Volume 25, No. 6 “And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” November 27, 2013 Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union’s Annual Banquet TUFCU staff - Enjoli Henry, Shantae Neely, Eric Cowell, DeLise Simmons, Suzette Cowell, Shawnise Simmons “Thank you for this night, thank you Lord for leading us and keeping us. We gather to honor those who’ve done commendable work for this credit union, which benefits the community.” In This Issue... Soulcial Scene Book Review BlackMarket- Perryman Sykes Wins Council Seat Kids Unlimited I AM Juanita Terrell’s 90th Page 12 Place Page 2 Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 Page 11 Page 14 Minister on Tolliver Cover Story; TUFCU Banquet Hair Local 500 Father Daughter Dance today’s Music Classifieds Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 Page 9 Page 16 Page 13 Page 15 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth November 27, 2013 White Shadows By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. The Truth Contributor Racism systematically verifies itself anytime the slave can only be free by imitat- ing his master. — Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin (H. Rap Brown) What kind of person has the su- made to the “Collins and two bros” – es. This compares to the comparative someone only interested in march- percilliousness, arrogance or disdain (Finkbeiner/Ford) - triumvirate. stingy minority purchasing practices ing to the tune of the mayor-elect, – to even subtly suggest that what The community is already giving during previous administrations. Street as occurred at various times in the today’s young black men primarily the stank eye to the mayor-elect for talk suggests that the community is de- past. need to be successful is a white male his shady treatment of police chief termined not to lose the gains we’ve re- A worthy replacement can only athletic coach-type to mentor and Derrick Diggs. The chief has received cently made. be someone who values diver- discipline them in the manner of cer- several high-profile job offers from It is a federal requirement that the Af- sity and has a strong background tain celebrated white coaches of the communities across the country and firmative Action Office sign off on all in civil rights investigations and distant past? also enjoys enormous positive public federal funding therefore the city risks an understanding of federal and Evidently, this kind of paternal- sentiment locally. losing or returning funding if it does not state EEO requirements. Without a istic rhetoric still occurs in Toledo He has changed the morale on the comply with equal opportunity man- strong background of either work- nearly 40 years after the end of the force as well as in the streets for the dates. ing in the field or for a university or Civil Rights Movement but is being better, and can hardly walk down the The department works with the Civil similar institution, they risk being passed off as community activism. halls of the Safety Building or One Rights commission to settle many un- run over by an administration that What is equally puzzling is that none Government Center without subor- der the radar incidents such as when the is insensitive or unknowledgeable of the several African Americans who dinates approaching him in tears and mostly black solid waste drivers lost all about equal opportunity laws. witnessed last week’s effrontery put begging him not to leave the depart- of their seniority in their transfer from The one person who meets these that nonsense in check. ment. one union to another during the privati- requirements and is acceptable to Perhaps, the poor souls are insult- Diggs also knows how to relate zation of Toledo’s trash collection. the community is Alan Bannister, hardened and did not recognize that equally to blacks and whites, the The employees were told that “The current Toledo Affirmative Action they had been spit upon. Or maybe, wealthy, poor or just average citizen. only way you keep your job is if you manager. Bannister has worked for this derogatory declamation was ac- Although Diggs possesses the sophis- both ex-Mayor Jack Ford and for- curately seen as merely a self-di- go to the bottom of the list.” There tication and proficiency in 21st Cen- were employees with 20 years of ex- mer Ohio Governor Ted Strickland rected egotistic pep talk as part of a tury technological policing methods, and has developed an extensive campaign for a city council, county perience who lost all of their senior- a primary reason for reduced crime ity. In comparison, there were several network of federal and state con- commissioner or mayoral staff posi- in Toledo has been the affection and tacts. tion. white employees in the Sewage de- respect that the inner city youth and partment with one, two or three years I am confident that Al also has While it is true that a large number even gang members have for him as experience who were managing black the backbone to bring minority is- of disadvantaged youth in Toledo a competent black man in power. employees with 20 years on the job sues out of the shadows and place suffer from the effects of poverty, Word on the street is that the com- who were required to train the inexpe- them front and center so that the the simplistic “White Shadow” theo- munity will hold the “tripartite ruling rienced supervisors. city of Toledo can retain the honor ry – that white males are the answer bosses” accountable for how Diggs With director Perlean Griffin set to of being an equal opportunity em- to turning perennial losers (code for is treated. They will be watching to retire, the community will scrutinize ployer. underprivileged people of color) into see if Collins is allowed to demote the decision to hire her successor in Contact Rev. Donald Perryman, winners – is racist myth. him or cut police department funding order to ensure that the department D.Min, at drdlperryman@center- A more relevant theory for the for cameras or data-driven policing and its work is not watered down by ofhopebaptist.org quickly approaching post-Bell leader- in order to undermine Diggs’ effec- ship era, is that of the late, great enter- tiveness. tainer James Brown – “I don’t want Another area under the communi- nobody to give me nothing, just open ty’s microscope is the city’s Affirma- Community Calendar the door and I’ll get it myself.” tive Action department. As a result Equal opportunity and mutual re- of the department’s efforts, Toledo is November 27 spect are at the heart of a wary black now spending nearly $20 million an- community’s concern as the ”full nually with minority businesses out United Community Church Annual Thanksgiving Dinner: Noon to 2 pm speed in reverse” transition is being of a total of $135 million in purchas- November 28 Thanksgiving Day!!! Pilgrim Church 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Community Meal: 11 am to 2 pm The Sojourner’s Truth Andrew’s Free ThankZgiving Feast: Paddy Jack’s; Noon to 3 pm; Courtesy of Toledo’s Truthful African American Andrew Z Owned and Operated Newspaper Thomas Temple COGIC Thanksgiving Dinner: 1 to 3 pm: 419-255-3447 Fletcher Word – Publisher and Editor Becky McQueen – Business Manager December 1 Folasade Oladokun – Office Manager Ebenezer MBC 19th Annual Pastoral Appreciation Service: 3 pm; Guests Rev. John Williams and Eastern Star MBC congregation Artisha Lawson – Reporter Carla Leonard – Social Editor Michael Hayes – Entertainment Critic December 3 Rev. D.L. Perryman – Columnist “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays:” 6:30 to 8 pm; First Presbyterian Church of Maumee; Why the holidays are rough – managing relationships – Jennifer Retholtz – Webmaster preparing for the holidays – what to expect, etc: 419-893-0223 Kathy Sweeny – Graphic Designer A Certified MBE December 8 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604 St. Stephen’s COGIC “Jubilee of Praise Celebration:” 4 pm; Toledo area Phone 419-243-0007 * Fax 419-255-7700 gospel artists [email protected] New Prospect Baptist Church Annual Candlelight Service: 4pm; Guest Rev. www.thetruthtoledo.com Jerry Boose and Second Baptist congregation November 27, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 “Ignut” Is as “Ignut” Does .. By Lafe Tolliver Guest Comment You know, when you cruise the Web and see Indian). this postmodern verbal slavery and debasement. what is happening in other parts of the country and The genesis of the “N” word, as it was practiced Since Sir Charles does not have enough mother what antics and silliness people are up to and into, and used in slavery times by white folks, was to wit or common sense to know when to say no to how could one overlook the following two items totally demean, demoralize and humiliate black the “N” words, his “friends” need to do him a fa- as simply being, “ignut” (short hand for the word people. Period. Nothing of any positive value was vor and tell him in no certain terms that they do ignorant as “ignut” is about an ignoramus or a per- meant by using the “N” word. not want to be associated with that word. son who doesn’t know history but wants to front It was a verbal whip laced with glass shards and on you as if he does).\ Sir Charles needs to quit playing the role of a fueled by a cruel and corrupted view of humanity buffoon and clown and sit down and read some his- ISSUE ONE: Bring out good ol’ Charles Bark- that would assign to a particular class of people tory and get his crooked thinking straightened out. ley and spin his top and watch him self- destruct such degradation and contempt and hatred that with his foolishness and pure gibberish.