As Underclassmen, You May Have Thought About This Day Quite Often

Volume 14, No.03“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” June 11, 2008

In This Issue

This Strikes Me … Page 2

Obama Takes First Page 4

Mayor’s Poverty Commission Page 6

Ohio Multicultural Tourism Effort Page 6

Education Section

Class of the Class Page 7

Jones Middle Rec- ognition Page 8

The JazzLoop 2008 Page 12

Alvin Thomas Real Estate Colum- nist Page 13

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15

Model of the Month Page 16

“As underclassmen, you may have thought about this day quite often. Well, I know I did. Graduation used to seem like it was so far in the future, but now you are probably wondering where all the time has gone.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth June 11, 2008 This Strikes Me … Community Calendar By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture June 9-13 Vacation Bible School: Friendship Baptist Church; Sonworld Adventure Park; 5:45 Plenty of articles and expert opinion pieces can dissect Senator Hillary Clinton’s to 8 pm: 419-531-3242 campaign coming to an end from a purely political point of view. Vacation Bible School: United MBC; 5:30 to 8 pm; Arts and crafts as well I, on the other hand, try to view it in the larger context of our society and culture. First, there have always been parallels drawn between how important Obama’s candidacy is to June 13 minorities and how important Clinton’s candidacy has been for women. 50 Men & Women: 28th Annual Scholarship Banquet; Stranahan Complex; 7 pm Having encountered my share of white men in my life who truly don’t believe there’s a such thing as white privilege, it’s easy to see how two separate groups of people could June 14 have two separate agendas when faced with asserting their own solutions to America’s Second Annual Golf Outing: New Prospect Baptist Church; 1 pm; Ottawa Park second class citizen status quo. Third Annual 50 + Sports Classic: Sponsored by Area Office on Aging; St Francis Having a black man compete against a white woman for a position exclusively held by de Sales HS; Opening ceremony at 9 am; Track and field, volleyball, basketball, softball, white men up to now is somewhat poetic. swimming, table tennis, bowling and tennis: 1-800-472-7277 But in the sense that we’ve all been victimized by the white male agenda to some extent, Charity Baptist Pre-Fathers’ Day Male Chorus Musical: Male choruses to appear – there’s no real way to celebrate an equal victory for both ends of that spectrum. It’s either Greater Harvest, Charity Baptist, Union Grove, Calvary Baptist and Rev. Kevin Reese going to be an issue of racism, or an issue of sexism. of United Methodist; 5 pm Good thing Oprah didn’t run for President or else we might’ve seen both! June 15 Identifying with Obama has meant so much to Black America. Third Baptist Church Father’s Day and Men’s Day: Guest speaker Leroy Bates of So many of us feel proud to see “one of our own” (a phrase I use as a loose para-phrase Libbey HS; 11 am mind you) not only running for the highest office in the western world but having a legitimate chance of winning. June 16-19 But me, I’ve been cautious. City-Wide Dance Team Tryouts: Youths in grades 6 to 12; Mon at Reynolds Corner Not a hater. Library; 4 to 5:30 pm; Tues at Kent Branch from 5:30 to 7:30 pm; Wed at Sanger Branch Just cautious. from 4 to 5:30 pm; Thurs at Mott Branch from 4 to 5:30 pm: 419-509-1118 or 419-266-5308 See, I never forget the fact that this country has gone nearly half a century for mostly all Republican presidents. June 16-20 The so called “liberal” media is ALL owned by conservative Bush backing rich Sixth Annual Carnel Smith Summer Youth Football Camp: Boys in grades 3 thru 8; gazillionaires who love to paint Democrats as the perpetual losers hell bent on letting the Scott HS; 11 am to 2:45 pm daily: 419-917-3547 country run amuck in every way. But from what I’ve seen in the four presidents I’ve been alive to witness, June 17 it’s a very simple formula: Dorr Street Coalition/TPS Community Meeting: Mott Branch Library; Discussion Republican President = war, high rate of crime, national debt, job loss about King Elementary School; 6 pm: 419-255-8876 Democratic President = no war (but still a few debacles), lower crime, national surplus June 19 and job growth AND social programs that make access to education and healthcare easier. Spirit of Faith Adoptions: Informational meeting; 7 pm; 3315 Centennial Rd. Ste A- To me, the Clinton family are not saints … but they have provided the only good I’ve 2: 419-843-5355 ever seen come from that level of government. Whereas most Democrats don’t have the power, money and influence to challenge the June 21 evil republicans who rule this land…the Clintons have always seemed to have the heart, Women of Virtue Ministries’ Prophetic Prayer Summit: “Stirring Up the Gift of God;” mind and muscle to make real change occur. Noon Prophetic Prayer; Worship Service at 1:30 pm with guest Bishop George Bostic See, I don’t need a president who looks like me. of Asah Praise and Worship Center; Genesis Dreamplex: 419-531-1862 I just wanted someone as fair as the position they are in would allow. Warren AME Church: Recognition of High School graduates; 6 pm; Gesu Hall: 419- I actually …yo, in all honesty - I’m not sure if ANY president 535-1090 can turn around what our country is currently facing anyway. There are unseen hands at work here, people. June 22 th It wouldn’t matter if some unprecedented events landed Will Smith in the White 15 Pastoral Anniversary at Mt. Nebo MBC for Rev. Cedric Brock and First Lady st House…your gas prices, your lack of money for healthcare, your relatives in Iraq and your Debra Brock: 4 pm; “Worthy Laborer for 21 Century Ministry;” Guest Pastor Tellis Chapman of Galilee of Detroit outsourced/downsized job are not going to all be magically solved by virtue of which Sistas With a Vision: Women’s sexual reproductive health seminar; 6 pm: 419-936- person sits in the Oval Office. 8989 And, after what happened in 2004, I just have VERY little faith in our election process. June 23 Period. 27th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Bobby L. and First Lady Vickey Wellborn: Charity Other places in the world where true democracy is encouraged, polls are open for seven MBC; 4 pm fellowship; “Setting the Church in Order;” Guests are Rev. Theodis Horton days … damn near 24 hours. and Shiloh: 419-726-4975 Here we have about 12 hours, eight of which most of us are at work. Does that sound like the powers that be really want you to exercise June 23-27 your role in democracy? Vacation Bible School; 3rd Baptist Church; 5:30 to 8:30 pm: 419-248-4623 And speaking of “democracy”. Vacation Bible School: Union Grove MBC; 6 to 8 pm (Fri- 5:30 to 8 pm); “God’s Big Just listen to the pledge of allegiance, it says Backyard; where kids have a blast serving Jesus!” Ages 4 to adult: 419-531-1994 “… and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands…” - (Continued on Page 4) The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper

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There has been much these students are black volved in attempting to simply because we have students. and should not be accept- speculation as to where we, males from kindergarten to change the behavior of mis- been invited to the table. But Because there are already able to the black community African American Parents’ 12th grade, ages five through behaving students and im- by being at the table we have “alternative” schools in the from which the majority of Association and the TPS 18 .Mr. Ford has done an pacting the families of these been given somewhat of a TPS district such as the students will be drawn. Policy Committee, chaired admiral job in getting people students. voice to help make systemic, Mayfair, Ryder and Phoe- If, according to Kathy by Jack Ford and co-chaired to the table who otherwise Granted there are chil- sweeping and immediate nix Academy we will only Riley, a participant at the by Darlene Fisher, are go- have been blowing this prob- dren in need of “interven- changes in the landscape of accept an “alternative” table, a behavior specialist ing with the TPS Discipline lem off for years. tions,” but these interven- the Toledo Public Schools school whose mission is and teacher at Bowsher High Policy changes needed in Since 1999 we (AAPA) tions are needed across the Discipline Code of Conduct clear, attainable and sus- School, aberrant behavior the Toledo Public School have asked for a moratorium board. The problem with policies. We will not squan- tainable. The mission of this can be predicted at an early System. There has been on all suspensions/expul- intervention comes into der this opportunity by school should be to prepare age, this alternative way to subtle talk of an alternative sions that do not involve play when large numbers of OKing anything that does students for success who educate students should school coming out of these violence such as the sus- black boys are targeted for not benefit these targeted are having problems learn- have an elementary and a meetings. pensions/expulsions for suspension and expulsions students their families and ing in their present environ- secondary school compo- We have been meeting Failure to Follow Directions, that white children are given their community. We have ment. nent. since late March in response Repeated Violations and a time out in the principals been given a seat at the table This “alternative” school Lastly, the school must to the horrific rates of sus- Dress Code Violations. This office, get on the yellow to alter the outcomes for stu- must have high academic have a head master/mistress pension/expulsions that appeal had fallen on deaf light as a warning or some dents who are put on the standards, a rigorous cur- strong principal element that have rendered our “inner ears. During that time to the other punishment that lets street with unfair, arbitrary riculum, high expectations, reflects the predicted make city” schools useless as present, more central city a child rein in his/her be- and unjust punishments a volunteer community ser- up of the school’s popula- educational establish- schools have fallen into havior. Black boys and girls with no way to recover from vice component and excep- tion. If the population is pre- ments. Academic Watch or Aca- are given the boot by either these punishments and we tional extra curricular activi- dicted to be white female It is only fitting, after al- demic Emergency or have suspension, expulsion or a are up to the task. ties overseen by experts in then the school should have most 10 years of imploring fallen deeper into these two BIC depending on the dis- There has been talk of an these activities. Extra cur- a strong white female head- that the school board act to categories. We now know cretion of the teacher and alternative school coming ricular activities should in- mistress/principal. If the prevent so many students the impact that the whole- backed up by the principal out of these “Thursday clude an orchestra, a chess school is predicted to be being sent from the school sale suspending and expel- as to how many days are Meetings with Jack Ford.” club, National Honor Soci- populated by black males yard door, that thanks and ling of students has on the spent out of the learning Let me be clear in what our ety, sports activities that then the school should have appreciation are given to academic progress of the environment. expectations are: include tennis, swimming, a strong black male head- Jack Ford for acknowledg- school and its students. The African American We will not accept just and soccer along with bas- master/principal at the helm, ing these shocking statis- Intervention has been Parents’ Association and any alternative school initi- ketball and football, a choir, even if a nationwide search tics that puts almost one the theme song of these the black community with ated to mitigate the failure of a poetry club, a college club needs to be completed to fill quarter (1/4) of TPS stu- meetings when it appeared children in this system are black students due to dis- and any other activity that this position. dents on the street in any that there are no social ser- not going to accept a bait cretionary, arbitrary and will enhance the whole stu- This is not a wish list as given year. The majority of vice agencies that are in- and switch type of trade off unfair uses of the Discipline dent. African American Parents’ Code of Conduct. Uses that The curriculum must be Association is unashamedly put black students, mainly language rich that cel- for children and we will not black boys, on the street to ebrates the achievements of sit at the table without mak- fend for themselves aca- all peoples who have made ing our voices heard. demically, unless the school America the country that it meets standards that will en- is. A school that does not Twila Page hance and extend the aca- contain these amenities will African American Par- demic performance of these not be acceptable to AAPA ents’ Association

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Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. 4064-158 Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth June 11, 2008 Barack Obama Becomes the Presumptive Democratic Party Nominee By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Seventeen months ago, Last week Barack Obama, out the window. virtually every political pun- the first-term senator from the Obama, whose rise to dit and commentator referred Land of Lincoln, became the prominence has been as sud- to Senator Hillary Clinton of first African-American to den as it has been improb- New York as the inevitable claim the nomination of a able, earned the right to face presidential nominee of the major political party, tossing presumptive Republican Democratic Party. all of those early assumptions nominee Senator John This Strikes Me (Continued from Page 3) now, historically I un- men. But I can only sympa- derstand that reference but I learned that and other thize but so much. truly look at our form of little quotes while talking a Yeah, I do feel that Hillary government. couple women’s studies and Bill’s return to the White If we have a true democ- courses at UT during my last House racy, why not do away with year. would’ve carried with it the slavery-era electoral I understand, at least to the experience and power college and just allow the some degree, the oppression to effect some real change popular vote to decide? that kept women in this coun- in policy and law – not just If we have a true democ- try under the foot of white nicely written speeches, but racy, why was Hillary men for centuries. real change. McCain of Arizona when he This primary season was male nominee for the presi- forced out of the election? In my opinion, “Take Your But alas … it seems they closed out the most grueling like no other. The candidates dency of a major political Oops? Daughter To Work Day” – ended up getting the treat- primary season ever with an competed, as never before, in party. Did I offend someone good idea. ment many would’ve insurmountable lead in both all 50 states, the District of In the end, the Clinton out there? WNBA – good idea. guessed would’ve been re- pledged and super delegates. Columbia, Guam, American campaign was left to ponder Now, true indeed, even Being a black male, of served for the black candi- Last Saturday, Clinton con- Samoa, Virgin Islands and how they had managed to let though I was supporting course, I can empathize with date. ceded the match, thanked her Puerto Rico, before drawing the prize slip from their grasp, Hillary for the majority of struggling to find your place One sided comments in almost 18 million supporters a concession from Clinton at a prize that seemed to be theirs this whole thing I did have in a society that would love the media. and promised to do all in her week’s end. Even then, many for the taking just a few short to think twice when some nothing better than to remove A few weeks worth of power to work with Obama of her supporters urged to months ago, just a few days of the bull coming out of you of your recently awarded hot-headed, argumentative and help him win the presi- her carry the fight onward in before the inaugural Iowa her and Bill’s mouth human, political and social responses to a worthy foe. dency in November. order to become the first fe- (Continued on Page 5) seemed as if they were al- rights. Just an all-around pro- lowing some deep-seated When you have been verbial shorter end of the racism to peek out here and marginalized, all you want is stick. there in how they handled a chance to excel and make Yeah, seems Shock G a tough race with Senator your mark based on your own and Humpty Hump were Barack Obama. merit. right … we’re all in the same It felt weird even won- So I understand, at least gang. dering if Black America’s to some degree, how running But can the party re- favorite white family could and losing would have been cover? have racist undertones in a more noble defeat than hav- I’m like most indepen- how they spoke of Obama ing to suspend a campaign dents, I would be a Demo- at some point. without even getting the of- crat if it was worth it… I still But I did notice it, and I ficial nod from the party. care about the Democratic didn’t like it. I understand how Hillary Party and basically hate the Improve your I don’t know for sure, Clinton’s defeat will be Republican Party – but an but somewhere along the shared for all the women over independent I will be espe- petty and covertly hostile 60 who still remember women cially after all I went through lot in life. campaign trail … Hillary not being allowed to vote or in the last election. made careless comments work. But I do care that the that even further split the This was important to Dems are strong enough to Buy one with a party along racial lines. them. beat McCain. At one point, you I was also bothered by I mean, damn. couldn’t tell who was who much of the language used to If the Republicans are home on it. and that was good. refer to Senator Clinton dur- gonna steal the thing again, Black folks were loving ing this past year in the me- can we at least just make the them some Hill, and many dia. numbers so heavy that it white people were already If Obama won a particular will be obvious they stole it on the Obama bandwagon state the headline would say and we can all get back to National Home Ownership Month. while the rest of us were something like “Obama victo- our normal lives in this New Home ownership is good for individuals, $ 00 * families and communities. Now is a great 199. still learning how to cor- rious in Louisiana” but if she World Order? time to buy. Home prices are low. Loan rates During Home rectly pronounce and spell won it would be like “Ohio Naw, you’re right. are affordable. Plus, first-time buyers may Ownership his name. falls to Clinton” or some mess. That’ll never work ei- Month, we’ll pay qualify for assistance through FHA or other $199 of your At one point early on, it Little things in the media ther. federal programs. Here’s an added incentive: closing costs. was all up for grabs. that I pick up on. John Mayer said it best during National Home Ownership Month, But as Barack Obama Then when things got for all us Generation Y National City will pay $199 of your closing became one of the most tough and she didn’t stop, peeps --- costs. Just present this ad to your National charming and seemingly she was even made fun of for “… so I’ll keep waiting, City loan officer. Stop by your nearest National City location today. We’ll make you sincere personalities this NOT quitting… like having waiting on the world to feel at home. country has ever seen, the the tenacity to go ahead was change… tide turning against Hillary a bad thing, but then again if it’s NOT that we don’t Clinton seemed to be less she had quit too early they care, we just KNOW THAT about the issues and more would’ve said she wasn’t THE FIGHT AIN’T FAIR, about other things. tough enough to stick it out. so we just keep waiting…. Some her fault. Yo, I really do sympathize (waiting) waiting on the

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women should be equal to of thing. *The expiration for the $199 offer is September 30, 2008. June 11, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Obama (Continued from Page 4) caucuses. doomed their candidate al- climbing aboard the band- Govs Ted Strickland of Ohi, economy and promising to cording to his own words, is The Clinton’s campaign most from the beginning wagon. By the time he Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania, unveil a detailed long-term not something he feels confi- decision to downplay their when Obama shocked the reached South Carolina and Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, economic plan next week. dent in discussing. effort in the all-important cau- world and scored a huge win its large percentage of black Bill Richardson of New McCain, for his part, has Nevertheless, it’s a hunt cus battles, to portray their in Iowa. voters, Obama could rely on Mexico and Tim Kaine of Vir- found himself a bit back on for electoral votes and the candidate as entitled, to rely Clinton rebounded to win huge turnouts in urban areas ginia. Senators Joe Biden of his heels. He tried to steal the map is a toss-up at this stage. on party machinery rather New Hampshire, but by then and as much as 90 percent of Delaware, Jim Webb of Vir- Democrat’s thunder on elec- Obama needs to hold on to than grass roots effort, to fail the die was cast. African- the African-American vote. ginia and Chris Dodd of Con- tion night only to give a everything Senator John to realize the fund-raising American voters, who had Obama more than held his necticut have also been men- speech that caused one Re- Kerry got in 2004 when he capabilities of the Internet viewed Obama’s chances of own on Super Tuesday, los- tioned, particularly for their publican Party strategist to won 252 electoral votes and and to overlook the need for victory with a healthy skepti- ing the big states but piling foreign policy experience. compare it to an AARP bingo still find another 18 to win the a strategy that would carry cism, reacted to the victory in up votes and delegates in Perhaps the most intrigu- game. Reading off a top prize. That means turning the fight past Super Tuesday almost all-white Iowa by smaller ones. He won 13 of 22 ing name on the list of possi- teleprompter is apparently Ohio or Florida around while states and then went on to bilities is former Senator Sam not the GOP nominee’s maintaining the edge in win state after state in the Nunn of Georgia who, along strength. Michigan, Pennsylvania and Rev. I.J. Johnson following weeks. By the time with Arizona Senator Barry With gas prices zooming West Virginia. Or, Obama can that voters in the big states of Goldwater in the 1980’s, was gout of sight, the stock ex- try to turn New Mexico, Ne- Ohio, Texas and Pennsylva- instrumental in re-organizing change plummeting and most vada and Colorado to his Gets His Day in nia had their say, the contest the military. Nunn might also Americans starting to believe advantage. was just about out of reach bring the State of Georgia that a recession is here for He has five months to se- for Clinton. into play. real, McCain will have a diffi- cure victory and bring about the Sun Now what? As his team makes lists cult time turning his message the most momentous presi- Sojourner’s Truth Staff As we saw on Tuesday and collects opinions, to foreign policy and Iraq, the dential victory of this and in the following days, Obama is back on the cam- subject he believes would be nation’s history. there will be pressure on paign trail focusing on the his alone. The economy, ac- Obama to name Clinton to the ticket. She has made it clear that she would accept. Such a move assures her Lucas County Approves supporters that she would have a place at the table and would be the “inevitable” – Historic Sweatshop-Free once more – nominee in 2016. But at what price for Obama? Does he want Clinton look- Policy, Paves way for ing over his should in the West Wing? Does he want her husband looking over Governor to Follow Suit both of their shoulders? Can Rev. I. J. Johnson, pastor of St. Mark’s Baptist Church, he even trust former Presi- Proactive policy will help ensure and dozens of congregants gathered last Thursday for a dent Bill Clinton on the cam- street naming in honor of the central city’s longest serving paign trail with his habit of Taxpayer dollars are not spent on pastor. shooting from the hip and Johnson, who has been at the helm of St. Mark’s for 53 Sweatshop labor losing his composure? years, was also joined by Toledo City Councilmen Michael Obama has formed a three- Special to The Truth Ashford and Wilma Brown, along with Lucas County person committee to vet vice Commissioners Tina Skeldon Wozniak and Pete Gerken for presidential candidates. Men- Last week, the Board Governor Ted Strickland to enforcement mechanisms. the unveiling of the new street sign. tioned prominently so far are of Lucas County Commis- follow suit and implement The policy includes a com- A portion of Detroit Avenue that borders St. Mark’s will former Senator and presiden- sioners unanimously ap- such a policy for the entire mitment for Lucas County now also bear the words “Rev. I.J. Johnson Way.” tial candidate John Edwards, proved a resolution that state, and are preparing to to join a national prohibits use of taxpayer launch a statewide cam- Sweatfree Consortium of dollars to purchase goods paign July 1. local and state govern- Register Today!!! for the county that were “The use of sweatshop ments opposed to spend- made in sweatshop con- labor is unacceptable in the ing taxpayer dollars on ditions. The policy is 21st Century. Our commu- sweatshop labor. The na- aimed at using taxpayers’ nity values human rights tional consortium, orga- dollars ethically to level and workers rights and, as nized by SweatFree Com- the playing field for Ohio such, we should not, and munities, will pool pur- workers and improve will not, be spending tax- chasing power and create working conditions payer dollars on busi- economies of scale, help- worldwide, and is sup- nesses that rely on inhu- ing create a viable market ported by local religious, mane and unsafe labor prac- for sweatfree manufactur- labor, and community or- tices to make a buck,” said ing. ganizations. Commissioner Ben Konop, “We applaud Lucas The move adds Lucas who introduced the resolu- County Commissioners for their commitment to end tax dollar support for sweatshops,” said FREE Victoria Kaplan, Midwest Head Start Services for Regional Organizer for INCOME ELIGIBLE Starts H SweatFree Communities. LUCAS COUNTY CHILDREN n e “We look forward to Gov- Ages 3 - 5 years old r io FOR MORE e ernor Strickland and other and their families t INFORMATION CALL ! elected leaders following a THE HEAD START HOTLINE We Offer: c Lucas County ‘s lead to u 419-259-5655 make our entire state • Safe Environment d -OR-

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Mayor Carty Finkbeiner sion on Poverty will consist Awareness Tent City, Ad- from the Board of Commu- announced the formation of of community leaders from vocates for Basic Legal nity Relations and Depart- the Mayor’s Commission on the Equal Opportunity Plan- Equality and Legal Aid of ment of Neighborhoods Poverty last week in order ning Association Western Ohio (ABLE and (Juanita Greene, Kattie to fight poverty “one indi- (E.O.P.A.), the United Way LAWO), the AFL-CIO, Bond and Mike Badik). vidual, one family, one house and one neighbor- “This group is a proactive, action- hood at a time,” he said during a news conference on oriented group designed to implement Thursday, June 5. “This group is a proac- best practices, to assist existing organi- tive, action-oriented group designed to implement best zations and to attack poverty,” practices, to assist existing organizations and to attack of Greater Toledo, the Women Blessing Women, “Rather than reinvent, poverty,” said Finkbeiner. Greater Toledo Urban two students from Scott this group will be connect- The Mayor’s Commis- League, I Matters Homeless High School and city staff ing and developing existing resources,” said the mayor. In 2006, according to the poverty levels recorded by New Ohio Tourism the federal government, the state of Ohio matched the Multicultural Campaign national average on the poverty index – for the first Sojourner’s Truth Staff time – with 13.3 percent of “One of the first tasks breaking the cycle of pov- Ohioans living in poverty. will be to gather residents erty here in Toledo. But for The State of Ohio has Internet sites and a guide according to Reece. The Mayor’s Commis- and other stakeholders to a poverty-stricken indi- launched a new effort – a insert for a variety of pur- Taking center stage in sion will select one neigh- identify solutions based on vidual and/or family to be- multicultural tourism cam- poses. the campaign are the borhood in which to imple- the actual barriers those in come self-sufficient, indi- paign – in order to attract Reece estimates that Af- O’Jays, Rock and Roll Hall ment a pilot program, said need are experiencing,” said vidual and systematic barri- minority visitors to the state. rican-Americans and His- of Famers. Their song, Finkbeiner, and then coor- the mayor. “We know jobs, ers must be removed. Those The campaign will target panic contribute about 20 “Livin’ for the Weekend,” dinate the implementation job-readiness and educa- challenges are to be the fo- two primary travel groups – percent of the annual $38 is the campaign’s theme. of the program in that area. tion are critical pieces to cus of our local effort.” African-Americans and His- billion revenues Ohio earns “Our campaign aggres- from tourism. Much of that sively markets the weekend revenue is spent during getaway concept and en- day trips to the Buckeye courages minority travelers State. “We want to encour- to overnight in Ohio by age them to spend a night,” showcasing the state’s said Reece. The goal, she many notable multicultural said, is to entice visitors events such as the Macy’s who travel to Ohio for Music Festival, one of the events such as festivals to largest urban music festi- stay to see more permanent vals in the country,” said sites such as museums. Reece. “Our overall goal is to The bulk of the cam- Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher increase the number of visi- paign is targeted towards tors and to upsell overnight African-American travel- panics – in Ohio and sur- stays,” she said. Research ers. Hispanic travelers will rounding states. has shown that for every be targeted to a lesser de- “The multicultural mar- dollar spent on promoting gree with print ads running ket is $90 billion nationally,” tourism, the businesses in in July as well as online said Alicia Reece, assistant the state earn $14 in return, ads. tourism director for the Ohio Tourism Division – a part of the Department of Devel- Alicia Reece opment under the leader- ship of Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher. “African-Americans and Hispanics are two of the fast- est growing groups in that market,” continued Reece during a telephone conversation with The Truth last week. Reece was in Cleve- land to help kick off “Livin’ for the Weekend in Ohio!” That event was designed to announce the promotional efforts the division has un- dertaken in its new $1 million campaign. Ohio’s first multicultural television commercial is set to air this month on BET and several other outlets. There will be commercials on minority radio stations, in minority print press, on minority Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section The Class of the Class of 2008: A Few of the Best and Brightest By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Every year at this time The by the achievements of so so much as our student of the was sent to jail. At the time I ready there and we ran to my like a god mom to me and Truth takes a look at the hun- many area youth. year, the valedictorian of his didn’t know she was a drug mom as fast as we could be- someone I will never forget.” dreds of graduating seniors So, as we do every year, class at Scott High School, dealer and that’s why the cause we thought it was too Sanders will be entering who have distinguished we pull a few from the crowd and a future engineer, Bran- police came to my house and good to be true. The University of Toledo this themselves academically, to highlight and we do so don Sanders. took her from me and my I finally started to see fall and plans on majoring in many in spite of rather impos- without any specific criteria. Sanders recently wrote an younger brothers and sister. my father, he was married and engineering although he is ing barriers and difficulties. These few just caught our essay about his journey to Immediately after she left, my his new wife already had three not yet sure on which area of It’s the very best time of the eye after consulting with the top of his class. siblings and I were separated children. When I was with engineering he will concen- year. groups such as Toledo EX- from each other and stayed them I was always made the trate. UT has started a new This year is certainly no CEL, 50 Men and Women, “HOW I BECAME THE with family members. I knew black sheep and I had to go program titled MedStart different. As we attend gradu- Toledo Public Schools, to PERSON I AM TODAY” my father, but at the time, he through situations like sleep- which will enable Sanders to ation after graduation, from name a few. was a drug addict and he could ing on a cold basement floor focus on bio-engineering and public school to private, from But there are a few stories The beginning of my life not take care of me. I was only without a blanket and pillow allow him a leg up on getting central city to outlying areas, here that, as always, prompted started when I was about six in kindergarten, but I went to and starving at times wishing into medical school. one cannot help be impressed us to rejoice and none of them years old when my mother three different schools in one I was back at home with my Sanders, however, gives year which caused me to fail. mom. Later as I grew up I much credit to his mother for her inspiration as well. From 8th Graders Go to Medical the moment she returned home from prison, he said, she impressed upon him the School value of an education. Over the years, Brandon’s mother, Special to The Truth Schnell Sanders, has had her Thirty four soon-to-be northwest Ohio high school freshmen will experience what it’s share of medical difficulties really like to be a physician at UT’s CampMed on Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20. and the family has been mired CampMed is a two-day intensive program that offers up-close and hands-on activities in deep poverty, but the ex- including laboratory sessions and medical practices. The competitive program required the tended family has rallied students to submit a letter of recommendation, a personal essay and a nomination from a around Brandon and helped math or science teacher or a school counselor. to keep him focused. The students will be guided by medical students and participate in numerous lectures However, nothing kept and activities including anatomy, histology, clinical skills, orthopedics, and surgery. him more focused, he said, There are some great opportunities for video and pictures on Thursday, June 19. The than the poverty. His deter- first session is called “Tools of the Trade” at from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Health and mination to escape those cir- Education Building , Room 100. Another good opportunity would be when the students are cumstances was a powerful rotating through three labs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The labs will introduce the students to impetus to excel. the rehab unit, histology, ER trauma room and Life Flight. Friday, June 20, also offers opportunities for pictures and video during a lab session Arturo Ordonez also has a from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday’s labs will introduce the students to “Clinical Skills/Standardized compelling story. Ordonez Patient” where students will interact with standardized patients, the “Preoperative Expe- graduated with a 4.1 grade rience” where students will learn about preoperative procedures and dress in surgical point average from Libbey gowns and orthopedics where students will learn techniques like casting methods. High School. As was the situation with Sanders, he got off Brandon Sanders CampMed students will be staying on the UT Health Science Campus at the Hilton Hotel. to a slow start but, also like Sanders, Ordonez was the For more information, call UT College of Medicine Area Health Education Centers valedictorian of his class and program at 419-383-4272. It was a very hard time for me became stronger and smarter will be attending UT this fall knowing I was the oldest and from events like this taking to major in engineering. could do nothing about the place in my life. I found out I Ordonez entered the first The Truth Art Gallery situation. From what I remem- was smart when I was the grade unable to speak a word 1811 Adams Street, ber, I cried myself to sleep only student in my sixth grade of English. The language Toledo, Ohio 43604 almost every night wishing I class of about 28 kids who barrier was a problem for would wake up and every- passed all five parts of the Ordonez for the first three Phone: 419.243.0007 thing would be a dream. proficiency test. After that years of school but by the The Truth Art Gallery and Events Over the two years she year I stayed on top of my fourth and fifth grade, he re- Ramon Tiggs, Curator Center is dedicated to providing was gone, I matured a lot try- grades, played several sports, calls, he started to get his ing to be the older brother to and I stayed away from the bearings. professional services for your next For event information contact: my younger brother who gangs and drugs that terror- And what inspired Glenda D. Brown event. We invite you to come and stayed with me for a little ized my neighborhood. Ordonez to achieve academi- view the art gallery and see the while. His father was never After failing kindergarten, cally? In spite of the language Director of Events there as well so I tried my best Sanders eventually found his issue, his parents, Mariza 419.346.5275 many possibilities that we offer for to comfort him as much as academic bearings, especially Ordonez and Arnulso Email: [email protected] having your special event at this possible. As the months after he arrived at Scott High Fonseca, “stressed the im- special venue. went on I could never stop School and finished his four- portance of education and thinking about the day she year career there with a 4.2 being the best I can be.” In would come home and our grade point average. addition, a visit from Libbey family would be whole again. His inspiration at Scott High School seniors to his Gallery Hours: One day my aunt came to get was Trevor Black, who was third grade class helped a lot my younger brother and I from his advisor for the four years. as well. One of those visitors Mon - Fri: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. day care to tell us our mom is “She was encouraging,” said was the valedictorian and Sat and Sun: By appointment at home waiting for us. When Sanders. “She knew what was when it was explained to the we arrived everyone was al- going on at home. She was (Continued on Page 9) Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth June 11, 2008 Jones Middle School Recognizes Eighth Graders Sojourner’s Truth Staff

It was the Samuel M. Jones graduates had comported Vallie Bowman English was Bowman English summed at Gunckel Park Middle themselves well in spite of the guest speaker for the cer- up her message by asking School’s first graduation, or the difficulties of opening emony and she urged the the students to follow a recognition, of eighth grad- the new school and adjust- students to acquire a map. simple six-step plan: figure ers since the school opened ing to a new environment. “Not just a road map, but a out where you are, where you for business at its current “These eighth graders career map,” said Bowman want to be, map it out, listen location on the site of the old survived and they did it in a English. “How do you do to parents, follow the map in Gunckel School. very respectful manner,” said something you’ve never spite of peer pressure and “If you are about busi- King. done before if no one is there don’t give up. ness, you can learn and you The students, who are to give you instruction?” Then followed the pre- can succeed,” Principal entering high school next A career map, said Bow- sentation of certificates and Pamela King told the eighth year – most of them are man English, keeps one from a reception in the cafeteria. graders in her welcome at the headed for Libbey, added getting lost. onset of the ceremony held their own personal touch to in the school’s gym on June the program. Heaven 2. Laffartha read her poem and

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cided on a college having lion. In addition to her com- unteered at the Dr. Martin Shopping Excursion, the Her role model has been pen as you step outside your narrowed his choices to UT, munity service as a student Luther King, Jr. Scholarship “Walk to Cure Juvenile Dia- her mother who urged her front door. So, yes, keep up The Ohio State University, aid at Whitmer, Lyons vol- Award Benefit, the YMCA betes,” and at events in the “to set goals and do the work the fight, in and out of school, George Mason University, Office of EXCELlence. that is needed to accomplish because the world is crazy Indiana Tech and St. Louis – In 2007 Lyons partici- those goals.” and you never know what’s “all good engineering pated in Toledo EXCEL’s “I would like to person- going to happen next. schools,” he said. And, of Global Diversity Study and ally congratulate my fellow Today is the first step in course, he would like to con- traveled to South Africa. graduates for all the hard being prepared for life after tinue playing basketball so The daughter of Geraldine work and dedication you put high school. And now the he hopes to walk on wher- and Carl Lyons, Kourtnee into school even though all next step is to use what you ever he lands. will attend UT. Inspired by odds may have seemed to be have learned to overcome ad- her criminal justice teacher, against you,” said Brandon versity you may come Kourtnee Lyons gradu- Don Palmer, a former police Sanders in his valedictory. across.” ated from Whitmer High officer, Lyons plans to enter “I would be the first person School with a GPA of 4.073. law school after earning her to understand how it feels to Ed. Note: The UT Office She was on the Honor Roll undergraduate degree with go to sleep and wake up in an of EXCELlence contributed for all four years and received an eye to becoming a pros- environment where you to this report. an Academic Achievement ecutor. know anything could hap- Letter as a sophomore. She has also received the Award of Merit, an Honors Diploma Certificate and an Kelly Norwood Academic Star for being rec- Kelly Norwood is a lifelong Toledo resident whose love of jewelry began while ognized in the top five percent of her class. playing in her mother’s jewelry boxes. By the age of 10 she was using her step dad’s She was involved in the tools to take pieces apart and redesign them. Asking for broken jewelry, she created her African American Club, designs. Skills USA, Criminal Science Shopping in thrift stores and working retail in jewelry and accessory departments Chapter and she ran track and fueled the thirst to create more designs. When she discovered her first bead store she field. never looked back. She made earrings for friends in high school and college and earned Lyons was also a partici- a few extra dollars to buy more beads. pant in the Debutante Cotil- Norwood uses a full array of materials to create her designs. Her favorites are the natural gemstones and wood beads. Nothing escapes being turned into adornments, anything from old chains, nuts & bolts, shells, crystals, computer parts seeds, toys, key Negro Business and chains, buttons, and feathers. “Kelly’s Things” produces unique handcrafted jewelry for the family. Each work of art is unique since the artist does not repeat designs. “Kelly’s Things” is the creative Professional Women’s outlet of designer and owner Kelly Norwood. Norwood’s line of fine art jewelry can be purchased at The Truth Art Gallery, 1811 Clubs, Inc Start Voter Adams Street. Registration Sojourner’s Truth Staff

The members of the Toledo Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc have started their voter registration campaign. The whole club will be involved in the effort which kicked off this past Sunday at Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church after service. Joining the ladies in the effort is their Youth Club. The chapter has targeted four churches for attention over the next month. June 11, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page11 ART TATUM JAZZ HERITAGE FESTIVAL ... Honors and Celebrates JAZZ Music, music and more Carol Welsman…singer/ College of Music guitarist/singer…he combines Jeff Lorber…One of the nown Marsalis family of mu- music, will envelop Prom- pianist…Canadian Smooth great musical skills with ex- creators of the music now sicians is the headliner Sun- enade Park this weekend as Jazz Pianist/Keyboardist Tonytraordinary technology for an known as “smooth” jazz, this day. Playing with Ellis is his the area celebrates the legacy Award for 2006 and the Vo- Monaco…Columbus, Ohio amazing performance multi faceted keyboardist has son, drummer Jason of Toledo’s Art Tatum, con- calist Award for 2007, she has based master of the Hammond been recording and producing Marsalis. sidered the premier jazz pia- played with Herbie Hancock B-3 Organ (Mr Burnin’-B3) Peter White…long time for every major star for over John Ellis & Double nist. and Bill Clinton… a graduate has been performing for forty Toledo favorite guitar player, thirty years…funk, jazz and R Wide, jazzy and funky and The Art Tatum Jazz Heri- of Berklee College of Music years and is a musician’s who always delights the audi- &B… he’s a multiple Grammy The Jonathan Batiste Band. tage Festival kicks off on Fri- musician…an educator and ence …with Peter on the stage, Award Nominee Jonathan is a musical day night at 5 PM and contin- Joseph Vincelli…high en- innovator, he recently returned you can’t stay in your threat...pianist, vocalist and ues Saturday and Sunday at 4 ergy saxophonist…he’s been from his first World Tour and seat…Guitars and Saxes Jeff Golub… Ohio born harmonoboard. PM. loved by is currently brings him together with: guitarist, has played with art- John Ellis and Jonathan Saturday night musicians Toledo working on ists including Bob James, Batiste both trained with Ellis are invited to bring instruments Audiences his “Mother GeraldAshford and Simpson and Marsalis. for the JAM Session (no plug since he Hen Music Albright...Whether straight toured with Rod Stewart for a - ins). opened Education” ahead or smooth jazz, he’s number of years before mov- Complete line up: The Festival sponsored by here for Al Series. played his sax with many of ing into smooth jazz with his toledojazzsociety.org The Chrysler Foundation Jarreau at the greats…Whitney Houston, group “Avenue Blue”. He has brings together the area’s ex- 1994’s Steve Anita Baker, Chaka Khan and recorded numerous albums Tickets are $10 Friday night traordinary local talent and JazzFest a Oliver…a Bill Clinton at the White and has an uncanny way of $ 25 for Saturday or Sun- headliners from across the con- graduate of brilliant, in- House. putting a big smile on the face day night. tinent. Berklee novative of those that hear his music… $ 40 for a Saturday and a graduate of Berklee College Sunday pass. of Music. Tickets available at The Festival will celebrate Ticketmaster.com Father’s Day with an evening Also at the Festival Gate. in New Orleans. Ellis Marsalis, the father of the re- Top Ladies Induct New Members Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Toledo Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) inducted two new members on Saturday, June 7

during a ceremony at the Toledo Hilton. Inductees Theresa Crump and Crystal McQueen received flowers, certificates, a champagne toast and enjoyed a beautiful luncheon along with the local members of the humanitarian, educational and interracial organization. TLOD is comprised of outstanding women who are interested in the well being of all individual and the preser- vation of values significant to wholesome living. Chapter President Mary Dawson welcomed the new members and encouraged them to become actively involved in the service-oriented organization which is celebrating in 2008 the local chapter’s 25th anniversary. TLOD has a “five star thrust:” *To improve the status of women, *To sponsor a youth organization known as Top Teens of America and provide opportunities for the wholesome development of their potential, *To provide service to senior citizens, *To aid in community beautification projects and *To share community partnerships by networking with other community organizations. During this year the chapter has hosted an annual prayer breakfast, provided clothing to women and children in its “Wake Up Youth” initiative, sponsored reading projects for youth with its “Boys Booked on Barber Shops” and “Girls Booked on Beauty Shops” efforts and initiated a community beautification project by planting flowers at the home of the late jazz great Art Tatum, among other projects. The TLOD literacy project, under the title “Status of Women Thrust” has developed a mentoring project with the Horizons’ Math, Science and Technology Academy and has presented workshops on vocabulary enrichment and exten- sion and seminars on self esteem. The membership committee which organized Saturday’s induction ceremony is led by Co-Chairmen Edith Gholston and Patricia Nobles. The national organization is under the direction of Presi- dent Lady Jackie Pope. Lady Wanda Terrell was recently named the Top Lady of the year and was recognized at the Area V Regional Conven- tion. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth June 11, 2008 JazzLoop 2008: Toledo Ablaze with Activity By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

For the past few years, organizers had done a less ledo. Everyone leaving with me asks: “So Michael … you’re Yes, I’m still ready and June has been an exciting than spectacular job promot- The Maumee Bay Brew- is enraptured with the sight a young man… tell me this: willing to move to N.Y.C. month in Toledo. ing the event. ing Company was once a fa- and I hear them talking to Are ya gittin any?” (dreamed of it since the age The Old West End festi- I mean, The Truth didn’t vorite of Toledo’s lunch and each other “wow, Toledo The shuttle swings around of 12). val has become a tradition even get our complementary dinner crowd, but it has since looks better than I thought.” a corner, the crowd says But, it’s hard to join the known around the country tickets in time so… maybe closed and Mutz… (a favor- So, a UT shuttle bus picks “wooooo” and then I reply, knuckleheads who insist The (seriously, people from all this emerging Toledo phe- ite of college students) has up and whisks us through the “any what?” Glass City has nothing to do. over have heard about it). nomenon was showing signs taken its place. streets of downtown. I de- My new friend Mike says As I sit on the patio in the But when trying to gain of becoming just another So there’s a loud bar with cided to stay on the bus as it through a sly grin “Any sleep, midst of an exciting time on momentum for a new event Toledo event. food games and possibly a picked up and dropped off what did you think I was the JazzLoop, it dawns on that will hopefully become a Wrong! live DJ. jazz lovers at Murphys and talking about?” me that I’ve got Irish folk tradition, the biggest uphill So, I started my night by There’s also the Ottawa Wesleys because I wanted to We all chuckle, then the jazz happening inside and battle is changing Toledo’s parking my car at The Oliver Fish House which is ONLY see if in fact this event was bus pulls up in front of then just a block away two of mindset. House, making my first stop open on Friday and Saturday under-promoted. Blarney’s. the area’s top DJ’s are hav- Every year in June, when Sure enough, the crowds Now this place is an Irish ing a battle at Club Liquid. I’m on my way to the got larger and larger and I Pub that sits right on the cor- There’s seven spots listed JazzLoop… I have this con- realized that everyone who ner of Huron and Monroe on this year’s JazzLoop versation with at least one would want to attend an event Streets directly across from venue line-up, but there’s still person who may be close to like this, was already in at- Fifth Third Field and the plenty of activity at down- me or random: tendance. crowd here is the youngest town Toledo’s other night- some person: “so, I encountered regular I’d see all night. Felt good to time hangouts so that means whatcha got goin on this loopers who experience the be around the 25 to 35 crowd, there have to be 30 different weekend?” JazzLoop every year. but one drawback to that is places just in downtown To- me: “oh, I’m definitely But the liveliest crowd of that hardly no one was pay- ledo going to the JazzLoop and the entire evening came from ing any attention to the band. where YOU could’ve who knows what else.” Manhattan’s. Chris Collins & Jazz from been last Friday. some person: I mean, these people got the Shamrock Shore was But you were probably at “JazzLoop? What is that?” on the shuttle and you amazingly true to its name. home, saying how boring me: “The JazzLoop, you would’ve thought it was New Who would ever expect a Toledo is. don’t know about it? They’ve on the JazzLoop 2008 at the to ensure the freshest catch Year’s Eve. Can you imag- successful fusion of Irish folk Back to the Loop. been doing it a few years fine dining establishment possible. ine a gaggle of lightly tipsy and American jazz? Next, I roll up in Tony now in Toledo”. known as Rockwell’s. There’s also a Moroccan- 40-somethings screaming I don’t know who thought Packo’s where blues band some person: “No, I’ve The Mike Whitty Quartet themed restaurant called “Yeeeaaaaahhh “ and of it, but it works and I was Voodoo Libido never heard of a JazzLoop - was in a corner facing the bar Harrissa (food prepared by a “woooo” all in unison for no actually enjoying the music has the audience hanging tell me what it is?” in what could best be de- Moroccan chef, and the menu apparent reason? so much I wanted the bar to off its every groove. me: “Downtown, they scribed as the parlor room to is nothing like anything People are screaming “Go quiet down, but the place was Out of every place I went will have live jazz or blues an immense venue. you’ll see in the city). Celtics” out of nowhere and, packed to the gills and I basi- on the Jazz Loop, Voodoo bands at about t10 different The cozy feel at There’s even an art gal- as always, guys are intro- clubs and you pay one price Rockwell’s deceptively con- lery opening on the top floor ducing me to their wives. and this shuttle comes and vinces you that the walls and (bringing downtown Toledo I don’t know what takes you from club to club rooms you see in your imme- closer to having 10 …that’s Manhattan’s puts in their all night - it’s really fun if diate vicinity are all that ex- right, nearly 10 art galler- drinks but, whatever it is, it you’re into that sort of thing” ist, but since the room where ies). must work wonders for some person: “STOP the music was being played There’s Rockwell’s people who need to be loos- LYING! - There is NOTH- was so small, I wandered off Steakhouse also, with an ened up. ING like that in Toledo!” to explore. ambience that could prob- Now, Damon Cook was me: “I’ve done this the I’ve eaten at the Maumee ably price me out of a dining at Manhattan’s… so I can’t experience at the current give all the credit to the li- moment, but it’s a place I’d quor. love to eat as soon as I am I’m sure the loud, fun and able to. somewhat rambunctious ALL OF THIS, at The mood of this racially-mixed Oliver House. crowd could be party attrib- cally had my spot carved out. Libido was the best at grab- No disrespect to Mike uted to just having been At one point I went on the bing an audience’s undivided Whitty, but hey – the venue treated to some great music! outside patio area and I just attention … but the mood alone had the biggest impres- So, as we make our way thought about it. wasn’t as energetic as other sion on my first stop on the around the loop…one guy Yes, I’ve fought a good places. JazzLoop. introduces himself, his name fight trying to promote what I’m not much on the blues, So, I leave by the Ottawa is Mike, too. Then, in that I think is good about Toledo so I kept it moving. Street exit and immediately I near drunken haze that makes in my writing and in my own 20 North Gallery featured have a panoramic view of bar hoppers so talkative he ventures. (Continued on Page 13) the downtown skyscape. The Hi-Level bridge is looming overhead just a stone’s throw last few years, The Truth al- Bay Brewing Company and away, the Park Inn and Fifth ways sends me. I’ve been to many hip-hop Third Bank headquarters It really is fun and it does nights at Mutz, so I’m no lights are shining and The really exist, RIGHT HERE stranger to The Oliver House. Docks as well as the new IN TOLEDO!” But I still find it an amaz- Glass City Skyway are all lit ing piece of downtown To- up to. some person: “I never knew anything about it, they should advertise more.”

So, this little interaction has become pre-requisite for every year I head into a fun- filled weekend involving the JazzLoop but this year I actually did think that since there were still so many people mystified by how this event escaped their knowledge, I was thinking that it was possible that maybe the June 11, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 What About a Newly Constructed Home…in the City? By Alvin Thomas Real Estate Columnist

as soon as I could. As a com- the better part of four decades ment may be a little strong for over, many of these homes are munity active, politically con- transcends race. I also believed your article and I don’t expect given 15-year tax abatements. scious, real estate professional, the hype. you to use it. Let buyers know That also greatly reduces the this is not an easy confession to To atone for my misguided that they may qualify to pur- cost to purchase these new make. past indiscretions regarding real chase these with very little homes. In some cases, Lucas What is worse is that my estate, I recently called Julia down if they utilize the City of county property taxes can raise mindset was shared by many Bryant, the queen of newly Toledo’s grant program.” a monthly mortgage payment other professionals in the real constructed home listings in Bryant added the qualifica- by hundreds of dollars. estate industry. “Build it and the heart of Toledo. I wanted to tions need to purchase her spe- Of course, there are also the they will come” the majority of get her view of the housing cial listings. She said “pur- other obvious attractions to a real estate investors, develop- market in hub of the city and chaser must meet income brand new home: ers and even realtors hold that share it with the readers of this guidelines—80 percent of ~All components of the credo right up there next to column. Bryant is the preferred area median income. This is house are new their other sacred real estate listing realtor of several of based on family size. A dollar ~Built to updated building doctrine – the very foundation Toledo’s community develop- amount is attributed based and safety codes for most of their real estate ment corporations, as well as on that size and the total ~More energy-efficient de- It isn’t Sunday, but for me, tion movies at the time of my investment research and analy- other local housing agencies household income can not ex- sign and materials, better lum- it’s confession day just the youth. The new promise land sis – “location, location....(I’m ber, improved insulation same. I’m going to come clean was just on the outskirts of the sure you know the rest). The ~New building materials are today and publicly clear my city. The American dream real term that sums up those often safer, as they don’t in- conscience. At one time, I – taught to minority children liv- principles is: flight. clude things such as lead or like many others during my ing in certain city neighbor- For many years, the major- asbestos time – subscribed to a stifling, hoods was: get an education – ity of these real estate profes- ~Modern amenities perhaps damaging school of if you couldn’t sing or weren’t sionals staked their livelihoods ~In some cases, customized thought. Having grown up in a proficient at a sport – make on the aforementioned man- options and upgrades are avail- neighborhood in the heart of money and quickly run to the tras and those beliefs kept new able the city a couple of decades suburbs or as close as you can development from penetrating Lastly, because of the ef- ago, I was born in the “escape get. the core of most cities includ- forts to encourage the purchase the slums” generation. ing Toledo. The heart of most of new homes in the city, the Since the days of my youth See Alvin run. Alvin runs cities is usually excluded from cost to purchase a newly con- the term slum has received sev- fast. the plans for new subdivisions. structed home is often less than eral up grades; first it changed The necessity of flight from Any new home construction that of a comparable existing to “inner city,” then “central the city to assure happiness done within city limits was nor- involved in the construction of ceed that amount. For ex- home. city” and today my old neigh- was taught to me right around mally limited to a few affluent affordable homes in Toledo. ample, a family of four can Ok, my conscience is now borhood has been upgraded to the time I was introduced to the pockets and the extreme pe- Bryant gave me some inter- not exceed $48,100 in total clear. There’s nothing like a “targeted area.” However, the “Tom and Jerry” learn–to-read rimeters. And although “flight” esting facts about new con- household income which good confession to cleanse the mindset has never changed. book series, and I took my les- to the suburbs usually has ra- struction in the city, while es- would include and SSI [so- soul. If you’re currently on the That mentality was even the son to heart. Thanks to misin- cial connotations, this migra- pousing her strong convictions cial security income], state market for a new home in To- plot of many black exploita- formation and integration, I ran tion that has been ongoing over on this issue. She said “new income or child support.” ledo, you may want to try some construction is attainable In an effort to stimulate and soul searching yourself and take [within the city limits]. Buy- revitalize certain neighbor- a close look at a newly con- ers need to understand that hoods several housing advo- structed home in the city. new construction in the City cates have collaborated and is affordable. devised very creative ways to Alvin Thomas is a mort- “My personal statement is subsidize the sometimes pro- gage loan officer with over 20 this, ‘If we don’t place value on hibitive cost to build new homes years of banking and mort- our community, nobody else in the city which, as Bryant gage lending experience. He will.’ Homes such as these cost pointed out, allows newly-built can be reached at: in excess of $180,000 to build, homes to be sold for much less [email protected] or plus the lot! I know my state- than it cost to build them. More- (419) 885-8300 ext. 150. Loop (Continued from Page 12) Karl Hillenbrand on vocals at night, especially on I felt like I was at a barbecue as part of a two-man combo JazzLoop night is kind of at the park or something. But and I was blown away. fun. that’s not coming from Harry Connick Jr. styl- But after walking out of Murphy’s, that’s the loud ing, and a charismatic per- 20 North Gallery (the beau- party going on across the sona - the crowd should’ve tiful art gallery across the water at The Docks. been eating out of his hand street from Frickers for those Out of everywhere, but, out of all the places that of you who don’t know) I Murphy’s is always the hard- night, this was the worst waited for what would be the est to tear myself away from. when it came to crowd be- last round of shuttles. This year, my one com- havior. While waiting I met a plaint was the staff…I’ve They treated the musi- woman who was from Ak- never encountered such a cians almost as if they were ron but recently moved to snooty attitude ordering a an intrusion. Toledo from Columbus. ginger ale that costs nearly And it wasn’t the bar Black woman, won’t dare $3. huggers, it was just four or guess her age…but obvi- But that wasn’t enough to five little huddled groups ously professional. She told ruin my night. conversing so loudly I me that everyone she meets First of all, the smells and struggled to hear the enter- her tells her there’s nothing the atmosphere at Murphy’s tainment even though I sat so to do and she said she was bring back memories. close beginning to agree until that Four years worth of Tues- I could’ve been an invited night. days I spent there earlier this guest. She said she’s still miss- millennium, running The Nonetheless, it was a great ing the nightlife in Colum- Renaissance Open Mic/Po- stop on the Loop because bus, but she’s happy T Town etry Night. Hillenbrand’s renditions of offers so much more than And on this JazzLoop jazz standards were abso- other places in Ohio such as night, I chose to sit in what lutely mesmerizing and I told Akron. we used to call the V.I.P. him so after he finished a set. Shuttle gets me back near area overlooking the stage. Between the last two ven- my car, so I drive to It’s amazing how Claude ues I skipped the bus and just Murphy’s. Black and Clifford Murphy put my limbs to good use. Get out and I hear Zapp & can play their respective in- Walking around Downtown Roger being played so loudly (Continued on Page 14) Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth June 11, 2008 Loop (Continued from Page13) struments (piano and upright heard by everyone! storm scare we had in To- Got there, and my dad was SO JUST SO YOU to arrive whisks you through bass) at such a level of mas- They had a drummer sit- ledo affected things that night like “umm… we started at 8 KNOW FOR NEXT YEAR, the streets of downtown To- tery that you feel ting in with them who, whom also so, it’s no biggie. p.m., you missed it.” THIS IS HOW IT GOES! ledo while you live the yourself losing your I suspect was Glenn Tucker But, yeah, the music at So I had to fulfill one of You buy a ticket, pre-sale nightlife in a way you never awareness to some extent. but I could be wrong. Murphy’s was just master- the duties I’ve had my entire is $10 and the night of the before thought could happen You start feeling like That’s my last small gripe ful… I really didn’t wanna life, helping tear down and event is $15. in this city. you’re in a bigger city. about how the JazzLoop was leave. carry my dad’s drums from For that price you get ad- Got it? 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