Volume 14, No.15“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” July 30, 2008

In This Issue

A Lima Editorial Page 2

My View Page 3

More Scott Stuff Page 4

Jan Scotland Announces Page 5

Cover Story: Jaye Hayes and An Amazing Weekend Page 6

Art4Food Donates Page 7

Dancers Revisited Page 8

Local Playwright Page 9

Earth, Wind and Fire Page 10

Old West End Daycare Page 11

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15 JayeJaye M.M. HayesHayes Lewis Family Reunion Page 16 MentorMentor ofof thethe YearYear Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth July 30, 2008 This Strikes Me... Community Calendar Fear and Loathing in West Central Ohio July 29 By Vickie Shurelds Throw Down Tuesday: City of Zion Ministries; 7 pm; Keynote Speaker Sean Elder Sojourner’s Truth Reporter of New Orleans; music by Nicki D and the Browns: 419-246-1850 or www.cozmtzionchurch.org The violent start that rang in the New Year has continued its echoing effect six months later. Tarika Wilson and her son Sincere, the events surrounding the shootings, and the July 28-August 1 incidents that have followed have made 2008 the year of stark reality for a considerable Vacation Bible School: Walls Memorial Church; 6 to 8 pm; “Living God’s Unshakeable number of the people in the Lima, Ohio area. Truths:” 4190535-6469 Conversations concerning the distrust of many Lima residents in the police and sheriff’s departments have generated new suggestions, criticisms and speculations on the way ‘it July 30 should be’ from the general public and public officials as well. For no apparent reason, shots Healthy Toledo: Free summer seminar on health; Featuring holistic physician Dr. Jay were fired in a neighborhood. Nielsen; 7 to 8:30 pm; Church on Strayer in Maumee: 419-866-2094, ext 20 When the news came of an indictment by the State of Ohio of Sgt. Chavalia, residents were surprised, amazed and a little confused. They watched in disbelief as the officer was July 31-August 1 spirited through the procedures and misdemeanor charges were brought against him. The Back to the Old Landmark Conference 2008: Universal New Beginnings COGIC; 7 pm strange but familiar story sent chills down collective spines of African-Americans nightly; Pastors Anthony Smith, Terry Cook, Chester Trail; Rummage sale on Saturday throughout the country. from 9 am to 5 pm: 419-470-8451 In Louisiana, on nationally syndicated talk show “Eyes Open With Tony Brown” callers responded in varied tones of frustration at the news. Warren Ballentine paid a visit, Jessie August 1-3 Jackson stopped by, Al Sharpton acknowledged that it is as it has always been. Tarika Word of Faith Ministries’ 2008 Tent Crusade: “Keeping It Real;” Friday from noon Wilson was gone, the lives of her children were altered for all time and the value of that to 5 pm – gospel performances, Service at 6:30 pm with Bishop Brehon Hall; Saturday weighed in at about the same as a DUI. 10 am to 4 pm – vendors, food, fun and games for children – Service at 5 pm with Prophet Someone’s been shot on St. John’s Avenue. Johnny Bonds; Sunday service at noon with Pastor Kevin Sutton: 419-727-0877 Letters arrive from the KKK, a noose is sent to the president of the local NAACP, the Shawnee Nation is refused access to their own land, a cross is burned in Delphos, the August 2 Washington Post reports on racism in Findlay, and shots are fired in the 7th ward. City of Toledo Frogtown Fair: Event to promote green living; Erie Street Market; 9 If you’re beginning to feel as though you’re reading a news story from 1954, you are am to 1 pm; Exhibits, rain barrel sales, electronic waste, household batteries: 419-936- assured the information in this story is from 2008. The cross-burning is currently being 3767 investigated by the FBI. Two women, one black, one white were awakened on Thursday Gigantic Rummage Sale: Ebenezer Baptist Church; 9 am to 5 pm: 419-244-1323 or 419- morning to find the charred remains of a cross erected in their yard sometime between the 536-0930 hours of midnight and 7a.m. The FBI was immediately called in to investigate the incident. So far, nothing has been released as far as concrete findings. The FBI will continue their August 4 evaluation of the incident. Look Good … Feel Better: Program designed to help women overcome the appear- Delphos known long ago as a predominantly African-American community, turned into ance-related side effects of cancer treatment; Noon; St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center: a “sundown town” in the early 50s, and then went for a time as the “friendliest town in 888-227-6446 ext 5105 America” to its current state of conflict due to blatant racism. While it is true that the possibility exists the heinous act was not committed by a resident of Delphos – the fact August 4-8 remains the incident occurred on their watch. Vacation Bible School: Ridgewood Church of Christ; 6 to 8 pm nightly; “Walking in Random shots are fired in a neighborhood in the 5th ward. Sonlight:” 419-726-2210 In the case featuring Joe Chavalia as the main focus, great lengths have been taken to protect the courtroom, court officers and the defendant from the possible anger during the August 7 proceedings. The judge has issued a statement of his non-tolerance for those who might Free Prostate Screening: Guiding Light Tabernacle Church; 4 to 7 pm: 419-251-4000 challenge his rules and his authority has been supported by the last line of Sheriff Beck’s issued rules and regulations: “The Judge is in charge.” August 10 The jury selection process began on Monday, and local media have already fallen into Center of Hope Baptist Church’s Annual Men’s Day Celebration: 11:30 am; Speaker the trap of distortion by first forgetting the premise behind the death of Tarika Wilson. They Jack Ford consistently reported the shooting happened during a ‘drug raid’ which is not true. Wilson and her son were shot during the delivery of a search warrant. There has never August 12-14 been any mention of the house as a drug house. All of the officers who purchased drugs 2nd Annual Revival: New Hope MBC; 7 pm nightly; Guest Pastor Benjamin Stanley from their target, Anthony Terry, have stated the deals were made miles away from his Baker of Southfield MI: 419-244-2964 or 419-349-2323 girlfriend’s home. In some cases – the interchanges took place on the other side of town. But over the August 13-16 weeks, small inconsistencies such as these prove to distort the facts and add more weight UMADAOPS of Ohio 19th Annual Conference: “Rebuilding the Fallen Bridge;” to the reasons for the actions of the accused. One reporter noted a racially-based question Hilton Hotel; Featuring CNN’s Roland Martin, the Rance Allen Group; Dr. Stephen was directed toward a possible juror: “Are you voting for Obama or McCain”. Perry, Kelly Williams, David Miller, Coach Powell and Dr. Jorge Chinea: 419-255-4444 The juror displayed little hesitation with his answer: “None of your business.” or www.regionline.com Is that a racial question or political? The media responsibility in this case will be key to 11th Annual Holy Convocation: Interfaith Fellowship of Churches; The Clarion Hotel the thoughts and actions of the community following court proceedings. The atmosphere on Reynolds: 419-250-3577 during the trial must be projected to those who cannot attend in a manner that is reflective of actual events – not the way it should have been or could have been. Chavalia’s lawyers asked that the only African-American woman in the pool so far be removed, she was asked if she thought she could face other members of the black community, if she was on a jury that found Chavalia not guilty. She said she could, they The Sojourner’s Truth apparently didn’t believe her. Toledo’s Truthful African-American In the middle of the afternoon, Chavalia’s lawyers again requested a change in venue Owned and Operated Newspaper which was once again denied, they again challenged the jurors about prejudice, “If you don’t think you can be fair, let me know, look into your hearts.” The trial is expected to last Kevin McQueen Publisher just a week. Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Becky McQueen Business Manager Two more young people are shot – Alexis Randles Reporter Geneva J. Chapman Reporter though not critically – by a passing James Fowler Reporter Artisha Lawson Reporter vehicle Jack Ford Political Columnist Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic “I’m scared.” Sharon is retired from Lima City Schools. “I’ve lived in the south end of Lima for a long, long time – and I’m scared. All this shooting started four weeks ago. It’s Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster all related, shots fired on St. John’s, my friend’s car got shot up over on Prospect a couple Pamela Anderson Sales Representative weeks ago. Then the shooting on Kibby Street. They say the boy that’s dead is the one Kathy Sweeny Ad Creation that did the shooting on St. Johns. I was at the Lima Warrior’s game and a young man came up to me and wanted to talk – he said he knew something but didn’t want to talk about it, because he could end up dead, too. We’ve got some problems when a fifth grader has to talk like that!” A Certified MBE, 2007 Friday night two brothers were at the Certified station on the corner of Kibby and Pine The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Streets. Shots were fired leaving 22 year old Michael Smith dead, his brother Maurice Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Tiwayne Smith was injured. Sunday night, a drive-by on St. John’s and Catalpa Avenues, [email protected] (Continued on Page 12) www.thetruthtoledo.com July 30, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 My View both Lloyd Mahaffey and on this one. Port Authority said and done with. What tarian award is named. way, if you show up and Ray Wood and neither Chairman of the Borad Bill then? Wanda Penn was a force bring $250 or $500, I’ll bet

` would countenance such Carroll is a real tough cus- The Toledo Public in her own right. She helped they will still let you in. But tactics. In fact, they do not tomer and will not back Schools’ population is ex- get me elected as mayor. they want the grand. need to do anything under- down. pected to recede from She joined with about 10 The Obama headquar- handed, the UAW has too Both men are quick to 29,500 to 22,000 by some other ladies who would ters for the fall opened in many legitimate pressure counter punch … hard. estimates. If so, what and come to Democratic head- the Warehouse District points to rely on to make Carroll’s biggest asset who will fill up the reno- quarters every day to make near Fifth Third Field. They their case. is that he may be one of the vated Scott? calls and do other cam- need phone callers and oth- A prime example was the few guys or gals on the Port Is Alpha Towers still a paign work. She will be ers to help organize the 35 members of the Ohio leg- board who has put big deals seniors’ complex? Are deeply missed. GOTV – Get Out The Vote. islature who signed a letter together and Carty knows young families now admit- As we announced a few This is the biggest political By Jack Ford asking Judge Cubbon to re- that. Bill Carroll has done ted? What happened to the weeks ago, Wade game in our lifetime. Do not The Truth’s Political engage with the UAW. what Carty wishes he could original mission of Alpha? Kapszukiewicz is holding a miss out. Your grandchild Columnist Why is this important? Be- do. One last observation – Wanda Penn passed fundraiser for the Ohio will ask you one day this cause it is the legislature how can Toledo get much away last week. Wanda was Democratic Party, featuring very simple question – “did Let’s hope the UAW-Ju- which sets judicial pay in done when City Hall is in an the widow of Charles Penn Gov. Ted Strickland, at his you help Obama become venile Court issue works it- Ohio and judges love pay all-out war with the Port who was a long-time activ- home. For only $1,000 a president?” self out. As you recall, the raises just as we all do. So Authority? Maybe the real ist in Toledo and for whom pop, you can hang with the court had given approval Write a letter to the Editor this collective letter was goal was to get rid of Bill the Greater Toledo Urban governor and Wade K. This for its employees to orga- email: really a shot across the bow Carroll as chairman? League’s annual humani- is big-time stuff. By the nize but negotiations [email protected] to Cubbon and all judges – My guess is that some stalled with the UAW. I re- play square on collective level of renovation will be member when Judge Denise bargaining. in store for Scott High Cubbon was a candidate Believe me, other judges School. My guess is also and a lot of us pushed hard Let’s All Do the Scott Half will get it. We might see that 20 years from now, the for her to win. some gentle peer pressure Scott students will be ask- At least part of the rea- exerted on Judge Cubbon ing “how come we don’t Step … ! son for rescinding recogni- who, by the way, has been have a modern school like By Lafe Tolliver, Esq. tion of the UAW is the fact an accessible, progressive Start or Rogers?” Guest Column that Judge Cubbon’s cars force on the bench. Those who are most vo- were vandalized. The Jim Hartung imbro- cal to save Scott will be I do not believe that the Lafe Tolliver glio seems to be expanding dead or on the way. Finally, Quick…and no UAW would stoop to the into a Carty v. Carroll duel. my best guess is that the alleged, underhanded peeking… What do the Mayor Carty Finkbeiner ap- Scott population may dip tricks which have been pears ready to go to the mat to as low as 650 before all is following examples all have raised as issues. I know in common?

(A) pancakes with no syrup; (B) peanut butter and no jelly; (C) a shampoo and no set; (D) a beat up high school building and no vision. Give up? They are all half done … not yet completed. They are awaiting the final touches to make the picture/task complete. For a bonus point, in case you missed the answer, can you name the high school in part D? If you said Scott, give yourself a Bulldog shout out and go to the front of the line. It now appears (not a firm guarantee) that the powers that be may allow a a deviation from state policy and permit a partial renovation of Scott High School. Partial as in incomplete. Partial as in half-way fixed up. Partial as in almost. Partial as in half done. Partial as in a ways yet to go. You get the picture. While other high schools and their communities and alumni are facing up to the challenges of the 21st Century, the dear ol’ Scott Bulldogs are crying in their beer (or sodas) and want to step into a time machine and go back to the good old days at Scott … some teary eyed nonsense about former grandeur. They want to become sentinel statues in hugging a building that is past its prime and needs to make room for progress. Rather than take their illustrative memories (and there are many) of yore and transfer some symbolic symbols (trophy cabinets, some tiles out of the hallways, pictures off of the walls and banners) to a new building, the Bulldogs want to hang onto a decrepit building when a new one is being offered. What is wrong with this picture? Why would Scott want to be the new school orphan and resist and wail against getting a new structure? Truth be told there is no “magic” in dem’ Scott walls that will energize the student body to break out of the academic mold of seemingly being in constant academic emergency or watch. If you are going to be in academic watch or emergency, would you not rather be embarrassed and shamed in a new building rather than an old building? As I have said before, a rehabbed or a new building will not zing or zap the student population (which is constantly shrinking by the way) into academic excellence because excellence comes from the heart and will and not from rehabbed ceilings or new copper Isn’t it time you had a Quiet Conversation™ with Kevin McQueen? plumbing. The way that certain public segments are clamoring for a rehab of Scott, one would think that if the building is rehabbed that there will be a shrine erected inside the building where Kevin S. McQueen Financial Representaive one can burn incense and say a prayer to the Scott gods for saving the brick and mortar. Northwestern Mutual And as for the quick-lipped politicos who say save Scott, let’s see how much they ante Financial Network-Toledo 3950 Sunforest Court, Suite 200 up when it comes time to pass the hat to raise the approximately $12-14 million of private Toledo, OH 43623 donations (along with the state’s $28 million) needed to complete any rehab of Scott. (419) 407-8656 | (419) 473-2270 [email protected] Will the Toledo community and the thousands of Bulldog alumni and local corporations www.nmfn.com/toledofinancial cough up the monies needed to save the Scott mausoleum from the wrecking ball? From my vantage point, I say, “you have got to be kidding!” If one can not use the For more than 145 years, Northwestern Mutual and available psychic and emotional energies on achieving constant academic excellence and its products have quietly earned a most enviable character development at Scott, why expend it on rehabbing plaster walls and outdated reputation. Visit www.nmfn.com for more information. wiring? The Scott High School physical plant is on life supports. Will someone have the courage and decency to tell the family that it is time to let the old Scott peacefully pass 05-2321 ©2004 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milwaukee, WI. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the sales away and let a new Scott arise? and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. 4064-158 Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth July 30, 2008 Jan Scotland Formally Tabernacle of Faith Announces His Challenge Completes Rise from the to Tina Skeldon Wozniak Ashes Sojourner’s Truth Staff Sojourner’s Truth Staff Republican Jan Scotland, Democrats Pete Gerken, who land. “It is inefficient and flanked by family and sup- is running unopposed to re- needs to be straightened It took about a year and porters, formally announced tain his seat, and Ben Konop out.” a half but, finally, the transi- Pastor and First his intention last week to run are the other board members. In addition to his State tion is complete. The Taber- Lady Williams for the Lucas County Board The three commissioners Farm duties, Scotland – who nacle of Faith Church has a of Commissioners’ seat cur- have been debating with has served on numerous new home. rently held by Board Presi- great spirit the merits of the boards over the years such This past Sunday, the dent Tina Skeldon Wozniak. Lucas County Improvement as the Frederick Douglass church completed its raise Scotland, the owner of a Corporation (LCIC) with the Community Center, the from the ashes and closed State Farm Insurance out a series of six events agency, spoke of the need to celebrating the dedication reduce the Lucas County tax of its new location at 701 W. bill and cited numerous ex- “It’s time for a change, Central, at the corner of amples of government Scottwood and Central. growth even as the county Tabernacle’s previous population shrinks. we need to turn the home, at Detroit and “I see opportunities to Belmont Avenues, was de- reduce wasteful spending by county around” stroyed in a fire in January, move into the new site, how- assistant pastor of Trinity cutting duplication of efforts 2007, and the congregation ever. As The Truth was told Faith Tabernacle as the had carried on in the ensu- by Pastor James C. Williams special guest. The five pre- ing 18 months at the Clarion III, the church was virtually vious celebrations featured Westgate. They purchased gutted and renovated. Only Bishop James Bowman of the Central Avenue build- the original stained glass win- Antioch Holiness on July ing, which had been the dows remain in the sanctu- 17 and 18; Pastor Ricardo home of Central United ary. Thomas of Faith Taber- Methodist, earlier this year. Sunday’s 4 p.m. service nacle of Highland, MI on Tabernacle did not just featured Elder Ernest Morton, (Continued on Page 7)

across the board,” said Scot- newest officeholder, Konop, NAACP Freedom Fund and land. “I plan on combining challenging the way the eco- the Civil Service Commis- economic development pro- nomic development agency sion, among others – has run grams that make sense and operates. Scotland appeared the Sleepy Hollow Athletic terminating ones that don’t. to come out on the Konop League for the past 10 years I will work to lift from the side last week thus distin- offering over 2,000 youths taxpayer the burden of pay- guishing himself from from around the city the ing for ‘green commissions’ Skeldon Wozniak on that is- chance to compete in sports and ‘mall walker’ programs. sue. such as golf, soccer, base- And, I will strive to make it “I’m not convinced that ball and softball. easier for businesses to come LCIC is effective,” said Scot- to town and stay in town.” Scotland, who received the Lucas County Republi- can endorsement the night before his announcement, has been a resident of Lucas County since 1981 and was appointed to a seat on City Council in 1987 to replace Linda Furney after she had been elected to the Ohio Sen- ate. Scotland lost his cam- paign to retain that seat in a race that included Jack Ford, who was at that time just starting his own career as an elected official. Scotland ran for office on two later occa- sions – against Democratic June Boyd for a district coun- cil seat and against Ford for a state representative seat. “It’s time for a change, we need to turn the county around” said Scotland after his prepared statement as he offered his assessment of the current office holders on the Board of Commissioners. July 30, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Open Letter to Save Our Scott Coalition Press Ohio School Conference Special to The Truth Facilities On Thursday, July 24, the Save Our Scott Coalition launched its weekend-blitz Commission campaign strategy which led into this week’s Ohio School Facilities Commission meet- Executive ing at Scott High School and Toledo Public Schools’ Tuesday school board meet- Director Michael ing. The weekend campaign began with a morning press Shoemaker conference attended by a dozen and a half renovation Dear Mr. Shoemaker: supporters. Large yard signs that read “Save Our Scott- The Scott High School Alumni Association wants where history and future meets” adorned the lawn as to thank you and your staff for your Toledo visit to passing cars honked horns Jesup W. Scott High School and the Ohio School seemingly in agreement that Facilities Commission weighing special consider- renovation is the key to ation for a newly renovated Scott High School. With Scott’s future. OSFC’s permission to allow local flexibility, the alumni The SOS coalition, fol- will continue to work diligently with Toledo Public lowing its press conference, West End community,” said local flexibility by granting on the future direction of Schools’ board to establish an affirmative plan for sent a delegation of support- Nelson. special considerations to Scott high school, its facility full renovation. Moreover, the alumni believe that ers to Columbus to speak at The SOS Coalition Scott High School; and, most importantly, its such a plan can only begin with allocated dollars to Ohio School Facilities Com- spokesperson and Scott • We urge TPS to as- student body. Scott remain designated for the future of Scott High mission public meeting. Re- Alumni Advocacy Chairman sist the Scott High school After more than three School. porting back from Columbus, Taron Cunningham outlined Alumni Association in its years of involving a wide- SOS organizer Jeff Nelson a working plan to renovate fundraising endeavors to ex- breadth of community folk – said, “the OSFC body was Scott: “The Alumni Asso- plore alternative funding parents at renovation re- To augment a successful renovation, other op- lively discussing the future ciation desires a world-class mechanisms, such as Quali- treats, Scott students in the tions the Alumni Association recommends TPS ex- of Scott.” quality education for Scott fied Zone Academy Bonds – classroom and at community plore: 1) apply for alternative funding mechanisms The three voting mem- students, and we believe this TPS district meets the state forums, teachers and staff- such as Qualified Zone Academy Bonds, 2) launch a bers of the OSFC Committee can best be delivered in a requirements; including retired administra- retention and recruitment campaign to maintain and acknowledged receipt of let- unique learning environ- • We have counted tors- sharing their hopes, increase enrollment of the 1,200 plus students cur- ters and petitions the local ment- a newly renovated that Scott’s 2008 fall enroll- education activists voicing rently at Scott, 3) fundraise for grant-matching op- community sent. Nelson, Scott High School. SOS coa- ment is over 1,200 students – their concerns, community portunities, and 4) seek corporate educational part- along with Kathy Gagan, lition needs TPS to take the the needed number of stu- residents within the district, nerships to occupy space within the high school. secretary of Landmarks Pres- leadership role to explore dents to fully renovate Scott, alumni far and near; TPS and The working plan is not yet formalized, however, ervation Council of North- these options for an affirma- less a larger Locally Funded OSFC must follow the will of exploring these options will advance the renovation western Ohio, spoke before tive plan to renovate Scott: Initiative dollar; we urge a the people…the pulse of the • First the Building retention and recruitment Scott community beats over- goal. the OSFC board about the community’s declaration to for Success plan calls for campaign to grow the stu- whelmingly renovate our be- Thank you once again for your visit and we look save and renovate Scott. Scott to be renovated, we dent body.” loved Scott. forward to hearing how OSFC would like for us to “The Toledo Public advocate allocated OSFC The Jesup W. Scott Speaking at the press proceed. Please help us support what is best for the Schools has not taken on a dollars to stay with Scott Alumni Association em- conference was Avie Dixon current and future students of Scott High School. full restoration in any of its High School; barked on TPS “Building for who is an Alumni Associa- buildings. A school is more • We urge TPS to Success” program – in the tion member and who taught Sincerely, than just brick and mortar – lobby OSFC to follow Gov- interest of Scott high School at Scott for decades. “Scott it’s the fiber of the commu- ernor Strickland’s Advan- – three years ago to ensure is a beacon for Toledo’s cen- The Jesup W. Scott High School Alumni Association nity, and a renovated Scott tage Ohio Regulatory Reform that the Scott learning com- tral-city community. It is a belongs in the historic Old recommendations and allow munity served as the pulse symbol of the challenges we face and the solutions we must devise in order to bring unity and stability to To- ledo,” said Dixon. “Our in- terest is not merely preserv- ing a building, however, our goal is to establish and nur- ture an educational environ- ment for our children which will give them a comprehen- sive high school preparing them for demanding careers of the future.” Later on Thursday evening, Dixon and the Alumni Association Presi- dent Robert Davis recorded a television airing on Step Up Toledo, a local cable tele- vision show, which aired Sunday 7/27. The weekend-blitz also included a heavy door- knocking campaign to get thousands of renovation pe- titions signed to present to Toledo Public Schools Board demanding support of reno- vation and the means to get it done. Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth July 30, 2008 Amazing Weekend Re-Cap: Jaye M. Hayes Named Mentor of the Year By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

I don’t know about the Finding ways to give the announced me as the win- troit and the Trail, if you see Saturday singers, poets, rappers, dance rest of you out there, but I youth in this city a way to ner... wow, I was so fulfilled the big water tower saying groups from around the city find ways to keep myself busy express themselves has been and just... grateful for being Parkway Plaza ...her shop is Promenade Park all got up and did amazing in this city. a part of my mom’s legacy recognized for work that some right there in front of it. But someone told me re- even as she was just coming see as thankless. Okay... cently that’s because I got into her own as an adult. ”I can assure everyone, So while we are out in the my hands in all types of things Over 20 years working in that my work or work like this parking lot after the awards around here, but even those various capacities with To- is never thankless when you ceremony chilling... my sister who just want to ledo Public Schools, over 20 are adding to people’s lives ( I call her my baby sister spectate...there’s a lot going years as the lead dance in- and development through art even though she’s 20 and a on and my past five days has structor for NYSP and all of and encouragement. So many sophomore at UT) started been a span of that I will never her work with numerous out there have no one to en- having contractions and forget. churches and community or- courage them. I have tried to within the next 48 hours... I So, I have included many ganizations has amassed an do my best and I’m honored became an uncle! pictures to go along with my outstanding reputation for for the award. My sister gave birth to a A Milli Marathon Freestyle Free recap of one of the most memo- being a loving and devoted ”Next I just want to con- beautiful baby girl, six For All rable weeks and weekends in ambassador of the arts and tinue my work and find ways pounds, eight ounces on July my entire life! family values. Best believe, to integrate myself as an en- 25. Let’s take it back to the she might be my and trepreneur into what I do for Her name is Ava Jayelee We were out there to sup- jobs. middle of last week at Civic Kai’lah’s mother but she has the youth in Toledo. I am Lynn Hayes (my sis has two port T. Rtist, our newest and There was a young girl... Center Auditorium just after played a part in raising count- interested in any ideas or middle names too, long story). youngest artist. they said 12 years old or so 6:30 p.m. less kids around here. And As a writer/producer, who knocked out some old they all love her and tell her when you create a song for school Whitney Houston... Jaye M. Hayes how much she affected their an artist the next step is de- somebody get me her infor- Toledoan Of The Year Men- lives anytime they see her, so ciding how it will look onstage mation, she was amazing! But tor Of The Year Mentor of the Year makes and even though there is more yeah, it was a great day...and work yet to be done. I’m proud it actually made Toledo look of how the material came like THE PLACE TO BE! across because we got com- Dragon boat races on the ments on the music and lyr- river, Jehovah’s Witness ics. Convention at Seagate David, Rosalinda, J Verse brought people down to the and a host of others brought waterfront in droves and then a teen talent showcase to- you had this Teen showcase HIP HOP vs RAP performer “BMG” gether that anyone would be going on and it was just a proud of as everyone from (Continued on Page 9)

funding or assistance in mak- ing my first entrepreneurial endeavor a success. I want it to become a destination for Girl, you youth around the city to im- ‘‘ prove their fitness or just even can do this! learn about the arts of fash- ’’ ion and dance... so I’m ready sense to me, mom. for what is next and I am so We all know I have been Congratulations! grateful. I love you all.” critical of everything our Jaye M. Hayes had this to My mom’s Ha’jami Fash- city’s officials do from road say about receiving her ion and Dance Studio is in maintenance, to hiring prac- award for Toledo’s Mentor Parkway Plaza just at the be- tices (maybe I was just mad of the Year 2008: ginning of where Maumee . . . a school dedicated to pregnant they didn’t hire me) and even “I was elated to even be city limit starts. Across from serious things like discrimi- nominated but when they what was Value City at De- & parenting teenage girls nation. However, you’ve got to Jaye M. Hayes take the bad with the good For enrollment information, call and the good is that someone 419-720-4503 today! thought it would be a nice idea to reward www.pollyfox.org outstanding members of our community by acknowledg- ing them for their tireless work and contributions. Seven people were given Toledoan of the Year awards after having been selected by a panel of judges and Mayor Carty Finkbeiner. Among the categories were: humanitarian, innovation, mentor, leadership, business community investment and a mayor’s award. (Two indi- viduals were selected in the business community invest- ment category). The winner in the mentor of the year category was Jaye M. Hayes, owner of a dance and fashion studio, teacher of dance in youth programs and, not least of all, my mother. July 30, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Art4Food Raises $15,000 to Feed Toledo’s Hungry Sojourner’s Truth Staff

The Art4Food Toledo Art Last week, funds raised in North Toledo. The Kitchen Show & Auction on June 7, through the event were do- for the Poor will use the mon- 2008 brought together art cre- nated to two local organiza- ies to defray its everyday ated by celebrity and local tions. United Way of Greater expenses. artists along with an appreci- Toledo received $10,000 of Harvey Savage, president ate audience of art lovers and the proceeds and the Martin of the Kitchen for the Poor patrons at the Secor Build- Luther King Kitchen for the stressed in a news confer- ing. The auction, sponsored Poor will receive $5,000. ence announcing the dona- by Cornerstone Church was United Way is investing tions from Cornerstone that designed to raise funds to its portion to sponsor Sec- the three organizations have help feed hungry people of ond Harvest’s BackPack Pro- long had a mutually benefi- the community. gram for children at day camps cial relationship. “Pastor

[Michael] Pitts has been be- Friday to children so that they fort,” said Kitson. “This will hind us for years,” he said of can take them home with them affect the health of a lot of the leader of Cornerstone. for the weekend. The packs children. This will help chil- “This is not the first time are filled with nonperishable, dren bring home food to nour- we’ve received help from easily consumed, vitamin- ish them over the weekend Cornerstone. And we now fortified foods for the week- by filling in hunger gaps.” have a case manager through end and the children return The BackPack Program is the help of [President and the packs to the center on designed to help meet the CEO] Bill Kitson and United Mondays. needs of hungry children Way.” The money provided by when other resources such The news conference was the Cornerstone Art4Food as free-reduced school held at the site of the Friendly program will fund the lunches or summer youth Center which will administer BackPack Program through program meals are not avail- the BackPack Program to 110 the fall. able, according to informa- children and their families. “This is a tremendous tion provided by United The program distributes back opportunity to get the com- Way. Old West End Day Care Center packs filled with food on each munity involved in this ef- 2700 Monroe Street 419.244.8431 Tabernacle of Faith (Continued from Page 4) July 20 and Rev. Donald Coleman, pastor of Mt. Carmel Holiness Church of We Come Chicago, IL on July 24 and 25. As Williams related sev- eral weeks ago in an inter- view with this newspaper, We Learn the Tabernacle of Faith has a unique mission. “We min- ister to the whole man,” said Williams. “Salvation is the beginning, abundant life We Grow living is next. We got next!”

*Now Accepting Infants Toddlers Pre-schooler’s & School Age Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth July 30, 2008 Two Toledo Area Youngsters Will be Invading Hollywood Soon Sojourner’s Truth Staff Margaret O’Brien’s a result, both will be head- way was and still is Tyree’s troduced to dance by an the age of four and then, at suggested they enroll the Starbound NYC stopped in ing to Los Angeles in Janu- goal, he told us just re- older sister who was under five, was diagnosed with six-year old in dance school. Toledo recently and took in ary 2009 for a round of audi- cently. Gibson’s tutelage at the time, diabetes. “The rest is history,” says a show. They got their tions and interviews. In fact, he would like to this discovery is the culmi- “She went through a lot Jan Herndon. money’s worth. Tyree, whom The Truth attend college in New York nation of many years of of trials and tribulations,” Well, not yet it isn’t. Ac- This talent agency – the profiled almost three years City so he can be close to work and the expectation says Jan Herndon. “She tually the history is still be- same one that discovered ago, has been dancing with the dance and entertain- that his talent would even- started school a year late ing made. Toledo Katie Holmes and Positive Force, under the ment scene. tually be unveiled. because she had so much Nicole now gets all A’s got her ticket to Hollywood guidance of founder and ar- First, however, a quick For Nicole Herndon, catching up to do. This kid and B’s on her report card. punched – were at it again. tistic director Sheila Gibson, side trip to the other coast. however, such a discovery has been through the “She cries if she gets a B,” This time, two lucky Toledo since he was eight years old. Tyree will be leaving in was as unexpected as it was wringer.” says Jan Herndon. In fact, youngsters will be getting “It feels like I’m on a January on an all-expense unlikely, says her mother Just by chance, Gibson’s Herndon credits the dance tickets to the West Coast. cloud,” he said in an inter- paid trip to Los Angeles to Jan Herndon. father encountered the classes – Nicole is taking Tyree Bell, a 17-year-old view in 2005 of what hap- audition for situation com- Nicole, says her mother, Herndons shortly after they three this summer and a gym- junior to be at Scott High pens to him during a perfor- edies, modeling ads and was born prematurely and moved to Toledo three years nastics class – with the im- School, and Nicole mance. “I feel very calm.” dance shows. In the mean- had a learning disability. She ago and noticed how Nicole proved grades and helping Herndon, a nine-year-old And as he told us then, time, talent coaches with did not start talking until moved around so much. She to keep the diabetes under third grader at McKinley, he plans to prolong his as- Starbound will be working control due to the strenu- were performing in Positive sociation with dance. “I with the youth on develop- ous physical activity. Force’s annual recital in want to become a versatile ing his all-around talents – Needless to say, the fact June when they came under dancer and then a famous acting and singing, for ex- that Nicole has been se- the scrutiny of the talent choreographer by studying ample. lected to visit Hollywood, scouts from Starbound. As all types of dance.” Broad- For Tyree, who was in- all expenses paid, is icing on the cake. The family has been told that Nicole is just what companies such as Disney and Nickelodeon are seeking. So it’s somewhere over the rainbow for a round of visits with directors, pro- ducers and agents … for both Tyree and Nicole. Now, that’s entertain- ment. July 30, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Amazing Weekend (Continued from Page 6) Local Playwright Celebrates th great look! 50 Birthday with Staged As soon as that was over, had to start getting ready for the Production Hip Hop vs. Rap Showdown Sojourner’s Truth Staff at Mickey Finns - brought to you by U.G.E. & Stressed Out Productions. The 16 Bar Beast Freestyle Battle got underway after waiting on more of the con- firmed contestants to arrive and I have to say, I’ve never seen anything like it. First tho, even before that jumped off - we decided to do “D.C.” vs Wes Craven something only we would be crazy enough to attempt : “A Milli Marathon.” I battle him all the time of ... okay, I’ll just say that ... That’s right, we let any when we are playing around um...yeah. and everyone in the place between rehearsals and ses- Expect to see tha boy D.C. who felt like they wanted to sions, but after Saturday in these pages real soon (holla flow get up on stage and flow night I might think twice. Why at me dude). over Lil Wayne’s monster our male singer had one of Congrats on ya victory! banger. the illest rap flows of the “A Also, have to say that even Damn! Didn’t think it Milli Marathon” is beyond though we had to cut the would go on for 20 minutes, me, but the crowd was just as night short and not everyone tho! amazed as we were. got as much burn as they But wow, the rhymes got hoped, everyone got seen iller and iller with every pass The 16 Bar Beast and heard and it was a show around the cipher. Freestyle Battle Winner: to remember. Then guess who stole the D.C. a/k/a Lenz. Footage will be up real show? In the championship soon, I’ll keep everyone Just guess who? round D.C. and Wes Craven posted. U.G.E. SINGER/ went head to head in what Ladi of Dangerously Am- songwriter – Aye Dee. will be an unforgettable battle (Continued on Page 12) “I want plays to minister to people and to touch people,” says local playwright Marcia Lynn Stanton. “I want to make them laugh and to deal with sensitive subjects.” So on the occasion of her 50th birthday, Stanton did just that with her play titled MeMah. Last Saturday evening, Stanton and her family, friends and fans of theatre enjoyed a buffet dinner at the Genesis Dreamplex after being treated to MeMah, a 12-character story about a grandmother, her son, his wife, his talented daughter, his son and the brotha’ next door. “It’s about a mother – the backbone of the family – and what happens when crisis threatens,” said Stanton a few minutes before dinner. “It’s a blended family in a mess … in an uproar. Even though it’s a Christian home, prayer has been excluded and that’s the problem.” The term “MeMah” comes from the South and is a term of endearment for the family Is Returning to School matriarch … “big mama” as Stanton explained. Stanton, a hair stylist by trade, is no stranger to the arts. She is an accomplished musician having sung in such far-flung locales as Bulgaria and New Zealand; she writes short stories Making You Blue? and she is a comedienne. Her visual art has been on display for the last three years at the Toledo Museum of Art and she is a two-time recipient of the Toledo Museum of Art Juneteenth Award. Are you 16 - 21 In addition to the play, the audience also saw the praise dancers, Steps of Grace from St. James “The Armory,” perform “That Name” sung by … no other than Stanton herself. Next up for Stanton? She has just completed a play titled Under the Blood about gang and violence which will be produced in 2009. still a Freshman or Sophomore?

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The group Earth, Wind, & I was not terribly enthused, nearly drowning out the mu- conga drums, kalimbas (Af- able from the horns in Then, there was the finale. Fire was formed in 1969, the but as a big fan of live perfor- sic coming from the stage. I rican thumb pianos) and the EW&F’s sensational brass The group left the stage and year I graduated from high mance of any kind (I have even knew the words of al- voice of the wind (I swear section. the crowd turned into a mob school. By then, I was a firmly been known to enjoy things most all of the choruses (hey, Philip Bailey’s voice does not My other favorite was of relentless fans demanding rooted in the “Motown as hokey as a hog-calling I heard those songs on the begin or end in his vocal Verdine White, who gave us more as they pounded the Sound” and Aretha Franklin, contest!), I agreed and knew radio so much ‘back in the chords but somewhere in the a Jimi Hendrix turn on his backs of the aluminum seats so when the group became I’d have a good time no mat- day,’ they must have slipped stratosphere that he then chan- bass. I always found his long, we sat upon until all 11 of the popular in the 1970s, the mass ter who was performing. into my subconscious!). nels through his vocal appa- straight locks an attractive men who’d just sung and appeal of their mixture of soul, I’d never been to one of This is when I usually give ratus!). look on the slight-built dark- played their hearts out came R&B, funk and disco com- the Toledo Zoo’s popular my readers a moment by mo- What you’d see would be skinned man, but seeing him back onstage to do two more pletely bypassed me. concerts (I have this crowd ment account of the event, leaps of fire, jumping and in person, I realize just how numbers. I went to college and traded phobia problem) and thought putting them there, letting leaping across space in bursts handsome he is – even 40 Everyone heard their fa- in Motown’s Temptations for it might be worth a trip to one them feel the excitement and of energy and power unlike years later. The third original vorites. I don’t have one, but any force of nature (EW&F member of the group, Ralph I’ll never dismiss the music moves with such energy and Johnson, did a drum duet with and showmanship of EW&F force across a stage, it’s like Bailey that showed the musi- again. Having experienced watching a scene from “The cians’ range. Bailey started it both at the Toledo Zoo, I know Matrix” sped up). all with an African drum solo the meaning of the word “su- What you’d feel is the rum- that took me back to Africa. I perstar.” blings and undulating move- don’t know where the rest of I saw 11 superstars at the ment of mountains and riv- the audience went, but they Toledo Zoo concert. ers, flowing underneath you had a good time getting there I couldn’t wait to call my as you felt the rush of all of and back. brother John in California nature’s quiet fury. Then, Johnson echoed when I got home to tell him In other words, the group with the snare drums, joining about my conversion to is baaaad! with Bailey to start another of EW&F fandom. He has a Music I once grew weary the group’s many hits and reggae band that actually re- hearing on the radio thrilled driving the audience into a minds me a lot of the group. me as I listened intently to the frenzy that was only surpassed He agreed with me that he’d musicianship of some excep- when the three ‘originals’ never liked the group much tional musicians. At least a were introduced. Highlights and always thought their lyr- third of the performance was of the show are hard to distin- ics were silly, but that they instrumental, much to my guish since the entire two- were all great musicians (we delight – I can take or leave hour concert was a 120- generally agree on most vocals most of the time un- minute stellar performance. things). less someone with an excep- However, the love songs He told me that EW&F tional voice is singing, like interlude during which the had just played in the north- Toledo’s Ramona Collins, group sang its memorable ern California community a Stevie Wonder or Philip ballads just as the sun set and 100 miles or so from San Fran- Bailey! day turned to dusk, brought cisco where he lives. The tick- Yes, I’m a fan now. couples into focus as they ets for that concert were What that man can do with nestled against each other, $150.00. The Toledo Zoo’s a high note should be in husbands singing softly to concert was a bargain! “Ripley’s Believe it Or Not.” wives and wives looking Several thousand people He may not be classified as a dreamily into space remem- paid half that amount and less Photo: Toledoblade.com jazz vocalist, but at times dur- bering when they first heard to hear and see the best per- ing the Toledo Zoo concert, the words “I love you.” formance I’ve ever seen by his voice was indistinguish- That was a moment. musical group. the Chi-Lites and the Queen of my favorite Toledo tourist the spirit of what took place. of Soul for Roberta Flack, attractions to go and see what There is no way, however, since my own singing style all the hoopla is about; be- that I can describe an EW&F Register Today!!! was closer to hers than any- sides, my friend paid for the concert! one else I heard on the radio. tickets and dinner before the I promised the staff at the The constant barrage of Earth, show – how could I turn that Glendale Gardens Café where Wind & Fire hits on the radio down? my friend and I had dinner during my last years of under- The show at the zoo was before the show that I would graduate school and my en- incredible, to say the least. write a story that made them tire time in graduate school Thousands showed up to fill feel as if they attended the did not change my mind about every seat and the crowd re- concert, which they missed the group. minded me just how exciting since they had to work (Chef I found their music irritat- live performances are. I’ve Lius tried to persuade me to ing and it played nonstop on grown so used to lackluster trade places with him and take every single radio station – responses to performances in over his cooking duties – as if pop, soul, rock & roll, you Toledo, no matter how fan- I could!). name it – everybody played tastic, I was not prepared for What hubris on my part! I Earth, Wind & Fire! the response EW&F received can no more describe an Seeing Maurice White at the Toledo Zoo. 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Preschoolers from Old was excited about her be Cinderella.” West End Daycare Center daughter’s pending future. Whatley continued his celebrated their accom- “She’s been at the center speech by talking about his plishments with a gradua- for about a year, and I childhood and how he was tion in front of their family picked that daycare be- an average student while members and friends at The University of Toledo on Saturday, July 26. Center Executive Direc- tor Patricia Dumbuya be- lieves that a successful childcare development center should provide a sound foundation so chil- dren can succeed later in life. “This is what our pre- school program is about, kindergarten readiness,” Graduates with said Dumbuya. “Our main teacher Eva Sadowy goal throughout the year has been to equip the kids cause it had a good reputa- attending Bowling Green with the social and cogni- tion,” said Toney. “I’m just State University. “If you tive skills needed to suc- so proud, she’s going to be keep being good, someone ceed in kindergarten.” a doctor someday.” will notice you and then Dumbuya welcomed the Guest speaker Larry good things will happen for guests as the 10 graduates Whatley of WTOL News you.” were introduced. The Old 11 encouraged parents and Toledo area magician card trick and magical graduate parents. center. And to that end, I West End Daycare graduates in the areas of Jimmy Gaines entertained bending stick trick. Then “Our staff has also re- take my hat off to them.” Center’s class of 2008 in- goal setting, goal comple- the crowd with a few magic special recognitions were mained the backbone of our Before closing the af- cluded: Akyia Burt, Azzure tion and educational objec- tricks, which included a given to center’s staff and program. They have been ternoon event, 10 excited Clay, Allen Fell, Artasia tives. “It’s such a pleasure graduates received their Hopkins, Ta’Ron Jordan, to be here, this is a historic Parents Sylvia Emory and Bill certificates and words of Brishawn Reed, Selena occasion with these kids Redd with Brishawn Reed wisdom from center admin- Sell, Cassius Shaw, graduating at The Univer- istrator, Francis Dumbuya, Dakotta Toney and James sity of Toledo. These are who spoke about the chal- Turnbull. aspiring lawyers, doctors, lenges of minority stu- Artasia Hopkin’s proud nurses, police officers, dents. “Personally, being a mother, Rashonda Toney even one little girl wants to minority and having been a product of the inner-city, I know the challenges our Mother Tiffany Sell and parents face in raising their daughter Selena children,” said Mr. Dumbuya. “I understand the challenges our children face in attending a poorly equipped school system. As a result, I feel an inher- ent responsibility to do my part in educating our chil- dren.” The Old West End Daycare Center is located at 2700 Monroe Street in Toledo and the phone num- ber is 419-244-8431.

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THE REAL PROS! 2IÀFHV6HUYLQJ2KLR 6RXWKHUQ0LFKLJDQ Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth July 30, 2008 Amazing Weekend (Continued from Page 9) may not even matter, but I The last few days have been to working with you, glad you nis, Chazy and all the artists watched as a steady stream of AMAZING and I wanna give like the material. and people who offered their acts gave their best effort to get shouts and props to everyone Hutch, Brandy Brown, assistance. the crowd on their side. who made it amazing: Sheron, Lil D (U.G.E. wel- Thank you all, and once Even the D.J.’s and hosts Apple, Kat, Natasha, Nancy comes you to the Glass City) again congrats to my mom for were surprised at the crowd’s - If you see a beautiful woman and errybody at Hot 97. her award and my sister on her indifference. U.G.E. artist at the door at a U.G.E. show, D.C. - JOOKS - Nothing successful and amazing deliv- Darron Scott performed new you betta respect them. They (securittyyy!!) - Wes Craven ery (all natural, like a boss!) joint “Fabolous,” Onasis per- work hard and they make it and all the other signees and and welcome to the world Ava formed “Boppers” and Aye happen. participants for the Freestyle !!! Dee had them backing him on Ladies, thank you ever so Battle at the Hip Hop vs. Rap “We Get Chose”.” much... (Apple!!!!) showdown. [email protected] R&B singer Tracy per- Mike jam - looking forward Rick, Marcus, Corey, Ado- formed “Go Live” and recently signed rap artist Cuntry did his hit “Look At Me.” Yung Joc and Hot Styles got into “Lookin Boy” and other notable joints and ended it with his mega hit “It’s Goin Down”...and his show was great! Controlled the crowd, gave away shoes and money, cracked on the soundman (the bitious Ent. Amazing job The official U.G.E. after sound was really a problem, stepping in as freestyle battle hours spot...a/k/a IHOP on yo, for real!) hostess and then killed it on the Talmadge was poppin until 4 He even brought up one of stage even with a sore throat. a.m., then it was right back up the deputy sheriff dudes U.G.E. and Ladi hold each other five hours later to get ready for onstage to talk about them try- down always! … ing to end the show early (which D.J. Boodyl - stepping in at Bash At The Bay with they did anyway). the 11th hour when we needed Hutch Daddy $ Yung Joc. All in all, you bring that a replacement D.J. and he was Just over two thousand many people out to the bay and the perfect choice.... had the people showed up at Maumee give Toledo a whole new look... perfect ear of what to play when Bay for a free concert and it it’s a success regardless of the This Strikes Me... and just made things run ever proved that once again, Hutch bull that may have happened. (Continued from Page 2) Daddy Dolla gets Toledo to do so smoothly. And one more Hutch, I see ya vision play- left Cortez Fuqua, 20, and Lava Kitchen, 21, both of Lima, with minor injuries. stuff! unlikely hero of the evening, boy, keep doing it. Toledo Dr. Tony Atkins asks – do you think they’ll play my CD, now? Homey Put the Gun Dude, I’m thankful for this U.G.E.’s Darron Scott. gonna hold you down. Away is a direct response to this kind of action. The information for this age group is put cat for real. When the hip-hop side of You please believe me on forward to them – straight talk in a language they understand. Dr. Atkins has received Police presence was awk- our roster has to perform, the that one. commendations for his work across the nation but not in the community that is his focus. He’s gone to every radio station to ask them to include the positive messages from his Young Joc rap CD on their playlists to help get vital information to the kids that need to hear it. Every station has turned him down. And the violence is on the rise. “I don’t understand this community! What are we waiting for? I’ve been begging them to address this for two years – now look where we are! Are they ready to listen now, or must more people die?” Sixth Ward Councilman Derry Glenn voiced frustration with the reaction of law enforcement and the community. “We wanted to offer another gun buy-back program. The last one we had was successful – but I had to fund it out of my own pocket! I can’t afford to do that again, but other agencies do have money for these types of programs – it’s just a matter of finding out how far they are willing to let it go. The people that carry guns are getting to be younger and younger – and we need to be investigating to find out how these young people are getting these guns! Who is buying them; supplying them? We need to find out.” Jesse Lowe II is the founder of “Drugs Bring Death”. “We’ve had three shootings, four victims in three days. It has to stop. We have to do something to stop this.” singers usually get to chill and ward at times, but everything show support. was thankfully drama free so This dude knew we were hey. short some executives and took Just about every D.J. you it upon himself to fill some can think of was there : bigger shoes that night and D.J. Kausion, D.J. One showed his organizational skills Tyme, D.J. Big Lou Da Mayor, off by keeping things in order D.J. Mpress, D.J. Illsid, and a behind the scenes. host of area producers, rap- Good look on dat one Cuzo pers, it was like a little micro - you know U.G.E. is short local entertainment scene, with staffed. no beef and no one acting funny G., Black Swamp Coalition, that I was aware of. A few Ladi, B.M.G., Yung Flo, performers from Detroit Onasis and S.S.T.R.E.S. all showed up too. gave performances that kept Only thing that made the the audience in their seats ...and day less than stellar: a whole night full of “local” 1. Toledo crowds are resis- music is a lot to ask of the tant to anyone they don’t per- average audience...so if every- sonally know; one stayed put, you know the 2. The sound was so bad talent was on point! that the day ended with chants Special shouts to Yung Flo of “Kill the sound man.” and B.M.G. for just blowing it Yeah, Toledo crowds only out the water with their energy check for people they can say and “yeah, I know him...” so intense delivery. whether ya music is hot or not July 30, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Two New BGSU Trustees Named Special to The Truth

Real estate executive spring. executive vice president director of the Akron Met- David J. Levey, a 1971 Also newly appointed is with Forest City Enter- ropolitan Housing Author- Bowling Green State Uni- Antwan Jones, a doctoral prises Inc., an $8 billion, ity. He is a member of the versity graduate, has been student in sociology at the publicly traded real estate National Multifamily appointed by Gov. Ted University, to a two-year firm based in Cleveland. Housing Council and the Strickland to a nine-year term as the graduate stu- His specific responsibili- Akron Children’s Concert term on the BGSU Board dent trustee. He succeeds ties are in the residential, Society, as well as an avid of Trustees. Levey replaces Brady Gaskins in that po- multifamily group, where gardener and gourmet Michael Wilcox of Toledo, sition. he handles acquisition and cook. A frequent speaker whose term ended in the Levey, of Akron, is an development activities in at national conferences, he the eastern part of the coun- earned a bachelor’s degree try. in business administration In his 26 years with For- from BGSU in 1971. est City, Levey’s duties Jones, the new graduate have also included syndi- student trustee, earned a cation of public housing master’s degree in sociol- projects and development ogy from Bowling Green and construction of hotel in 2007 and is currently properties. A nationally pursuing a second master’s recognized expert in His- degree, in applied statis- toric Adaptive Reuse De- tics. He received his Antwan Jones velopment, he has been re- bachelor’s degree in soci- sponsible for historic re- ology and African Ameri- development in Philadel- can studies from Duke Graduate Student Senate. was the recipient of the phia; Richmond, Va.; University in 2004. Active in many Toledo- Donald J. and Susan E. Washington D.C.; Boston, The North Carolina na- area civic organizations as Adamchak Graduate Stu- and Dallas, collaborating tive now resides in well, he has also served on dent Award in Demogra- closely with the National Maumee, Ohio, and is a the American Sociological phy. Park Service to accomplish member of BGSU’s Soci- Association’s Student Fo- Write A Letter to these urban redevelopment ology Graduate Students rum Advisory Board and The Editor projects. Association, African the Society for the Study email: Prior to joining Forest American Graduate Stu- of Social Problems Board [email protected]

David J. Levey Photo: leadershipdallas.com City, Levey was executive dents Association and of Directors. In 2007, Jones

In Memoriam Hugo L. Johnson May 16, 1950 – July 23, 2008

If you ever took the Collingwood Avenue exit heading south on I 75, you knew Hugo L. Johnson. Hugo was a fixture at the Collingwood exit for many years. Hugo passed away last week at St. Vincent’s. Born in 1950 to Arlene Lathen and Hugo L. Johnson, Hugo’s sisters are Deanna, Pauline, Anita, Rosland and Esther. His brothers are Curtis, Wade, Leon, Joel and Todd. Hugo leaves behind his children Tonia, Taurus and Hugo, Jr . and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Hugo enjoyed skating, boxing and writing poetry. Although he was homeless, he enjoyed his life and was sent home by the angels. The wake will be held at Tate Funeral Home on Saturday, August 2 at 11 a.m. and the funeral will follow at the same location at noon. The Peacock Café will be holding a fundraiser for Hugo’s expenses on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to close. Hugo’s suit has been donated by Jack’s Men’s Wear. Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth July 30, 2008 Jack Ford Files Discrimination Charge Against Toledo Urban League Sojourner’s Truth Staff Jack Ford, member of The president’s position nobody else does,” said incident, I probably would a position Ford also sought, League. the Toledo Board of Edu- became open when former- Ford earlier this week in have ignored it,” said Ford, would not be considered “Somebody ought to cation, has filed a discrimi- President Johnny Mickler an interview with this pa- “but there were other inci- for the permanent position. send me a note saying we nation charge against the resigned to take a similar per. “It struck me as bi- dents.” Ford, who has started had other reasons,” said Greater Toledo Urban position in his hometown zarre that the Urban League Elaborating on the other several non-profit agencies Ford who is also a colum- League (GTUL). Ford, of Greenville, SC. would say they made a de- incidents, Ford referred to including SASI and nist for this paper. who was recently a finalist John C. Jones, who had cision, in part, based upon his second interview with Adelante, Inc and is very The former mayor of To- for the position or presi- led the GTUL Young Pro- age.” an Urban League national familiar with the ledo said that he is seeking a dent/CEO of the GTUL, fessionals for several Ford cites in his com- search team and their pat- fundraising aspects of such specific remedy. “At the least, claims in his complaint that years, was named presi- plaint a statement by board tern of questions about his organizations, further the board should be required to “I believe I have been un- dent/CEO in April and of- member and then-interim experience and an inter- stated in his complaint that undergo training so it doesn’t lawfully discriminated ficially took over the reins President Paul L. Hubbard view given by Hubbard to “I have more experience in happen again,” said Ford. against due to of the organization in June. that “he wanted a younger a media outlet early in the fund-raising and non-profit The Urban League has de- Respondent’s consider- “A civil rights organi- guy in the position.” process in which he stated leadership,” than the cur- clined comment on these mat- ation of my age.” zation should get it right if “Had it been an isolated that the interim president, rent leader of the Urban ters.

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Call 419-872-3510 or 419- Toledo OH, 43604 Call 248-250-0179 874-4371 Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth July 30, 2008 Coffee With The Fords Lewis Family Reunion Coffee With The Fords airs Every Sunday at 6:30 am on WTVG-13abc and can now be seen on www.13abc.com so you can link to the guests, places, and events that make living in our region so great!

August 3, 2008

Co Hosts Cynthia and Jack Ford welcome world renowned artists, Phil and Natalie Fisher, back to Toledo while on a whirlwind tour of the Midwest. Phil is a 1964 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and has a spot in the DeVilbiss Hall of Fame located at Frisch’s on Secor Rd. in Toledo, Ohio. Meanwhile, Mud Hens Manager, Joe Napoli, is on deck for the second segment to show off the action taking place in Lucas County’s Fifth Third Field. Next, the Fords will show you where you can get some great food and atmosphere before and after the game. Batter Up!

August 10, 2008

Co Hosts Cynthia and Jack Ford invite viewers to “Come and Play All Day at Put-In- Bay... the ‘Key West’ of The Great Lakes” while catching the 2nd Jet Express Charter from the brand new Toledo Passenger Terminal, at 1701 Front Street, Toledo, Ohio. The round trip tickets are $60.00 and include The Sunset Cruise all the way home on Sunday, August Toledo was the site for and 27, 2008. Michigan, Kentucky, 24th. All proceeds from the event benefit The Toledo Animal Shelter. Seating is limited. the family reunion of de- Over 100 family mem- Texas, Alabama, Okla- Groups welcome. Call to make reservations at 1-800-245-1538. Jack Fines, Esq., chairman scendants of Maggie bers and five generations homa, New Jersey and of the Toledo Animal Shelter Board will bring a special guest, “Rover”, for viewers to meet and fall in love with. Edible Puppy Chow is on the menu at the kitchen counter! Nicholson Lewis and of Lewises came to the California. Ossie Lewis on July 26 Glass City from Ohio, Nadine Michelle Lewis August 17, 2008

Learn what we have in common with Toledo, Spain as co-hosts Cynthia and Jack Ford interview the founder of The Association of The Two Toledos, Lee Murray, and local artist Steve Conine whose raging paintings were created here and abroad! Finally, in the third segment, Senorita Cassandra teaches the flair of Spanish spices with a delectable dish demonstration. The temperature will be hot... Ole! Day The House of Funeral Service “Locally Owned And Operated” “Our Family Serving Your Family”

* Pre-Arrangements * On Line Arrangements * Counseling Needs * Cremation Service and Franklin Delano * Insurance Available Lewis served as the chair- men of the event, the first year that the younger gen- eration had organized the 2550 NEBRASKA AVE. reunion. TOLEDO, OHIO 43607 The Lewis family first Phone: 419-534-2550 put together a reunion www.houseofday.com about 20 years ago, here in Toledo, the main hub of Email:[email protected] 2550 Nebraska Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43607 the family according to family member Brenda Powell. This was a major reunion, said Powell, be- cause so many members of the family had not at- tended previous gather- ings. The children of Maggie and Ossie are Mayome Smith, Arkerdella (Lewis) Howard, Nancy Turner Bey, Franklin Lewis and their deceased siblings: Sylvester Lewis, Ruth Lewis, Charles Lewis, Dorothy Mae Wright and Frances Spencer.