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The Toledo Journal, January 15, 2014- January 21, 2014- Page
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THE TOLEDO JOURNAL
thetoledojournal.com
WEDNESDAY, January 15, 2014 - January 21, 2014
VOL: 38 NO: 07
A S P E C I A L T R I B U T E T O D R . M A R T I N L U T H E R K I N G J R . P A G E S 6 - 10
MOVING THE DREAM FORWARD
Legacy of
non-violence
vindicated
Page 6
Shocking documentary shows
media’s misrepresentation of women
Twins
exemplify
King’s legacy
Page 8
LaDonna Knabbs (Inset) , co-sponsor of the event, explaining the objective of the film to an audience of about 200.
BY JURRY TAALIB-DEEN
Journal Staff Writer
Miss Hall
admires King
Page 9
Approximately 200 people,
mostly women, looked on in horror as they viewed the documentary Miss Representation, a film
that shows how the media misrepresents women in society. The
showing took place on Saturday,
January 11, in the Carlson Auditorium of the Main Branch library
in downtown Toledo.
Gayle Lake, director of the
After School Alliance with Partners in Education, co-sponsor of
the event, explained that they
were showing the video so that
people, particularly women, can
be conscious of how the media
portrays them, and how to combat the stereotypes.
Midway through the film, a
brief intermission took place, at
which time a skit of a Television
talk show was performed by the
young women of, My Sister’s
House of Girls and the Youth
Opportunities Program of the
YMCA.
“My advice to women who
may feel they have to misrepresent themselves is to first, recognize the power of your words and
mind, more than your body. Also,
recognize education is very important at representing self in a
way that demonstrates integrity
See Media on page 5
Residents face management in
Michaelmas Manor Bowling League
Jones
Elementary
chess tourney
Page 7
George E. Curry
The
War on
Poverty –
and MLK
See page 12
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BY JURRY TAALIB-DEEN
Nestled away in the Michaelmas
Manor Apartments for seniors, located at 3260 Schneider Rd., two
opposing forces square off during a
game of Wii bowling on Wednesday,
December 18. The Michaelmas
Manor Bowling League consisting
of the females, Lady Diamonds, and
the male team, the Pin Busters,
battled it out for the first time with
Vistula Management.
Wii bowling is a video game
which simulates the bowling experience. Participants use a hand held
controller for a bowling ball, then, face
a video screen which has an image
of a bowler looking down an alley.
As the participant swings their hand
back, as to bowl, the image on the
screen does a similar motion and it
releases the ball when the participant swings the controller.
Sandra Huntley, service coordinator for Michaelmas Manors organized the event and introduced Wii
See Bowl on page 11
Team Captain, Yolanda Riles, takes a pause before bowling another successful game.
INSIDE NEWS PAGE
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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Since we have a new mayor, D. Michael Collins, what do
think his top 3 priorities should be for the city of Toledo?
Tequila Harris
Alton Thomas
I do realize it may take some time, however my biggest
concerns are: Domestic Violence Programs, Youths involved with street crime Programs, & Ex Felons being
able to find employment that pays more than minimum
wage.
First he should’ve kept Diggs. How he going to step in
on a program he knows nothing about. Second these
streets are in bad shape at least Bell was getting them
fixed. Number three, he need to come and have programs which ex felons can run since they been in these
streets and can talk and deter these youths from crime
and streets in my opinion we should have kept Bell.
Lucy Tisdale
Mac McCluster
Transparency, Communication and Responsiveness on all
city finances, deals regarding the riverfront, union issues,
taxes and city revitalization!
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ODH Stresses Still Time to Get
Influenza Vaccine
COLUMBUS - Influenza activity is now widespread
in Ohio, meaning that there are increasing reports of
influenza-like illness in more than half the regions in
the state, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced last week. During this flu season, which
started in October and likely will continue into spring,
833 influenza-associated hospitalizations have been
reported to ODH. The highest number of such hospitalizations has been reported in northeast and east
central Ohio but activity in other parts of the state is
quickly increasing. At this time during the 2012/2013
flu season, 1,922 hospitalizations had been reported.
No pediatric fatalities have been reported this season
in Ohio. Most of the flu circulating in Ohio is the H1N1
strain from the 2009 influenza season, which is now
considered a commonly circulating seasonal influenza
strain. This strain disproportionately affects young and
middle-aged adults. Fortunately, H1N1 is one of the
flu strains included in this year’s vaccine. While vaccine provides the greatest protection against the flu,
other effective ways to reduce the spread of illness
include: washing hands frequently, or using alcoholbased hand sanitizer; covering coughs and sneezes
with tissues, or coughing or sneezing into elbows;
avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and staying
home when sick and until fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication. For more information on influenza, including where to find vaccine,
visit www.flu.ohio.gov .
New Report on Cincinnati Sex Trafficking
Vital to Fight Against Modern-day Slavery
COLUMBUS -Last week, the Cleveland-based
Imagine Foundation released a report detailing Cincinnati-area commercial sex trafficking. The report provided information to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on the sex trade in the area—
information which could be used for future prosecution and policy recommendations. State Representative— and leading legislative awareness advocate —
Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) was encouraged by the release of the study, which was published a day after
her 5th Annual Ohio Human Trafficking Awareness
Day. “This study brings us a vital tool to use in the
Lol, Alton. So, what was the purpose of hiring all of those
officers if you’re going to install the blue light cameras?
The police officers need to get out of their cars to patrol, and not utilize two officers looking at these cameras, and others just riding around in their fancy new
vehicles. That is a waste of money...I mean, really. Do
you remember when Bush came, and he said that our
streets were terrible? How was Bell fixing it when a lady
fell through a sinkhole? Our streets have always been
terrible, let’s just be real honest here, and sending a
one or two-man crew out whenever you feel like it doesn’t fix the problem. Exfelons shouldn’t be running anything, especially if they haven’t had any of their
convictions expunged, or haven’t changed their life around. They need to focus on
being law-abiding, purposeful citizens. Welcome new mayor, Collins.
fight to end human trafficking in Ohio,” said Rep. Fedor.
“By providing an additional resource for law enforcement,
victims and advocates, the important work of the Imagine foundation will have a long-lasting impact on the lives
of so many women, children and families. We must continue our work to stop the cycle of human trafficking and
protect the most at-risk in order to bring about lasting
change.” Rep. Fedor and victim advocates will come
together this evening, Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the
Historic Church of St. Patrick in downtown Toledo, for a
human trafficking prayer service. STOP! (Stop Trafficking of Persons) is conducting the event as part of the
National Weekend of Prayer to End Slavery and Trafficking.
Latest Church Fire Deals Another Blow to
the Recovering Inner City Communities
To many, a church may just be a building. Members
know that the people truly make us the church, the congregation, but nonetheless, the building itself is sacred
place. Their sacred place where they gather to praise
and worship as one. In the past month, two key area
churches have been destroyed or heavily damaged, temporarily placing congregations in a state of shock and
sadness. On January 3, St. Mark Baptist Church at 1419
N. Detroit Ave., and on January 4, the former Braden
Church, now Richard’s Temple of Deliverance at 2013
Lawrence Ave., suffered major damages due to fire. The
church members and their leaders are being strong, in
an attempt to practically restore their building, and a
sense of calm. A call to the community, urging for support, has been called by Rev. I.J. Johnson, Pastor of St.
Mark. Both cases are listed as ongoing investigations
and no further details have been made available.
Girls Reach For High Marks at
Basketball Camp
From now through March, local 5th-8th graders will
have the chance to learn skills, teamwork, and a host of
other qualities at the 2014 Girls Basketball Skill Camp,
being held at the Believe Center at 1 Aurora Gonzales
Drive. Jan Scotland, founder and director of the program,
which is running in conjuction with Toledo Public Schools,
UT, Owens Community College, and the city of Toledo,
said the goal is to “mak e sure all girls have the same
opportunities as others before them did, citing a lack of
girl basketball leagues in this city as one issue that motivated the idea for the camp. Local girl’s basketball players, past and present, along with UT Women’s coach,
Tricia Culp, were on as camp instructors. The camp begins at 10 a.m., running every Saturday throughout the
month of March.
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube Take Us on an
Unforgettable ‘Ride Along’
What better way to begin your 2014 movie going season than with two of perhaps the most complimentary costars the silver screen has seen in
ages: Ice Cube and Kevin Hart star in the new
action-packed comedy “Ride Along.” Cube plays
a tough guy detective, while Hart plays Ben, a high
school security guard who wants to marry James’
sister Angela, who is played by Tika Sumpter. In
order to receive James’ blessing, Ben agrees to a
ride along with many hilarious and thrilling obstacles, which really highlighted the talent of both
Cube and Hart. Will Packer and Ice Cube were
two of the producers, with Tim Story directing the
movie. Cube says the movie makes the audience
want to be a part of the ride along. “The title is
‘Ride Along’ and the audience really, really wants
to be in that back seat. Ride along and see how
James can torture Ben and how Ben is resistant,
you know. Ben is like a cockroach, he won’t die,
he won’t go away, he won’t quit,” Cube said. Both
actors explained how it was working with each
other, while cracking many jokes, but both saying
they have a mutual respect for one another. Kevin
Hart also explained that by working with Ice Cube
he got to see that Cube is truly a professional.
“After meeting him (Ice Cube) and really talking
and vibing with him about the projects and see
his passion, I grew more excited. Once we got on
set, we both had the same agenda, which was to
knock this movie out the damn park and make sure
we both bring our ‘A’ game. It takes a true professional to allow somebody like myself to come in
and have the opportunity to be funny and to do all
those things, but Cube, he didn’t mind doing that,”
Hart said. Ice Cube agrees and even said the performance that Kevin Hart puts on in front of the
camera is the best he’s seen in a while. “I haven’t
seen somebody command a scene since Eddie
Murphy, like Kevin. Kevin can come in and just
basically hold you hostage until he wants to let
you go. Everybody’s captivated; he’s just an amazing talent,” Cube said.
CORRECTION: In the January 8 issue article
about the Diamond Divas, the correct spelling
for one of the members is Shereda Bannister
and the name Jimmie Turner was missing from
the submitted article.
MoneyTalks
Authentic Black leaders
BY JAMES CLINGMAN
NNPA Columnist
Brother A. Peter Bailey
wrote a very enlightening
article, titled, “Black Leaders,
Past and Present, Speak on
the Need for Focusing on
Economics.” I called him
after reading it, and we discussed something I continue
to lament about Black
people: Our failure to learn
and follow through on the
economic lessons of the
past, especially those left by
our elders.
Additionally, I was a
guest on Brother Elliott
Booker’s Internet radio
show, “Time for an Awakening,” out of Philadelphia, during which he opened his
show with a quote from the
Bible. It was Hosea 4:6, the
one many of us like to use
when we are describing why
we are languishing. The
passage goes on to say that
James Clingman
we are destroyed not only
because of lack of knowledge but also because we
have rejected knowledge.
Bailey and Booker
pointed out important issues
related to knowledge, and
they both discussed our dilemma of having access to
knowledge but rejecting it,
having experiences and admonishments from those
past and present but ignoring them, and essentially always “crying hungry with a
loaf of bread under our arm.”
They also illuminated the
fact that Black folks are so
ensconced in politics and
political rhetoric that in many
cases we are totally oblivious to the real deal in this
country economics.
All we do is discuss political officeholders or listen
to the usual suspects on radio and television, ad nauseam, with no real power to
change anything that we rail
against, because we are not
operating from a position of
economic strength.
Frantz Fanon wrote, “A
deserving people, a people
conscious of its dignity, is a
people that understands and
insists that the government
and the political parties are
to serve the interest of the
people. He went on to say,
“…ultimately a government
or a party gets the people it
deserves, and sooner or
later, people get the government / leadership they deserve.”
In my first book, Economic Empowerment or
Economic Enslavement, We
have a choice, a section is
titled, “We deserve what we
accept.” It pointed out the
futility in expecting politicians
to solve our problems while
we have absolutely no economic hammer with which to
make them do so. We put
very little money into their
campaigns, we refuse to leverage our votes as an in-
dependent bloc to gain reciprocity, and we continue to
be content merely to have a
Black person in a particular
office. That’s straight-up stupidity.
We need more authentic leaders among our
people, and I will use the
balance of this article to point
out a few. In every corner of
this country, there are Black
folks who demonstrate
through their actions—not
words, that they are authentic leaders, interested in and
dedicated to our economic
uplift, like those mentioned
in Brother Bailey’s article.
Here are some more.
In the west and southwest we have Brother Keidi
Awadu, an expert in agriculture and communications,
and Brother Jackie Mayfield,
founder and owner of
Compro Tax in Beaumont,
Texas. In the south, we have
Brother Amefika Geuka,
educator and founder of the
Joseph Littles Nguzo Saba
School in West Palm Beach,
Florida. Also we have
Brother Chike Akua, Master
Teacher, in Atlanta.
In the east we have Dr.
Claud Anderson, businessman and author of
Powernomics, A national
plan to empower Black
America, and Jonathan
Weaver, pastor of Greater
Mt. Nebo AME Church,
Bowie, Md., and founder of
the Collective Empowerment Group, some 150
churches that are leveraging
their economic clout in the
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marketplace. In New York
you have Mr. Bob Law, activist, media expert, and radio talk show host (“Night
Talk”). In Milwaukee you,
have a young brother,
Amajou Butler, working on
economic strategies in his
community.
Where are the sisters,
you ask? How about
Julianne Malveaux, Dr. E.
Faye Williams, Rosie
Milligan, Michelle Alexander,
Marian Wright Edelman, Dr.
Iva Carruthers, and Kim
Saunders, President/CEO
of Mechanics and Farmers
Bank, Durham, NC,?
Obviously this is not an
exhaustive list; there are
many more, including some
politicians as well. But this
makes my point about authentic leadership, that is, if
you know any of these brothers and sisters. And the
good thing is that they are
still alive. They stand ready,
willing, and able to lead us
in the right direction, without
exploiting us, without selling
us out, and without compromising the core principle of
collective economic empowerment. Let’s not wait until
they are gone to start reflecting on their legacies.
Reach out to these and
other authentic leaders; invite them to speak at your
meetings instead of the
same three or four Black
folks who come with a driveby speech and leave town
with a fat check. Stop rejecting knowledge; start embracing it and acting upon it.
Robots are
replacing ‘redundant’
human workers
BY BILL FLETCHER, JR.
NNPA Columnist
One of the most fascinating articles I read over the
holidays was by Lydia DePillis
in the Dec. 29 Washington
Post (“8 ways robots stole our
jobs in 2013”). The article is
not long but was very pointed.
Technology is expanding at a
more rapid pace than most
people have anticipated and
with it there has come a significant loss of jobs, ranging
from the stuffing of mail to the
Bill Fletcher Jr.
operation of farm equipment.
And now the proposed Amazon flying drone.
For years we have been told that with advances in technology not only will there be the elimination of dirty and dangerous work, but that new and improved opportunities will
open for those displaced. Circumstances have not quite
worked out that way. Instead, some new and skilled hightech jobs have emerged; many workers have been rendered
“redundant” (un-usable) by the changing economy; and the
benefits of the new technology have gone almost exclusively
to the rich and the super-rich.
The importance of the DePillis article is that it reminds us
that there is no automatic connection between improved technology and benefits to those who work for a living. Our standard of living does not necessarily improve with the spread of
robots and other forms of computerization. If there is no direct intervention of working people and those who are supposed to be looking out for them, the cost of producing items
will be reduced, and so too will be the opportunities for those
who must work.
For those of us who love science fiction, we know that one
of the scenarios often raised regarding the future is one where
robots and computers take on all or most major tasks, making it easier and more comfortable for humanity. While this is
a scenario that I would like to believe will happen, we should
not assume that we are on the road toward such a future.
Rather, the future seems to look more like the eternal expansion of Walmart, whereby it is easier and cheaper for companies to produce and sell items, but that the rest of us become
poorer and poorer.
Rather than despair, however, it is really a moment when
we need to start asking questions of government and industry. If workers are losing jobs as a result of changes in technology, and, if such changes benefit the titans of the economy,
shouldn’t greater demands be placed on the corporate giants to insist that they provide for those who are displaced?
Perhaps we should stop letting corporations get away with
dispensing with workers in the name of increasing productivity, only to leave said workers on the side of the road to fend
for themselves. The alternative is not the status quo, but rather
the expansion of dead cities and abandoned zones where
those no longer needed are warehoused.
That is not a future I want to see. There is no reason that
it need come about.
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and value beyond the
physical appearance,” Mrs.
Lake said.
LaDonna Knabbs, executive director for My
Sister’s House for Girls,
and co-sponsor of the event
explained how the film highlighted key national and international
leaders
amongst women and how
they were either negatively
misrepresented or was encouraged to dress in certain
ways, that helped enforce
stereotypes.
“This film is powerful,”
she said. “After viewing it,
women would move about
in life differently.”
Mrs. Knabbs’ advice to
any women was, “Beware
of the negative messages
that are out there, that attempt to keep us in a box.”
Just before the viewing
commenced, local media
personality, Angi Gonzalez
of WNWO, explained to the
audience what they’re really viewing when watching
the news.
“What you’re seeing is
what someone wants you
to see,” she said. She also
added that people are taking their own experiences
to tell and explain what’s
important.
“Another important thing
Midway between the films, a brief skit about negative images young women
experience was performed. The interactive skit gave people in the audience the
chance to share problems they’ve experienced. The actors are, from left, Shafay
Sutton, Aleshia Miller and Aleiah Jones.
to pay attention too, is how
powerful women are portrayed as being alone,” Ms.
Gonzalez said.
The film started off
flashing images of scantily
dressed women and men
looking on with desire in
their eyes.
Throughout the film, statistics were shown on the
screen that may people
may not have been aware
of. One such fact centered
on the countries of Iraq,
Cuba and Russia, all of
which many may think oppresses women. But the
fact that each of those
countries has more women
in government then the
United States caused many
of the people in the audience to say “wow” and
“what,” both expressions of
amazement.
The film’s narrator
pointed to the fact that
many women many not
want to run for political office because they don’t look
like the images shown in
the media.
The narrator also
pointed to the fact that most
of the images people see
of “What’s acceptable” in
society have been digitally
enhanced.
Dr. Condoleezza Rice,
former United States Secretary of State and National
Security Advisor, and Katie
Couric, former CBS News
Anchor spoke about how
they were negatively portrayed in the media.
Dr. Rice spoke about
how many times the media
made her seem cold and
lonely. While Mrs. Couric
said, while at CBS, other
media outlets would have
headlines such as “Catfight
brewing between Couric
and Diane Sawyer,” the
ABC Evening News anchors.
“There were never
headlines about Peter
Jennings and Tom Brokaw,
former news anchors, getting into a fight,” she said.
“The more power
women gain, the greater
the backlash,” was a quote
that flashed after Mrs.
Couric’s statement.
But another key point
that was highlighted was
the fact that many of the
attacks against women actually come from other
women. An example of that
was given when a former
mayor of a California city
had appointed a woman as
the Chief of Police and Fire
Chief. He said his biggest
opposition came from
women who thought his
appointees were too soon
and too fast.
A young, 19 year old
woman in attendance, who
only wants to be identified
as Bre said she experienced many of the things
the women spoke of in the
film. She said because of
the fact that she is educated, and uses correct dic-
tion when speaking, and is
in a good position at her
job, she has been referred
to as being cold hearted,
and ruthless.
“The way I combat all of
the things shown in the film
and what I deal with at work
is I know myself and my
worth. By knowing that,
how people view me
doesn’t faze me,” she said.
Fourteen year old Jalon
Green was one of the few
males present during the
film. He said the film was
an eye opening experience
that let him see how he’s
affected by the negative
images the media portrays
about women.
“No matter where I’m at,
school or social media, I will
speak out against the negativity against women. I will
say its not right or not all
men look at women negatively,” he said.
Twenty-two year old
graduate student, Aaron
Jones said the movie was
very informative, and it encourages him to continue to
do the things he does to
help uplift women.
“I’m in a couple of different leadership positions at
the University of Toledo and
I always tell women that
you can achieve any position you put your mind to.
And when they do get into
leadership positions, I support them 100%,” he said.
MOVING THE DREAM FORWARD
A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
S e e P a g e s 6- 1 0
Peace Prize vindicated King’s stand on non-violence
BY ZACHARY LESTER
Special to the NNPA from
the Afro-American
Newspaper
When Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. won the
Nobel Peace Prize in
1964 at age 35, he was
the youngest person to
ever be presented the
prestigious honor. He
was the third Black recipient and the second
African American, following Ralph Bunche, the
famed political scientist
and diplomat who was
honored for his mediation
work in Palestine.
Besides the personal
honor, though, historians
said the award gave credence to his approach of
meeting violence with
peaceful resistance.
In a story that ran on
the front page of the
AFRO on Oct. 24, 1964,
King called the award
“vindication” for his work.
The story was written by
reporter James D. Williams after he interviewed
King in an Atlanta hospi-
AFRO American Newspaper Front Page: October 24,
1964. (AFRO Archives Photo)
tal where he had checked
in for a physical and rest.
“This has given me
new courage to carry on
and I am convinced that
is more than an honor to
me personally, but a
great tribute to the colored people,” King told
Williams.”
He was 35 when he
received the prize in a
ceremony in December
1964 at Oslo University
in Norway. According to
a UPI story that ran on
the front page of the
AFRO on Dec. 19, 1964,
he was selected “for
championing the principle of non-violence in
the struggle to achieve
racial equality.” King was
presented a diploma, a
gold medal and a check
for $54,600.
In his acceptance
speech, King called the
award “profound recognition that non-violence is
the answer to the crucial
political and moral question of our time—the
need for man to overcome oppression and
violence without resorting to violence and oppression.”
“The thousands of
gallant unarmed men
and women (civil rights
workers) have taken our
whole nation back to
those great wells of Democracy which were dug
deep by the founding fathers in the formulation of
the Constitution and the
Declaration of Independence,” King said in the
story that appeared in the
AFRO.
“One day, all of
America will be proud of
their achievements.”
King was born in Atlanta, Georgia on Jan.
15, 1929 to a prominent
family. His father, Martin
Luther King, Sr. was pastor of the prestigious
Dexter Avenue Baptist
Church. From an early
age, King demonstrated
strong oratorical skills.
He attended Morehouse
University and later
earned a doctorate from
Crozier
Theological
Seminary in Boston,
where he met his future
wife, Coretta.
King was a young
preacher and father in
1955 when he became
the leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The
success of the boycott,
which ended with city
leaders desegregating
the city’s public buses after Blacks refused to ride
them for a year, solidified
for King that peaceful
protest was the most effective way to forge
change.
As the Civil Rights
Movement progressed,
violence against Blacks
became bloody and frequent in the South.
Blacks who attempted to
register to vote—and
those who attempted to
help them—were beaten,
jailed, threatened with
violence and sometimes
killed. Marchers participating in peaceful protests against segregation, unequal education
and discrimination in jobs
See King on page 9
MLK TRIBUTE
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Woodberry Park chess program makes
positive impact at Jones Elementary
Third Place girl’s Grades 5-8 Jazzlyn Whitlow,
Second Place Brictoria Moccabee.
Warren Woodberry, 1st Place Ilias Scott, Grades K-4, and Mrs.
Rhodes, teacher.
(Polgar, 2008). There is also
evidence of the positive impact of chess playing on the
development of pro-social
behavior in students at risk
Third Place, K-4, Warren
Scott.
Second Place, K-4, Teron
Jones,Yolanda Woodberry
Special to The Journal
ships than any other school
in the country.Geoffrey
Canaday has an extensive
chess program in his
Harlem Children’s Zone
Schools.
The principal and several teachers at Jones Elementary have written and
commented on the positive
change in the students in the
Woodberry Park Chess program “Students, who now
spend hours sitting at the
chessboard and study
chess in silence, often could
not previously sit still for 15
minutes in the classroom.
Chess teaches them that if
something does not go their
way, they should not just get
angry and quit. Instead, they
take their time to think about
the problem and then to
come back with a new idea.”
Hanners (1990) and
Kinhart (2005) described the
game of chess as “a unique
interaction of two players
who compete intellectually
and learn from each other.
Chess educators have argued that chess instruction
provides rich experiences
for the development of academic skills. The game of
chess is one such activity
that can help strengthen students’ academic skills and
nourish the development of
positive behaviors Studies
reported that students who
regularly attended sessions
with a chess coach improved their academic test
scores by 17.3% compared
to only 4.6% improvement
for students participating in
other enrichment activities
On December 23, 2013
the students at Jones Elementary School sent a
message that they had the
skills and the talents to not
only excel at school if given
the right motivation and instructions, but they also had
the ability to play chess,
which is the world’s most difficult and mentally challenging board game.
The benefits to the character, attitude and mentality
of students at Jones are a
testimonial to the ability of
the students to apply their
creativity and concentration
in a positive way. Schools
which have REAL chess
programs have real benefits. Schools benefit by the
recognition of the fact that
they know and appreciate,
and act upon this. Chess
teaches one to take responsibility for their actions and
to not blame others or bad
luck for their losses. Chess
flourishes in inner city
schools on a national level,
much to the surprise of top
schools who can afford expensive grandmasters as
teachers and summer
camps for chess, but yet still
find that some inner city kids
are winning major scholastic chess tournaments.
BROOKLYN CASTLE tells
the stories of five members
of the chess team at a below-the-poverty-line predominately Black and Spanish inner city junior high
school I.S 318 that has won
more national champion-
of academic failure. When
playing chess, young adolescents learned to respect
the decisions of their opponents; this had a positive in-
First Place Boy’s Anntay LaPorte and First
Place Girl’s Ylisia Crawford
fluence on the development
of conflict resolution skills.
Fried (1992) and Gaines,
Berkovitz, and Kohn (2000)
reported that after participat-
ing in a school-based chess
program, adolescents who
exhibited self-centered and
See Woodberry on page 10
MLK TRIBUTE
Pettaway twins exemplify King legacy
Dominique Pettaway
Age: 16, Sophomore
Roy C. Start High
Destinee Pettaway
16, Sophomore
Roy C. Start High
For
Dominique
Pettaway, a sophomore at
Roy C. Start High School, Dr.
King represented love. Of all
the accolades the late Civil
Rights leader received for
pioneering the movement,
the 16 year old said she
most admires his willingness
to bring peace to, and love
the people he led.
“To see people from all
over stand as one, really because of King, is amazing.
They loved him, and he
loved them.”
The middle of 6 children,
Dominique is known as the
peacemaker amongst her
siblings. A quality that she
credits Dr. King for, amongst
others. “My mom (Tamika
Adams) always reminds me
and my siblings to stick together and love each at the
end of the day. She tells us
allot about Dr. King too, and
in school we learned about
his non violent approach. I
try to keep all that in mind if
or when, we should argue or
disagree with each other,”
she said.
Dominique is also known
for loving people and being
loved outside of her family.
An active member of Cor-
Amongst family and
friends, at church and in
school alike, Destinee
Pettaway, 16, is known for
her timely jokes and infectious laugh. According to her
twin sister, Dominique,
“when Destinee is around,
you can’t help but laugh.”
More than the laughter itself,
Destinee told the Toledo
Journal it is the unity which
results from it that reminds
her of the King legacy.
“I admire how he was
able to work with and bring
various people together in
peace,” she said. “I like to
think my goofing off, and
keeping people laughing
does the same thing.”
Raised in a large family, with 5 siblings and a
host of cousins, Destinee
told the Journal humor was
essential to living with so
many people. “With that
many people under one
roof, there is bound to be
clashes. That’s when I use
my jokes to lighten the
mood.”
Those outside of her
family have said the same.
Like her twin Dominique, Destinee is active
member of Cornerstone
Destinee, right< posing with her twin and fellow Journal MLK Feature, Dominique.
Together, the sisters exemplify the King legacy as active members of Cornerstone
Church and are members of the Girl’s Track Team at Start High.
nerstone Church, she volunteers as a youth leader and
child mentor through their
Youth Ministry for the
Emerge and Spectrum programs. She told the Toledo
Journal that she loves caring for the children and developing bonds with each
one of them.
She has held the position
for the past two years.
In school, Dominique is a
member of the Girl’s Track
and Field team and carries
a 3.0 GPA. She said she enjoys hanging out with friends
at school, as well as church,
bringing the same loving
spirit.
Whether it’s at home,
church, or at school, Dominique makes it her mission
to bring peace and love, as
did Dr. King. Two things that
she told the Journal have
become very important
qualities for a person to
have. Qualities that she believes can truly impact the
world in a good way.
“If we could all be like
Dr. King, then there would
be no problems. Everybody would be happy.”
For Martin Luther King
Jr. Day, Dominique said
she plans to enjoy a day
off from school with her
family, and watch the various programs that will be
celebrating Dr. King. “It’s
what we do every year. It’s
tradition,” she said in closing.
Church and the Start High
School Girl’s Track team.
She also volunteers for the
Youth Ministry as a youth
leader and child mentor for
the Emerge and Spectrum
programs, which she has
done since age 14. She told
the Toledo Journal that she
enjoys being able to display
her personality and bring
fun things for the kids she
watches during services.
Although, she may be
known for her silly side,
Destinee told the Journal
that she is all about business and takes allot of pride
in her grades and service to
others. In school she has
maintained an above 3.0
GPA since her grade school
days at Burroughs Elementary.
In her spare time,
Destinee likes to recite
movie lines from her favorites, and karaoke at home
with her siblings.
This year, her plans for
the MLK holiday are to
spend time with her newest
nephew, Cayden, who was
born on January 9. She said
she is already looking forward to telling him about Dr.
King and other historic, African-American influences.
“I will teach him the way others have taught me,” she
said in closing.
MLK TRIBUTE
9
Darlesia Hall admires King’s legacy
Darlesia Shari Hall
21, Junior
University of Toledo
Darlesia Hall, a junior
at the University of Toledo, recently told the Toledo Journal that she is
looking forward to the observation of Martin Luther
King Jr day on January
20. She said she can remember learning the importance of the day and
the man it celebrates as
a small child, in school,
but mainly from elder family members like her
grandmother. And it has
been one of her favorite
times of year ever since
she stated.
“Growing up in Detroit
surrounds you with a lot
of our heritage and culture. We definitely
learned Dr. King, reciting
the “I Have a Dream”
speech was almost rou-
Darlesia Hall
tine.” It was that foundation she credits for the
admiration she has for the
King legacy today.
While King and his
dream is celebrated and
remembered for many
qualities, Hall said it was
the vision of a world free
from racial judgment that
she admires most.
As a student on campus
full of racial and cultural
diversity, yet predominantly white, she has
seen that vision lived out
and killed off at the same
time. “It’s nice to see we
have reached a place in
time where all races can
attend the same school,
but you still see people
segregated in a sense
from other races,” she
stated. Giving cases of
people walking against
the wall when other races
pass by, and cafeteria areas where tables are sat
at and occupied in cliques
based upon ethnicity, as
daily examples she sees
on campus.
For her, the still visible
racial tension is motivation to be a leader
amongst her peers in trying to bridge some of the
gaps. With much of society in a state of “being followers,” as she called it,
she believes all it takes is
one well known or liked
individual to take the first
step, causing their peers
or at least some of them,
to do the same.
She used the example
of a member of popular
black fraternity socially integrating with that of a
white fraternity. “I think
something like that would
spark a domino effect on
campus. Even if briefly, it
would be a good start.”
When asked, she told
the Journal that her upbringing in urban Detroit,
a city with a predominantly black population,
taught her alot about being our history as a
people, but that she always realized it was a
much bigger world outside of hometown. One
she would have to be able
to adapt to, and conduct
herself accordingly. One
that would require knowledge and respect of all
races and cultures.
Whether it’s interact-
ing/working with other
cultural campus organizations as a member of the
Black Student Union, or
having lunch with one of
the foreign exchange student, she may have
stopped, to randomly talk
to, Hall said she will continue to keep the King
legacy alive in all she
does, everywhere she
goes.
“I truly believe we are
all in this and can overcome our differences, but
only together as one. And
all with love. That’s what so
much of King was about.”
Hall is majoring
Healthcare Administration
with a 3.0 GPA. After
undergrad, she plans to
pursue a career in her field
and eventually use the resources and income
earned to open up her own
hair salon or fashion boutique.
Activist poet-playwright Amiri Baraka dies at 79
been called the first major history of black music to be written by an
African-American. A line
from his poem “Black
People!” — “Up against
Special to The Journal
Amiri Baraka, the
militant man of letters
and tireless agitator
whose blues-based, fistshaking poems, plays
and criticism made him
a provocative and
groundbreaking force in
American culture, has
died. He was 79.
His booking agent,
Celeste Bateman, told
the Associated Press
that Baraka, who had
been hospitalized since
last month, died Thursday at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Perhaps no writer of
the 1960s and ’70s was
more radical or polarizing than the former
LeRoi Jones, and no one
did more to extend the
political debates of the
civil rights era to the
world of the arts. He inspired at least one generation of poets, playwrights and musicians,
and his immersion in
spoken word traditions
and raw street language
anticipated rap, hip-hop
and slam poetry. The FBI
feared him to the point of
f l a t t e r y,
identifying
Baraka as “the person
who
will
probably
emerge as the leader of
the Pan-African movement in the United
States.”
Baraka transformed
from the rare black to
join the Beat caravan of
Allen Ginsberg and Jack
Kerouac to leader of the
Black Arts Movement, an
ally of the Black Power
movement that rejected
the liberal optimism of
the early ’60s and intensified a divide over how
Amiri Baraka
and whether the black
artist should take on social issues. Scorning art
for art’s sake and the
pursuit of black-white
unity, Baraka was part of
a philosophy that called
for the teaching of black
art and history and producing works that bluntly
called for revolution.
“We want ‘poems that
kill,’” Baraka wrote in his
landmark “Black Art,” a
manifesto published in
1965, the year he helped
found the Black Arts
Movement. “Assassin
poems. Poems that
shoot guns/Poems that
wrestle cops into alleys/
and take their weapons
leaving them dead/with
tongues pulled out and
sent to Ireland.”
He was as eclectic as
he was prolific: His influences ranged from Ray
Bradbury and Mao
Zedong to Ginsberg and
John Coltrane. Baraka
wrote poems, short stories, novels, essays,
plays, musical and cultural criticism and jazz
operas. His 1963 book,
“Blues People,” has
the wall mother (expletive)” — became a counterculture slogan for everyone from student protesters to the rock band
Jefferson Airplane. A
2002 poem he wrote alleging that some Israelis had advance knowledge of the Sept. 11 attacks led to widespread
outrage.
MLK Tribute
Woodberry
aggressive behaviors showed an increased willingness to
change their behavior for the better.”
Chess at Jones and the Woodberry Park Chess Program have the support of Superintendent Durant, TPS
Transformation Leader James Gault and Jones Principal
Michelle Pelz. The winners in the K-4 grades were 1st Place
Ilias Scott, 2nd Place Teron Jones and 3rd Place Warren
Scott. Winners in the girl’s 5-8 were 1st Place Ylisia
Crawford, 2nd Place Brictoria Moccabee and 3rd Place
Jazzlyn Whitlow. In the boy’s 5-8 1st Place went to Anntay
LaPorte, 2nd to Ronald Lyons and 3rd to Alex Enebeli.All are
TPS Proud.
King
watched as police officers used attack dogs and
hoses against them. As
some Blacks questioned
the sense of allowing racists to constantly victimize them for standing up
for right, King urged them
to continue to be peaceful.
Even in bloody 1963,
when, according to the
Civil Rights Veterans
website “white racists
murder [10] people and
commit at least 35 bombings,” King urged Blacks
and their supporters to
remain committed to
non-violence. The year’s
atrocities included the
ambush attack on
NAACP Mississippi field
secretary Medgar Evers
in the driveway of his
Jackson home in June
and the savage bombing
of the 16th Street Baptist
Church in Birmingham in
September, where four
little girls were killed.
As the violence escalated, King stayed the
course. His “March on
Washington for Jobs and
Freedom” drew hundreds
of thousands in August
1963 who were motivated by his dream of
freedom. His appearances at churches were
filled to capacity. His
message was always the
same—fight hate with
love, violence with
peace. By the time he
was assassinated in
1968, King’s place in history was solidified as the
American who had fought
hardest against oppression using no weapons.
Though he was proud
of the achievement of
winning the Nobel, King
told the AFRO in October
1964 that it signaled that
there was more work to
be done.
“The prize makes me
want to do a better job,”
King said.”It leave me
with a great sense of humility. It arouses in me
the feeling that in spite of
this type of tribute, there
is much more to be
done.”
While he is no longer
the youngest person to
win the Nobel Peace
Prize, he still remains the
youngest Black person to
achieve the honor. In
1992, Guatemalan civil
rights activist Rigoberta
Menchú Tum, who was
33, was awarded the
prize.
She also became the
first indigenous person to
win the award.
Religion & Family
11
57th Birthday celebration marks a new
beginning and fresh start for Min. Karen Gary
BY WILLIAM H. ELLIS JR
To her family and
friends, Minister Karen
Gary, of, Church of New
Beginnings, 4640 S. Detroit, is known for her loving and kind spirit. In addition, they admire her willingness to serve others
and her steadfast approach to praising the
Lord. Members joked that
her
cooking
and
hostmanship
were
enough to warrant the celebration.
After years and years
of doing for others, Min.
Gary was given the
chance to enjoy life from
the receiving end of generosity. On Sunday,
January 12, the Church of
New Beginnings celebrated her 57th Birthday
with a dinner party following a day of worship. The
event was hosted by Pastor Howard D. Blalark. The
Mistress of Ceremonies
was
Sis.
Veronica
Newkirk, also a longtime
friend of Minister Gary.
Church administrators
told the Toledo Journal
that the ceremony was a
way for those closest to
Min. Gary, to show appreciation and reciprocation,
for all that she has done
for so many people over
the years.
Having been at New
Beginning for a little over
a year, Minister Gray said
the occasion was a “humbling yet beautiful” day.
She later told the Journal
it was another example of
the love she has received
from the moment she
walked through the
church’s doors. “I was nervous about attending a
new church when I first
joined. But, the people
here embraced me as
their own, and we have
been family ever since.”
Although, Minister
Gary may have been new
to New Beginning, she
surely was no stranger to
ministry and the church in
general. Her spiritual journey began more than 30
years ago at Bibleway
Temple. She credits that
church and her mother,
Mother Alice Makins, as
being the foundation for
everything she knows
about the Lord. She also
expressed a great deal of
In Loving Memory of
Willie Mae (Burton) Gant
Happy 89th Birthday
January 11, 1925 – April 12, 2012
Minister Karen Gary, seated second second from left, celebrated her 57th Birthday on Sunday, Jan. 12, with
family and friends at Church of New Beginning. Back row, starting third from left: Faith Turner, daughter,
Karen, Sister in Law, Pastor Howard D. Blalark, Sis. Veronica Newkirk, and her best friend, Bernice (last).
Seated: Wyniece Makins, youngest sister, Min. Karen Gary, Mother Alice Makins, and her Aunt Betty, also
known as “Mother.” Not pictured: Husband, Jack Gary.
love and appreciation for,
Rebirth Ministries family.
During the birthday
dinner, many guests addressed the honoree with
personal testimonies
about their relationship,
and her character. Others
presented small gifts and
words of encouragement
in ministry, as tokens of
their affection. “It’s hard to
find good people like her,
so personally, I cherish the
fact that I have,” said Minister Gary’s best friend,
Bernice. The two have
been friends since childhood.
Following guest testimony and a brief address
by Pastor Blalark, Minister
Gary spoke to the audience about her journey
and the long road she has
traveled to reach such a
special day. In a moving
speech, she encouraged
those in attendance to
continue to pray for her
and remember that one’s
faith will determine one’s
destiny. “In my worst moments, it was faith that got
Bowl
Happy Birthday mother,
we miss you and
will forever love and cherish
your memory
Your children James, Helen,
Leroy, Roosevelt and Gail,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
bowling to the seniors three years ago.
She explained that the management closed the main office early that day so they could participate in a friendly, but
competitive game.
“This is so therapeutic for the seniors. It gets them out of
their apartments and has them socializing, and really enjoying
themselves,” she said.
John Kiely, president of Vistula Management Company
said he was really enjoying the game and interaction. And
although at the time he didn’t know his score, he knew it was
better than what it would be if he was at an real bowling alley.
“Although this is our first time competing, we’re having so
much fun that I suspect we’ll be doing it again,” he said.
Mr. Kiely jokingly said that, he didn’t know what was at
stake but he suspected the losers would have to by the winners something very expensive.
Yolanda Riles, team captain said they compete against
other senior leagues throughout the city, such as the Lutheran
Homes of Mercy and Madonna Homes. They practice several
times a week and compete against other teams once a month.
Currently, they’re undefeated and looking for any group or team,
that wants to challenge them.
“We’re open to a challenge if anyone wants to go against
us,” she said.
Elonda Davis, manager at Michaelmas Manor was playing for the first time. She said she’s having both beginner’s
luck and bad luck, but the interaction and competition makes it
enjoyable.
To schedule a tentative match with Michaelmas Manor’s
Lady Diamonds and Pin Busters, call 419-389-4615.
me through. Physically,
mentally and spiritually,
everything I am, I owe it
to faith.” Pastor Gary
again credited her mother,
who she referred to as, “a
prayer warrior” and “the
most faithful woman of
God I have ever known.”
Now, a wife and
mother of five herself, Minister Gary said she has
used her mother as a
model of what to be.
The party concluded
with cake and refreshments which were served
after Mininister Gary’s address. Moving forward,
Min. Gary told the Journal
she is looking forward to
continuously growing into
God’s plan for her, and
nurturing the relationships
she has built with people,
while prayerfully being led
to
new
ones.
In closing, she wished to
extend a special thanks to
her children, Lois, Faith,
Jimmy, Jacquline, Alicia,
and Jack, husband of
more than 30 years, along
with the church families of
Biblway Temple and Rebirth Ministries. Also, to
the party planning committee and her leader, Pastor Howard D. Blalark.
“You all have shown
me how loved I really am
and it’s the best feeling in
the world. I truly thank you
all.”
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The War on Poverty – and MLK
BY GEORGE E. CURRY
NNPA Columnist
We are celebrating the
50th anniversary of the
War on Poverty at roughly
the same time we’re observing the 85th birthday
of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. That’s fitting because
despite the concentrated
effort to neuter King by
overemphasizing his 1964
“I Have a Dream Speech,”
his last days on earth were
spent trying to uplift garGeorge E. Curry
bage workers in Memphis,
Tenn. and planning a Poor Peoples Campaign that
would culminate in a march to the nation’s capital.
Unlike today, when our politicians seek to get elected
and re-elected by groveling and catering to the middle
class, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on
poverty in his Jan. 8, 1964 State of the Union message.
“This administration here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America,” he said. “We shall
not rest until that war is won. The richest nation on Earth
can afford to win it. We cannot afford to lose it.”
Unfortunately, another war – Vietnam – caused
Johnson to retreat before he could declare, in the words
associated with President George W. Bush, “Mission
Accomplished.” Instead of rallying the troops around
this noble cause, some subsequent presidents retreated. President Reagan saw fit to joke about this
serious national undertaking.
Providing a throwaway line that conservatives still
use today, the former actor said: “In 1964 the famous
War on Poverty was declared and a funny thing
happened…I guess you could say, poverty won the war.”
Liberals were also misleading, saying instead of
having a War on Poverty, it was more like a skirmish on
poverty.
The truth lies somewhere between those polar opposites.
Since we began collecting such statistics, the lowest U.S. poverty rate was 11.1 percent in 1973. It rose
to 15.2 percent in 1983 before falling back to 11.3 percent. In 2012, 13 million people lived below half of the
poverty line, most of them children.
According to scholars at Columbia University, when
recalculated to include expenses not counted in official
statistics, the poverty rate fell from more than 25 percent in 1967 to about 16 percent today. Over that period, the child poverty rate declined form 30 percent to
less than 20 percent and the elderly poverty rate decline dramatically, from 45 percent to 15 percent.
“The truth is that the nation’s investment in the War
on Poverty has yielded huge and lasting gains,” Los
Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik wrote. “LBJ’s
program was not just a plan for financial handouts. It
also encompassed a broad approach encompassing
‘better schools, and better health, and better homes,
and better training, and better job opportunities,’ as he
put it in his address on Jan. 8, 1964. LBJ’s campaign
brought us Head Start (in 1965) as well as Medicare
and Medicaid. He understood that political and social
empowerment were indispensable factors in economic
betterment, so he pushed for the Civil Rights Act of 1964
and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.”
Still, many expected the poverty rate to be lower than
it is today.
According to the Center of Budget and Policy Priorities (CPP), “The poverty story over the last half-century
in the United States is mixed for several reasons. A
much stronger safety net along with factors such as rising education levels, higher employment among women,
and smaller families helped push poverty down. At the
same time, rising numbers of single-parent families,
growing income inequality, and worsening labor market
prospects for less-skilled workers have pushed in the
other direction.
“Today’s safety net – which includes important programs and improvements both from the Johnson era
and thereafter – cuts poverty nearly in half. In 2012, it
kept 41 million people, including 9 million children, out
of poverty, according to the Census Bureau’s Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM). If government benefits are excluded, today’s poverty rate would be 29
percent under the SPM; with those benefits, the rate is
16 percent.”
Other factors also contribute to today’s poverty rate,
including rising income inequality, according to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. It stated that between 1964 and 2012, the share of national income
going to the top 1 percent of U.S. households nearly
doubled, from 11 percent to 22 percent in 2012. Meanwhile, the share of national income going to the poorest
fifth of households fell between 1979 (the earliest year
available) and 2012.
There is also the issue of shrinking jobs that pay
decent wages, especially those at the low end of the
pay scale.
“Moreover, large racial disparities remain, with child
poverty much higher and the share of African Americans with a college degree much lower than among
whites. Meanwhile, poverty in America is high compared to other wealthy nations largely because our
safety net does less to lift people out of poverty than
those of other Western nations,” the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities noted.
The War on Poverty if far from over. Although slow
to join the battle, President Obama is now fully engaged, underscoring our country’s economic inequality. This is no time for the president or Congress to
surrender.
Change comes when change is demanded
BY JESSE L. JACKSON, SR.
NNPA Columnist
The 50th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson’s declaration of a war on poverty brought long overdue attention to his commitment. Today, with one in five children in America still raised in poverty, an accounting
is vital as part of a renewed commitment.
But largely absent from the debate around the war
on poverty is any sense of its context. Johnson’s program was bold and courageous. Medicare and expanded Social Security dramatically reduced poverty
among the elderly and the disabled. Food stamps and
infant nutrition virtually erased malnutrition among
children. Medicaid and hikes in the minimum wage
helped lift the floor under the working poor. Head start,
aid to schools in impoverished neighborhoods, and
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school and college graduation rates. The Jobs
Corps provided training
and jobs for the unemployed, with a particular
emphasis on Appalachia
and rural poverty. The National Endowments for the
Arts and the Humanities
and National Public Radio
nourished minds as well.
Most creative was the
Office of Economic OpJesse Jackson
portunity, situated in the
White House itself, and focused on engaging “maximum feasible participation” in poor neighborhoods,
so that recipients of aid could express their needs
and create their own strategies.
Johnson’s program was an institutional response,
enlisting the resources and the capacities of the federal government to address poverty and racial division.
But we should remember, as we head to the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, what
Johnson was responding to. He wasn’t simply reacting to entrenched poverty and racial segregation;
those were not new.
Johnson’s program was the government’s response to the call issued by Dr. Martin Luther King
and the Civil Rights Movement. At the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice, Dr. King issued his dream.
From his cell in Birmingham, he issued his moral challenge. In his 1964 State of the Union and his later
address at the University of Michigan, President
Johnson issued his response.
This is important in today’s debate. Many comment
on how timid our politics are now, how tied into knots,
even as poverty is getting worse and the middle class
is struggling. The economy is rigged to benefit only
the few, while most Americans struggle to stay afloat.
Yet there is little response from Washington.
Affordable health care is essential, but reform has
been met with unrelenting hostility. The Republican
majority in the House has forced cuts in food stamps,
dropped children from Head Start, cut aid to poor
Johnson’s program was an
institutional response, enlisting the
resources and the capacities of the
federal government to
address poverty and racial division.
But we should remember, as we
head to the anniversary of
Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday,
what Johnson was responding to.
He wasn’t simply reacting to
entrenched poverty and racial
segregation; those were not new.
schools and even rejected continuing emergency jobless benefits. Rather than a war on poverty, they
seem intent on waging a war on the poor.
But focus on the inadequacy of the response ignores the other missing factor: the inadequacy of the
call. The poor are only beginning to find their voice,
as witnessed in the protests of fast food workers. The
movement for justice has only begun to stir, with voters forcing increases in the minimum wage in states
and localities.
Those who benefit from the current arrangements
will not lead the change. Political reformers face implacable, and well-funded, opposition. What is
needed is for citizens of conscience to join with the
oppressed to issue a moral call for change. Build that
call to a tide that cannot be turned and then, and
only then, will there be a response.
Dr. King led a movement that issued a stirring call
for justice. Lyndon Johnson used his remarkable skills
to drive an unprecedented response to that call. The
prophet and the president were both remarkable leaders. We may not look on their like again. But even
so, one thing is still clear: When we build the demand for change, leaders will arise to offer the response.
Auto & Sports/Coming Events
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Tiger cracks the billionaire club
Special to the NNPA from
the LA Watts Times
Tiger Woods
FREE FUNDS FOR CHURCHES
The J.S. Foundation will be giving out free funds to eleven
churches ranging from $300-$1,000. Call now to get your
church registered 567-201-0911
Jan 15
TARTA JOB FAIR
TARTA is holding its job fair Wednesday, January 15, 2014
3-7pm @ TARPS Paratransit Facility 130 Knapp Street, Toledo, OH (Adjacent to the Amtrak train station at Martin Luther
King, Jr. Plaza and accessible by TARTA route 28). To uphold the mission of serving our community, applicants must
meet the following requirements for all TARTA positions: A
background worthy of public trust: a background check free
from infractions and driver’s license suspensions; High
school diploma / GED; Must be at least 21 years of age;
Five years driving experience (any vehicle); Minimum of five
years valid driver’s license; Safe driving record (less than
two points); Legally able to work in the United States. TARTA
is an equal opportunity employer.
BIBLE STUDY
Purpose Driven Life Bible Study: For Christian who need
direction and to rekindle their purpose. Starting January 15,
2014 at 6:00pm at the Evangelical Church of God, 2329
Valentine St. Toledo, Ohio 43605. Call 419.297.3530 to Register.
Jan 18-20
ZOO OFFERS FREE WEEKEND FOR LUCAS COUNTY
RESIDENTS
To thank Lucas County voters for their ongoing levy support, the Toledo Zoo offers FREE admission to all Lucas
County residents from 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 18 until
4 p.m. on Monday, January 20, throughout the Martin Luther
King holiday weekend. To make the weekend even more
affordable, Lucas County visitors receive coupons to use
throughout the weekend, plus additional coupons for another Zoo visit in March. All this is the Zoo’s way of thanking
Lucas County voters, who have shown longtime support for
the Zoo.
Jan 20
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF “I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH
It has been 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr. said those
famous words, “I have a dream.” On Martin Luther King Jr.
Day, the Toledo community will gather at The University of
Toledo to honor his vision of equality in a “Defending the
Dream” Unity Celebration. The 13th annual Martin Luther
King, Jr. Unity Celebration will be 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20 in
Savage Arena on the UT Main Campus. The event is free
and open to the public. The 2014 Unity Celebration will feature remarks by Toledo NAACP President Ray Wood, in
addition to President Jacobs and Mayor Collins. The Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir, Toledo Community Youth Choir
and the MADD Poet Society will perform, and the 2014 MLK
Scholarship recipients will be recognized. Kristian Brown,
13 ABC reporter and anchor, and Tony Rios Jr., founder
and executive producer of Tony Rios Enterprises Inc. Hispanic broadcast media and entertainment agency, will emcee the event. WGTE Public Television will broadcast the
event, which will conclude by 10:30 a.m. A free community
luncheon will follow the ceremony. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned good that will be donated to the
MLK Kitchen for the Poor, 650 Vance St. in downtown Toledo. A free community luncheon will follow the ceremony.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned good that will
be donated to the MLK Kitchen for the Poor, 650 Vance St.
in downtown Toledo.
MLK CELEBRATION
A Martin Luther King Jr celebration will be held at Lo Salem
Baptist Church January 20, 2014 beginning with a full service at 10am. Guest speaker is the former President of the
World No. 1 Tiger
Woods has cracked
$US1.3 billion ($1.45 billion) in career earnings by
leading the Golf Digest 50
income list for 2013, with
Australian Adam Scott
coming in eighth.
The 14-time major
champion topped the list
for the 11th time in its 11year history with $US83
million, including an estimated $US71 million off
the course and more than
$US12 million in prize
money.
Golf Digest magazine
reported on its website on
Tuesday that Woods’ winnings of more than
$US155 million reflect less
than 12 per cent of his career earnings, with
$US1.16 billion coming
from endorsements since
his pro debut in 1996, a figure that continues to increase even after his infamous sex scandal and ensuing divorce.
Second on the Golf Digest list was Phil
Mickelson at $US52 million, with an estimated
$US45 million in endorsements and other nonprizemoney income.
The US left-hander
won last year’s British
Open and hopes to complete a career grand
slam by winning this
year ’s US Open, an
event where he is a
record six-time runnerup.
Arnold Palmer, the
84-year-old golf icon
whose popularity helped
spawn the television
riches of today’s players,
was third at $US40 million, largely from licensing deals in Asia.
Jack Nicklaus, who
turns 74 on January 21,
ranked fourth at just over
$US26 million. The
record 18-time major
champion joins Palmer
and Gary Player for the
annual honorary tee
shots that mark the start
of the Masters each year.
Manna Ministries
Fellowship Prophetic
Empowerment Conference
Jan. 25
UT EXCEL PRESENTS 30TH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Theme: “Transition into
Position”
The University of Toledo Excel Program will present
their 30th Annual Conference for Aspiring Minority
Youth on Saturday, January 25, 2014. All 7th – 12th
grade students, parents and community are invited
to attend. The event starts at 8:30 am to 1:00 pm UT
Student Union Auditorium. Guest keynote presenter
will be Diane Nash, civil rights and peace activist.
Registration begins January 20 thru January 23,
2014. Register online at www.utoledo.edu/success/
excel/index.html or call (419) 530-3823 or (419) 5303820. Free admission and lunch.
1664 W. Bancroft @
The Beacon Church
February 8th, 2014
From 12:00pm Til 8:00pm
For more info go to
Facebook@Manna MinistriesFellowship
Toledo chapter of the NAACP Rev Le Roy A Williams. Following service will be a short march around Savage Park
then lunch at the MLK Kitchen for the Poor.
Jan 21 & 28
TABERNACLE TOLEDO OUTREACH
Need groceries? Visit our Choice Food Pantry on Tuesday, January 21st, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at The Tabernacle Toledo located at
531 Pinewood. This community outreach is provided every 3rd
Tuesday of every month. No need to miss a meal, or eat alone…
There is a place at the table just for you Tuesday, January 28th.
Dinner is served from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Tabernacle Toledo
located at 531 Pinewood. This community outreach is provided
every 4th Tuesday of every month.
Jan 24 & 25
COUPLES RETREAT
Keeping It Together, a program of Toledo Area Ministries, is hosting a couples weekend retreat for all couples who are engaged,
interested in marriage, married or parenting partners. The retreat will take place at The Robinson Community Hub 1075
Horace, Toledo, OH 43606 on Friday January 24th from 6-9pm
and Saturday January 25th from 9-12pm. The event is completely FREE and includes childcare at the location of the event,
food for you and your children, and free transportation if needed.
All couples should RSVP by Thursday January 23rd 2013 with
Kesha Jackson 419-242-7401 ext. 150. For more information,
about Keeping It Together or Toledo Area Ministries, please visit
www.tamohio.org. (Funding for this project was provided by the
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant: 90FM0040. Any
opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of
Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families.)
Jan. 25
2014 GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA
Warren AME Church is calling ALL Youth & Young Adult Praise
Teams, Choirs, Rap, Praise Dancers, Vocalists, Step, Drill, Poets,
or Mime. You are invited to share your praise performance at the
2014 Gospel Extravaganza Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 4:00pm.
HACKETT SECURITY
CALL FOR SPECIAL PACKAGES & FREE ESTIMATES
(419) 381-6900
Security Doors - Window Guards
Doors Starting at $190.00
Most Doors Installed
Between 1&3 days
Additional charges for
Installation & Lock
Entry Doors
Available
915 Collingwood Boulevard. Hosted by: Christian Education Department Youth Ministry, Rev. Dr. Otis J. Gordon, Jr., Senior Pastor.
For registration and information, Contact: Mrs. Darlene Sawyer 419490-5656
Feb 2
CALL TO THE COMMUNITY
Reverend I.J. Johnson has been the Pastor for the past 59 years of
St. Mark Baptist Church. He along with the members lost their 111year-old historic church building in a devastating fire. This is a call to
the community to join us for a special service to help St. Mark Baptist Church Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 4:00pm @ Indiana Missionary Baptist Church 640 Indiana Ave. Dr. Reverend John E.
Roberts, Pastor. Enjoy special guest Minister and special choirs.
For more information, please contact Reverend Cedrick Brock at
419-261-3852
THE TOLEDO JOURNAL
OFFICE HOURS:
MON-TUE 9-5, THUR-FRI 9-5
Deadline Friday 4:30 pm
CLASSIFIEDS
BUS TRIP
FOR RENT
HELP WANTED
PORGY & BESS MUSICAL
at Fisher Theatre in Detroit, MI
March 8th Boarding 11:30am
returning 9:30pm
$70 down to reserve seat.
Limited tickets.
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APARTMENTS
1, 2, 3 BDRMS
Starting at $400/mo
Heat & Water
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$100 Security Deposit
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Home Health Aides/STNAs/RN’s/
LPN’s
ALPHA HOME HEALTHCARE
Apply at: 2735 N. Holland
Sylvania Rd., Ste A1
Fax resume to: (419) 720-0029
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CHILD CARE
NOW ENROLLING
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CHILDCARE
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CARPET
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or 3 rooms get one room FREE
Call 419-984-6007
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OTTAWA AREA
RESIDENCES
3 AND 4 Bedroom single
family homes with attached garages.Many
homes newly remodeled
and avail. immediately.
All appliances included.
Please call 419-3890096 for more info. Or
visit our office at 1258
Rockcress Dr., Toledo,
OH 43615 Voice/TTY 1800-553-0300.
Equal Housing
Opportunity.
Big 5 bedroom 3 bathroom
house 1440 Hamilton. Full
basement and new carpet.
Stove, refrigerator, washer,
and dryer included $700 deposit $700 per month no pets.
If interested call 419-514-3803
1340 Moore St.
2 BR HOUSE FULL FINISHED
BASEMENT,
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Sorry NO Pets- Sect. 8 Welcome
ASHLAND HEIGHTS
APTS.
Currently Accepting
Applications for
1 & 2 Bedroom
Apartments
Appliances and
Utilities Included
24 hour security; Near
Mercy College
Market Rent & Project
Based Section 8
Applications by
Appointment Only
419-386-0049
Equal Housing
Opportunity
NEEDED!!
SOURCE SUPPLY INC.
Currently has a vacant
space for the post
of an online sales rep
and a storekeeper.
Applicant can work from
anywhere to earn
extra money.
For more info,
contact
[email protected]
HELP WANTED
OPEN
POSITIONS
Call Today, Start
Tomorrow
Green Company
has Immediate
Openings
GREAT PAY!!
Avg $750 per week
Call 419-469-5523
OHIO OPERATING ENGINEERS
APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING
PROGRAM
LOCAL 18
4 Year Apprenticeship
2014 Application Dates:
January 27,28,29 & February 6,7,8, 2014
WEST TOLEDO HOUSE $600
$100 off deposit 2 bedroom
LR, DR, Eat in kitchen.
Between Upton & Auburn
No evictions. No section 8.
Leave message
419-261-3257
Operating Engineers
are the men and women who
operate and repair the equipment
that builds America!!!
LUXURIOUS APTS
FOR RENT
2 Bedroom 2018 Glenwood,
spacious, sunroom, living
room, dining room, carpeted
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(419) 865-7787
We will be taking accepting applications with a
$10.00 cash non-refundable fee at the following
location
2845 ROCKWOOD
Large 3 BDRM house.
Full basement
Old west end area.
Very nice $575 + deposit
Really need to see!!!!!
419-536-8915 or
419-787-7679
CLEAN 3-BR HOUSES
NORTH END
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$450-$500/mo.
SECTION 8 WELCOME
419-810-5753
419-531-3897
The Avenue
1bdrm Apts
$375/mo $100 dep
(419) 259-0619
HELP WANTED
STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATOR
A local steel construction Company is seeking fabricators for its 1st shift operation. Qualified candidates must possess structural steel welding and
blueprint reading skills. Position has excellent benefit package including, medical insurance, pension,
etc. Qualified candidates may send a resume, in
confidence to:
You Can Use Your Debit Card,
Mastercard or Visa
For Placing Classifieds
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
For Advertising
Call Us at
(419) 472-4521
Applications will be accepted
from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Art Iron, Inc.
Attn: HR
P.O. Box 964
Toledo, Ohio 43697-0964
Fax: (419) 242-5815
[email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer
NOW ACCEPTING:
TO PLACE ADS CALL (419) 472-4521 or email: [email protected], [email protected]
With a commitment to improving the human condition, The University of Toledo and University Medical Center are seeking qualified candidates for the
following positions:
• Building Operator
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Financial Aid Assistant Director
• Head Women’s Softball Coach
• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Attendant
• Staff Nurse
• Faculty Positions in Accounting, Art, College of
Nursing, Communication, Counselor Education &
School Psychology, Criminal Justice, Disability Studies Program, Engineering Technology, Kinesiology,
Medicine, Neurosciences, Rehabilitation Services
The University of Toledo offers an excellent salary
and benefit package, which includes the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and State Teachers Retirement System for faculty with employer
contribution, medical coverage, paid sick and vacation time, tuition to UT is waived for employees and
their eligible spouses and dependents and 10 paid
holidays.
For a complete listing of our openings and desired
qualifications or to apply, please proceed to our
website at https://jobs.utoledo.edu
“Earn As You Learn”
Cygnet Training Center Region 2
9435 Cygnet Road
Cygnet, OH. 43413
Off of I-75 @ exit 171 (Cygnet Exit)
**3 1⁄2 miles EAST on Cygnet Road**
We ask that applications and required documents
be submitted electronically.
UT and UTMC are EO/AA employers and educators
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CLERICAL PERSONNEL NEEDED
9-1:30pm, 12-5pm or 9-5:00 pm.
Background must include 3-4 yrs clerical, excel,
windows XP, multitask and detail oriented with great
customer service. Email resume to: [email protected]
1-888-634-6880
Toledo Refining Company has an immediate need
for an Accounting Associate. The selected candidate will oversee the Accounts Payable process within
the Finance department. The AP Associate will be
expected to use independent judgment and discretion to perform the following responsibilities: audit
and process plant invoices for payment; serve as the
primary contact to vendors and internal customers
when resolving various billing issues; back up the
Senior Accounting Specialist for accurate check runs
and ensure that vendor discrepancies and statements
are resolved; administer the DOA controls in SAP;
determine payment terms, assess discounts and resolve sales tax issues; create retention system for
the plant AP system; and analyze and report a wide
range of AP information to the Plant Controller. Other
assignments and projects will be assigned as needed.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline. SAP experience is
required.
Toledo Refining Company has an immediate need for a
Rotating Engineer. This position will provide technical support to refinery operations and maintenance staff including
equipment troubleshooting, day to day machinery followup on repairs, and implementation of reliability improvement items for machinery. Candidate will coordinate prepost turnaround machinery materials inventory and service rep contracts. Coordinate machinery preventative
maintenance. Implement eCAT actions items to ensure
safe and reliable operation of equipment and the refinery.
Provide improved technology through outside resources
in areas of predictive and preventative maintenance, operability, maintainability, and repairability.
The qualified candidate shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years
refinery experience in a machinery or rotating equipment
assignment. Must be self-motivated and willing to assume
the lead role in the completion of machinery maintenance
and shutdown work throughout the refinery. Experience in
vibration analysis, preventative maintenance programs, and
root cause failure analysis is preferred.
All interested candidates may apply by going to
www.pbfenergy.com and selecting the Career tab.
Once on the career page, candidates can view our
current job opportunities and apply to desired position.
All interested candidates may apply by going to
www.pbfenergy.com and selecting the Career tab. Once
on the career page, candidates can view current job opportunities and apply to desired position.
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Ask Alma
My parents didn’t tell
me I was adopted
Dear Alma: I’m 48 and
single. I’ve had a great life with
good friends and loving parents who are both now deceased. I travel for work,
which is why I haven’t settled
down, married and had children. Last year, I was home
for a family funeral and my
cousin asked if we could
spend more time together. I
said yes, and last month we
agreed that I would spend a
weekend at her house. She’s
married, my age with three
teen children. I thought it was
a great idea. We grew up together, and it was long overdue for us to catch up. The
night before I left her home,
my cousin said she wanted
to share something with me.
She showed me some papers she had found among
her own father’s things after
he died. These papers prove
that I was not my parents’ biological daughter. Her father
and my father were brothers.
My father has been dead for
four years, and my mother for
six. I have been walking
around in a daze. I was never
told that I was adopted. I don’t
know who I am. How could
my parents hide this from
me? I’m so confused I can
barely function.
Tina, Tampa, Fla.
Hey now Tina: Thanks for
reaching out to my column. I
can’t imagine what it feels like
receiving this kind of information, especially after your parents are deceased. Understandably, you want answers
and would like to know what
happened. I sympathize with
you. I know you’re angry, insulted, heartbroken and confused, but please don’t gravitate toward the emptiness of
feeling like an orphan. The
reality is that you had loving
parents. I can’t say whether
the decision not to tell you was
right or wrong; we don’t know
the whole story. But what I can
say is your parents evidently
thought it was best that you
not know. You and I are close
in age. We were born in the
years of “keep your business
to yourself.” That mentality is
long gone now. We live in a
society where everybody’s
business is on Facebook and
Twitter all day, every day. My
cousin recently posted something from the church pew because she couldn’t wait until
the service was over. (Really,
Cuz?) It’s sad that discretion
no longer has a place in our
culture. I’m not defending
your parents. I’m simply reminding you of a time when
private family matters had
their place. If you feel a need
to find your biological parents,
you should reach out to the
Adoptees’ Liberty Movement
Association (ALMA). If you
decide not, that’s absolutely
ok, too. We all have family
secrets. Most are carried in
deep pockets of guilt and
shame. But not all of them
were meant to hurt us, which
I’m sure is the case in your
situation. Hold your head up,
sweetie, and recall the wonderful memories you have of
your loving parents, who
adored you. You know who
you are, and you know where
you belonged. You were chosen, you were treasured, and
Ask Sam
Stop the madness
Commentary: Stop
the madness. Everyday
in life there are decisions
to be made, actions to be
taken, and lessons to be
learned. Don’t let petty
people; things or situations get in the way of
your destiny. Stop the
madness. Stop letting
people determine your
outcome by affecting
your output. Stop the
madness from coming
into your life.
Stop the negativity,
stop the anger, stop the
insecurities, stop the excuses, stop the nonsense, stop the dream
stealers and stop quitting. Step up, step out
and keep on stepping
forward. Keep moving,
keep believing, keep
praying, keep trusting,
keep being fearless and
most of all keep the faith.
Question of the Day:
Who was the first African-American male to
have a television show?
A) Steve Harvey B) Flip
Wilson C) Nat “King”
Cole D) Arsenio Hall
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Sam,” speaking engagements, or questions and
responses
go
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and look for lessons they
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tionships, business, sex,
manhood, empowering
women, education, and
health/wellness just to
name a few. Expect
great provocative content that is sure to inform
you in these different areas.
Question 1: Dear
Sam, I grew up in a
home where my siblings
and I were not supported
in pursuing our dreams.
I have goals for my life,
but sometimes I am not
motivated to do them.
How do I overcome this
mind set? (Stanley, 24)
Answer: One of the
best things you can do
is find somebody doing
what you want to do and
follow them. Whether,
it’s reading about them,
studying them or knowing them. Find a role
model that is rolling in
your direction, take
Question 2: Dear
Sam, how do I think more
positive? (Lisa, 42)
Answer: If you want to
think more positive, you
have to read, say, and do
more positive things. Another thing is prayer, because in order to think
positive you have to know
that you have your help,
which is God. Take the
time to mediate on your
words, your goals and a
how to get there. Read,
read, and read some
more about positive
things and people.
Question 3: Dear
Sam, my friends are always dipping into my
business, when they give
me advice it’s always
negative, and I am tired
of them being noisy. How
do I get them out of my
business? (Tammy, 33)
Answer: Easy, tell
them to stop the madness. Tammy, if you don’t
like your friends butting in
your life, you can do two
things. Don’t ask for their
advice, or tell them if they
don’t stop, they will no
longer be your friends.
Entertainment/Advice
you are blessed. Now, please
indulge me for a minute. I can’t
leave you without touching on
the actions of your cousin.
Laawd, chile. She was wrong,
wrong, bad-to-the-jacked-upbone wrong and borderline
sadistic. It was not her place
to make that revelation to you.
That was cruel. She horribly
overstepped her boundaries,
and I’m so sorry her sucker
punch will change your life
forever. That’s not what your
parents or her father, for that
matter, would have wanted.
Some relatives you need to
keep at a distance. She’s one
of them.
Dear Alma: I love my husband and he loves me. We
have a very, very happy marriage. We have been married
15 years, and we don’t have
kids by choice. He and I work
out and we’re in great shape.
We work hard at being physically attractive for each other.
Lately, my husband has
asked me to do something I
oppose. He wants me to get
breast implants. He is a great
husband, and I want to make
sure I do everything to look
good for him, but I’m scared.
Should I have the surgery
even if I don’t want to?
LaTia, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hey now LaTia: There
should be no compromise or
second-guessing about this –
the answer is no. I can appreciate that you and your
husband are practicing to
bring each other happiness,
but one should never have
elective surgery for someone
else. Neither should you get
a tattoo for someone else, but
that’s not what we’re talking
about. LOL (I do, however,
want to throw that out for those
who may consider that proposition as well). Back to the
subject at hand, truthfully
speaking, as we age, there
are many parts that don’t hang
like they once did…on a
Your Horoscope
ARIES
Dive into it! Don’t be intimated by
the unknown. Your adventurous
spirit can take you to a new place
of celebration this week. If you
can, bring someone along who
can celebrate in the same manner with you. Harmony and peace
is the motto that you should chant
when you accomplish what you
want to do! Soul Affirmation: Communication is a skeleton key that
fits many doors. Lucky Numbers:
30, 31, 32
TAURUS
You may find that discussions at
home have taken a sudden, spiritual orientation. Give everyone
room to express their personal beliefs without trying to preach your
point of view. Your openmindedness helps you with deep
learning this week. Soul Affirmation: I open up to the universe. The
universe opens up to me. Lucky
Numbers: 39, 49, 52
GEMINI
Feeling bold, are we? Well, go
with the flow of your feelings! No
other sign can call on inner courage as easily as you. Whether at
home, at work, or out on the town,
let your personal statements be
stylish and bold! Soul Affirmation:
I give love and love gives to me.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 50, 54
CANCER
Strong vibrations make for a series of dramatic interactions with
others this week. Practice your art
with your heart, and let your energy carry you upwards to your
best, highest self. Keep emotions
calm. Soul Affirmation: I know
where I’m going because I know
where I’ve been. Lucky Numbers:
32, 38, 43
bountiful attention on what exactly
composes your very likeable nature. What do you love about it?
Soul Affirmation: This week is the
week the Lord has made. I rejoice
in it. Lucky Numbers: 23, 38, 52
woman as well as on a man.
You feel me? Yea, I know.
Both of you should be able to
live with each other’s age-related transitions. You’re not
asking that he make some
type of surgical enhancement,
and neither should he. That’s
ta-ta terrorism. Don’t you
stand for it, and don’t feel
guilty. While you’re successfully working on your body,
start working on your mind,
building up your self-esteem.
You need a strong mind to
partner with your strong body.
A strong mind can make
tough decisions and not allow
outside intimidation from anyone. A strong mind plus a
strong body equals a strong
heart. You have to live your
truth or you’ll be exhausted by
hypocrisy and start to blame
your husband. Be confident
in your truth and what’s best
for you. You knew the answer
to this question before you
emailed me. I think you’re just
looking for confirmation. Ok,
now you have it.
CAPRICORN
Business looks good this week as
you discover a new way of increasing exposure to your product. Let hope and optimism lead
you into new beginnings and fresh
starts. All vibes are good. Go! Soul
Affirmation: I enjoy flirting with new
ideas. Lucky Numbers: 1, 17, 27
SCORPIO
You want a comrade who doesn’t
place inordinate expectations or
demands on you, and who is creative, intelligent, a good conversationalist, and highly spiritual.
Perhaps you should be out looking this week with eyes wide open!
Soul Affirmation: Cooperation with
others is the key to success for
me this week. Lucky Numbers: 4,
25, 41
AQUARIUS
You seem preoccupied this week
and it’s because your mind is filled
with a vision of love for the entire
planet. Use your gifts to assist others in seeing the world as you do,
in glorious color. Check the details
on paperwork that you have to do,
dreamer. Soul Affirmation: I release internal pressure by enjoying the beauties of the world
around me. Lucky Numbers: 22,
34, 54
SAGITTARIUS
Set a limit on what you can do for
others this week. You’ll enjoy your
feelings more if you are straightforward about refusing a less than
appetizing assignment. Trust your
feelings and say “No, I won’t.”
Clear bound555 help you define
yourself. Soul Affirmation: I master life by mastering myself. Lucky
Numbers: 23, 45, 48
PISCES
Do you realize that you are the
only one who can tell you what to
think and how to feel? Let go of
any behaviors that are keeping
you from achieving the things you
want to achieve. Be creative and
positive this week. Soul Affirmation: In order for money to come I
must think about money as my
friend. Lucky Numbers: 45, 49, 51
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LEO
Restless feelings may arise over
health matters, or perhaps education or the lack of it. Do what
you need to do to feel comfortable
with yourself. If it involves seeing
a dentist or taking a class, what’s
stopping you? Self-improvement
can be a very enjoyable game!
Soul Affirmation: My imagination
is the source of my happiness.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 23, 29
VIRGO
Surprises are in order this week,
and you can roll with everything
that comes at you unexpectedly.
Healing can happen in a relationship if you just show up. That’s
power! Use it for the good of others. Soul Affirmation: This week
is the week the Lord has made. I
rejoice in it. Lucky Numbers: 18,
23, 36
LIBRA
This week you may find yourself
pulled in many directions; it’s a
good time to say No to certain
forceful or manipulative people
who know where your buttons
are. You may want to focus your
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Toledo Harley Boyz and Girlz share the gift of giving
The Toledo Harley Boyz and Girlz with the gifts collected during their annual
Adopted Family Christmas Gala. This years recipients, not pictured, were the
families of Marie White and ShaDonna Carter.
Standing: Kevin Staples, Terry Garland, Frank Rogers, Chuck Ross, Maurice Young, Doug
Duke, Grover Davis, Willie Vaughn II, Myron Watkins, James Goings. Sitting: Wayne
Blanchard, Mitch Milton, Daphne Charlie, Warren Charlie, Willie Vaughn Sr. Photo submitted
BY WILLIAM H. ELLIS JR.
nity. While White’s oldest, Anthony, joyfully peeked through
his gifts, Ms. Carter shed
tears, what she called, “tears
of joy,” thinking of her children
who were out of town for the
holidays, with their father.
“I just know they are going to be so happy. I can only
cry as I imagine the looks on
their faces,” Carter said.
Following the gift unveiling, Blanchard, on behalf of
the group, addressed the
families and guests with
thanks and recognition for the
community support.
“Since day one, our main
mission has been to give
back to the community, our
While many of us spend
all year looking forward to receiving the items on our “wish
list” on Christmas day, one
local motorcycle club looks
forward to making others’ less
fortunate, list come true. The
Toledo Harley Boyz and Girlz,
headed
by
Wayne
Blanchard, president, hosted
their 2nd Annual Adopted
Family Christmas gala on
Saturday, December 21,
bringing holiday joy to two local families who landed on
hard times this year.
Held at the UAW Region
2B Building, 1601 Woodlands
in Maumee. The event featured a multicourse, banquet
style dinner, and gift giveaways for the families which
valued above $1500, according to Mr. Blanchard. Funds
were raised by proceeds from
the organization’s annual
cabaret dance held each November, along with personal
contributions from each
member.
Group members said the
proceeds from the cabaret
allowed them to help an additional family. “We were
blessed this year, so we
thought, why not bless someone else,” said Blanchard.
Clothes, baby care products,
school supplies, and lots of
toys were the main items for
the children’s packages.
Bikes were also given to the
oldest child of each family.
The moms received other
items along with gift cards,
and monetary donations.
This year’s recipients
were Marie White, a mother
of 3, ages 3 months to 3 years
old, and ShaDonna Carter, a
mother of 4, children ages 1
month to 8 years. Both mothers told the Toledo Journal
they were humbled and
grateful for the organization’s
concern, and willingness to
help others in their commu-
community. We are equally
grateful to be in a position that
allows us to do so,” Blanchard
said.
As they reflected on this
year’s event, group administrators told the Journal they
understand some people are
doing all they can do, and are
still find hard times. They continued on saying, those are
the families they look forward
to helping in the years to
come. “It’s important they
know there are groups, and
people willing to help them,
people who do care.”
The group wished to
thank the Salvation Army and
Lucas County Children Ser-
vices for providing this year’s
families, and support of the
event.
The Toledo Harley Boyz
and Girlz was founded in
2009 by a group of six Harley
Davidson Motorcycle owners
with similar bikes, and riding
styles, who shared a passion
to cultivate charitable practices that would comfort, aid,
and protect one another, and
their community. Today,
membership has more than
doubled to 16. Members hold
various social community positions such as volunteers,
mentoring Big Brothers and
Big Sisters, and working with
other youth groups.

January 15 2014 - The Toledo Journal

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