The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 2013-07-27

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We provide emotional, physical, spiritual support as wel as links to monetary, suicide prevention and psychological supCFor more info call Saundra at (330) 208-0062. 4th Annual Akron Family Reunion AKRON, OH ?2-D?y Even#!! United Black Firefighters of Akron Health Fair and Family Renion held Saturday, August 24, 2013 A "Church In the Park" Sunday, August 25th, 2013 - Health Fair and Cookoutfrom 10:00am. -4:00p.m. at Kerr Community Park, Kerr and Nome Ave., Akron (near corner of Copley Rd) Free to participate and the public is invited to attend. opecim rocuiurial to remember Dr. Martin Luther King and the March on Washington to begin at 1:00 p.m. Do Not { Miss This Event! Join Mountain of the Lord Fellowship's Pastor Norris for Church in die Park. nil l 08805 93333 ? "It Could Be Your Next Time" Savs Canton Trawon Martin Rally Supporters By Patricia Henderson Staff writer CANTON, OH?"All Fired Up! All Fired Up!" was the echo, as many showed up in solidarity at the Trayvon Martin Rally held at Frank T. Bow Federal Bldg on Saturday 12:00 noon, June 20,2013 in Canton, Ohio. The organizers of the short notice rally are known as the United Six. These six women are focused on the new civil rights movement. h was a rainy day, but the rain could stop those that were determined to "stand their groundrain or shine" as approximately 200 braced the weather. . It was a very peaceful hour, as supporters came together to express their feelings for the Trayvon Martin family, and to challenge the "stand your ground law" Speaker after speaker echoed sentiments that we cannot let Tray on Martin's death go unnoticed. Apostle Gilbert Carter told the crowd that young men need jobs! "He said that 25-40 percent are without jobs, and we need to show them love whether they are saved or not" In support of the rally were 2nd Ward Councilman Thomas West, NAACP President Raymond McCloude, Vince Watts - Executive Director Canton Urban League, Canton School Board members Lisa Gissendaner and Ida Ross-Freeman, and Stephanie Patrick - a retired school*principal who has always supported the youth. Lolita Brinson, one of the organizers, shouted out to the crowd on the bull horn "No Justice" and the crowd chanted back "No Peace" A group of young men wearing hoodies each took turns saying "that could be me the next Trayvon Martin". There were ministers in the audi?. ence showing their support were Rev, Henry and Rev. Shirley Henderson, Rev. Jimmy Ruffin, and his wife Mrs. Jam Ruffin. Mrs. Ruffin stated that she attended the rally in support hoping that the Justice Department will bring civil right charges. Pastor Mary Lovee Cox was there to support the cause and praying for change in the laws. I asked others why they attended the rally: Sharon Brown said that "Because of the heartfelt courage of Trayvon Martin parents, she felt committed to attend the rally." Also in attendance was Jean Roby who came Continued to Page A4 LoHta Brinson, United Six member speaks to the rally crowd in Canton, Ohio. Photo by John Stone Bev Smith 'Challenges' Black Women To Become More Active By George E. Carry NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) - On Wednesday, Aug. 28, when most African-Americans will be focusing on the past - the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington - talk show host and activist Bev Smith will be concentrating on the future, kicking off "A Challenge to African American Women," a 4-day women's conference in Pittsburgh. The goal of die conference is "to challenge all Black women to unite, become empowered, and focus on health, education, employment and spirituality to make a difference and change direction in these challenging times," according to literature distributed by conference organizers. By the end of the conference, women will learn how to become Bev Smith 'Challenges' Black Women. more effective as activists. "The idea for a conference about women started in the 80s when I hosted 'Our Vbices' on Black Entertainment Television," Smith recalled in an interview. "I was beginning to see a pattern developing and that didn't make me happy. The pattern was that Black women in particular -especially from ages 20 to 50 - were not doing the kind of things that my generation of women used to do, in terms of civil rights and human rights. "They were not demonstrating, they were not participating in national movements, so I had some concerns. So I started talking about having a women's conference for anybody who wanted to listen." She continued talk about the plight of Black women to anybody who would listen for more than two decades. But it wasn't until last January that the talk show host began transforming talk into action. This time, Smith was talking to Continued to Page A3 Russet Neal 4th Ward Councilman, Michael Williams, Coundlman-at-large, and Rep. Dr. Vernon Sykes along with Summit County residents gathered at Second Baptist Church in protest of the injustice in fair hiring policies for workers with criminal records and marched to the Harold K. Stubs Justice Center in protest of the TVayvon Martin verdict. Photo by Carl Gordon Akron PeaceMakers 5th Annual Teen Expo Set For August 1st AKRON, OH?The City's premiere youth volunteer group, the Akron PeaceMakers will hold its 5th Annual Teen Expo from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, at Lock 3. Exhibitors will provide area youth with information on education, teen health, safety and volunteer opportunities in the Greater Akron area. The event is FREE to middle and high school students and is open to all teens in Northeast Ohio. Along with music and prizes, there will be various sport activities, 2 interactive game trucks (Diamond Heist Laser Maze and the Mobile Video Track). In addition, teens can experience the Iron Man Obstacle Course, the Bas ketball Switch Game, volleyball, Qornhole as well as various carnival games. During the evening, local teens and teen oriented music bands will provide entertainment. One of the performers, Libby Etherton, is a 14 year old poo/country singer from Hartville. Ohio, who has performed at the Canton Rib Festival, 2013 Teens Rock Akron competition, and many other N.E. Ohio venues. Etherton not only sings, but also plays piano, guitar, and ukulele. Closing the evening will be Akron inspirational/Hip Hop artist, Emmanuel. He will deliver his ultrapositive message to teens in atten dance. Fellow Akronite, Jovan, a Neo Soul singer will perform solo as well as with Emmanuel. "I hope our young citizens take advantage of this great opportunity to come downtown, hang out with friends, learn some things, and see what the Akron PeaceMakers are all about," said Mayor Plusquellic. "Our PeaceMakers have done a terrific job of successfully promoting peace in our city, and they have actively made Akron a stronger, safer community." For those interested in joining the Akron Peacemakers, the group is seeking new members. Applications for the August 6, 2013 PeaceMakers Continued to Page A4 Rep. Pete Beck Indicted On 16 Counts Including Fraud, Theft COLUMBUS, OH?Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWtne and Hamilton Comity Prosecuting Attorney Joseph T. Deters announced die indictments of State Representative and Certified Public Accountant Peter A. Beck (RMason) and John W. Fussner by a Hamilton County grand jury in connection with their activities involving Ohio software company Christopher Technologies, LLC, or CTech. The indictments follow a referral from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities. Beck was indicted on 16 felony charges: ? two counts of misrepresentations in the sale of a security ? two counts of unlicensed sale of securities ? two counts of fraud in die sale of securities ? two counts of sale of unregistered securities ? two counts of selling securities in an insolvent company without full disclosure mu wiuns ui IIIOJVIII^ a false statement about the financial condition of an issuer ? four counts of theft by deception Beck faces a possible maximum sentence of 102 years in prison if convicted of all charges. Fussner was indicted on seven felony charges: ? one count of misrepresentations in the sale of a security censed sale of securities Continued to Page A3 Sewer Rebuild Project To Create Jobs For Akron Workers AKRON, OH ?A combination of legislation and resolutions approved by Council Monday evening guarantee that Akron residents will be firstin-line for jobs created by the city's $800 million sewer rebuilding project. Two resolutions offered by Mayor Don Piusquellic, Council President Garry Moneypeimy and Council Representative At Large Jeff Fusco institute local hiring standards for contractors and subcontractors working on the project. "This is an unfunded project being forced upon us by the federal government. Since Akron resident have to pay for it, we want to ensure that Akron residents also get the lion's share of the jobs created by it," said Fusco. Other related legislation passed by Council created a Commercial Driver's License training program to teach residents how to drive dump trucks. Hundreds of dumps will be needed to move dirt from the massive storage basins that are part of the project. Kaciai Divide Getting Wider Since Zimmerman Acquittal EURwcb.com ? According to a post-ABC poll conducted July llMo 21 among a random national sample or i.uuz aauiis, n appears the racial divide is broadening. The poll shows African Americans have a mostly shared and sharply negative reaction to die shooting of Trayvon Martin and the not-guilty verdict in die resulting George Zimmerman trial (no surprise there), while whites are far more divided, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. 87 percent of African Americans say the shooting was unjustified; among whites, just 33 percent say so. 51 percent of whites approve of the notguilty verdict in the Zimmerman trial, while African Americans overwhelmingly and strongly disapprove. Some 86 percent of blacks disagree with die verdict ? almost all of them disap proving "strongly." There is also a partisan tinge to the public views. Among whites, 70 per gem 01 ivcpuDiicans bul only 30 percent of Democrats say they approve of the verdict. Wildly different views on the roles of race in the criminal justice system - from both Blacks and Whites - is said to be the reason for the disparity. Fully 86 percent of African Americans say blacks and other minorities do not get equal treatment under the law; the number of whites saying so is less than half as large, 41 percent, A majority of whites, 54 percent, say there is equal treatment for minority groups. Some 60 percent of Hispanics say blacks and other minorities do not receive equal treatment with whites in the criminal justice system, and by a two-to-one ratio, they disapprove of die verdict in the Zimmerman trial.