By Sen. Sherrod Brown Special to The Truth Terry Allan, RS, during the flu season in- ness from spreading and tragically taking another life. MPH, Cuyahoga County clude: Board of Health Com- · Washing your hands missioner, and Presi- with soap and warm wa- Senators Schiavoni and dent-Elect of the of Na- ter for about 20 seconds. tional Association of ·Covering your cough Brown Seek Insurance County and City Health with your elbow and us- Officials, says that the ing a tissue when sneez- flu shot is an important ing. Coverage for HPV tool in fighting spread ·Practicing healthy Following tragic re- of the illness. Most pa- habits like eating a bal- Screenings ports of deaths from the tients being seen by anced diet rich in fruits Legislation Modeled after flu in Ohio, Connie and health professionals and vegetables; drinking I send our thoughts and have not had the flu shot. plenty of water; exercis- recommendations from Center for prayers to the families He reminds us that, ing regularly; getting ad- Disease Control of those who have lost a “There is still plenty of equate rest; and staying loved one to this terrible time to get vaccinated, away from sick people. Special to The Truth Last week, State Senators Joe Schiavoni (D-Boardman) and Senator Edna Brown (D- and sudden illness. At and plenty of vaccine Also, public health Toledo) announced that they will introduce legislation requiring insurance providers in the same time, we must available. Cases can experts advise that indi- Ohio to cover human papillomavirus (HPV) screenings and vaccinations. actively take steps to pre- peak in late January or viduals or children who The legislation is modeled after recommendations provided by the United States vent the illness from February, and new cases get sick stay home from Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It will ensure that all insurance spreading. My office has can be found into March work or school and companies in Ohio will provide benefits to cover expenses related to two vaccinations approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fight the HPV disease. been briefed by the Cen- and even April. Shots childcare if they become “The human papillomavirus and cervical cancer continue to affect too many families ters for Disease Control are available from your infected. across the country,” said Senator Schiavoni. “However, studies show that early detection and Prevention (CDC) doctor’s office, health The State of Ohio and treatments available through vaccinations can be very effective.” on new information department, or local drug through the Ohio De- According to the CDC, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the about this season’s flu store.” He also encour- partment of Health is United States with approximately 20 million people currently infected in the U.S. Half of those infected are adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 24. and the preventive steps ages calling your physi- also monitoring this “The time is now to address this issue head on through legislation that allows for Ohioans can take. cian if symptoms persist season’s flu. More state greater preventative screenings and treatments in the state of Ohio. By providing our Through sharing this in- or worsen, especially specific information as citizens with broader insurance coverage, we can help provide Ohioans with easier access formation, it is my hope high fever or listlessness. well as links to your lo- to both prevent and treat HPV.” that each of us will do He explains that, “A doc- cal health department is As reported in the January 7, 2013 edition of The Columbus Dispatch, “a recent collaborative report indicated that the numbers of HPV-linked cancers of the tonsils and everything we can to tor can help you decide available at: http:// the back of the tongue have increased significantly.” More specifically, “HPV infections avert another flu-related whether an emergency www.odh.ohio.gov/fea- and their connection to an increase in throat cancer and anal cancer are considered an area death in our community. room visit is warranted. tures/odhfeatures/ for improvement.” Seasonal flu in Ohio In most cases, you can seasflu/ “We cannot continue to ignore reports from experts such as the CDC, the American is already widespread. ride the flu out at home.” seasonalinfluenza.aspx. Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries regarding the prevalence of HPV cases. This disease affects To put it into perspec- In addition to the rec- I encourage all Ohio- young and adult members of our society, males and females alike, and has given rise to tive, in the first week of ommended vaccine, ans—parents and teach- related cancers that can often lead to death,” said Senator Brown. 2013, 694 confirmed flu- there are several other ers, employers and In the past, cervical cancer claimed the lives of more American women than any other associated hospitaliza- precautionary measures workers—to learn how type of cancer. But due to the widespread advancement of cervical cancer screening tions were reported. This individuals can take to- to protect themselves procedures, such as the Pap test, both the number of occurrences and deaths have reduced significantly. Despite these advances, U.S. screening programs are not reaching all time last year, there were ward preventing the flu. and their family from the women in the United States. under 50 flu-associated Some simple steps you flu. Together, we can “The oft-quoted adage, ‘An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure’ may well hospitalizations. can take to stay healthy work to prevent the ill- be applied to this opportunity for future savings in health care costs,” said Senator Brown. In order to ensure citizens are up-to-date with information, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pub- lishes weekly updates about current activity and a summary of the flu’s status. The link is available here: http:// www.cdc.gov/flu/ weekly/ fluactivitysurv.htm. The CDC also rec- ommends everyone six months and older receive a flu vaccine. Individu- als with medical condi- tions, pregnant women, and people over 65 are especially encouraged to get vaccinated, as are medical professionals and people who live with the aforementioned individuals. Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2013 YWCA Announces 2012 Milestones Honorees Special to The Truth At the YWCA downtown Toledo last week, Lisa McDuffie, YWCA president and CEO, announced the 2013 Honorees for the YWCA Milestones: A Tribute to Women annual award: Arts - Carolyn Putney, chief curator, director of collections and curator of Asian art, Toledo Mu- seum of art Business - Linda Ewing, senior vice president fifth third Bank (Northwestern Ohio) Education - Janet Robinson, Ph.D., interim president Lourdes University Government - Teresa Fedor, Ohio state represen- tative Sciences - Dr. Anne Ruch, OB/GYN, director of SewHope, founder of Kids Against Hunger Social Services - Wanda Butts, founder of the Josh Project Volunteerism - Patricia Appold, president of Library Legacy Foundation and Oliver House De- velopment This marks the 18th year that the YWCA of Northwest Ohio has recognized extraordinary women in the community who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and have demonstrated efforts contributing to the empowerment of women. Honoree bios and photos will be made available later this month on our website at: (l. to r.) Patricia Appold, Wanda Butts, Teresa Fedor, Carolyn Putney, Linda Ewing www.ywcanwo.org “The members of the YWCA and I are honored help us pay tribute to this year’s Milestones Honor- SeaGate Convention Center, Thursday, March 14, to recognize these outstanding women with this ees.” 2013 at 11:30am. prestigious award,” said McDuffie. “We invite the The YWCA 18th Annual Milestones: A Tribute community to join us for this awards luncheon and to Women Awards Luncheon will be held at the January 16, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream Speech” and Me By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture My senior year at Scott ture. It became clear to me that High School, I had an honors The assignment deadline we had become so comfort- English class. was fast approaching, and able that our self-destructive Freshly back from Christ- even though I had a reputa- habits as a people were now mas Break, Ms. Ransey had tion in the class for being a threatening the dream he had our class prepare for our next good writer especially on for us. assignment which focused on subjects involving race and It was our own bad habits, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. society…I hadn’t even come it was racist white people, it Michael Hayes close to starting. was racist institutions, it was But instead of just the It wasn’t typical procras- all of it. typical regurgitation of his- tination either, writing usu- We sat down for a full- torical hum-drum factoids, ally came easily to me but course meal and since we had she wanted us to write our this time I was just clueless. never even been invited to own take on where Dr. King’s Any boy who grew up in the table before, we settled dream stands today. the inner city knows that one for an appetizer thinking that The iconic “I Have A part of your life as a teenager was all we had coming. Dream Speech” was to be is as consistent as gravity: And that…that sentence dissected by each student and getting sent to the store by right there became the meta- made relevant to our current your mom. phor and premise for my en- reality. In X Block in the mid 90s tire paper. My own personal current there was a store on Arcadia When I turned it in on the reality was a severe case of and Detroit. due date, I was nervous. senior-itis, even though it Because of the high level Ms. Ransey usually liked period started to pour in, I writing raps or watching TV. Have A Dream” speech and was only mid-January. of violence and crack use/ what I wrote but she could be was about to be late for my I pretended my dresser used it to further illustrate My own personal reality sales in the area, the area unpredictable. next class and still I didn’t was a podium, and I prac- my point about settling for an was a mixture of extremes alongside the store was a The day she was giving budge from beside her desk. ticed that speech all day ev- appetizer when we were sup- that you usually find in a hotbed for all kinds of illegal out our grades for the assign- I just knew this was some ery day until the day of the posed to get a full course movie. activity. ment, I noticed she held mine elaborate joke. contest. meal. I tried to paint a picture Weeks before this assign- Months back, an artist for last. She gave me a pep talk, Using the metaphor I came of black people as legitimate ment I watched a boy my age spray painted a graffiti mural She told the class not only and after school that day I up with that night staring at sufferers of human atrocity nearly bleed to death on my on the side of the store. was she giving me an A, but remember walking home that corner store mural, I but also masters of our own back porch after being shot It was as tall as the build- that she had entered my pa- dazed. wrote about black people’s fortune. and stabbed due to Crip-on- ing and covered it from end per in the upcoming city-wide That weekend, I didn’t struggle to realize the full- I changed some elements Crip violence. to end, it was enormous. Martin Luther King Day party with my friends. ness of what Dr. King’s vi- of my paper to connect with a But just as deep as I was in I loved it because, it made Speech Contest. I barely spoke to my girl. sion had in store for us. I live audience, but I really the hood, my work on the me feel like I was in New My heart started pound- I wasn’t out on the block, studied part of the original “I (Continued on Page 6) Youth Commission Advisory York (my dream). ing. I distinctly remember Board had me meeting down But on a mid-January trip feeling lightheaded standing the hall from the mayor’s of- to the store, I saw the mural there at Ms. Ransey’s desk fice every week. in an entirely different light. thinking I must have heard My four best friends and I I found my inspiration for her wrong. divided our time between my paper. She was ecstatic. The class church, our girlfriends, our The mural told of the was like ... whatever. And I business and our after-school struggle of black people and was beside myself. jobs. January for me was how so many evils have been This contest was three about sneaking into The Uni- aimed at us for centuries. It days away. versity of Toledo icebreak- was a time line that displayed This means, the paper I ers on the weekend just to slavery and bondage, Ku had just conceived and writ- celebrate the fact I actually Klux Klan killings of our ten a few days prior had to be made it through another people, the Civil Rights era, memorized and rehearsed by week. and even the gangs and drugs Monday and it was Friday. Racism, at least the kind we were now using to kill I stayed after class and faced during Dr. King’s era, ourselves. I went back and asked this woman what on was the furthest thing from stared at that mural at night earth had she gotten me into. my mind. I knew the dream under the streetlights. It Ms. Ransey, forever the he spoke of hadn’t yet been clicked to me that somehow, lighthearted joking type, was realized, but I had trouble we as black people had amused at my worry and told with this assignment because tricked ourselves into think- me three days is plenty time my life had such immediate ing we had achieved Dr. to memorize and rehearse an concerns that it became diffi- King’s dream when in reality eight-page paper. cult to look at the bigger pic- we had a fraction of it at best. Students from her next Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2013 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Holds 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship Breakfast - Rev. Kevin Bedford to speak Rhonda Sewell to receive 2013 “Drum Major” Award Special to The Truth Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream Breakfast raises money for given to a deserving indi- the Alpha Phi Alpha schol- vidual or organization who Speech” and Me arship fund. Each year the has served the community (Continued from Page 5) fraternity sponsors two pro- in the spirit of Dr. Martin grams to raise money for Luther King Jr. Sewell is wanted to hit home that if we miss out on that promised land Dr. King scholarship: the MLK the eighth recipient of the imagined for us… some of it is our own fault. Breakfast and a golf out- Drum Major Award. Previ- I ended up winning first place at the Ghanian Foundation Annual Dr. ing, which enables the or- ous recipients include Martin Luther King Jr. Day Speech Contest that year. A nice-sized trophy ganization to award over former Mayor Jack Ford (which my mom still has on display) and a check for $500 that I didn’t even $3,000 in scholarships an- (2006), House of know was part of the deal until it was handed to me. nually to deserving college- Emmanuel (2007), Coun- After three years of being picked on or mostly overlooked at Scott High, bound young men who re- cilwoman Wilma Brown On Saturday January 19, side in the Toledo area. (2008), Schylar Meadows I had been determined since the previous spring to have my senior year be 2013, Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- The program features a (2009), Fletcher Word the year I mattered. ternity, Inc., Alpha Xi keynote address from Rev. (2010), ThoseFellas, LLC The previous summer I had worked two jobs to buy all new clothes. Lambda Alumni Chapter Kevin J. Bedford, senior (2011), and Johnnie Early, Also during the previous summer, my friends and I all shaved our heads will sponsor the 21st annual pastor of Third Baptist Ph.D. (2012). bald and since I was the only one who looked okay with it I kept it. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Church in Toledo, Ohio. In I basically walked into Scott High School that year a different dude. Scholarship Breakfast. addition to his role as se- Tickets are $25 per per- Which helped me go from un-noticed to at least slightly acknowledged The MLK Breakfast will nior pastor at Third Baptist son and are sold in advance be held at Central Park Church, Bedford also and a limited number of beyond my core circle. Winning this speech contest though, that was my West, which is located at serves as the president of tickets will be available at one and only brush with some level of temporary high school popularity. 3141 Central Park West. the Toledo branch of the the door. For tickets and People I didn’t know knew me and what I had accomplished. The program begins at 9:00 NAACP. information contact pro- I spent the next few months winning speech contests around the state. a.m. and doors open at 8:30 Alpha Phi Alpha will gram Chairman Craig But what still sits with me years later, is that a teacher believed in me a.m. The theme for the 2013 present a community award Teamer at enough to push me and that I believed in myself enough to rise to the program is “The Dream called the “Drum Major” [email protected] or occasion. Moving Forward.” award to Rhonda Sewell. 419.654.7490. The MLK Scholarship The Drum Major Award is I’ll never forget that January. In that one month I start taking steps to becoming a first-generation college graduate, but then days later I’m getting robbed at gunpoint on my way to school. And that was the day I had that $500 check on me, but I managed to keep it. The point is, life didn’t calm down long enough for me to get breathing room. I just had to push myself in the midst of all I was going through at the time. That is a lesson that I’m still perfecting, but it’s one that relates to any inner-city youth striving for a goal. It’s a lesson that relates to us as a people as well. Maybe the mountaintop isn’t about living in the suburbs next door neighbors with our former oppressors. Maybe Dr. King’s dream lies in each of us finding the will to push beyond our current circumstances, whatever they may be… to achieve what we never thought we could. Dedicated to: Ms. Ransey, Ms. Warnsley, Ms. Clark, Ms. Lepisto, Ms. Barron (el- ementary school) and all the educators who took time to push me.

And, of course, dedicated to the memory of Dr. King. The Truth ECONOMY

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The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Building Rapport During an Interview By Tiffany Reynolds, Job Coach The Truth Contributor port” as: relation, connection, have a sincere interest in the Be friendly and engaged bilia, artwork, etc.). as you leave. especially harmonious or company you are interview- – Smile, shake hands, and You may notice some- Be a friendly reminder – sympathetic relation. The fol- ing with while also building maintain eye contact. Repeat- thing that will allow you to Remind the potential em- lowing are some great tips to your confidence level. ing the interviewer’s name as engage in small talk ployer how much you appre- help you build rapport dur- Be well dressed and well you are introduced will help And create a connection ciated your interview by ing your interview and in- groomed – It’s important to you to remember them. Re- between yourself and the in- sending a hand-written thank crease your odds of getting dress professionally for a job member that how you stand terviewer. Listen intently. you card within three days of hired. interview, regardless of the and sit, your facial expres- Pay attention to what the in- your interview, and follow- Be prepared – Research work environment. sions, and body language will terviewer is saying and re- ing up with a call one week information about the com- Choose appropriate attire speak volumes about your spond accordingly. after your interview. pany/interviewer prior to for your interview. Check confidence level. When pos- Be honest – Answer ques- Building good rapport your interview. Pertinent in- out About.com for some gen- sible, mirror the body lan- tions truthfully. If you don’t during a job review is critical formation such as the der-specific tips on how to guage of the interviewer (i.e. know the answer to a ques- to your job-hunting success. company’s history, news dress for a job interview. maintaining eye contact, nod- tion or don’t have the infor- Plan ahead, have your inter- Are you looking to make a events, corporate leadership, Be on time – Better yet ding, smiling, and leaning mation available, tell the in- view tools and skills ready, great impression during an etc. can be found on the arrive early. This will con- forward). terviewer that you will get and increase your odds of upcoming job interview? company’s website and vey that you are excited about Be observant & attentive the information to them im- getting hired. Possessing good rapport with through social media like the position you are inter- – Take note of personal items mediately after the interview Tiffany L. Reynolds, Suc- your interviewer is key. Facebook and LinkedIn. viewing for and that you re- in the interviewer’s office (and then do so!). cess Coach Following My Webster’s defines “rap- This will show that you spect the interviewer’s time. (i.e. family photos, memora- Be inquisitive – When af- Passion Inspirational forded the opportunity, ask Speaker | “If you’re not pas- questions about the company sionate, you shouldn’t be Contrada Elected County Commission President, and/or the interviewer (i.e. doing it” Leadership Change Reflects Board Collaboration how they got started with the Authored the book, “Need company, why they like a Job? Then, Do SUMthing! Special to The Truth working there, etc.). Prepare Breakthrough ‘Sum of All The Board of Lucas Gerken said. “It is a mark workforce development, a few questions ahead of time Parts’ Marketing Methods & County Commissioners of our collaborative ap- and enhancing regional so that you are well prepared. Techniques elected Carol Contrada as proach that we recognize partnerships. We need to Use the interviewer’s name Buy the book today : : president for 2013 at its or- that each Commissioner has take steps to ensure that the and the name of the company www.followingmypassion.org ganizational meeting today. unique skills and back- citizens of Lucas County a couple of times throughout or www.amazon.com She succeeds Commis- ground to lead the Board. live in safe and healthy com- the interview. ‘Like Us’ on Facebook : : sioner Pete Gerken, who The issues that we face at munities, and that Lucas Be complimentary - Find Following My Passion nominated Contrada for the this juncture will benefit County emerges from the a way to relate to the inter- Find me on : : Linked In: leadership position. from Carol’s interest and recession with a strong viewer on a personal level, if Tiffany Reynolds : : Twitter: Gerken and Commis- expertise.” economy which benefits the possible (refer back to “Be PassionFollower sioner Tina Skeldon “I would like to thank people and our region. observant.”). Pay the inter- Wozniak were both re- Commissioner Gerken and Along with continued re- viewer a natural-sounding Job Coach at the elected to four year terms Commissioner Wozniak for gional economic planning compliment. Economic Opportunity last November. Gerken has their votes of support. It and strong social services, Be forward thinking – If Planning Association of served as Board president has been my honor to work the next few years will re- possible, summarize your key Greater since 2009 and Skeldon with them these past two munity initiatives and quire us to shift more of our strengths for the job at the Toledo, Inc. Wozniak was president years. Pete and Tina did an worked well with our attention to the criminal jus- end of the interview. Thank 505 Hamilton St. | from 2005 to 2008. outstanding job bringing workforce as the county be- tice system, which makes the interviewer for his or her Toledo, Ohio “The willingness of the Lucas County through the came more efficient and re- up the largest share of our time, and let them know that www.eopa.org Commissioners to change recession of 2008 and its sponsive to the citizens of mandated services budget. you look forward to hearing leadership periodically five-year aftermath. Despite Lucas County.” With my background as an back from them. Extend a strengthens the Board’s the downturn and a 58 per- “All three commission- attorney and my focus over genuine smile and handshake ability to serve our commu- cent cut in local government ers bring a broad range of the past two years on crimi- nity. We will benefit from funds from the state, their abilities, knowledge, and nal justice, I look forward Carol’s experience and style combined leadership over commitment to this job. to working with the judges Personal or Business Taxes as we continue to meet new the past eight years reduced Looking to the future, it and our new sheriff to ad- Assisted refunds available challenges and opportuni- general fund expenses by will be a critical time for dress these issues as well as Bank checks & prepaid Mastercard ties,” said Tina Skeldon more than $25 million while strategic planning on many continuing our regional Wozniak, the senior mem- maintaining a high level of fronts, including social ser- planning initiatives,” Do not be price gouged by the national chains ber of the Board. service to our citizens,” vice and community pro- Contrada said. grams, economic and “It has been an honor to Contrada said after the 3-0 See Tim McGee, B.P.A., E.A. work with Tina and Carol vote. “During their years in and serve as president dur- office, they have spear- 419.559.7215 ing the past four years,” headed multiple major com- 5808 Monroe St. B1 Walk Ins welcome - Appointment preferred Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2013 Inaugural Glass City Urban Biz Expo A Success! Special to The Truth Last year on Saturday, December 22, inside the main ballroom at the Grand Plaza Hotel, 12 local vendors showcased tables decorated with products that ranged from custom holiday gift baskets to Mary Kay Cosmetics for the Inaugural Glass City Urban Business Expo. Hosted by Young Urban Professionals of Toledo, patrons who attended were able to do some last minute shopping amongst a plethora of goods and services while enjoying live entertainment. Highlights of the expo were Toledo native and Berkelee School of Music student, Josi Smallwood, who harmonized skillfully with her background singers and band during her warmly received set. The talented songstress belted out her own rendition of well-known hits including, “I Care 4 You” by dearly departed singer Aaliyah and “Thinking About You” by new-age crooner Frank Ocean. International model, actress and entrepreneur, Runa Lucienne, who also originates from the Glass City, flew in from L.A. to be the featured speaker of the expo. Lucienne noted that modeling and acting isn’t all glitz and glam but a career which is a commonality she shared with all the business owners in attendance. Prizes were given away throughout the five-hour event which included a $100 gift card to Fat Fish Blue Restaurant accompanied by passes to The Funny Bone Comedy Club in Perrysburg, free hair-cuts from Hair Trendz Barbershop and a gift certificate for a 3-hour limo ride from Childer’s Limousine. DJ Big Trav, who made sure there were great sounds throughout the event, appropriately played “The Price Is Right” theme song each time a winner was announced, gaining a few laughs in the process. It was an enjoyable experience for those in attendance.

Young Urban Professionals (Toledo Chapter) would like to thank all the vendors & sponsors who participated in the Inaugural Glass City Urban Business Expo:

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The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Linda Ewing Retiring: From the Desk of Robert LaClair, President/CEO Fifth Third (Northwestern Ohio) Special to The Truth As our community part- In keeping with Linda’s memory of Linda’s husband, many ways, her daily pres- ner, we wanted to share some wishes there will be no for- Tillis Leroy Ewing II. ence at the bank will be recent developments regard- mal celebration, however, missed. Please join me in ing our Fifth Third team in Fifth Third has made a con- Linda has been an asset wishing her all the best in Northwestern Ohio. Linda tribution, in honor of Linda’s to this community and to Fifth her retirement. Ewing has diligently served service, to the American Third and though we know Fifth Third Bank for the past Heart Association in the she will continue to serve in Robert W. LaClair 28 years, most recently as our Community Affairs Di- rector. Linda has announced Toledo Community her retirement effective Janu- ary 18, 2013. Byna Elliott will assume the Community Development Corporation Affairs responsibilities for the Northwestern Ohio area. Byna is currently the Com- “From Brown to Green” munity Affairs Director for The Toledo Community Development Corporation (TOLEDO CDC) announced Fifth Third Bank in last week that the Finance Fund has awarded Toledo CDC an economic development Southfield, Michigan. grant of $100,000 for the Fernwood Growing Center. The Fernwood Growing Center is an urban agriculture social enterprise designed to Linda has been a mentor provide access to fresh, healthy and affordable produce and also address the healthy food and leader in our commu- desert that is prevalent in most central city communities. Food deserts are where healthy, nity, delivering financial lit- affordable food is difficult to obtain, which is prevalent in urban centers. There’s an eracy education programs in abundance of local, convenient stores that sell high caloric, low nutrient and poor quality the Greater Toledo area for foods. many years. As the Fifth Toledo CDC’s mission is to foster a healthy, vibrant community through affordable Third Community Affairs housing, job creation, and economic development by utilizing green and sustainable Director, Linda has assisted practices. The vision is to create “a community of opportunity”. multiple organizations with of the prestigious YWCA through their efforts and ac- One way Toledo CDC is meeting its mission is through the redevelopment of a two financial empowerment Milestones Award in the complishments - have opened acre, vacant and abandoned brownfield site which is now a sustainable urban agriculture needs, making a difference Business category. This com- the doors for other women to venture that will provide low income residents as well as local grocery stores and not only here in our commu- petitive award is bestowed achieve their potential. We businesses access to fresh, affordable and healthy produce. nity but in the lives of many. upon women who have dem- congratulate Linda on this Later this year, Linda will onstrated outstanding lead- much deserved honor. Other financial partners of the Fernwood Growing Center: be recognized as a recipient ership qualities and who - ·City of Toledo, Department of Environmental Services - Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund- $200,000 ·The Toledo- Lucas County Port Authority- Pre- Development Grant $35,000 ·Finance Fund- Pre-Development Grant- $20,000 Total Project Cost: $700,000 Finance Fund is a statewide nonprofit financial intermediary working to enable progress and inspire change within Ohio’s low-income communities. By building bridges to economic development and community revitalization, Finance Fund aims to create opportunities that make a better quality of life possible. For more information, please visit www.financefund.org. January 16, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

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By putting a plan in place and taking steps to attain specific goals, you can set yourself on a path for a more productive new year and a more secure financial future. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2013 The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement by Taylor Branch c.2013, Simon & Schuster $26.00 / $29.99 Canada 211 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor The situation had you that wasn’t enough to make students how to deal with flummoxed. the time ripe for movement, everything crowds could You looked at it from ev- Martin Luther King, Jr. had (sometimes literally) throw ery angle, knowing there had recently been drafted as presi- at them. Arrests were made, to be a way to understand. dent of a new protest com- and the Student Nonviolent You thought about it until mittee. Just before giving a Coordinating Committee your head hurt. It was all right speech he’d been asked to (SNCC) was founded. in front of you, but nothing present, he told a friend, “This By 1963, King had a court. made sense until somebody could turn into something Hollywood backed him. The else showed you what was big.” SCLC was behind him. The what. “He was twenty-six,” says White House “leaned toward It just took a fresh pair of Branch, “and had not quite proposing a civil rights bill,” eyes. twelve years and four months but there was still a ways to Sometimes, the familiar to live.” go. The FBI was secretly looks sharper from a differ- Students, wishing to do keeping records on him. State ent perspective. And in the something for the growing officials rationalized vio- new book movement, spontaneously (at lence through archaic local The King Years: Historic first) began sit-ins. Few of laws. Civil Rights workers Moments in the Civil Rights them made any impact ini- put themselves in danger for Movement by Taylor Branch, tially but one at a the movement. you’ll read a well-known Woolworth’s in Greensboro, Some faced certain beat- story from a new point of North Carolina, changed ev- ing. Others faced certain view. erything. As this activity cas- death. It was somewhat of a Per- caded, volunteers offered to There’s more, of course, fect Storm: in 1954, the Su- relieve sitters while others to this story and much of it preme Court made a decision organized to have sit-ins else- has become abundantly fa- on Brown v. Board of Educa- where, mostly in cities with miliar in the past 50 years. tion at about the same time Negro colleges. Non-violent What makes The King Years Rosa Parks refused to relin- protest was key to the sit-ins’ so different, though, is in the quish her seat on a Mont- success, and workshops were way the story’s told. gomery, Alabama bus. As if quickly formed to teach the Author Taylor Branch

spent 24 years writing a three- and-events history book, Movement, youngsters who book history on America dur- readers are gifted with weren’t born yet, and for stu- ing the Civil Rights Move- glimpses of life and “histori- dents of this subject. So if ment and he says in his pref- cally significant” events, pre- you’re looking this week for ace that he prefers to tell “sto- sented almost in the form of a fresh reflection on a tumultu- ries of impact” in “narrative novel. ous period of time, find this. detail.” This means that, in- That makes this book very For you, The King Years stead of getting a dry dates- accessible for veterans of the looks good at any angle. January 16, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Django Unchained Movie Review & More By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture people could relate to and the comes out there’s instant back- an extensive international re- because I think a story he told give the man his sport coat show was an outstanding suc- lash against the backlash. sume, Christoph Waltz (al- on his most recent Oprah in- back, he said “No, you keep cess. Reginald Hudlin person- A more peaceful than nor- ready a Golden globe win- terview sums it all up per- it… I can’t wear that any- ally ended that. mal Spike Lee calmly admit- ner). Samuel L. Jackson’s fectly. more.” If you are reading these ted he has a hard time trusting portrayal of a house nigga Jamie tells Oprah this story I liked Django Unchained. words right now all you have Tarantino to frame slavery in named Stephen, is something from when he was 16 years It really is a great film and to do is think back to the mo- its proper context. Quentin you just have to see for your- old still living in Texas. worth your money to go and ment you were watching Tarantino is an avid, die-hard self. I have no words. He was hired by a white see it. B.E.T. and you said to your- fan of 70s era blaxploitation As a film, Django Un- family to play piano at a But good entertainment is self “What the hell am I watch- flicks, he even attempted one chained is Quentin Christmas party they were never an excuse for us to ing? This sucks!” I know you of his own. Tarantino’s wet-dream West- having at their home. downplay what happened to had that moment, we all did. But as soon as the debate ern. When Jamie arrived with us. The programming and de- began, Django Unchained Probably the movie he al- his friend who had driven him, Never forget that there are cisions of Reginald Hudlin had already won the hearts ways wanted to make, for a the owner of the house told tens of millions of people in were largely responsible for and minds of many black myriad of reasons. him “I can’t have two niggers this country who want noth- creating that sentiment. What people just because they It definitely has his signa- in my house at the same time” ing better than to remind us During season two of “The he felt was entertainment was didn’t want to echo Spike ture all over it. and made him have his friend that the White House currently Boondocks,” two episodes what made the rest of us feel Lee’s sentiments. Now there’s Intense camera angles, stir- leave. Next the man asked occupied by a black family were banned from airing in we were being exploited and some Willie Lynch-ism at ring character monologues, Jamie where his suit coat was was actually built with slave the United States. These two portrayed at our very worst. work. Sight unseen, we will- and the whole “epic of the and since Jamie didn’t have labor. episodes were included in the This one man’s creative ingly trust the white man’s bad-ass” thing he loves to one the man gave him a There are people who want DVD collection of that sea- choices is the reason why most product over the black man’s do… it’s a Tarantino flick Brooks Brothers sport coat us to know our place, even son but not on every run. Both black people you and I both concern about the product. But through and through. from his own closet. still. Don’t be surprised if you episodes are now nearly im- know barely watch Black I digress. Jamie Foxx and Kerry Once Jamie was seated at look up two years from now possible to find in any media Entertainment Television ex- Concern is actually the best Washington step far outside the piano enduring racial jokes and we’ve got a handful of outlet in any media format cept maybe on “special” oc- word I would use to express their usual box for this one. and insults from the host fam- slavery-friendly major motion anywhere on Earth. casions here and there. what I felt going into this. You’ve never seen him so ily and their guests, Jamie re- pictures. All I’m saying is… Both episodes feature a After Reginald Hudlin got I like Quentin Tarantino. serious and you’ve never seen membered the word “furni- it’s okay to be entertained. portrayal of a real-life per- his hands on the network, BET I’m a fan. her so subdued. ture.” But with our history in this son: co-founder Shelia Johnson Hell, Reginald Hudlin Kerry’s Broomhilda is en- His grandmother had been savage place, our pain is some- Reginald Hudlin. said in interview “I’m served as producer on one of tirely central to the plot but a servant in white households one else’s entertainment. The show’s creators spare ashamed of what it has be- my favorite films of all time it’s not because she does any- and she passed down the cau- And that is reason enough no one when it comes to fram- come. I don’t watch it and I before he took over creative thing special. Her mere exist- tionary wisdom to him that to always be concerned. ing the ills destroying black suggest to my kids that they control of BET. But these men ence is all it takes to make her when ‘White people start in- Peace. America but how would they don’t watch it”. have a history for not han- matter to Django and to you sulting you just remember know him well enough to So why is all of this impor- dling us right and that con- as you watch. It’s sort of an you’re furniture, you don’t True grade for Django make suggest that he could be tant? cerned me. The atrocities of homage to the simple rever- respond’. Unchained is A. guilty of such a charge? Well… slavery have been watered ence we have for the object of At the end of the night, the Reginald Hudlin is listed We can’t talk about down and basically over- our affection and black man liked Jamie’s entertain- Email: as an executive producer of Django Unchained without looked, so to have a dormant women in particular. ment so much that he paid [email protected] “The Boondocks.” He left the talking about the fine line be- issue suddenly serve as the When it comes to Jamie as him far more than he initially (youtube: Jamie Foxx – show before season one aired, tween entertainment and ex- backdrop for a $100 million Django, I’d like everyone to said he would. Life Changing Lessons – but his name is still attached. ploitation. We can’t talk about dollar Hollywood –shoot-em- walk with me for a minute But when Jamie tried to Oprahs Next Chapter) But Reginald Hudlin’s Django Unchained and that up Western throwback… that overall career has not neces- fine line without talking about concerned me. sarily set us back, more so just BET and Quentin Tarantino. But, I went to see it any- his tenure as a top-ranking And since Reginald Hudlin way. executive at BET. served as a producer on Django Unchained is a And that was the focus of Django Unchained, here we great film. those two banned episodes. are talking about all of these It’s uncomfortable at BET. has gotten so bad that elements at once. times, but that’s what real art it’s arguably being used to Be clear, it was not just feels like when it’s leaving its intentionally dumb down innocent coincidence that impression on you. I’ve al- black America on purpose. BET aired the entire “Roots” ways thought Leonardo Reginald Hudlin’s changes mini-series in three days DiCaprio was over-rated and to the network when he took topped off with a half hour one-dimensional… but his over is when it all started to Django promotional special. portrayal of a nearly psychotic get as bad as it has gotten. Somebody wanted us all slave owner named Calvin “106 & Park” was quality hyped up for slavery just in Candie, is one of the most programming when it first time for a box office debut. convincing roles of his ca- aired. No one wants to be too reer. Free and A.J. were the ex- “pro-black” these days espe- My favorite character by act type of competent, intelli- cially black people. far was Dr. Shultz, Django’s gent characters that black So when a film like this friend played by an actor with Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth January 16, 2013 Two Asiatic Moor events Special to The Truth Asiatic Moors in North America are very elated to be Moorish Science Temple of America in 1913 A.D. Soon participating in two significant, historical, and educational after, other Moorish Science Temples were established in events in the year 2013. The first event will be an annual major cities throughout the US. The purpose for establishing celebration of their Prophet’s (Noble Drew Ali) birthday. the Moorish Science Temple of America was for the uplifting of fallen humanity. This was also especially done with the Their Prophet was first known as Timothy Drew and he Asiatic Moors of North America in mind. Because of the was born January 8, 1886, in the state of North Carolina. He advent of slavery, the Moors had lost their true national was a child of ex-slaves and grew up among the Cherokee identity. Nation. Drew was of Moorish and Cherokee dissent. Noble Drew Ali was the first individual to come to teach According to some, in his teenage years, Timothy Drew the Asiatic Moors of North America their nationality and worked various jobs such as a sea merchant, a magician in a divine creed. He instructed them that they are not Negroes, circus, and a railway express man. Later he traveled to the Colored folks, Black people, or Ethiopians because those East. names were given to slaves by slave holders in 1776 and lasted until 1865 during the time of slavery. In Egypt he met a priest of high spiritual elevation. The priest blindfolded and led Drew to the Pyramid of Cheops. He emphasized greatly that this is a new era of time and all Drew found his way out unassisted. Because of this, Drew men now must proclaim their free national name in order to was offered an invitation to the Arts of the Adept. In this be recognized by the government in which they live and the school Drew received the name Sharif (Noble) Abdul Ali. In nations of the earth. He also made the Moors aware that their America he would be known as Noble Drew Ali. ancient forefathers had a set of principles and standards by which Moors should live. Noble Drew Ali was divinely prepared to be a prophet and he produced a literature The Holy Koran of the Moorish The second event in the year 2013 will mark the 100th year Science Temple of America also referred to as The Circle anniversary of the founding of the first Moorish Science Seven. While in the East he also traveled to Mecca. There Temple of America in Newark, New Jersey. This great he was given the mandate to teach nationality in America, by historical event is very important to the Moors of North Sultan Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, who was ruler of the city and America. Throughout the year, Moors will be holding later the whole country. educational classes, seminars, and festive celebrations in different states throughout the US in acknowledgement of After completing his studies with the priest and Sultan of this special occasion. the East, Noble Drew Ali returned to the US and founded the

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Last week, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library kicked off its restored Sunday hours · Waterville, 800 Michigan Ave. at four Library locations, and continued Sunday hours at Sanger Branch; and now the Library is happy to report Phase 2 of our Promises Made, Promises Kept campaign with a new Looking back at 2009, the reduction in state library funding, coupled with a drop in announcement: beginning Monday, February 4, more Library locations will have restored property tax valuations, caused a drastic $7.4 million shortfall. These state and local funding weekly and Saturday hours! cuts had a dramatic effect on the Library system, which welcomed 2.7 million visitors in 2011. The affected branch locations include Birmingham, Lagrange, Locke, South, Toledo Library hours were slashed 27 percent. Night and weekend hours were dramatically Heights, Kent, Maumee and Waterville - (See restored hours list below). Even more locations decreased and only one branch (Sanger) remained open on Sundays – a time families seek out are scheduled to add hours in March in a Phase 3 roll-out that will include Main Library and library services. Library programs for children were down almost 37 percent, and the number remaining branch locations. of registered borrowers went down almost 10 percent because we were not open when many “We were excited to announce our restored Sunday hours last week, and as we continue need us. to keep the promises we made during the levy, we are more thrilled to announce these “The state and local funding cuts left our hands tied and deeply impacted our Library additional weekly and Saturday hours for our customers,” said Library Director Clyde Scoles. system,” added Scoles. “It was crucial that we passed the levy and we did. However, state “Because of the support of Lucas County residents, our system will remain a valuable, funding, which is about half of our budget, remains uncertain.” educational resource for children, job seekers and those wanting to preserve our local memory.” The Library’s administrative team and the Board of Trustees have worked to restore weekly, Saturday and Sunday hours. “We will not recover all lost hours but will offer more access to the highest levels of library services,” said Scoles.

Restored Weekly and Saturday Hours scheduled to begin February 4: A. Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m./Wednesday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

· Birmingham, 203 Paine Ave. · Lagrange, 3422 Lagrange St. · Locke, 703 Miami St. · South, 1736 Broadway St. · Toledo Heights, 423 Shasta Dr.

B. Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m./Wednesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

· Kent, 3101 Collingwood Blvd.

C. Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m./Thursday-Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

· Maumee, 501 River Rd. In Loving Memory of Inauguration Celebration My Queen 2013 iPhone Giveaway Marjorie Welch May 8, 1938 – January 15, 2011

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