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PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL David Fleetwood was surprised with the Excellence in Leadership Award, by member of the Executive Board, and retir- Religion/Family ees. St. Mark’s union workers who’ve contributed their time Missionary in the field, plus, their Baptist Church time helping their union brothers and sisters advance were recognized. David Fleetwood, business manager, and secretary treasurer for Local 500, told The Toledo Journal, “It’s important to recognize the accomplishments of 100 years of Local 500 because it allows us to see our success, and Auto/Sports then continue to make further strives.” Toledo Boxer Although the Jared Anderson organization has been Goes Pro around for 100 years, Mr. Fleetwood said they continue to make advances because

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL their able to adapt to Business Manager David Fleetwood accepts an Award of Appreciation from Local 500’s Ex- the time, with a new ecutive Board and Staff. Pictured: Brian Aiken, Kareem Grant, Anthony Thompson, Business mindset. ”Even though Manager David Fleetwood, Al Jones, Lamaar Isaac, Patricia Cardell. there’s some opposition against unions, we at By JURRY TAALIB-DEEN of the glass city. Local 500 work with Journal Staff Writer On Friday, October 4, all political parties. the union brother, and We just don’t focus sisterhood, celebrated on one; that’s a new Members of Local that century long mindset that allows us 500 could easily accomplishments in to continue to make the be considered the the Great Hall of the strides we need,” he grunts, or infantry Stranahan, Theater, said. men, of constructing 4645 Heatherdowns Mr. Fleetwood added cities. From pouring Blvd. the Local 500 shows the concrete, to utilizing Proclamations from political leadership, as EVERYBODY IS PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL a jackhammer, the city, state, and federal well as the community SOMEBODY IN 100 Year Anniversary Guests. In the forefront: tradesmen, and women politicians were part how beneficial they are THE TOLEDO Retiree Ramelle Smith-Agin seated with her have contributed 100 of the evening long JOURNAL husband Allen and Staff from LIUNA’s State years to the construction celebrations. Further, Continued on page 7. TJ and Regional Offices. Inside News Page 2 • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Pathway Inc.’s Brothers United Fatherhood Coalition Holds Annual Meeting are interested in weekly. Another aspect of the program concentrates on job readiness and teaching fathers how to get and keep a job. Sometimes unemployment can be a factor as to why the father is absent from his child’s life. Fathers in the Brothers United Fatherhood Program are 92% more likely to improve job readiness than those not in the program. After going through the program 98% of fathers said they have good job skills. 97% are more confident in their ability to find a job they want. 96% said they know how to apply for a job, and 97% are confident in their interviewing skills. In addition, 89% of fathers in the program are less likely to lose their job compared to those who do not go through the program. One thing that could stand in one the way while trying to get a job is a police record. So, consequently, program PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL participants took a survey that Avis Denise Files: Director of Family Supported Services: The Brothers United Fatherhood Program (seated) and her staff at yielded these results. 64% of the Pathways Inc.’s Brothers United Fatherhood Coalition Annual Meeting. all BUFP participants have a police record, and 88% of those did not re-offend during the six-week program. While 90% of all fathers in the program with or without a police record avoided being arrested during their time in the program.’ Following this were two Brothers United Fatherhood Program participants, Mr. Patrick Ryder and David Oxner who gave testimonies about their positive experience in the BUFC program and how their lives have been changed. After that Community Partners Jamie Hall: Lucas County Works, Bonita Johnson: Lucas County JFS Division of Child Support, Harold Stevens: Lucas

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL County Children Services, Community Partners Award winners were (L-R) Jamie Hall: Lucas County Work, Bonita Johnson: Lucas County JFS Divi- Keith A. Robinson: Lucas sion of Child Support, Harold Stevens: Lucas County Childen Services, Keith A. Robinson: Lucas County Childen Services, County Children Services, Melanie Redlawski, and Alan Fabry: Volunteers of America with Avis Denise Files: Director of Family Supported Services, The Melanie Redlawski, and Alan Brothers United Fatherhood Program. Fabry: Volunteers of America, The Brothers United plans to increase family Family and Support Services: Fluegeman, EEI, and Avis revived acknowledgment By Michael Daniels and an award for their work Journal Staff Report Fatherhood program goal engagement. Approximately Brothers United Fatherhood File: Director of Family and is to assist participants to eighty-five representatives of Program and they accepted Support Services: Brothers with the Brothers United On September 26, 2019, change their attitudes, beliefs, these organizations attended a Proclamation from the City United Fatherhood Program, Fatherhood Program. Pathway Inc. Brothers United and behaviors by eliminating the meeting. presented by Toledo City and went as follows. The closing remarks Fatherhood Coalition held its barriers and develop action The thrust of this program Councilman Larry Skyes. ‘The Brothers United were delivered by Geneva Annual Meeting at the new plans that address identifies is to get fathers ages primarily Then Evaluators Dr. Joseph Fatherhood Program teaches Ware-Rice: Senior Program Mott Branch Library at 1010 barriers to allow then to ages 20-24 and beyond who Donnelly and Dr. Michael fathers skills on fatherhood Consultant and Avis Files. Dorr St. The purpose of the become better fathers to their are estranged from their Young from Educational development, relationship Brothers United is currently meeting was to bring the children. families for various reasons, Evaluators Incorporated enhancement, and financial enrolling Fathers, if you need Brothers United Fatherhood The Brothers United back involved with the family presented their conclusions literacy. At the end of the six- help or know of someone Program’s Community Fatherhood Coalition and especially their children. on The Brothers United week program, fathers were who needs help please call Partners up to date on the (BUFC) is a coalition of Currently, the program has Fatherhood Program. asked to take a survey to see (419) 279-0798. progress the program has community stakeholders who served 1,490 fathers who They were followed by how the program impacted Funding for this project made over the last four years. are committed to support, are involved in the lives of the presentation of the Year their lives. 74% said they was provided by The Pathway Inc. vision is to strengthen, connect, and 4,276 children. This objective 4 Data and Infographics take their child places they United States Department reduce poverty by inspiring impact fathers in Lucas is accomplished by various statistics gathered from needed to go daily or weekly. of Health and Human hope and delivering services County. The Coalition meets methods offered in the various data sources both 26% said they have meals Service Administration for to those who seek self- bi-monthly with the goal program. quantitative and qualitative with their child daily or weekly. Children and Families-Grant sufficiency. Their mission is to of strengthening program The Annual Meeting began of The Brothers United 36% said they help their child 90FK0087. These services reduce poverty by providing efforts by referrals, resources, with opening remarks by Fatherhood Program with their bedtime routine or are available to all eligible comprehensive services and advocacy. The Coalition Cheryl Grice, Pathway Inc. participants. They were homework at least weekly, persons regardless of race, that create pathways to self- will develop action steps, CEO. She was joined by presented by Aida and 45% said they talk with gender, age, disability or sufficiency. strategies, and follow up Avis Denise Files: Director of Hernandez, Stephanie their child about things they religion The Toledo Journal • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • Page 3 Coming Events/News

nominations one can submit. For more information contact the DAS Equal Opportunity Shiloh Baptist Church Ongoing Events Division at 614-466-8380 or [email protected]. 2nd Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor ATTENTION AFRICAN AMERICAN VENDORS! Venson & First Lady Demetria Simpson Every Third Wednesday The Word of the Lord: Not By Power, Not By Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition and Might; But By My Spirit Join us for the 2nd Annual REAL BLACK FRIDAY Social Justice Institute October 25, 2019 - 7:00 pm: Pastor Roger D. TOLEDO! Black Business Expo. If you are an African Anyone interested in joining, meet at Kent Branch Carson - Southern Baptist Church American owned business looking to market your November 2, 2019 - 6:00 pm: Pastor Jerry Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., from 9:15 a.m. until products or services to HUNDREDS of customers, Boose - Second Baptist Church 11 a.m. register today to be a vendor at the largest Black November 3, 2019 - 3:30 pm: Pastor Joseph Business Expo in Northwest Ohio. Simpson - First Missionary Baptist Church, St. Paul, NC. @ 1203 Girard St., Toledo, OH 43605. The REAL BLACK FRIDAY TOLEDO! Black Business Every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month Expo is conveniently located within the central city The Redeemed Christian Church of God Food Pantry, 10 AM to 12 PM event will take place on Thursday, from 5:30 — 7:00 of Toledo at The New Life Center on the campus of 2239 Cheyenne Blvd, Toledo OH 43614 p.m. at The Summit Event Center. The venue is located Bethlehem Baptist Church. This attractive, secure, one- at 23 North Summit Street in downtown Toledo. Karen level building offers 7,000 square Ft. of opportunity for 3rd Saturday of Each Month Baird, interim vice president of the Housing Choice vendors to have a wonderful and interactive experience Voucher Program and Jennifer Smith, manager of the with convenient and easy to access parking. The event Widows Empowered Strengthened & I Inc. (Affectionately known as W.E.S & I Inc.) program, will be the main presenters. The goal of the is inside and will take place come rain or shine! Are you a Widow? Come share with us. We cordially symposium is to educate the community about the The event will take place November 29, 2019, from invite you to join us at our next meeting: . Housing Choice Voucher program, including how they 11:00am until 5:00pm. Tables are limited, so don’t miss 1-3pm Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr Street, can take advantage of it from a community housing and out on this opportunity to sell on the hottest shopping Toledo, OH 43615. To learn more about WES & I, Inc.: landlord/developer perspective. The HCV Program can day of the year. Visit www.ivinstitute.org to register. Call 419-359-4001, Email: w.e.s.andlinc@gmail. create opportunities for partnerships and affordable For additional information or questions, please com, Website: www.widowsempowered.com. housing solutions with funding for Tenant-based rental contact the Ivy Entrepreneur Institute at 419-989- assistance, Project-based rental assistance and 6771. Oct. 10th Homeownership assistance. Further information 419- T.U.S.A. 259-9516 Ohio MLK Commission Core Team Meeting Seeks Award Nominations Toledoans United For Social Action (T.U.S.A.). will Oct. 10th Thru Oct. 13th The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission hold their meeting on Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:30 p/m Cornerstone Church Hosts is now accepting nominations for awards honoring at Parkwood Seven Day Advent-age Church ,2200 Annual Heaven on Earth Conference Ohioans who carry on the legacy of the celebrated civil Parkwood Ave. The event will be centered around This year’s speakers include Movie Producer, Author rights leader. Award winners will be announced at the Community members are and Preacher, Devon Franklin. Other speakers include annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative “Tenant Blacklisting.” invited to tell your story. Dharius Daniels from Change Church in NJ; Robert Celebration Jan. 16, 2020, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Madu from Trinity Church in Cedar Hill, TX; Matthew located at 125 E. Broad St. in downtown Columbus.“The Oct. 10th Stevenson, from All Nations Worship Asssembly in MLK Commemorative Celebration is a moving event Chicago, IL, and Samuel Rodriguiz from New Season that honors the remarkable Dr. King and the Ohioans Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority to host Housing Choice Voucher Program and Community Worship Center in CA. Michael Pitts from Cornerstone he continues to inspire to this day,” said DAS Director Church will close out the conference on Sunday. No Matt Damschroder. Partnership Symposium Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) is ticket or registration is required to attend any session. Nominations for each of the eight awards can be hosting an event to help inform the community about Childhood expert Bill Buchanan will be leading sessions submitted electronically at das.ohio.gov/mlk and are the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The due by Oct. 11. There is no limit on the number of Continued on page 16.

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Wed., November 6, 2019/7:30 PM Mon., April 27, 2020/7:30 PM The Valentine Theatre! LIVE ON STAGE! Valentine Box Office | 419/242-2787| valentinetheatre.com Editorial/News Page 4 • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Dallas Cop Amber Guyger Gets 10 Years for Murder of Botham Jean By Stacy M. Brown Wire writer Even after finding the defendant guilty after de- liberating her fate for just three hours, the jury rec- ommended a sentence of just 10 years in prison for Guyger’s September 2018 assassination of her neigh- bor, Botham Jean. Guyer: ‘People are so ungrateful. No one ever thanks me for having the patience not to kill them.’ Many believe that for- mer Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger is a racist with a quick trigger finger. Her tweets and social me- dia posts demonstrate a thirst for blood, and many observers believe that she represents white privilege at its most disgusting level. PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Even after finding the Botham Jean Amber Guyer. defendant guilty after de- liberating her fate for just so willing to offer Guyger Jean family lawyers said “Damn, I was at this testified that they never North Charleston, S.C., three hours, the jury rec- forgiveness. At a press they’ll need to consult with area with five different heard her utter such a Officer Michael Slager ommended a sentence conference following the their clients to determine black officers. Not racist command. The only sound pleaded guilty to federal of just 10 years in prison sentencing, Allison Jean, where to go from here, in- but damn,” Rivera texted. they heard was the gun- civil rights charges after for Guyger’s September Botham’s mother, said, cluding whether or not to Guyger couldn’t resist fire: Guyger shooting an killing Walter Scott, a black 2018 assassination of her “My son’s life was much push for federal charges in her reply: “Not racist but unarmed man. man, in 2015. neighbor, Botham Jean. more valuable than ten against Guyger because just have a different way of Guyger’s conviction and Slager was sentenced The 26-year old Botham years.” Then she shook of the comparatively light working, and it shows.” imprisonment appears to 20 years in prison in De- was an accountant at the her head and said, “but sentence. If the text messages part of a new trend where cember 2017. prestigious firm of Price there’s nothing I can do It was a little more than weren’t enough to show law enforcement officers This week, jurors in Waterhouse Coopers at about it.” one year ago that Guyger the kind of cop Guyger are facing the music for Georgia began deliberat- the time of his murder. Later, during an inter- entered Botham Jean’s was, and what kind of per- crimes against unarmed ing the case against for- Judge Tammy Kemp up- view with Anderson Coo- apartment and shot him son she is, Guyger’s Pin- individuals of color. mer DeKalb County Police held the sentencing rec- per on CNN, Allison Jean for no apparent reason terest posts left little doubt. Earlier this year, Jason Officer Robert Olsen. ommendation. shared that she did not other than he was sitting in She captioned one post Van Dyke, a white former Olsen, who is white, is Prosecutors sought at know that her son Brandt his house while black. of her with a military snip- Chicago Police Officer, accused of killing Anthony least 28 years. was going to make the During the sentencing er weapon this way: “Stay was convicted of sec- Hill, a 26-year-old black “If you truly are sorry… I statement that he made. hearing, a series of text low, go fast; kill first, die ond-degree murder in the man and military veteran forgive you,” Brandt Jean, “So, I was very shocked messages sent and re- last; one shot, one kill; no October 2014 fatal shoot- who was unarmed and Botham’s 18-year old when he did that,” she said ceived by Guyger were luck, all skill.” ing of Laquan McDonald, naked at the time of the younger brother, told Guy- to Cooper. displayed in court for the Another Pinterest post an unarmed black teen- shooting. ger after the jury read her During the live broad- jury and the world to see. of Guyger’s reads: “I wear ager. It took jurors less than sentence. cast of the hearing, protes- The picture painted all black to remind you not Van Dyke, who shot a day before convicting “I think giving your life to tors outside the courtroom by her words in those to mess with me because Laquan 16 times, was Guyger who was taken Christ would be the best could be heard yelling, “No messages was ugly and I’m already dressed for sentenced to nearly seven into custody immediately thing that Botham would Justice, No Peace,” from Klan-esque, particularly your funeral.” years in prison. following the verdict. want for you,” Brandt Jean within the courtroom itself. from someone who is sup- In that post, Guyger Robert Bates, a white “For black people in said, before asking and Activist Dominique Alex- posed to protect and serve brandishes a gun, gloves, Tulsa County, Oklahoma America, this verdict is a receiving permission from ander said the sentence all citizens. and a shovel. She wrote: volunteer sheriff’s deputy, huge victory,” said Lee the trial court judge to give was much too light and They were egregious- “Yah I got meh a gun, a was sentenced in 2016 to Merritt, one of the attor- Guyger a hug. called for additional pro- ly disrespectful to African shovel, and gloves. If I four years in prison for sec- ney’s representing the Unlike Brandt Jean, oth- tests. Americans and all people were u back da f— up and ond-degree manslaughter Jean family. er family members weren’t of color. get out of meh f—–g way.” in the 2015 death of Eric “Few police officers During a Martin Luther In still another post, Harris, 44, who was un- ever face trial for shooting King Jr. Day parade in Guyger wrote, “People are armed and restrained. deaths, and even fewer Dallas in 2018, Guyger’s so ungrateful. No one ever Peter Liang, a rookie are convicted,” Merritt stat- white supremacist-style at- thanks me for having the police officer in New York ed. titude reared its ugly head. patience not to kill them.” City, was convicted of He added that the ver- “When does this end, During the trial, Guyger manslaughter in 2016 in dict shows that justice is fi- lol,” read a text sent to said she was tired after the 2014 death of 28-year- nally coming for the family Guyger purportedly from working a long shift when old Akai Gurley. of victims. another officer on duty. she returned home on Gurley, who is black, “Police officers are go- “When MLK is dead… September 6, 2018. was walking down the ing to be held accountable oh, wait…” Guyger replied. She said she ap- steps of his apartment for their actions, and we Later that year, Guy- proached what she be- building when a startled believe that will begin to ger received another text lieved was her apartment Liang panicked and open change policing culture all about the prospect of and found the door par- fire. over the world,” Merritt told adopting a German Shep- tially ajar. Guyger said A judge reduced the reporters. herd. she saw a man inside the conviction to negligent Civil rights attorney Ben- “Although she may be apartment and thought he homicide and sentenced jamin Crump, who also racist,” the individual text- was an intruder. She was Liang to five years’ proba- represents Jean’s family, ed to Guyger. still in uniform and shot tion and 800 hours of com- said it was important to re- “It’s okay,” Guyger re- Jean to death. munity service. member that there’s a list sponded. “I’m the same. I Because her unit is one Former Balch Springs, of unarmed African Ameri- hate everything and every- floor below Jean’s, Guyger Texas, Police Officer Roy cans who have been killed one but y’all.” tried to explain that as the Oliver was convicted of by police officers. Prosecutors also reason for the mix-up. For murder in August in the He said the verdict showed jurors a text mes- jurors, she couldn’t explain 2017 death of 15-year-old against Guyger was a wel- sage exchange between why she’d execute a man Jordan Edwards and was come shift in the nation. Guyger and her partner who was sitting on his sentenced to 15 years in “For so many unarmed and ex-lover Officer Martin couch, eating ice cream, prison. black and brown human Rivera. and watching television. Oliver, who is white, beings all across America, The conversation took Although she claimed to fired his weapon into a car this verdict is for them,” place six months before have yelled, “Let me see packed with black teenag- Crump stated. she shot Jean to death. your hands,” neighbors ers, killing Edwards. The Toledo Journal • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • Page 5 MoneyTalks Homelessness is a National Crisis, Research Finds HUD claims affordable housing not the answer By Charlene Crowell National Alliance to End Homelessness. “Consumers are already Wire Writer Further, according to a new 2019 re- struggling with crushing port by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, debt from student loans (TriceEdneyWire.com) - For more than “Our nation is currently in the midst of a and medical expenses, or a decade, economists, lawmakers, and long period of economic expansion. Yet facing triple-digit interest others have heralded the nation’s econ- stagnant wages, rising housing costs and rates when they attempt to omy. Often citing how unemployment has inaccessible job opportunities keep many access small dollar loans,” declined as new jobs have been created, children and families trapped in impover- noted Marisabel Torres, Di- or Wall Street trading and major bank ished communities. And despite econom- rector of California Policy profits rising, some might be led to believe ic growth, we have not seen significant with the Center for Respon- that all is well in America. reduction in poverty.” sible Lending, “When they But as Sportin’ Life in the folk opera The Casey Foundation report also also have to pay some of Porgy and Bess sang, “It ain’t necessarily found that between 2013-2017, Black the highest housing costs so.” and Native American children were the in the nation, it is unfortu- On September 16, California Gover- most likely to live in concentrated pover- nately unsurprising that nor Gavin Newsom joined by state of- ty. For example, half of Michigan’s Black there are such large num- ficials representing cities and counties children live in high poverty. Other states bers of homeless people in wrote a letter that urged President Donald where child poverty runs the risk of home- many of California’s large Trump to recognize homelessness as a lessness are Mississippi (43%), Ohio, cities.” Someone should give Secretary Car- “national crisis decades in the making that (43%), Pennsylvania (42%) and Wiscon- “California’s homeless may be the larg- son a copy. And if that takes a while, demands action at every level of govern- sin (44%). est by state,” continued Torres, “but the here’s what Congresswoman Maxine ment”. Yet despite the availability of homeless problem is a national one that deserves to Waters advised the leadership of the “Mr. President – shelter solves sleep,” and poverty research, HUD Secretary be recognized and acted upon.” House Appropriations Committee this wrote the California officials, “but only Ben Carson sent Governor Newsom a In 1987 there was an expression of na- past June: housing solves homelessness.” stark rejection of California’s appeal for tional will to respond to America’s home- “In the richest country in the world, it Governor Newsom and company were federal financial assistance to alleviate less through enactment of the McKinney is simply unconscionable that this many absolutely correct. State and local officials California’s homeless. Homeless Act. That statute created the of our neighbors across the country are across the country also reckon with lim- Secretary Carson’s September 18 re- U.S. Interagency Council on Homeless- living without a place to call home,” said ited resources to house the nation’s half ply said in part, “California cannot spend ness dedicating the ongoing support of Waters. “Several communities have million homeless and its accompanying its way out of this problem using Federal 19 federal agencies to prevent and end experienced severe increases in their persistent poverty. Whether eastward funds…More vouchers are clearly not the homelessness. HUD is one of the partic- homeless populations, further illuminating from Washington, DC to Baltimore, New solution the State needs. To address this ipating agencies. The Council on Home- that homelessness is a crisis. The federal York, and Boston, or westward from Los crisis, California must reduce its regulato- lessness even has a written plan, Home, government must recognize the national Angeles, to San Francisco, and Seattle, ry burdens on housing.” Together, that lays out federal remedies crisis at hand and support communities or even other locales - America’s home- Advocates for homeless and low-in- over the fiscal years of 2018-2022. and local service providers who are on less are a visible presence that not ev- come people strongly disagreed with According to the 2018 report by the the streets helping.” eryone has been a part of an economic Secretary Carson’s assessment. Council on Homelessness, “Crisis ser- Charlene Crowell is the Commu- recovery. “We know that the number one cause vices are the critical front line of communi- nications Deputy Director with the In 2018, 67 percent of America’s home- of homelessness is the lack of affordable ties’ responses to homelessness, helping Center for Responsible Lending. less people were individuals. The remain- housing,” said Megan Hustings, manag- people meet basic survival needs while She can be reached at Charlene. ing 33 percent were families with depen- ing director of the National Coalition for also helping them swiftly secure perma- [email protected]. dent children, according to a report by the the Homeless. nent housing opportunities.”  I’m having difficulty sleeping since the Botham Jean trial By Frederick H. Lowe BlackmansStreet.Today I haven’t been able to sleep well at night since the outcome of the murder trial of former Dallas cop Amber Guyger, who shot to death Botham Jean. My wife is worried. The trial ended last week. The 12-per- son jury sentenced Guyger to 10 years in prison for the September 6, 2018, murder of Jean as he sat in his Dallas apartment watching television and eating a bowl of PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED ice cream. Guyger, still in uniform, mis- While in court, Amber Guyger takenly entered his apartment, thinking it received two hugs and had her was where she lived. She saw Jean and blonde hair stroked despite being immediately assumed he was a burglar convicted of murder. before shooting and killing him. Jean was Stooges comedy sketch masquerading unarmed. as a trial? I was disturbed by Jean’s younger Although the mainstream press called brother, Brandt’s, embrace of Guyger. He Judge Kemp’s embrace of Guyger an act PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED told her he wished she didn’t have to go of compassion, the hug may well have Botham Shem Jean. Two bullets to prison. been an act of internalized oppression. and coffin, courtesy of Amber I was even more disturbed by trial judge No matter how egregious “master’s” be- Guyger Tammy Kemp hugging Guyger, a convict- havior, blacks must provide support. Our PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED the power and privilege of their offices ed murderer. survival once depended on our being def- After the jury convicted Guyger of Judge Tammy Kemp hugging con- to preach their personal religious beliefs, erential at any cost. FFRF Co-Presidents Annie Laurie Gaylor murder, a black woman deputy lovingly I have never seen or heard of a trial victed murderer Amber Guyger stroked her blond hair as she sat stoically ter their convictions were overturned–not and Dan Barker point out in a letter to the judge hugging a convicted murderer. commission. in court, seemingly unable to believe that Guyger’s white skin and blonde hair by evidence produced by police or prose- she had been convicted of murdering a cutors but by the confession of the actual “It violates the constitutional separation earned such treatment. In embracing between state and church for a sitting black man. That just doesn’t happen. A Guyger, Judge Kemp ignored the racist rapist– the judges did not embrace the white man, maybe. A black man, never. five. judge to promote personal religious be- comments that came out of her mouth. liefs while acting in her official capacity,” Prosecutors sought to sentence Guy- They included her dislike of Dr. King, Black men are loath to criticize those ger to 28 years in prison, but a black they consider “strong” black women. the letter reads. “She was in a government black Dallas cops and blacks in general. courtroom, dressed in a judicial robe, with woman juror voted against it. Which raises an important question. After the trial, Judge Kemp handed She reasoned that Botham would have Guyer a Bible. The Freedom from Reli- all of the imprimatur of the state, including Does Judge Kemp have a history of armed law enforcement officers, preach- turned the other cheek, a questionable embracing black defendants convicted of gion Foundation, an atheist group, filed a lesson blacks learned from Dr. Martin complaint against Judge Kemp with the ing to someone who was quite literally a crimes? captive audience. Delivering bibles, bible Luther King Jr. Maybe Jean would have Even in the case of the Central Park Texas State Commission on Judicial Con- turned the other cheek if he were still duct. The group objected to Judge Kemp studies and personal witness as a judge Five, who were not convicted of murder, is an abuse of power.” alive. We will never know, will we? the judges harshly admonished them. Af- giving Guyger a Bible. Was this a murder trial or a Three Government employees may not use LifeStyles/News Page 6 • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Key witness in Amber Guyger’s murder trial shot to death Guyger claimed she walked in Jean’s apartment by mistake, thinking it was hers. She saw Jean and immediately assumed he was a burglar. Guyger fired two shots at the unarmed Jean, hitting him in the chest and heart. She said she fired because he failed to obey her commands. Jean died PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED from a wound to his heart Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall at Baylor Medical Center. At the time of the shooting, Jean, an accountant, was sitting on his couch, PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED watching television and Joshua Brown, a key witness in the murder trial of Amber Guyger, was eating ice cream. found shot to death Brown was visibly shaken someone would murder him by the shooting and cried because of his testimony during his testimony. that led a 12-person jury A jury sentenced Guyger to find Guyger guilty of the to 10 years in prison, meaning she will be eligible September 6, 2018 murder PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED for parole in five. of Jean inside his fourth- Congressman Al Green has called for a com- Dallas police responded floor apartment in the South plete investigation into Brown’s murder. to Brown’s shooting at the Side Flats apartments. The Dallas Police blacks. Atera Apartments around Brown, 28, testified Department has not posted Democratic 10:30p.m. Friday. The that he was down the hall a statement about Brown’s Congresswoman complex is 3.5 miles from PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED from the apartment when murder and neither has the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the South Side Flats. he heard the voices of Dallas District Attorney. Congressman Al Green Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also Witnesses said a silver two people who sounded In a statement to the and two 2020 presidential has demanded an investigation into Brown’s four-door sedan was seen like they were meeting by Dallas Times Herald, candidates on Sunday murder speeding away from the “surprise” The gunshots Dallas Police Chief U. demanded that authorities By Frederick H. Lowe witness in the murder trial murder. Police don’t have followed “right after,” he Renee Hall said the investigate Brown’s of Amber Guyger, was a motive or suspects. An BlackmansStreet.Today said. department will conduct a murder. found shot to death ambulance rushed Brown Botham Jean’s Looking through his thorough investigation. U.S. Senator Kamala Joshua Brown, who lived to Parkland Memorial neighbor who testified apartment door’s peep The execution occurred Harris and former HUD across the hall from Jean, Hospital where he died. courageously and tearfully hole, he could see Guyger a few days after Chief Secretary Julián Castro, died of multiple gunshot Brown was not carrying as a prosecution witness in walking, back and forth, Hall announced she both 2020 hopefuls, also wounds, Lee Merritt, an any identification. Police the murder trial of former while talking on the phone. would launch an internal demanded that federal attorney for the Jean could not immediately Dallas cop Amber Guyger, Moments earlier, Guyger department investigation officials investigate the family, wrote in a statement identify him. They later was found shot to death was on her phone telling an to learn the names of cops murder. posted on Facebook. made a positive ID and Friday night in Dallas. unnamed person she went protecting Guyger who has Brown feared that notified a close relative. Joshua Brown, a key to the wrong apartment. made racist remarks about This Black Pilot is Flying with a Mission of Diversity By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA active certificated pilots in He pilots friends, family Newswire Contributor the U.S., less than 3 percent members, and others from Walking onto an airplane are African American. New York to Philadelphia. and seeing a black pilot is While a blood moon Sometimes, he flies as rare as a blood moon occurs about every two further south to Virginia. sighting. years, Jerome Stanislaus And, there are occasions The Bureau of Labor often takes the pilot’s seat where he traverses the skies Statistics reports that of in the cockpit of a private above the Big Apple on a the approximately 690,000 aircraft. traffic-beating short flight to

Take the next step towards homeownership with our Home Buying Workshop PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Saturday, November 2 Truth Art Gallery Long Island. cockpit, Stanislaus said now observation: “I had never 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 1811 Adams Street “Right now, I’m in San is the time for people of color seen a black pilot,” he said. Lunch provided Toledo, Ohio 43604 Antonio going through Flight to join the pilot ranks. Earlier this year, Stanislaus Engineer School in the “There is about to be a began donating his free time Airforce for the C5 Galaxy,” mass exodus of commercial to a nonprofit that helps Stanislaus said. pilots, and their spots will racially diverse children and The C5 Galaxy is a large need to be filled,” he said. young adults explore their military transport aircraft. “African Americans should interest in flying. Sound advice. Smart money. “It’s a huge cargo plane, know that this is possible for “My family has always and I would like to continue them,” Stanislaus said. been extremely supportive YourStateBank.com JacQuelon C. Wilson training to make it [as a The Brooklyn-born father of my flying. I have two 877.867.4218 Community Development commercial airline pilot] of two said although he daughters, and they have Mortgage Loan Originator when I am done with this dreamed of becoming a their dreams and flying isn’t school,” Stanislaus said. pilot, he never believed one of them,” Stanislaus NMLS 1638079 RSVP to JacQui at 419.508.0806 Subject to credit approval. or [email protected] Despite the limited amount he would. And, that belief of African Americans in the stemmed from a blunt Continued on page 7. The Toledo Journal • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • Page 7 LifeStyles/News Local 500 celebrating 100 years of helping

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and Mem- bers of Toledo City Council honoring Laborers’ Local 500, with Business Manager David Fleet- wood accepting on behalf of the membership and retirees. it into a training center a jackhammer, pouring for those people learning concrete, building various trades. scaffold, and other jobs, “We didn’t ask the city, is still an active member or tax payers to pay for of Local 500 said, “Being the center; we used our a part of this union helped money, to establish this me get ahead in life. If it center to help others wasn’t for this union, I PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL learn the trades,” he said. definitely wouldn’t be Mr. Fleetwood (2nd from left) viewing pictures with Retirees. From left to right: Richard Sporleder, Larry Layson, retired where I’m at today.” Sylvester Moore, Larry Layson, five years ago after Continued from page 1. between Westwood, and Byrne, which is 51,000 sq. ft. and plan on turning working 28 years using Flying with a Mission of Diversity Continued from page 6. Flying, however, remained money and he’s started a Go “As part of our Gives Back Stanislaus said. “I was scariest moment of my life.” his foremost passion. Fund Me to help expedite program, we’re grateful really calm and excited until He later found the courage said. “As far as they are He signed up for flight the process. for the chance to donate I got into the plane and it to complete the jump and concerned they don’t need lessons and, in 2015, “The demand for what I to campaigns that have started to leave the ground. then began searching drop to be pilots if I can just fly Stanislaus took his first solo offer is growing and renting touched us,” GoFundMe During the climb, I had this zones to other jumps. them where they want to flight on a Piper Warrior II no longer makes the most officials wrote on Stanislaus’ internal fear that intensified “I saw myself living myself go,” he said. single-engine plane. sense. In the long run, page. They donated $750 tremendously, but I was to the fullest and inspiring After graduating high While he doesn’t own a buying a plane is the most toward his goal. calm externally,” he said. others to do the same. Most school, Stanislaus trained plane yet, Stanislaus said cost-effective course of Flying isn’t the only sky- When the door opened, importantly, I saw myself to become an aircraft that is a dream that will one action, so that is where I high activity Stanislaus Stanislaus said he could no finding the courage to face mechanic in the Marine day become a reality. am focusing my money,” he enjoys. longer “keep it together.” the biggest fear in my life Corps. It also makes sense said. He’s also a licensed “I began to freak out. All and enjoying the fuck out of Later, he earned a degree because of the number of Stanislaus hopes to raise skydiver. of my dignity, pride, and it,” he said. in airport management free flights he’s doled out $50,000, and officials at “In April 2014, I went masculinity went out the “My ultimate goal in life is and then went to work as a to family and friends. He GoFundMe have reached on my first skydive for my door,” Stanislaus said. to inspire others.” school teacher. said he’s focused on saving into their pockets, too. [ex] girlfriend’s birthday,” “It was hands down, the

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When Rachelle Roy heard from a friend, Marsha Hill, that 500 Waite High School students were homeless, she instantly begin to devise a way which she could help those students. With her 49th birthday falling on the 16th of September, she told The Toledo Journal, that she would utilize PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED Supplies collected for Waite High School her special day to raise the necessary items via items had been donated. Ms. Roy said she social media. Soap, tooth paste, and noticed that many of the A postal worker, Ms. washing powder, were schools have pantries Roy would also ask her just a few of the items to supply food, clothes, co-workers to help with that would go to the or hygiene products for the cause. She also cause. students, which she said PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED turned to her sisters “I thank the Lord that is a disturbing fact that Rachelle Roy of her college sorority, I had the means, and those children have to Church, she said God Waite High School. Waite, and see how they Zeta Phi Beta Sorority those who donated, had attend school without had inspired her to come “A lot of people talk can help. Don’t just talk Inc., to help further her the heart to give to such basic necessities. up with the idea to use about doing something a good game, back it effort. When it was all a worthy cause,” she A member of her birthday as a way to for the community, well, up by taking immediate said and done, over 350 said. Friendship Baptist help those students of I challenge them to call action,” Ms. Roy said. Meet the Black Man Who Invented Mobile Refrigeration and Owns More Than 60 Patents Submitted on May 17, 1893 in At the early age of 9, he he was then put under engineering. and on railroads. Jones was born Covington, Kentucky. lost both his parents and the care of a priest. During World War I, Around the same He left school after 6th Jones was deployed time, Jones started grade as he thought as an American soldier inventing things such the strict educational to France and he as a radio transmitter system wasn’t suited became known for his for the Minnesota city for him. By 11-years skills in fixing military radio station, a gasoline old, he returned to his gear. After the war, he motor that could start hometown in Cincinnati made a living working where he taught at a repair shop, a Continued on page 9. himself mechanical steamship, at a hotel,

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PI 1704 0819 Fueling Tommorrows 5x8 Journal ad_NOV.indd 1 9/26/19 8:55 AM The Toledo Journal • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • Page 9 Education/Aparently Walt Carr Jr. Releases a Collection of his Legendary Cartoons By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Sacramento Observer, perspective on the Newswire Contributor Philadelphia Tribune, condition of blacks in Ebony magazine’s Michigan Chronicle, America and the 193- “Strictly For Laughs” Wilmington Journal, page book spotlights page may be gone but Cleveland Call & Post Carr’s style of drawing Walt Carr, the cartoonist and the Baltimore Afro- and wit. responsible for bringing American. The book is broken smiles to the faces of Born in Baltimore in down into nine millions of Ebony readers 1932, Carr’s family was categories: Obama, is still around. one of the first to move GOP, Racism, Crime, Carr’s new book, “Just into the Gilmor Homes, Sports, Cops, Youth/ Us!” is now available a new housing project Education, Transition and it’s a collection of at that time that’s now and Entertainment. his previously printed scheduled for demolition. “There’s a brief narrative editorial cartoons that In 1944, his family before each category have intrigued countless moved to Philadelphia – that helps define who PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED readers over an award- thus when asked where I am and how my life Walt Carr Jr. winning 50-year career. he’s from, Carr says he’s experiences shaped “I thought I had from, Carr said. a weekly tabloid called Carr said he had more a “Balti-delphian. me, my concepts and something that was Finally, Carr said his ‘The Nitelifer.’ Which than 1,200 cartoons to Carr’s father, Walter beliefs,” Carr said. worthy of sharing and source of inspiration carried ads for all the select from for “Just Us!,” Sr., worked as a Over the years, Carr not just with a black remains his parents, black nightclubs, bars, which is a play on the circulation manager said he rarely saw people audience,” Carr said. particularly his father. black beauty shops and word “justice.” for the Afro-American of color in cartoons “The direness of so “[Dad] planted the barbershops, black car “I’ve been a freelance newspaper and his on the editorial pages many issues the black activist seed in me when salesmen, dances, and cartoonist for over great-grandfather, of mainstream press community faces on a I was 11 years when he concerts in Baltimore,” 50 years and started Josiah Diggs, was the unless it was something daily basis sometimes told me I was going to Carr said. drawing political cartoons first African American to catastrophic or negative. makes it difficult to have to be ten better For his father, writing the in 1993,” Carr said. build a movie theater in “You never see the provoke a laugh or a than the white man to weekly editorial was his Aside from being a the city of Baltimore – black spin, the black smile but, perhaps, make it in this world,” main goal — his pride and long-time contributor the Dunbar on Central perspective, if you will, the cartoon will inform, Carr said. joy — as was “staying on to Ebony, Carr’s Avenue. on national issues and educate or, hopefully, “He and my mother black folks cases about cartoons have appeared A Morgan State how they impact the inspire the viewer,” he were arrested for what we needed to do in Playboy, Negro University graduate, Carr black community and said. protesting police to improve our lot,” Carr Digest, Metropolitan, played football and ran the black condition in “White people also can brutality in Baltimore in added. Homecoming, Jet, Black track at the school where America as we live and learn something from the 1941 – almost 20 years “My ideas have to come World, the ribald Players he was also a member breathe it every day,” book which should help before the civil rights from my personality and Magazine and numerous of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Carr said, adding that he them to have a better movement. His activism make-up. I love a good black newspapers and a charter member determined that was a understanding of where never died. From 1960 joke and I love to make across the country, like of the 100 Black Men of glaring omission. African Americans come until 1993, he published people laugh. the Washington Informer, Maryland, Inc. His said his motivation New Pittsburgh Courier, “Just Us!” counts as for writing the book was Pasadena Journal, one African American’s quite simple. Norfolk Journal & Guide, Mobile Refrigeration

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PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED January 13 Frederick Jones, an African American inventor and entrepreneur, is cred- ited for his great invention of the portable refrigerator. He received over LOURDES.EDU 60 patents for his other inventions. Jones managed to achieve all of these accomplishments while living in the era of Jim Crow laws and other pro- paganda used against Black Americans. Continued from page 8. popular for his invention Throughout his life, of the first portable Jones was awarded 61 on its own, as well automatic refrigeration patents, in which 40 as race cars that he system for railroad were for refrigeration used to compete in cars and trucks that equipment, while local race events. He traveled long distances others were for portable designed them so in 1935. It became X-ray machines, well that they always beneficial in avoiding sound equipment, and beat the other racers, spoilage of food as well gasoline engines. He even an airplane once. as blood and medicine died from lung cancer in He also built movie during World War II. 1961, but he inspired a sound equipment He eventually co- lot of Black people that that supported the founded U.S. Thermo they can do whatever advancement of the Control Company they aspire to do - even DiscoverMore. film industry in the late (later the Thermo King when living in a rather 1920’s. Corporation. unfair environment. Jones became most Religion/Family Page 10 • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church Holds Building Dedication Service

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Several of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church’s leadership and congregants gathered by the church sign bearing the ministry’s name. By Leah Williams First Lady Vondean participated by giving the two groups came Rome extended her monetary gifts and just together. God was in the Tabernacle Missionary heartfelt gratitude to the love and all the help mix, and it’s a blessing Baptist Church held God and the Tabernacle they put in to helping us from God to see how far a building dedication church community. She get this church.” we’ve come.” service on Sunday, said that God had blessed Deacon Prentiss Tabernacle’s head October 6 in their new them with their new Brown, Chairman of Pastor Sylvester Rome church home at 2500 church home through the the Deacon Board, said said that the building, West Central Avenue. kindness of church family founding Pastor T.J. which was formally Pastor Sylvester Rome and friends who gave Wiggins was his wife’s owned by the Chinese and First Lady Vondean monetary gifts to help grandfather, and it was Alliance Church came Rome led the service, fund the purchase. his vision for the church after several years of which was officiated “Today is an awesome to build. However, Pastor prayer and fasting by his by guest Pastor Bobby day. God has truly been Wiggins passed away congregation. He said L. Welborn of Charity blessing us,” First Lady before he could see it that the former owners not Missionary Baptist Rome said. “I just want come to fruition. only lowered the asking Church. to thank everybody who “We tried to carried price significantly but also on the vision to build. helped Tabernacle secure Stumbling blocks [were] the loan necessary to ASK YOUR all in our way but we purchase the building. FUNERAL DIRECTORS continued. We pressed “We have been fasting on and trusted in the and praying for 8 years A word from C. BROWN and Lord that He would give that the Lord would bless C. BRIAN BROWN DIRECTORS us what we needed,” us with a place [in which] Deacon Brown said. “And we could worship and What Type of Service Should I Have? it was just a blessing that serve the community. PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL we ran into this place and After that 8-year long Pastor and First Lady Rome sing “Amen” while Only you can answer that question. The type the people that owned stint, the Lord lead us leading their church members and guests into the building to begin the dedication service. of service conducted for the deceased, if not it. It was a blessing how to this place,” Pastor noted in a pre-plan, is decided by the family. Rome said. “The Chinese The service is usually held at a place of worship Alliance Church were or at the funeral home. The service may vary nothing but a blessing to us, and we are grateful to in ritual accordiing to religious denomination be here.” or the wishes of the family. The presence of Pastor Rome said that friends at this time is an acknowledgment of though the ministry was friendship and support. A private service is by founded in 1961, he did invitation only where selected relatives and a not take over until 2005. few close friends attend the funeral service. A After his tenure began, he said the church had a memorial service is usually a service without the couple moves throughout body present and can vary in ceremony and the city but now they can procedures according to the family’s community call the Central Avenue and religious affiliations. building home. “Finally, we landed here, and we’re elated, Send your question to: The Toledo Journal we’re happy,” Pastor P.O. Box 12559, Toledo, Ohio 43606 c/o Ask Your Funeral Directors Rome said. “We’re just waiting for the move of C. BROWN FUNERAL HOME AND PRE-NEED CENTER God to continue to lead 1629 Nebraska Avenue Tel. 419-255-7682 Fax: 419-255-598 us and guide us along www.cbrownfuneralhome.com our way.” Professional Service with Dignity The Toledo Journal • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • Page 11 Religion/Family St. Mark’s Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Its 64th Annual Women’s Day

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Women’s Day Dignitaries from left to right: Co-Chairperson Sister Georgia Daniel, Afternoon Speak- er Sister Vera Sanders, Morning Speaker Mother Betty Johnson, First Lady Carolyn Johnson, and PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Co-Chairperson Sister Sheila Dewberry. Sister Sheila Dewberry, Women’s Day Co-Chair-

By Leah Williams Baptist Church. He said preparing for this year’s from cookbook recipes. person, holding a copy of the St. Mark’s cook- the purpose of such October 6 celebration Ms. Dewberry said that book entitled Sisters of Soul. Many of St. Mark’s special recognition days was the creation of a the congregation and that we can continue the Church, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church are to not only glorify God “ legacy of our mothers,” Baptist Church, Central Women’s Day committees but also emphasize the Ms. Dewberry said. “It’s Missionary Baptist began work in January importance of all people. When we have these kinds of spreading not only love Church, and Faith 2019 to prepare for the “When we have these programs, it shows young women and but also enriching and Ministries. 64th Annual celebration kinds of programs, it passing on traditions to All the women on held this past Sunday. The shows young women and girls that they have power, and not only generations.” the platform and in theme was “Standing on girls that they have power, that, it gives us unity to come together. Both the morning the congregation wore Faith and Hope; Knowing and not only that, it gives “ and afternoon services various shades of green that God is always there” us unity to come together.” included special speakers, to signify the color of life taken from Matthew 28:20 Pastor Johnson said. “On cookbook entitled Sisters Toledo community fully musical selections, and growth according in the Bible. The morning these days, people who of Soul featuring over 140 supported the women’s scripture readings, and to event program. “It service speaker was don’t usually speak or sing family recipes from the day cookbook fundraiser. special dedications. is representative of a Mother Betty Johnson get a chance to praise God congregation’s mothers She said copies went out Women from eight Christian life that produces and the afternoon service in different forms. And it and female members. all over the Toledo area churches participated; good fruit and finds rest speaker was Sister helps us to appreciate one The cookbook project in addition to California, this includes St. Mark’s, in Christ,” it said. “Our Georgia Daniel. another.” helped raise funds for the Tennessee, Mississippi, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Christian growth and life Pastor C.L. Johnson said Co-Chairperson Sister women’s day celebration, and in Africa. Church, Northwestern is achieved by living for that he grew up with the Shelia Dewberry said which included a home- “Not only are we being Baptist Church, True Christ, being directed by tradition of Women’s Day that one of the most cooked meal after the filled today, but also our Vine Missionary Baptist His will, and finding peace at St. Mark’s Missionary exciting components of morning service made recipes have gone out so Church, Calvary Baptist in Him.” Groundbreaking Actress Diahann Carroll Dies at 84 By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA “The needs of the White Publishers Association actress, dancer and director Newswire Correspondent writer go to the superhuman (NNPA) salutes the living Debbie Allen. “We are being. At the moment, we legacy of Diahann Carroll, Diahann Carroll, the stronger, more beautiful are presenting the White may she rest in peace,” said trailblazing actress and and risk takers because of Negro. And he has very little NNPA President and CEO first Black woman to star you. We will forever sing Negro-ness,” Carroll stated. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. in a non-servant role in a your praises and speak your Prior to “Julia,” Carroll The NNPA is a trade television series has died. name,” Allen wrote. starred in the Broadway association representing She was 84. Famed film director Ava musical, “No Strings,” for the broad expanse of Carroll starred as nurse DuVernay wrote that Carroll which she earned a Tony African American-owned Julia Baker in “Julia,” the hit “walked this earth for 84 Award for best actress in newspapers and media years and broke ground with NBC show that aired from 1962. companies that make up the every footstep.” 1968 to 1971. In perhaps her most Black Press of America. DuVernay noted that The show represented the memorable role, Carroll “Diahann Carroll was Carroll was an icon. first time a Black person – earned an Oscar nomination a courageous trailblazer, “One of the all-time greats. man or woman – was cast for best actress in the James freedom-fighting sister She blazed trails through as in the title role of a show, Earl Jones-led motion leader in film, on stage, the portraying a character that picture, “Claudine.” TV screen, and in the African dense forests and elegantly wasn’t a maid or other type She later starred in the American community,” left diamonds along the path of domestic worker. hit nighttime soap opera, Chavis stated. for the rest of us to follow. “For a hundred years we “Dynasty,” and made “God bless and long live Extraordinary life. Thank have been prevented from recurring appearances on the irrepressible spirit of you, Ms. Carroll,” DuVernay seeing accurate images “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “A Diahann Carroll.” wrote. of ourselves and we’re Different World.” Several prominent According to NBC PHOTO CREDIT / NBC Television / Wikimedia Commons all overconcerned and In 2011, Carroll was celebrities also saluted News, Carroll is survived Carroll starred as nurse Julia Baker in “Julia,” overreacting,” Carroll said inducted into the Television Carroll on social media. by her daughter, Kay, and the hit NBC show that aired from 1968 to 1971. in a 1968 interview with TV Academy Hall of Fame. “Diahann Carroll you grandchildren, August and The program aired on NBC from 1968 to 1971. Guide. “The National Newspaper taught us so much,” tweeted Sydney. Healthy Awareness Page 12 • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • The Toledo Journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The 10 Warning Signs You Need to Know

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You must complete the test and have Apartments sex, national origin, disability status, protected meals provided and we veteran status, or any other characteristic your scores sent to Sylvania Township Police by Immediate Openings are available for care November 22, 2019. 702 N. Erie Street Monday through Satur- Beautiful Apartment day 24 hrs. If you and METROPARKS NOTICE Please visit http://www.sylvaniatownship.com/ca- Homes, Utilities your children would like reer-opportunities for more information on the en- Included. to join our family please NOTICE TO BIDDERS tire application process. All potential employees Reduced Security call 419-214-2963! will be required to pass a physical fitness test, in- Deposit terviews, background investigation, physical ex- SEALED PROPOSALS for bidding on Metroparks LMHA Vouchers amination, drug and nicotine screens, and psycho- BLACK DATES Toledo – Wildwood Resurfacing will be received; Accepted logical evaluation. The Sylvania Township Police opened; and read aloud at the Metropolitan Park CALL TODAY Department is an equal opportunity employer. (419) 243-2334 October 9, 1806: District of the Toledo Area, Fallen Timbers Field Benjamin Banneker, Office, 6101 Fallen Timbers Lane, Maumee, Ohio mathematician and as- 43537 Friday, November 8, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. HELP WANTED tronomer dies. local time. COURT SERVICES ASSISTANT THE SCOPE OF WORK consists of removal and October 14, 1834: COMMISSIONER FOR RENT Henry Blair patents his replacement of approximately 59,645 square feet corn-planting machine. of asphalt pavement with ground tire rubber modi- Toledo Municipal Court NORTHGATE fied asphalt. General construction includes mod- APARTMENTS October 15, 1890: est demolition, pavement planing, modified asphalt The Toledo Municipal Court is seeking a positive, engaged individual to serve as Assistant Commis- 610 Stickney Avenue Savannah State College paving, pavement marking, and concrete walks. sioner of Court Services. The Assistant Commis- Toledo, Ohio established. Bidders may obtain copies of plans, specifications, sioner supervises daily operations of the Court Ser- 43604 contract documents and plan-holder’s list through vices Department, including managing staff, pro- 419-729-7118 October 10, 1899: Newfax Corporation, 333 West Woodruff, Toledo, IR Johnson paatents his Ohio 43604 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon- viding administrative support to the courtrooms and assisting with overseeing specialized court services *Now accepting bicycle frame. day through Friday (check made payable to Newfax programs. Demonstrated skill in participative man- applications for One Corporation) or via the Newfax Digital Plan Room agement, ability to build consensus for change and and Two bedroom October 13, 1901: at www.newfaxcorp.com. Newfax can be con- ability to establish and maintain effective working Apartment Homes* Edith Sampson, first tacted at 419-241-5157 or 800-877-5157. A non- relationships in a demanding and fast-paced envi- Senior Community for black delegate to United refundable fee of $15 is required for each set of ronment required. Bachelor’s degree in business, persons 55 years and Nations, born. full-size documents obtained. For additional in- public administration, paralegal studies, criminal jus- older. Rent is based on formation, please contact Jon Zvanovec @ 419- tice, social work or related field required. In lieu of income. Our Activity October 10, 1965: 360-9184, [email protected]. a bachelor degree, a candidate may substitute and Service Coordina- Dr. King speaks at a cel- seven (7) years full time experience performing su- tors are on site. Heat ebration at Mount EACH BIDDER MUST FURNISH either (1) a bond pervisory responsibilities or highly responsible work included. Chauffeured Hermon Baptist Church for the full amount of the bid or (2) a certified check, relating to tasks associated with this position, or any transportation to in Mansfield, Ohio, hon- cashier’s check or irrevocable letter of credit in an combination of education and experience, provided nearby shopping and oring his uncle, the Rev. amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid with the required skill and knowledge for successful per- banks available. Call Joel L. King, Sr., for his its bid. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 formance would be qualifying. 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TO REACH OUR READERS CALL US (419) 472-4521 IN THIS SECTION It Pays To Advertise Advice/Entertainment Page 14 • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • The Toledo Journal From the Desk John Hall and J.D. of Felicia Smith Announce New Book, “100 When Should You Questions Black Introduce Your Child to Your Partner? People Should Ask I may step on some Themselves” toes, but to answer this question truthful- is expected to be $0. If things don’t ly, I honestly think that improve, the future prosperity of you should introduce black Americans is at stake. your child(ren) to a new 100 Questions Black People partner, once the rela- Should Ask Themselves is a book tionship has truly been that asks pointed and thought-pro- defined. If you are seri- voking questions that are well worth al dating, please do not reflection and consideration. It introduce your child(ren) shows that change starts from with- to multiple new partners, in, and there is a need to begin to it's disrespectful to your- transform situations in order to make self and to your child. things better for the future. It asks If your child is two questions on empowerment, hones- years old or twelve years ty, and the African American’s ability old, you should consider to create a world they want to be in, the severity of the rela- instead of begging for acceptance to tionship before introduc- be in the world of other people. No ing them to your new one will solve these problems for Af- partner. I believe I'm ca- rican Americans except themselves pable of speaking on this so, serious action has to be taken to topic of discussion today create changes that will usher in a given that I've been a new age of financial security. single parent after con- Las Vegas, NV — African Amer- John Hall is a licensed financial ception truthfully and icans have struggled with issues of advisor that previously worked in have fallen in and out of upward economic mobility, violence corporate America for a large Wall love, several times in my and mass incarceration for decades. Street broker-dealer. He’s also the past. I've introduced my The time has come to start asking founder of Wealth Legion, a financial children to men before the right questions to find permanent education and personal develop- I should have probably solutions to the troubles facing peo- ment platform featuring a podcast, and I've withheld my chil- ple of color. essential books, courses, coaching, dren from my partners Authors John Hall and J.D. Smith and regular interviews with success- in other instances, until are doing something about the sit- ful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and people it was safe to introduce uation in their new book titled 100 in government. John is also on the them. Questions Black People Should advisory board for ‘Your Passion 1st’ My point is, there is Ask Themselves. The purpose of – a non-profit, podcast-based men- no guaranteed time to the book is to trigger conversations toring & coaching platform looking to introduce your child(ren) among African Americans about be the industry leader in workforce to your partner because dealing with the major issues they readiness festivals, workshops, and realistically, an organic face. events. relationship grows at it's It’s a well-written book from two About J.D. Smith on pace and therefore, there is no accurate forward to today, through also suggest that the timeline. I do believe that some custody issues introduction be done in children should not be settled in court eventu- a group setting to avoid exposed to every detail ally between Ciara and your partner or the child of your relationship with Future, Russell and Cia- to feel pressured to en- your new partner. You ra have a great relation- gage with one another. can slowly introduce ship with each other and Again, you want this con- them to your partner and are very present in the nection to happen organ- ask them age appropri- lives of both of their chil- ically. ate questions after they dren. Russell has been Let your child and have met your new part- a great bonus father to partner know that your ner, to get an idea of how "baby Future" as her son partner is not replacing they actually feel about is known to be called and the absent parent they the person. Kids are like they even have a daugh- are however, a bonus to sponges and can sense ter together from their the totality of the family negative vibes and ener- marital union. union. Talk to your new gies so they may not be Blended families is not partner about the import- easily impressed the first the easiest to do but just ant concerns that comes time meeting your new as with anything else with raising a child to- partner, they may not in life, it requires some gether: money, educa- care at all or they may work and honest com- tion, religion, discipline, develop a connection munication. Talk to your etc. Never assume any- over a period of time, new partner about their thing regarding your new PHOTO CREDIT / SUBMITTED with your partner. expectations in your re- partner. Your new part- Authors John Hall and J.D. Smith. NFL star Russell Wil- lationship. Ask them the ner is coming into the life uncomfortable questions of you and your child so son began dating and experienced people, who under- that you need answered take precautionary steps Co-author J.D. Smith is a brilliant eventually married, R&B stand the importance of inspiration. before introducing them when needed and enjoy economist, brand strategist, and princess Ciara, who Their message helps build a sense to your child. Never put the fun times together. founder of the media platform Hip- came into the relation- of empowerment and increased de- your partner before your You can't predict a rela- turist.com, commonly referred to ship with a child. The termination for positive change. The child's needs. Listen to tionship's timeline or ex- as “The Black Wall Street Journal.” father of her child is with book is available on Amazon as a your child and address piration date, so if you are Hipturist educates on branding and the rapper Future. Once Kindle eBook and Paperback. concerns if they con- newly divorced or sepa- business strategies that help individ- her and Russell began African Americans need to begin fess anything to you af- rated from your soon to uals create more income and have dating seriously, the talking seriously about the issues ter being around your be ex-partner, dating can greater impact. His latest work has media attacked both of facing them. One of the biggest chal- new partner. I wouldn't be tricky especially if you been featured on the popular Fox them: Ciara became an lenges is the economic issue. Black suggest introducing have children. Take your television series, Empire. unfit mother and Rus- households have only one-tenth the your new partner to your time getting to know your For more information, please con- sell was shamed for do- net worth of white households and child on the first date but new partner first before tact John Hall at 309-275-7758, ing too much too soon the gap is growing. By 2053, the av- possibly around the six you introduce them to [email protected], or visit www. in the relationship. Fast erage net worth of black Americans months mark. I would your child. wealthlegion.com The Toledo Journal • October 9, 2019 - October 15, 2019 • Page 15 Auto/Sports Toledo Boxing Sensation Jared Anderson Goes Pro

PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Attending Jared Anderson’s press conference were (L-R) Eddie Moss, Albert Prince Bell, Jared’s coach Darrie Riley, his mother Deborah An- derson, Jared, his father Lawson Murrell, Toledo City Councilman Larry Sykes, Coach Bill Griffin of the Central City Gym, and family friendAlbert Savage, holding up Team Jared Anderson T-shirts he began to trust me. I thank 24, 2019, now nineteen years old, Nevada during the Shakur God for that because from that Jared Anderson signed a a multi- Stevenson vs. Joet Gonzalez point on he really stuck with it, year professional contract with the Fight broadcast live on ESPN, and now I can see the possibility company Top Rank. Top Rank is be sure to watch,” he said. He of him becoming the youngest the perimeter boxing promotions also took the time to say, “I want Heavyweight Champion of the company in the country and to say thanks to my mother, my World,” said Coach Darrie Riley. represents some of the most coach Darrie Riley, Coach Bill While still a member of the Central notables’ boxers in the world. Grifffin who runs the Central City City Gym, at the age of fifteen he Excited about his new deal, Gym, Team Jared Anderson, and went on to compete in matches Jared Anderson held a press everyone who has supported me with the USA Boxing Team in conference at his home gym, the along the way I love Toledo and PHOTO CREDIT / TOLEDO JOURNAL Colorado Spring, Colorado. Central City Gym on September I’m so proud to be from here.” Jared Anderson hugs his mother, Deborah Anderson at Jared’s press con- Doing extremely well and now 28, 2019 to announce the good At the end of the press conference ference on September 28, 2019, at the Central City Gym eighteen years old he won the news to his fans Team Jared everyone joined hands and lifted also have to give up things you heavyweight title at the USA Anderson, friends, family, and up their voices in prayer to thank don’t want to give up, a lot of times Boxing National Championships, the City of Toledo. The press the Lord for Jared’s success and you don’t get to be a kid. You have and also captured the Most conference was recorded live for his further endeavors. to give up hanging out with your Outstanding Boxer Award in the by a local television station that Today Jared Anderson has a friends and other things you like Elite Division. has been following his career for new goal in mind, and that is to to do as a kid for the sake of your After that, next on Jared’s list many years. be the youngest Heavyweight dreams,” said his Coach. of ambitions was to box in the Jared told his audience, “This Champion in the World! He not “My words made a difference, upcoming 2020 Olympics, little did once amature boxer has now there yet, but with each step he plus he saw all the progress the he know that something bigger turned pro, and I will make my takes forward he is getting closer other children were making that I and better would change his Professional Boxing Debut and closer to fulfilling that dream. coach. His attitude changed and plans. On Tuesday September on October 26, 2019 in Reno

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Oct. 13th Far Far Away” compliments of the Apollo Base and United Missionary Baptist Church Ohio Garrison. For Toledo Zoo members, one-day Ongoing Events 36th Church Anniversary admission tickets to Little Boo or Pumpkin Path are Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Service, The Rev. T.A. Smith, $8 for all children who wish to participate in the trick- Continued from page 3. Bethesda Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, former or-treating. (Those not participating in trick-ortreating for children in a large, fun environment. Childcare is President of the Baptist Minsters’ Alliance of are covered under their membership and receive available from 4 months - 12 years. More information Toledo will bring the morning message. Don’t miss free admission.) Tickets for nonmembers are $18 for about the Heaven on Earth Conference is available at: this opportunity to hear this gret speaker. 2705 Monroe adults and children and $15 for seniors. Please be a https://cornerstone.church Street, Toledo 43606. Information: 419-242-1455. conservation superhero and bring re-usable containers to collect treats! Oct. 12th Oct. 13th Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Braden United Methodist Church Oct. 19th Women Ministry of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Celebrate 111 Years of Worship and Service Powell’s Beauty & Barber Supply under the leadership of Pastor Floyd Smith Jr., at To the community on Sunday, at 10:30 AM. The theme Fros, Fashions and Finds Pop Up Shop 702 Collingwood Blvd., will host a Cancer Awareness is “Welcome Home” referencing Hebrews 13:1-2. Mrs. Saturday, 11AM-4PM at 901 Nebraska Ave. Local Workshop on Saturday @ 11:00 a.m., open to all. Kathy Haynes Moore, Certified Lay Minister, and wife vendors and African American owned businesses will Guest Speaker will be Dr. Changhu Chen, M.D. of Rev. Roland Moore, retired pastor, speaker. Braden have a variety of goods available. Come connect, professor and Chairman of Radiation Oncology at the invite the community to worship with us during our network and support one of Toledo’s oldest Black University of Toledo. There will be a free lunch served Homecoming Service, at 4725 Dorr St., Toledo, OH Owned businesses. For more information, contact after. Sister Barbara Chatman, President, Rev. Floyd 43615. Rev. Cecil J. Fitzgerald Thompson, Pastor 419-243-7731 Smith, Jr., Pastor. Oct. 17th Thru Oct. 20th Oct. 20th Oct. 12th Trick-or-Treat at The Toledo Zoo St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church Jerusalem Baptist Church When witches go riding and black cats are seen, Connectional Lay Sunday Praise N Motion Dance Ministry the moon laughs and whispers, tis near Halloween! Sunday, 11:00 A.M., 954 Belmont Ave., Toledo, Ohio. Will be having their Annual Praise & Mime Dance The Halloween fun starts on Thu, Oct. 17. This two- Speaker: Mr. Harold Watson, St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Explosion Saturday @ 5:000 p.m. , featuring Praise day event is the pre-school dinosaurs’ and doctors’ Church, Detroit, Michigan. Colors: Black and Gold. Dance & Mime Minstries from throughout the city. chance to delight without the fright! Toddlers and Mrs. Jacqueline Williams, President, Rondald L. Bailey, Everyone is welcome. Jerusalem Baptist Church is pre-school aged children are invited to wear their Pastor. located at 445 Dorr St, Rev Dr. W..L. Perryman Jr., Halloween costumes, trick-or-treat throughout the Pastor. historic side of Zoo and enjoy crafts, puppet shows, Oct. 27th photo opportunities, strolling magic and free games Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 90th Year Octobr 12th sized just for them. The festivities run from 10 a.m. – 3 At 702 Collingwood Blvd. with the under shepherd Rev. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church p.m. on Thu, Oct. 17, and Fri, Oct. 18. That weekend Floyd Smith Jr and 1st Lady Robin Smith, on Sunday Annual Men’s Day BREAKFAST the Halloween spirit is in full “force” for Pumpkin Path @4:00p.m. Saturday, at 2340 North Holland Sylvania Rd., Toledo, presented by the University of Toledo Medical Center The Northwestern Baptist Association’s Moderator Dr. Ohio 43615. Speaker: Panel of Distinguish Speakers and supported by Buckeye Broadband on Sat, Oct. 19 La Mont Monford and his church Philippian Missionary with Lucas County Division. “ON DOMESTIC and Sun, Oct. 20. This event, in its 35th year, runs from Baptist Church from Lima, Ohio, will bring the word and VIOLENCE” Come one, come all, Prayer Breakfast 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. In addition to costumed trick- we’re asking all who can come out and help Calvary October 12th, 2019 (Free) 10am - 11:30 am. Contact or-treating for all ages throughout the entire Zoo, there celebrate 90 years of serving the LORD. information, Wayne Wilson at 419-708-7449. will also be games, pumpkin carving demonstrations, Theme: Remembering the Past, Celebrating the bounce houses and magic shows to entertain all the Present and Looking to the Future, coming from Joshua witches and werewolves! Featured again this year, is a 4:5-12. free photo opportunity with characters from “A Galaxy Sister Yevette McKinney Chairperson © Copyright 2019. Paid for by the American Petroleum Institute. All rights reserved.

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