Volume 12, No.9 June 27, 2007
In This Issue
The Truth Editorial Page 2
My View Page 3
Minority Contractor Used … Or Abused? Page 4
Konop’s Art Drive Page 4
Cover Story: Crystal Coleman Page 5
The Arts Section Positive Force Page 6
Circle of Friends Page 8
Minister Takes the High Road Page 10
Lima Truth Page 12
Top Ladies Scholarships Page 13
BlackMarketPlace Page 14 CrystalCrystal ColemanColeman Classifieds Page 15 DirectorDirector ofof HumanHuman ServicesServices ToledoToledo MuseumMuseum ofof ArtArt
“During these five years, the Toledo Museum of Art has restructured many things. As a member of the senior management team, I’m deeply involved in strategic planning and in setting direction for the organization as well as budget planning and Museum reaccredidation.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth June 27, 2007 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial *June 11-August 3 Summer Feeding Program at the Holt Lifeline Center: Youths ages 5-18; Noon to 1 pm; Monday through Friday: 419-727-0820 On this Thursday the U.S. Supreme Court will probably announce its decision in several cases involving the ability of school districts to assign students to school for the express *June 18-July 13 purpose of manipulating the racial composition of those schools. Artists in the Garden: An exhibit at Parkwood Gallery of 26 local artists; Presented by Metroparks and cosponsored by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo: 419-407- It was, of course, legal in most states to do so prior to the landmark 1954 Brown vs. 9720 Kansas Board of Education decision that struck down the “separate but equal” legal doctrine. In those times, school districts attempted to separate the races rather than *June 18-July 20 promote diversity, but they ended up using many of the same tactics, such as denying Majestic Praise Ministries: Free lunch to children ages 2-18; Monday through Friday access to certain schools. from 11:30 am to 1 pm: 419-535-3017 In subsequent decisions, exercising the Supreme Court’s words of admonition to “proceed with all deliberate speed,” lower courts ordered school districts to apply remedies *June 18-August 4 to correct the racial compositions of their schools. Busing proved to be one of the more Summer Reading Pals: Sanger and Oregon branches; Free seven-week summer onerous attempts to comply with the court orders. program for youth who need reading practice: 419-259-5276 Slowly, various school districts abandoned attempts as enthusiasm flagged among those who had originally supported such efforts. Some jurisdictions, however, continued *June 28 to fight the good fight. United Way of Greater Toledo’s African-American Initiative: Childhood Obesity The Seattle and Louisville public school districts have through the years made an effort Community Forum; In collaboration with UT, Action for Healthy Kids, Anthem Blue to maintain desegregated systems and, in the process, have denied students admission to Cross Blue Shield; 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; Lunch and afternoon snack provided; Prospective schools they and their parents would have preferred. grantees, partners, collaborators, local government and medical community in atten- That issue seemed settled, particularly when just last year, the Supreme Court declined dance: 419-254-4670 or 419-248-2424 to hear a case about a desegregation plan in Lynn, Massachusetts that is similar to the Louisville plan. Thence followed the retirement of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and the *June 29 naming of Justice Samuel Alito to the highest court in the land. Youth Service: Speaker: Crusaders for Christ; “Are You Growing in God;” Sis. O’Connor’s relatively moderate views were replaced by a conservative and the balance Asia Williams: 419.376.2331 tilted in favor of the current majority with Justices Roberts (the chief justice) Scalia, Thomas (who is still in a state of denial that any aspect of his education or career was as the direct *June 30 result of affirmative action) and Kennedy joining Alito in the conservative camp. Yard Sale: Mildred H. Gibson Center at the Zion Lutheran Church; 10 am to 6 pm; For a rental space or donations call 419-514-7355 If there was any doubt about the new tilt of the Supreme Court, it was pretty much dissolved after a trio of decisions on Monday that addressed the First Amendment right *July 1 of free speech. The Court struck down a previous ruling in a rather shocking departure from Free Retreat: “Nobody’s Victim;” African-American women who are survivors of its usual rule of stare decisis (“to stand by that which is decided”) and held that a portion childhood sexual abuse; 1 to 8 pm: 419-936-8989 of the McCain-Feingold Campaign finance act that prohibits the use of a candidate’s name Sanctuary and Adult Fellowship Choirs of Third Baptist Church: Song Service; “MY in television ads financed by corporations and unions is an unconstitutional infringement Soul Is Athirst for God;” 5:30 pm; Negro spirituals from 1600-1870, Euro-American on the groups’ right of free speech – the right to advocate. hymns of Isaac Wattts, the Wesleys, Fanny Crosby from 1600-1950, Gospel songs and The problem in this ruling is that it opened a loophole in the campaign reform arena. The hymns of Tindley, Dorsey, Campbell from 1870 to 1960, contemporary gospel songs of Court has long held that Congress has the power to limit the ability of corporations and Crouch, Hawkins Smallwood, Franklin: 419-531-9160 unions to influence elections and this ruling did not specifically overturn that concept. This Women of the United Church of God: Second “Eclipse Over Africa;” Benefit for ruling merely allows ads to proceed, as Justice Roberts writes, that do not directly mention children at the Victory Academy in Mombasa, Africa; Mission project of theBibles, an impending election, that speak to a legislative issue and that do not take a position on Books and Shovels, Inc. Project: 419-244-1310 or 419-244-1929 a candidate’s “character, qualifications or fitness for office.” In other words, says the Court, yes, Congress can legislate restrictions on a corporation *July 6 or union’s political involvement, but such entities are now legally able to find ways to Amazon Lodge No. 4: Fish Fry; 11 am to 5 pm: 419-531-7079 circumvent the spirit of that legislation. Now come the school board rulings. Will they prove to be equally lacking in a common *July 7-8 sense approach? Will they flout the rule of stare decisis? Will the conservative block on Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 90th Anniversary weekend the Court concern itself more with modern-day right-wing sentiment rather than the celebration; Choir rehearsals on June 19, 26 and July 3 from 7 to 9 pm: 419-242-7906 or tradition established by more than 50 years that has held that the separate but equal 419-654-1570 doctrine is unconstitutional? Summer Bazaar and Fish Dinner Sale: Beta Phi Chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, We believe that the Louisville/Seattle plans are doomed, but doomed because of the Inc.; 9 am to 4 pm; 2466 N. Detroit Ave; Men’s/women’s/children’s clothing and loopholes that the justices will find to take the teeth out of the attempts by the two school household items for sale: 419-944-5912 districts to adhere to a half-century of rulings. We believe the Court will undermine the *July 13 ability of the districts to keep their schools racially diverse without addressing the Barking Lot Party to Benefit Toledo Area Humane Society: The Town Center at Levis underlying core legal principles that called for the nation to desegregate its school systems Commons; 7 pm: 614-794-2008 in 1954. This shortsighted approach by the Court to uncover ways to inject or restore conser- *July13-15 vative values by avoiding or skirting the rulings handed down by previous courts presents Third Annual African American Festival: Nelson Grace Park: 419-255-8876 some dangerous legal issues and invites chaos. Why not take on the rulings directly rather than chipping away at the intent of their predecessors? Is separate but equal a legal doctrine that is fated to reappear – all but in name? The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper Kevin McQueen Publisher Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor The Sojourner’s Truth Becky McQueen Business Manager Alan Abrams Reporter 6161/2 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Geneva J. Chapman Reporter Tamir A. 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County Commissioners The smoothing over, ledo land … maybe you can kind of initiative too. The humiliation and sub- Pete Gerken and Tina Skeldon frankly, is part of the prob- get the whole hog, Carty. Jan Scotland’s long article sequent firing of Patsy Scott Wozniak ought to get to the lem. Whenever a complaint is His honor, by the way, on this page last week was by Mayor Finkbeiner is a big, bottom of this mess, pronto. raised over a phantom sub- came down on the right side accurate for the most part. big mistake. She and Council- I thought this is what contractor and it appears that of the mercury level fight. Scotland did not recount that woman Betty Shultz have Sylvester Gould and the matter will receive some Carty went against Gov. Ted he urged me not to go into jointly led the city and coun- Roosevelt Gant were hired to legal scrutiny, it gets settled Strickland on this fact but legislature in the first place. cil out of the dark ages with do for the commissioners – rather than revealed for what Carty is right. Relaxing the air At the time, he thought I respect to information ser- have a smooth affirmative- it really stands for. emission rules on mercury is could do more as president vices. Patsy Scott was argu- action process in minority The eastside “Coke Plant” wrong. of City Council. ably one of the best appoint- contractor hiring. is receiving a lot of press. Look for FirstEnergy to As to running for mayor ments I made. This firing is You see it is not unknown Something is afoot here also. fight Gerken and Finkbeiner’s in 2001, having an easy time inexcusable and jeopardizes for a white contractor to pen- is not and should not be a millions of IT dollars. Simply cil in the name of a minority The humiliation and prerequisite for running. I ran inexcusable! Jack Ford subcontractor for affirmative for mayor in 2001 because I Just because The Blade action purposes and keep the subsequent firing of Patsy had long experience in man- says it, doesn’t make it so. The Wes Boykin affair money for himself. Or, some- aging a non profit (SASI), I The Blade’s call for Gov. might very well open a can of times, the white contractor Scott by Mayor Finkbeiner is a had contacts in the legisla- Strickland not to consider di- worms. Boykin is the Afri- will pay off the minority con- big, big mistake. ture which I did call upon and versity in the upcoming Uni- can-American trucker and tractor by giving him a grand I did not want Ray Kest to versity of Toledo Board of excavator who found out that or two as hush money. How did the proposed deal initiative on the steam-gen- become mayor of Toledo. Trustees’ appointment is he won the successful minor- The net result is that black ratchet up from $300 million erated power plant. This has Wouldn’t that have been a wrong. Diversity on the new ity bid on a Lucas County entrepreneurship does not to $800 million in just two the potential, along with the travesty given the subse- board is paramount. project only by reading about develop. The rich (whites) get years? Now, an alternative co-generator from the quent actions by Kest lead- Of course we need fair rep- it in the paper. In addition, richer and the poor (blacks energy plant is definitely part Stickney land fill to cut a large ing to his downfall? resentation on this board of someone allegedly forged and Hispanics) get poorer. It of the package. swath into FirstEnergy’s As for the school board, trustees. And wasn’t it The Boykin’s name onto a previ- happens a lot on trucking Mayor Carty Finkbeiner northwest Ohio electric cus- the simple truth is that we see Blade a few years ago that ous City of Toledo bidder contracts and gravel, etc. might want to look at the deal tomer base. FirstEnergy will many entrenched interests on took Gov. Bob Taft to task application and the signature Apparently everything I signed with Oregon to split fight them tooth and nail all the part of the administra- because he did not have is not even close to Boykin’s has been smoothed over for the income 50/50. I think the the way down to the ground. tors, the union, the critics enough diversity on univer- John Hancock. the moment and Boykin, the deal has materially changed Gerken is just being consis- and others who all seem to sity boards throughout Ohio? What is afoot here? Noth- government entities and the in amount and in scope too tent – you remember Toledo look out for number one first. Be consistent! ing more than the seamy side majority contractor have been much and no longer re- Edison? Gerken earned his For real change to happen in of majority-minority contract- brought to the table and sembles the facts as agreed early political spurs by sell- the Toledo Public Schools Contact Jack Ford at ing deals that often results in worked out a deal but that is upon by Major Marge Brown ing it to FirstEnergy. Same there will need to be a sea [email protected] sub rosa activities in public not the last time we will hear and myself in 2004. Pete. And, U.S. Representa- change in attitudes on a lot of contracting. of such shenanigans. The plant will be on To- tive Marcy Kaptur likes this fronts. Justice in a Fair and Equal Kevin McQueen can help Manner? 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Wilson had had intercourse with the same girl, it would have been a misdemeanor under an “exemption for con- tact between two minors.” No one from the teen “vic- tim” to the jurors at his trial, wanted the 17 year old to go to prison, but at every turn the Georgia Justice system Kevin S. McQueen failed the teenager, convict- Financial Representaive Northwestern Mutual ing him of an archaic Georgia Financial Network-Toledo law. 3950 Sunforest Court, Suite 200 In overturning the 17 year ney General, Thurbert Baker, only 90 days in jail, in the Toledo, OH 43623 old’s conviction, Superior decided to appeal the judge’s same court. (419) 407-8656 Court Judge, Thomas Wilson, decision, and Genarlow re- If there is any case that (419) 473-2270 said, “Any court that cannot mains in prison, despite pleas qualifies as “cruel and un- [email protected] recognize the injustice of for an end to this miscarriage usual” punishment in the con- www.nmfn.com/toledofinancial what has taken place here, of justice from civil and hu- stitutional sense of then that court has lost sight man rights organizations, and disproportionality, it seems on the goal our judicial sys- thousands of people, includ- to me that the Genarlow Wil- tem has striven to accom- ing President Jimmy Carter. son case is it. plish: Justice in a fair and What is even more inter- equal manner.” esting, about the same time Floyd Rose Even though the 17 year that Gernarlow Wilson was President old has spent two and half being sentenced, a white fe- Valdosta-Lowndes years in prison, when Judge male teacher who was con- County chapter
05-2016 ©2004 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milwaukee, WI Nortwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for Wilson ordered his release, victed of having intercourse Southern Christian Lead- the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. 4064-152 the African-American Attor- with a student, was given ership Conference Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth June 27, 2007 Business as Usual or Has a Commissioner Konop Minority Contractor Been Ill- Creates “Lucas County Art Used? Assist” By Fletcher Word Special to The Truth Sojourner’s Truth Editor At a news conference on Last Friday, at a meeting couple of weeks ago, the same Boykin is not interested, B&B Friday, June 22, Lucas attended by a local minority- company had me down for has a number of minority con- County Commissioner Ben owned contracting trucking 1515 Bancroft [the city demo- tractors who will be inter- Konop introduced a new firm, a majority-owned con- lition project]. I called B&B ested. Our goals are going to program that will offer tractor from Cleveland and about it and they never re- be satisfied whether B&B county residents low-inter- government representatives turned my phone call.” uses Wes or some other con- est loans to purchase local from both Lucas County and At that point, according tractor.” artwork and allow greater the City of Toledo, a dispute to documents released by That goal of reaching 15 local investments in small was resolved, after three days AA/CC, Brown called Boykin percent – by state law a local businesses. The announcement oc- of haggling, that had threat- on June 1 to verify that he had government entity cannot curred at the opening of the ened to embroil all of the par- submitted a quote to B&B. demand such a commitment Politiko Artisto art show in ties in protracted litigation. When he did not reply in the – was iterated in a conversa- the Lucas County Commis- The controversy began on affirmative, Brown asked him tion with Commissioner Pete sioners’ office, featuring Tuesday morning when a to stop by One Government Gerken when he was asked several local artists including: Kerry Know, Terry Burton, Angelo “One Sketch” Bullano, news item appeared in The Center “to review the par- about the controversy swirl- Nate Mastermack, Michael McWhorter and Amy Bullano. Blade announcing the im- ticulars of the proposal sub- ing around the awarding of Lucas County Art Assist is a public-private partnership between the Commissioners, pending hiring, by the Lucas mitted by B&B.” the contract. KeyBank and Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz and is modeled after the Own County Board of Commis- Boykin went to the AA/ “We are attempting to get Art program in Manchester, England. It is believed to be the first public-private program sioners, of a Cleveland firm to CC office on June 8, reviewed Wes Boykin back to the table of its kind in the United States. demolish the Sports Arena the B&B proposal and filed to talk but this doesn’t change Lucas County residents who qualify for the loan, administered by KeyBank, can receive on Toledo’s east side and an affidavit denying that the our commitment or goals,” a loan at one percent interest starting at $500 up to a maximum of $2,500 to assist them in the purchase of a piece of local artwork. seven buildings in downtown signature was his on the sub- said Gerken. “We expect to The county has agreed to invest $250,000 in a one-year certificate of deposit with Toledo to make way for the contractor form that B&B had do everything we can to hit KeyBank. “There is a cost to taxpayers,” said Konop, “But it’s a good value and it’s new multipurpose arena. filed with their proposal stat- our 15 percent and we are economic development that also helps small business.” The $448,700 demolition ing that Boykin was to re- going to do everything we Konop estimates that the program will generate between 30 to 40 loans during the first and abatement contract was ceive 12.3 percent of the con- can to hit it.” phase of the funding. awarded to low-bidder B&B tract. Boykin went back to the The Art Assist program was cobbled together with the input of numerous local artists. Wrecking & Excavating, Inc. “To my knowledge, I have table on Friday as he was “This is the way to do it,” said Tina Skeldon Wozniak, president of the Lucas County Board in a commissioners’ meeting not been contacted to be a represented by his son, Jeff of Commissioners. “In the past community leaders have tried [implement] such programs. that morning. Included in the Sub-Contractor on this con- Morrison, at the meeting set Here the members of the community have taken the lead.” B&B proposal was their com- tract and I did not authorize up by the county commis- The KeyBank branches that will be a part of the program are those downtown and at mitment that 15 percent of the any documents pertaining to sioners to avert a complete Westgate. Residents interested in applying should contact the Lucas County Commis- contracted and hourly work this contract,” wrote Boykin melt down. According to sioners’ office at 419-213-2155. would go to minorities. To in his affidavit. Gerken, a deal was struck on fulfill at least part of their in- Then followed the letter both contracts. Boykin will tent, B&B announced that by Brown to the purchasing be one of the subcontractors they would be working with a division recommending that on the Sports Arena project local minority-owned com- B&B not be awarded the con- and B&B and Boykin have pany, Wes Boykin Trucking tract for the city project. reached an agreement that Excavating. Hours later he would see the will give Boykin 45 percent of At the same time, on the news report on the Sports the 198,000 1515 Bancroft city city side of One Government Arena demolition project and contract. Center, the Office of Affirma- call Boykin to congratulate That development was tive Action/Contract Compli- him. That was the first, said lauded by Gerken on Friday ance (AA/CC) had just com- Boykin, he had heard of his as evidence that the commis- pleted a letter, after several inclusion by B&B on the sioners’ commitment to en- days of investigation, recom- mending the cancellation of a contract with B&B because “It is our belief that B&B the company had falsely Wrecking has misrepresented claimed to have a working relationship with the afore- itself and attempted to mislead mentioned Boykin Trucking. “It is our belief that B&B the City of Toledo regarding its Wrecking has misrepre- sented itself and attempted efforts to secure MBE to mislead the City of Toledo regarding its efforts to se- participation for this project,” cure MBE participation for this project,” wrote Calvin county project. suring that minority contrac- Brown, interim commissioner Roosevelt Gant, a project tors will receive 15 percent of of the AA/CC office, to Adia manager contracted by Lucas the awarded contracts for the Boston, commissioner of County to oversee the Sports Arena project is on track. That purchasing. Arena project, tried to sched- sentiment was echoed by For his part, Wes Boykin, ule a meeting with Boykin on Sylvester Gould, one of the owner of the minority firm, June 20. His attempt proved project managers along with was completely unaware of to be unsuccessful. Gant, Gant. B&B’s intent to use his com- however, was unfazed by “That’s the kind of scru- pany for the county project Boykin’s reluctance. He also tiny we have to have in order much as he had been unaware said when contacted by this to reach the goals of the that the majority-owned firm newspaper that he saw noth- county commissioners,” said had signed him up for the ing untoward in B&B’s han- Gould applauding Friday’s previously bid city job. dling of the situation. agreement. Boykin had worked with B&B “[A general contractor] Not everyone was con- once back in 2004 but since may not have determined, at vinced. then, he recalled, the com- the time of bidding, who they “It’s a little weak,” said pany had placed his firm’s would use for subcontrac- The City of Toledo’s Brown name as a subcontractor for tors,” said Gant. “In the case of the 11th hour agreement. their projects on previous of B&B, they did indicate they “I’m very concerned about occasions without his knowl- had worked with [Boykin] in the integrity of B&B truck- edge. the past and would sit down ing.” “The first time I heard with him for a determination. B&B Trucking did not re- about it, I was told it was a At the end of the day, as afar turn calls to The Truth seek- misprint,” he said. “Then a as the Arena project, if Wes ing comment on the matter. June 27, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Crystal Y. Coleman: Helping to Bring Diversity to Toledo’s Cultural Icon By Alan Abrams Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
If you and your family make it happen. I am helping Museum of Art is a rich com- “I had an early start when who both live in Detroit. “My tor at the Charles H. Wright enjoyed the third annual to decide what is the right munity asset. They have used I came here in 2002. The Mu- father was named Nine be- Museum of African Ameri- Juneteenth Celebration at the program relative to our di- those riches to understand seum had to make cutbacks cause he was the ninth child can History in Detroit, and Toledo Museum of Art ear- verse community and which that the community could be and there were 15 staff lay- in his family,” she explains. five years with the Henry Ford lier this month, you can thank encompasses ethnic, cul- involved in here. offs. I made sure that every Museum & Greenfield Village Crystal Coleman, human re- tural, and religious and age one of those employees She lived on the East Side managing staffing and train- sources director of the To- diversity. I want to see us be “I try to recruit the best walked away from here feel- of Detroit and graduated from ing. ledo Museum of Art and ex- able to reach youth – and I people for the job,” says ing they still had a sense of Cass Technical High School. officio officer of the define youth as 35 on down,” Coleman. “My life has dignity and pride. Her older sister Carrol and She recently renewed her Museum’s Board Committee younger brother Rico also live affiliation with Alpha Kappa for Cultural Diversity. “Within my five years in the Motor City. Alpha Sorority, Inc., in De- here, my work in human re- troit. Coleman and the Museum sources has expanded, and I Coleman earned her are committed to expanding love it. I’m now in charge of Bachelor’s Degree in Public “I like to work in all areas the horizons of Toledo’s cul- volunteer services, human Administration at Eastern of community focus,” says tural jewel through expansion resources and payroll. My Michigan University in Coleman. “I am active in op- of the Committee. “We would department provides internal Ypsilanti and her Master’s portunities to develop youth love to continue to diversify,” support services, we are the Degree in Science Adminis- as well as supporting the eld- says Coleman. “We need administrative support team tration – Human Resources erly. My activism started in people in the community with for the entire organization,” Administration at Central college, which I think explains different backgrounds and explains Coleman. Michigan University in Mt. how I wound up working in with import and influence to the field of human relations. be part of the Committee for Cultural Diversity. “While I was at EMU, I “I always look for was a member of the student “We will be taking many explains Coleman. changed and I’ve grown in staff and I developed pro- innovative steps in the very the five years I’ve been here. an opportunity to grams for the residence hall near future. One of these is Her goal is to apply those Since I came to Toledo, I’ve that eventually expanded providing scholarship funds same principles to staffing been able to do more with beyond just the students. for minority youth. The fund- the Museum. “The Commit- opportunities than I ever had give back and Those from all over the cam- ing is there. We just need to tee is redesigning our recruit- before. pus attended the programs,” partner with organizations to ment efforts. The Toledo enhance recalls Coleman. “In 2005 I had the oppor- SM CDF Freedom Schools programs provide critical summer and tunity to be a presenter at after school enrichment through a model curriculum that supports somebody else’s T.D. Jakes’ MegaFest in At- children and families around five essential components: high quality lanta. It was one of the most academic enrichment, parent and family involvement, civic engage- life. I enjoy it.” memorable occasions in my ment and social action, intergenerational leadership development, life,” says Coleman. and nutrition, health and mental health. “During these five years, the Museum has restructured many things. As a member of the senior management team, I’m deeply involved in stra- Center of Hope Freedom School tegic planning and in setting direction for the organization At The University of Toledo as well as budget planning and Museum reaccredidation. July 16 – August 17 Monday — Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm “I am also the chief nego- tiator for the union contract with our employees. I use this opportunity to show Open Registration: what can be a positive out- come for the employees and Friday June 15 11AM to 6PM the Museum,” adds Coleman,
Center of Hope Family Services The Museum is currently in contract negotiations. 151 N. Michigan, Suite 314 There are 280 employees of which 100 are contract teach- ers/instructors. Coleman’s For information contact: responsibilities also include Tracee Perryman-Stewart at 419-241-4345 the Museum’s 500 volun- teers. Pleasant. “I always look for an op- portunity to give back and Give your child an opportunity to have Coleman commutes to and She received her Organi- enhance somebody else’s from her home in the Detroit zation Development (OD) life. I enjoy it. Since I’ve been one of the BEST summers ever at a suburb of West Bloomfield, certification from Linkage, in Toledo, I’ve become a board where she lives with her son, Inc. in cooperation with member of the Sight Center of Children’s Defense Fund Kenneth Christian. He turns DePaul University. Northwest Ohio,” she adds. 15 in July. Freedom SchoolSM Before Coleman came to Contact Coleman is the daughter Toledo, she spent four years Alan Abrams at of Nine and Daisy Reaser, as Human Resources Direc- [email protected] Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth June 27, 2007 Old West End Daycare Center: First Annual Preschool Graduation By Alexis Randles Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
Ralph Waldo Emerson welcomed the audience and higher education is acces- well rounded environment. fin who has worked for the “I was referred to the once wrote that “Every great reminded the students of the sible to all of us including “My wife makes sure to city of Toledo for 29 years, daycare by a relative and institution is the lengthened important role they will play inner city children,” she have ongoing program train- most recently as the director every since we have had three shadow of a single man and it in the future. “The class of added. Dumbuya concluded ing for the staff so that they of Affirmative Action/Con- kids go through the program,” is his character that deter- 2007 is beginning a journey by saying that coming to the can provide supplemental tract Appliance highlighted said Desleyna Galloway, one mines the character of the into the world of higher edu- University of Toledo, helps social activities besides the some of the center’s accom- of the recognized parents. “I organization.” However, cation and it is fitting that we us demystify the journey that usual academic program- plishments throughout their like it because most daycare those in attendance at the ming,” said Francis 11year tenure. centers are by the book but Old West End Daycare Dumbuya, Ph.D., Patricia’s “I admire the school be- they [Old West End Daycare Center’s First annual pre- husband and dedicated sup- cause they take a four- Center] still let the kids be school graduation would porter of the school. pronged approach by includ- kids by helping them make have perhaps tweaked “I believe thus far it has ing all the necessary tools a the right decisions.” added Emerson’s quote slightly. been a phenomenal ride, be- child needs,” said Griffin. Galloway. To the contrary they cause whenever you meet the “They connect with the Immediately following the would have insisted that it is academic and social needs of child’s emotional, educa- graduation program was a not merely a single man but a the child as an early-child- tional and spiritual develop- reception that included a bal- community of parents, hood center you are in es- ment all while giving them a loonist for the kids and cake teacher and volunteers who sence preparing them for suc- sense of community pride.” and ice cream for all attend- have determined the highly cess,” added Francis She said that she hopes ees. respected character of the Dumbuya. that all the children will come institution. Many people would argue to understand the importance This past Saturday, the 2007 Graduating Class that if there is no structure of education and furthermore Center held its first annual there is little room left for cre- that their parents will con- preschool graduation at the have chosen the campus of our children can not succeed. ativity. The center has tinue to insist for quality Nitschke Auditorium on the the University of Toledo as The center takes a certain disproven that notion by pro- schools and teachers. University of Toledo campus. our graduation venue,” said amount of pride in falling for viding a stable environment Following Griffin’s key- Eleven preschoolers were Dumbuya. the typical academic ap- that allows for academic ad- note address was the presen- awarded a certificate of “I chose this setting for proach but utilizing one that vancement and development tation of certificates and their completion as they prepared two main reasons: first, to has been proven successful. of character by combining class gift of photos. Two for their transition to kinder- send a direct message to our Dumbuya, along with her activities that allows their parents were also recognized garten. Patricia A. Dumbuya, parents about the importance staff, focuses on combining children to be inquisitive with roses for their involve- executive director of the Old of education and, secondly, academics and social skills to problem-solvers. ment throughout the school Essence Simmons West End Daycare Center, to send the message that provide their children with a Guest speaker Perlean Grif- year. receives her diploma They’re Off and Running .EW 0OLAR "EAR #UBS "ABY
City Councilman Joe McNamara Harold Mosley with family and Richard Brown and supporters
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Brown, an auditor for the city of City Councilwoman Wilma Brown and Richard Brown Toledo, held his on Monday at Jackson’s ¥ 4HE 4OLEDO :OO 0HOTO #OURTESY #HICAGO :OOLOGICAL 3OCIETY Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section Positive Force Annual Sheila Gibson’s Vision Dance Recital Wows Fulfilled Through Positive Enthusiastic Audience Force By Fletcher Word By Ashlee Austin Sojourner’s Truth Editor Sojourner’s Truth Reporter As Sheila Gibson ap- Saturday night was a night to remember for the Positive Force Christian School of Dance proached Positive Force Chris- as a handful of beautiful young dancers welcomed the gift of dancing and the thrill of tian School of Dance’s fifth experiencing their first dance recital into their lives. Other more experienced dancers annual dance program, she continued to serve the Lord through their passion for dance, and one special young lady reflected on the significance said farewell to four years of dedication to Positive Force. of the show’s title – “Re- Positive Force Christian School of Dance presented their annual dance recital this past deemed.” Saturday at the Owens Community College Center for Fine Arts at 6 p.m. “It came to me that it means The brilliantly arranged production, “Redeemed,” was produced, directed and choreo- a fresh new start, a renewal or a restoration,” she said. “Both graphed by Positive Force Owner and Artistic Director Sheila G. Gibson. Gibson’s hard work for the dance studio and from was beautifully portrayed through her students’ performances. a personal standpoint. We’ve The spacious auditorium was packed to capacity with proud parents and supportive crossed over to a certain ex- friends and family of Positive Force. As soon as the lights dimmed, before the curtain eased tent as far as enrollment. And its way open, over 500 Positive Force fans and supporters immediately started to applaud I think the parents and the and scream at the top of their lungs in anticipation of seeing their favorite dancers and board see my vision. ballerinas reveal what they had been working so hard and long for. “I’ve always had the vision Anticipation finally subsided as the curtains opened the stage to the first act, a for Positive Force to grow and, performance featuring the entire Positive Force dance team. The opening act, “Sing,” was finally, it’s growing to fit that POWERFUL to say the least. In fact, it was so powerful that it was enough to leave the vision.” audience content if it had been the only act in the show. The numbers certainly “Wow” was all one audience member could say after the performance. don’t dispute that analysis. Then, the most adorable little ballerina princesses stole the show in the second act, “I This year’s program involved Love the Lord.” As they gracefully glided across the stage in perfectly selected teal and all of Gibson’s students – 106 white ball gowns, you could clearly see the joy on their faces and the passion pouring out of them – ranging in ages from of their hearts. Overwhelmed with the excitement of experiencing their first dance recital, they five to 18 years. In the past, the looked into the audiences to find familiar faces smiling back at them. extravaganza has had a cast of Gibson followed the lovely ballerinas with a fabulous solo act, “Mamas Choice,” around 60 to 70 dancers. capturing the audience’s undivided attention and showing them that practice really does But that vision that Gibson make perfect. has nurtured so carefully over After four consecutive years with the group, this was an incredibly special recital for the past five years is not lim- Positive Force graduate, Cierra Drake, as she performed in her last show as a Positive Force ited to numbers. Her artistic dancer. Drake plans to attend Bowling Green State University as a nursing major in the fall. vision surfaces in every as- pect of her endeavors as a As the show progressed, each act was consistent in impressing the entire audience. The dance instructor and as a cho- Positive Force “Redeemed” Recital presented dancers of all ages, preschool through high reographer. “I feel that it is the school and offered something for everyone’s enjoyment. From classical ballet to hip-hop purpose of dance, to give praise performances, 23 remarkable acts kept the audience on the edge of their seats, with their eyes to God. I’ve always tried to glued to the stage for over two hours. walk the Christian walk,” she Other acts included “No Weapon,” “I Told The Storm To Pass,” “You Are The Living said. Word,” “Alabaster Box,” and many other powerful spiritual compositions, which all led to That part of her vision is reflected in the way she choreographs and in the very musical a PowerPoint showcasing a collage of miscellaneous photos of Positive Force dancers. selections of the program. It is all Christian gospel music. “Most of the songs have As Master of Ceremony William Dunn brought the show to a close, he respectfully something to do with the title,” she said – “No Weapon” by Fred Hammond and “Only complimented the talented dancers on a job well done. Imagine” by Antoine Stanley, for example. “Not all of Toledo’s children are gang banging and running the streets. Some of our And while Gibson is the director, producer and principal choreographer of “Redeemed,” children have a positive force behind them,” said Dunn. this year’s show features a second choreographer, Gibson’s daughter Giselle Hunt. Hunt, an outstanding dancer who studied under her mother for 15 years, teaches hip-hop dance at Positive Force and choreographed that portion of this year’s program using music by “Let Us Help You Out” Tye Tribbett. St. Stephen’s C.O.G.I.C. 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1709 Spielbusch Ave. (Across from the Jail) Don’t miss this monumental moment! Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth June 27, 2007 Circle of Friends Book Club Hosts 8th Annual Meeting Sojourner’s Truth Staff A nationally-acclaimed afternoon sessions, authors session, several audience it’s like for him to lose the author, local published au- Cherlyn Michaels, Lawrence members marveled at his abil- woman he loves,” said thors, local authors seek- Christopher, Andrea ity to create female lead char- Johnson of his latest work ing publication, and a room- Toadvin-Moore, Keith Lee acters. that was released last fall. ful of avid readers spent Johnson, Madeline Hampton “I do it but I don’t know Johnson’s Hell Hath No last Saturday at the Toledo and Andre Dex Moore spoke how I do it,” he replied. “Hon- Fury will be released this Hilton sharing information to the audience of their own estly I don’t think that I do it upcoming fall. about how to tell stories works and the inspirations all that well.” Johnson men- Circle of Friends Book and how to get those sto- which drove their creations. tioned noted male author Eric club is a national organiza- ries to a reading audience. Hampton, a Toledo native Jerome Dickey (Chasing Des- tion with 14 chapters. The “Bridging the Gap” was and Rogers High School tiny, Genevieve) as the au- organization was founded thor he admires for his por- in 1994, the Toledo chap- trayal of female characters. ter began in 2001. Lauren “In the Honeymoon Is Snyder is president of the Over, it’s the first time I write Toledo chapter and in a first person male voice Monica Johnson-Williams and show the readers what is vice president.
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Johnson, who has been writers with your money,” he featured on several occa- said. “This is a business and sions in this newspaper, is if you can’t make money for the author of eight books in- the publishers, they are not cluding Pretenses, Fate and going to stick with you. Redemption, Sugar and “If you love an author’s Spice, Little Black Girl Lost work, you need to buy all of (1, 2 and 3) and his latest his works, we can’t do it with- work The Honeymoon Is out you,” he said. “Some Over. people say ‘shouldn’t you Andrea Toadvin Moore During his afternoon talk, write for the love of it?’ Well Johnson spoke of how he [publishers] aren’t paying for started writing after return- the love.” the theme of the Circle of graduate, was one of the ing to college. “I was chal- During the question and Keith Lee Johnson Friends Book Club’s Eighth youngest authors in atten- lenged to write a short story answer period of Johnson’s Annual Book Club Meet- dance. Hampton’s first novel, at Owens and that turned into ing. Victoria Christopher a romance title Behind a 500-page novel,” he re- Murray, author of novels Closed Doors, has been re- counted. such as Grown Folks busi- cently released. She has com- Johnson spoke to the au- ness, Joy and Temptation pleted work on her second dience of their obligation in was the guest and keynote novel, Skye’s The Limit, also the world of art. “What is speaker at the event’s din- a romance and is busily writ- really important to me, and to ner banquet. ing her third – Mr. and Mrs. all of these authors, it’s im- During the morning and Love Jones. portant that you support the
3rd Annual African-American Festival “Celebrating our History” July 12-16, 2007
Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union will celebrate its eleventh year of existence in the community, and we would like to express our gratitude to the community for being supportive over the years. The 3rd Annual Festival will commence with a Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, and activities will include local vendors, a parade, live entertainment and a gospel celebration that will close out the Festival on Sunday. The four days of celebration is as follows: Thursday, July 12 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Prayer Breakfast Southern Missionary Baptist Church Friday, July 13 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Festival Begins @ Nelson Grace Park Rides, Games & Amusements, Jazz, Jessie Coleman & Affinity Saturday, July 14 8:00 a.m. – Line up for parade Huntington Bank Sponsoring the Parade Mecca Temple # 43 10:00 a.m. – Parade Begins @ Smith Park (Dorr Street) Ending @ Nelson Grace Park 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m. Festival Jazz Sunday, July 15 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Festival City Wide Praise City Wide Praise and Worship Gospel Celebration The Rance Allen Group ______1339 Dorr Street · Toledo, Ohio 43607 · (419) 255-8876 · Fax (419) 255-4390 · Email: [email protected] June 27, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Positive Force School of Dance, REDEEMED!
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• Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Why The Veterans Glass City Skyway Is Important To YOU! By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture Let me guess, ball teams and bridges. you’re thinking “what does We’ve got more going on bridge have to do with me?” than just Jamie Farr golf clas- Or even worse, you might sics and coin scandals. be one of the few who might So it is what it is, people. not even know that new Take a break from your bridge across the Maumee obligatory Toledo doldrums River was being built. and take a drive on I-280. I’ve said it once, and I’ll Don’t be so shocked when say it for life: Toledo is not you notice your head being the problem, TOLEDOANS held somewhat higher. are the problem. It’s not too often that you [email protected] get to see a landmark being erected in your lifetime. UPCOMING SHOWS: When I was born, the For those who may not Golden Gate Bridge, the passionate about my city – pital, David Besse and Lake know that I could care less feet-tall structure that know, I serve as co-pro- Twin Towers, the Sears even as I prepare for my own Erie from on top of that thing. about Bowling Green, changes to 16 million colors ducer of a small music com- Tower and all that stuff were exodus. The Ohio Department of Sylvania, Oregon and all the might give you a little less to pany – already in existence. Our city But I’m not asking you to Transportation (which is the other surrounding suburbs, complain about. The Glass U.G.E. just got one hell of a make- have the zeal I have, I’m just most efficient and consider- but for TOLEDO – there was City Skyway is the second One of our artists, singer/ over, not complete –but a asking the Glass City haters ate government agency I’ve a significant economic im- tallest structure in the area songwriter Aye Dee will be new symbol of pride none- to fall back and appreciate ever witnessed) took special pact as a result of this con- after One Seagate (former headlining First Friday theless. this moment. care in introducing struction. Nearly $100 mil- Owens Illinois headquar- at Jacksons Lounge and I know, we still have Take a drive on that thing Toledoans to their new land lion in wages were paid to ters). Grille July 6th 2007. plenty of things that aren’t yo. It will give you a new mark by providing free local workers (some local, When you travel and We will also make an ap- going so well. perspective on things, I’m shuttle service from nearby others less so). That money people ask you where you’re pearance July 3rd at Ce Ce’s The challenge of revital- sure of it. parking lots which carried flows into nearby businesses from, have a little more pride. open mic spot with One izing downtown, the chal- Driving underneath it for people up to the bridge for and the Craig St. Bridge be- This bridge is internation- Tyme lenge of dealing with those the last few years, it looked the ceremony. ing converted into a local ally known already and there at The Peacock Café pesky suburbs, the challenge like it was so impossibly high Federal politicians, Gov- traffic option creates oppor- will be more media attention Tuesday July 3rd 2007 to bless of a emotionally-challenged that it may have scared a few ernor Ted Strickland, iron tunities for the Birmingham as documentaries begin to the spot, pass out mixtapes mayor. people. But there’s no rea- workers – everyone was and River North neighbor- surface. So say you’re from and Then there’s the messed son to be foolish. When there. hoods to benefit. The Glass City, birthplace of all that. up sewer system, the crazy- you’re up there rolling along Okay, not everyone – be- If you’ve been complain- the SUV, home of world- www.mysapce.com/ ass school system and shrink- everything about it is peace- cause I was one of maybe ing about our skyline, a 403- renowned museums, base- undergodzent ing employment opportuni- ful. What? Peaceful tranquil- three young black males ties. ity on an expressway? there. But guess what? Yes. I didn’t understand why Every mid-sized or big All I’m saying is, take Oregon’s mayor was there city has many of those same some time while you’re driv- seeing as how the span is problems. ing around the city this sum- entirely in our city. Except for mer and just venture over Oh yeah, speaking of ‘our perhapsColumbus, Phoenix towards the north end (not city’ – Toledo Mayor Carty and … I don’t know, maybe river north, the real north Finkbeiner made a few com- 10 other places in the U.S. – end by Alexis) and hop on ments about operating as a all major cities are having 75 South and take the 280 region instead of local mu- many of the same problems. exit. nicipalities. Some cheer- So I don’t wanna hear that You will look at your city leader for Toledo, huh? “Woe is me, I live in To- in a different light, at least He rattled off more than a ledo” mess. for a few moments. few ridiculous comments that Now I understand, it’s just Then it will be right back even made one of the politi- a bridge to some but if you’ve to hating for some of you, cians turn red because he been looking around for a while others may see how seemed to be implicating little inspiration lately… if things are turning around. someone up there as some- you don’t have that low-self No doubt, I may be en- what of a mob boss…but esteem most Toledoans thusiastic but I’m not jaded. anyway. seemed plagued with… I’m This bridge was built to Marcy Kaptur… man sure you can appreciate the keep commerce in place, it’s ooohhhh man. beauty in The Glass City not just some gift from on Where would we be with- Skyway. high. out this woman? No doubt, many of you The Craig St. bridge cre- Hands down the only poli- reading this will just be us- ated too many problems for tician I trust and believe in. ing it to make your long- Toledo’s freight traffic on She had her say and ev- awaited exit from the water eryone else kinda went over- our humble town. I fought and for this region’s truck board. it as long as I could, but I traffic on the Interstate so But the occasion was understand. building the Glass City Sky- memorable to say the least. But on your way out, just way had to be done. So look, here’s what I recognize that Toledo now I was at the opening cer- want you to keep in mind. has a globally recognizable emony among all the politi- It’s just a bridge to some, symbol that was a once in a cal glad-handing and I found but it actually will serve as a lifetime achievement for a much of it un-necessary. landmark for generations to city that needs any achieve- But for the thousands of come. ment we can find. people there, it was impor- The name, the design and I’ve been called dorky for tant to honor those who lost even the upcoming landscap- being so into this bridge thing their lives when the crane ing all have taken shape – LOL, and it might be a collapsed a few years ago. thanks to Toledo residents little true. The ceremony was also a input. I was attending the meet- treat to the public in general. It took about 20-years and ings on Summit St. when Since it’s an expressway, it’s the most expensive con- they were deciding what to this past weekend was the struction project in the his- name the bridge and if there first and last chance for tory of Ohio, but it got done were gonna be basketball people to walk on the bridge. – so remember that you now courts or bike trails under- It was a beautiful day and have proof that our city can neath. the view is amazing. achieve a goal. I’m not fanatical, but I’m You can see Toledo Hos- Regular readers already June 27, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page11 Stepping in CONGRATULATIONS the Name of Health at to these Toledo Public School seniors for Grace graduating at the top of their class. Temple Special to the Truth Grace Temple Church and Toledo-Lucas County Health Department started this year off with a committed to tak- WOODWARD HIGH SCHOOL SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL ing control of their health by walking for their hearts. 1 Krista Kristen 1 Kaitlynn Huff VALEDICTORIAN LaLonde SALUTATORIAN Kristen Johnson Reverend Chester Trail 2 Johnson 2 Krista LaLonde 2 1 Asia Greer 3 Krista Langlois 3 Jessica Awls 4 Alicia Monday 4 Kiara McGlown 5 Ryan Archer 5 Bianca Harthorne 6 Nicole Floyd 6 Christina Hanserd 7 Keiara Furr 7 Annesha Ali 8 8 Mesherry Cooks 1 Jasmine Sherer 9 2 9 Lisa Rowlett Kaitlynn Asia Tashana Myers 10 Makonnen Rice Huff SALUTATORIAN VALEDICTORIAN Greer 10 Brittany Pendleton
and First Lady Donna Trail started this church project by LIBBEY HIGH SCHOOL WAITE HIGH SCHOOL participating in a church health survey. Based on the 1 Briana Funches Briana SALUTATORIAN VALEDICTORIAN Coleeta 1 results of the survey and Funches Watkins Ashley Hartford 2 Brittany Funches 2 along with assistance of the 1 2 Coleeta Watkins 3 Richard Darnell 3 Jessalyn Mowery Lucas County Health Depart- 4 ment, their church became a Peggy Moore 4 Kary Brister walking center for their con- 5 Patrick Casey 5 Kristyn Fisher 6 Henry Maldonado 6 Candace Roper 7 Ariel Warren 7 Jessica Blossom 8 Brian Collins 8 2 1 Manuel Martinez 9 Krystn Davis 9 Brittany Ashley Jeremy Ballew 10 Sonya Fincher VALEDICTORIAN Funches Hartford SALUTATORIAN 10 Kayla Everhardt
START HIGH SCHOOL BOWSHER HIGH SCHOOL gregation. Each member par- ticipating in the walking pro- VALEDICTORIAN Rachael Rachel SALUTATORIAN 1 Emily Avery Lautzenheiser Momenee 1 Rachel Momenee gram entitled “Step In The 2 Rachael Lautzenheiser 2 1 2 Lori Ashford Name of Health” received a 3 Andrew Wettle 3 Renee LeGendre walking log and pedometer. 4 Christopher Gerity 4 Savun Phommalee The overall goal for the pa- 5 5 rishioners was 30,000 steps Kristen Sanders Jessica Kraus per week for four weeks (this 6 Janell Braxton 6 Sophia Lucarelli equals approximately 60 7 Natalie Farell 7 Shane Jeffers miles). 8 Stacy Haskins 1 2 8 Kaitlin Lemon 9 Carolyn Zielinski Lori 9 Aaron Walsh Emily SALUTATORIAN VALEDICTORIAN 10 James Basel Avery Ashford 10 Alyssa Jaeck
ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL TOLEDO TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY On Saturday, June 9th at 10:00 a.m., the Grace Temple 1 Andrea SALUTATORIAN VALEDICTORIAN Zachary 1 i Andrea Hill Hill Morris Michael Orzechowsk walkers met at the 2 2 Amir Abed 1 2 Zachary Morris Metroparks Wildwood Park 3 Anna-Stacia Allen to celebrate their walking 4 Toby Bishop project. 5 Enjoli Henry The Highlight of the day 6 was a picnic and awards pre- Lakeysha Ransey sented by health educator 7 Heather Jagodzinski Tony Maziarz from the To- 8 Geordrianne Thinker 2 1 ledo-Lucas County Health 9 Department and Grace Mark Dusseau Amir Michael 10 Paris Sutherland VALEDICTORIAN Abed SALUTATORIAN Temple Health Committee Orzechowski Chairman Susan Craig for the top three walkers. There was also be a walking race, which resulted in prizes awarded to the top three fin- ishers in other categories. Toledo Public Schools, Correction 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608-1267 Last week in the Juneteenth article we incor- rectly identified the winner of the sweet potato pie con- Board of Education: Dr. Steven C. Steel, President Robert Torres, Vice President Darlene K. Fisher Jack Ford Larry Sykes test. Maudie Rixey won for her entry in that division of the baked goods contest. The Lima TruthTruth June 27, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 12 Predators Devour the American Dream: Ohio Civil Rights Commission Targets Fair Housing
By Vickie Shurelds Special to The Truth In 1965, Ohio became one down payments and little in to fair lending practices in sure everyone gets the infor- that there are ways to protect He has asked his commit- of the first states to enact worry about questionable his ward. He announced at a mation on this critical topic. themselves, or at least pre- tee to concentrate on a key legislation for Fair Housing. credit. recent news conference that Toledo, Dayton, Cincin- pare their families for the issue, “How do you do a bet- In 1968, the Fair Housing Industry representatives there are 85 abandoned nati, Columbus, Akron and possibility of negative im- ter job promoting [economic] Act was amended to spell spoke in terms foreign to homes in the 6th Ward alone, Cleveland areas are targeted pact from small print on con- growth without exacerbating out those who were to be minorities who had little ex- and 52 percent of those are – the governor and newly tracts. the widening gap between considered as protected by perience with finance bro- owned by finance or mort- appointed chairman Jeanine He will conduct a work- rich and poor?” its creation. The law clearly kers offering “great deals” gage companies outside the Donaldson see this as a top shop on filing at the commis- It is possible with a stable states no one can be denied like balloon mortgages and state of Ohio who are ignor- priority in light of Ohio’s sion, giving guidance and team focused on the over- fair housing – not for race, adjustable rate mortgages. ing the problem and more designation of ranking eighth plain-talk information. For whelming issue of foreclo- creed, religion, sex, national Most banks do not set up accurately the effect of these in the nation for home fore- instance, he says, you can sure for families, especially origin, familial status or dis- branches in low-income ar- homes on neighborhoods. closures. file as a third party with the for families of color – we ability. eas, leaving the landscape In an area already fight- Thankfully, Lima has commission if you believe may finally begin to find the The law is extremely clear wide open for those finance ing for recognition and ac- been placed on the radar as a someone close to you has answers. on those who meet the crite- companies that benefit from ceptance by the rest of the city in need of attention. On been a victim of predatory ria for protection under its predatory lending. city, these homes are having Thursday, July 19, there will lending – “your child, your Contact statues but because many of Inexperienced borrowers, a devastating affect on prop- be an open community fo- parent, your grandparent; Vickie Shurelds at [email protected] those who fall under its pro- often African-American or erty values and community rum, led by a team trained to you do not have to idly stand tection are the very ones that Latin-American, are assured pride. In addition, these hear a variety of concerns by wringing your hands pray- don’t understand their rights, that they will easily be in a homes place an added bur- and prepared to direct com- ing that the other shoe never they continually find them- position to re-mortgage their den on local government that munity members in the cor- drops – you can take an ac- selves on the losing end of homes to keep up with pay- is forced to bring the houses rect line to questions they tive role in having the situa- Place your housing issues such as loca- ments. But because the mar- up to code, because to ignore may have about civil rights tion brought to light.” classified in tion, borrowing, interest rates ket peaked in 2005, the the overgrown foliage and in Ohio. One other bright light has and lending practices. climbing rates are tossing neglected buildings could Tomlinson is especially appeared on this issue with The At the encouragement of them into foreclosure situa- mean disease-laden animals eager to explain Ohio’s posi- the appointment of Repre- Sojourner’s Governor Ted Strickland and tions faster than they can coming into the neighbor- tion on foreclosures and sentative Barney Frank (Dem Truth under the scrutiny of Execu- understand what’s happen- hoods. There is also the risk predatory lending. He is con- – Ma) as chairman of the tive Director Michael ing or obtain information on of arson and of the proper- cerned that too many House Financial Services Call Pam at Peyton, the Ohio Civil Rights how to save their homes. ties being used for illegal homeowners are operating Committee replacing Ohio 419-243-0007 Commission has taken a very According to Marilyn activities. The problem is under a false sense of secu- Republican Michael Oxley. aggressive approach to the Logan, also known as the multilayered with numerous rity – acting as though “it Frank has made it clear on recent increase of predatory “Money Lady,” a foreclosure long term issues. can’t happen to me” can lead more than one occasion that Classifieds are also lending. broker and author of the Ronnell Tomlinson, hous- to disaster. his goal is to ensure eco- posted online at The predatory lending in- book,I Can’t Afford to Marry ing enforcement coordinator He is adamant in getting nomic benefits are more www.thetruthtoledo.com dustry hit a surge of produc- You, most people simply for the Ohio Civil Rights the word out to consumers evenly distributed in Ohio. tivity during 2002-2005 have “too much house.” They Commission, is conducting when the housing price boom are caught up in the “Ameri- several ‘town meetings’ of cut the risk of lending to can Dream” and have placed sorts with the mission of edu- people with damaged credit. themselves in financial jeop- cating Ohioans on the legal The industry focused on mi- ardy in order to live a life that conundrum surrounding nority families who have a is not a reality for them. predatory lending. He says strong desire to live the In Lima, City Councilman the commission has used its American Dream, especially Derry Glenn is trying to piece preconceived division of the when it’s offered with low together a task force to look state as a means of making June 27, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Area Tourism is Big Top Ladies Hold Top Teens Business Scholarship Awards Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Presentation Meeting Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Top Ladies of Dis- accepted by his cousin, result of a meeting held by Excel Awards Presented to Owens tinction, Inc. Toledo Chap- Teresa Webb, will be attend- Lady Bird Johnson, the Corning, Toledo Express Airport ter held its annual Top Teens ing the University of Cincin- nation’s first lady, at the Scholarship Awards Presen- nati, White House. There are over Special to The Truth tation on Sunday June 24 at Terrell, the son of Top 100 chapters in the U.S. and Over 100 hoteliers, restaurateurs and representatives of Toledo attractions attended United Missionary Baptist the Greater Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting on Monday, June Church and doled out funds 11, held at Westfield to five Toledo-area young Franklin Park Mall. Jim scholars. Donnelly, president and Current college students CEO of GTCVB and – Domonique Glover and SeaGate Centre presented Heather Hagans – received information on the posi- book scholarships to assist tive impact of tourism on with the ongoing costs of the local economy. “Last higher education. Glover, year our area hosted a re- who attends Morehouse Col- corded 425 conventions, lege in Atlanta, was the 2004 meetings and sporting valedictorian of Scott High events,” Donnelly said. School and is an intern this “Convention and tourism summer at the University of business provide an eco- Maryland. nomic impact of over $1 Hagans is an administra- billion dollar and 13,700 tive assistant to Charles Denise Black-Poon and Jessica Crawford local jobs each year,” he McDaniel of the local musi- added. cians’ union this summer. Community Partner- The three college schol- Ladies Vice President Jamaica. ships was the theme of arships were awarded to Jes- Wanda Terrell, was voted by Top Teens of America is sica Crawford, Raymond his classmates at St. John’s one of the organization’s pri- this year’s event. Those Carolyn Schermbeck and Simone Hayes assembled heard about the Scott and Jarrell Terrell. Jesuit as the outstanding se- mary thrusts. many memorable events Crawford, a graduate of nior. He served as vice presi- In addition to the scholar- of the past year that resulted from businesses coming together. Excel Awards were Central Catholic who will be dent of Toledo’s top Teens ship awards, Top Ladies also presented to two individuals who made an impact on local tourism in 2006. attending Kentucky State and was a member of Toledo honored three individuals Simone Hayes, director of Community and Corporate Relations for Owens Corning with certificates for Life initiated the idea of “do Greater Toledo Week” that took advantage of the two major Skills – Simmie Blakeney, sporting events hosted in the Toledo area in 2006. The Owens Corning Jamie Farr Ph.D., Angeline Murry and Classic Golf Tournament and the Triple-A All Star Baseball game drew tens of Patricia Saunders. Rev. John thousands of visitors to the Toledo area. Roberts, pastor of Indiana A nine-day extravaganza featuring both events and a host of additional activities at Avenue Baptist Church, re- SeaGate Centre, in Promenade Park and across the region were cross-promoted and ceived a commendation for broadcast on cable television. “Simone Hayes provided sound leadership in this effort his contributions to the group that was well received by all who participated,” Carolyn Schermbeck, GTCVB senior over the years. vice president said. “She is well deserving of this honor,” she added. Jacqulyn Houston served as chairman of the Scholar- Also presented with an Excel Award was Kris Nichter, director of Marketing and Seated (l. to r.): Teresa Webb, Heather Hagans, Jarrell Terrell, Business Development for Toledo Express Airport who adopted the “do Toledo” Jessica Crawford and Patsy Bolden ship Committee and as mis- brand theme. Through his efforts a welcoming environment was created by adding “do Standing (l. to r.): Denise Black-Poon, Clara Brank, Anna tress of ceremonies for Toledo” banners and displays throughout the airport. He was also responsible for the Marie Bolden, Pamela Wilson, Jacqulyn Houston, Delores Sunday’s event. Buy Local, Fly Local campaign. Bates, Wanda Terrell Clara Brank is the Toledo The featured speakers for this year’s annual meeting were 2006 Jamie Farr University in the fall, re- EXCEL. He received the chapter’s president and Tournament Champion Mi Hyun Kim, and Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken, ceived an award of $300 to highest award of $750. Wanda Terrell is the vice who provided an overview of the latest progress on the Lucas County Downtown assist her studies. Scott, Top Ladies of Distinction president. Arena Project. whose award of $500 was was formed in 1964 as the
Counselor Manzetta Jackson Joins Hamme and Associates Sojourner’s Truth Staff Women who are under- versity where she later ob- ganizations. call 419-472-7330 or email going life transitions be- tained her doctorate in higher For more information [email protected]. cause of relationships, jobs Education Administration about Jackson & Associates, and careers have another and Counseling. option when it comes to Jackson, a Libbey High seeking counseling for School graduate, has more those life altering situa- than 15 years of experience tions. in career development, edu- Manzetta L. Jackson, cation, counseling and ad- ministration. She provides Auto Ph.D., a professional coun- selor, has transferred her career and personal counsel- Leasing operation into the offices ing services for business pro- DIXIE Toledo, OH of Larry Hamme, Ph.D., fessionals and college stu- on 4125 Monroe Street and dents. 5880 N. Detroit is open for business. Jackson has presented Month to Month Leasing Jackson, who started numerous symposiums on her career as an account workplace issues, career 419-476-8674 generalist with General management, mentoring, Motors, changed her field leadership, change manage- to counseling and earned a ment, team building and WE ARE A FULL masters degree in guidance stress-energy management SERVICE and counseling from and is an active member of a BUSINESS Bowling Green State Uni- number of professional or- Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth June 27, 2007
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