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Nov. 24 - Dec. 1, 2023 - Dayton Weekly News
Nov. 24 - Dec. 1, 2023
Spotlight on Dayton Photographers’ Exhibition
L to R: Reverend Daryl Ward, Stephon, Reverend Joshua D. Ward, Viveca J. McDonald, Paul ‘Hitch’ Lyons, Kenny Wilkinson, Rehema Watenza, Joey D. Williams, Debora Hurst, Willis ‘Bing’ Davis, Lynn Gray, Jeff North, Onita Morgan-Edwards, and Mohamed Ahmed. By Gregory Changa Freeman The Parallax photographers’ Group (PPG) is elated to have the show of support from community leaders. Notable artists Willis ‘Bing’ Davis offered inspiring words for the photographers during the preparations for their upcoming Group Exhibition, A Look at Dayton: Contemporary Scenes of Life, that opens Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 3 at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St Clair Street in Downtown Dayton. Also, sharing enthusiastic support for this groundbreaking exhibition were the Reverend Daryl Ward, Reverend Joshua D. Ward, and restaurateur Joey D. Williams. The PARALLAX P H O TO G R A P H E R S
GROUP (PPG) formed in May 2023, when Kenny Wilkinson, a digital photographer expressed the desire to assemble a photography group based in Dayton, Ohio. Thereafter, in June 2023, Miami Valley photographers convened at Central State University West Campus. Amateur, Intermediate, and Professional Photographers came together to meet, network, and collaborate. The gathering was facilitated by African American Visual Artists Guild, Inc. (AAVAG). The attendees discussed avenues to foster support for area photographers to network and develop their skills within the craft. At the second meeting participants adopted the name of PARALLAX PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP (PPG). A Look at Dayton: Contemporary Scenes of Life,
is the first public exhibition from Parallax Photographers’ Group (PPG) featuring many local photographers living in the region. They were tasked with capturing elements of life in the Miami Valley. The lens of the cameras viewed by an eclectic group of photographers presents some distinctly individual perspectives. What emerged from this challenge is an iconic array of attractions, locations, and stories recognizing the Dayton Region as a diverse place to explore a wealth of culture, innovation, and beauty. The PARALLAX PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP (PPG) meetings are held monthly, the third Sunday of each month from 3:00p to 5:00p at 840 Germantown Street, Dayton, Ohio on the CSU West campus.
Vol. 30, Issue 1
Dayton Weekly News Celebrates 30 Years
For the past thirty years, the Dayton Weekly News has had the privilege of delivering news and information to Dayton’s African-American community. My father, Don Black, had a dream. His dream was to present the African-American experience in a more positive light. He believed in supporting Black culture, Black people, and especially Black media. He wanted to make sure that our community understood the importance of using the Dayton Weekly News as a vehicle for celebrating achievements, traditions, and innovations within the Black community, helping to maintain our culture and heritage. We have tried to make sure that our news does not mirror the news that you would read in mainstream newspapers. It has always been our charge to report the news from the Black perspective. Celebrating our victories, mourning our losses, and combating the often harmful stereotypes that mainstream media often perpetuated about the Black community. There has always been bias in reporting and we wanted to make sure that our story was told from our perspective. A diverse media ensures a
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Donald Black & Donerik Black variety of perspectives. to continue to deliver And that has always been news to you in a way that our mission. To provide meets your needs. a different perspective to I’d like to thank the our readers. dedicated contributors We have tried to serve to the Dayton Weekly as a source of inspiration News over the past thirty and empowerment for in- years. A special thanks dividuals within the Black to Brenda Coleman community. Reporting on and Brenda Cochran the positive role models for their friendship and and success stories within many years of dedicated our community has given service to the newspaus the greatest joy. As we per. I would also like move into 2024 we will to thank Ras Calhoun, continue to promote diver- Deon Cash, Denise Marsity, inclusion, and equity tin, and Roshawn Winin the media landscape. burn for their individual We want to continue to and collective support. create a more representa- Without these fine cititive and real portrait of the zens, we could not pubworld, promote economic lish each week. empowerment, and conAs always it is our tribute to our rich culture. goal to continue to proWe can not do it without vide our readers with your support. As the land- quality news and inforscape of the way in which mation that adds to the people receive their news great tapestry that is the and information changes, African American expewe will do all that we can rience.
Men’s Day 2023 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Ohio State vs. Michigan Woverines on Saturday, Nov. 25th
The Wolverines and Buckeyes clash on Saturday in their rivalry showdown that carries Big Ten and CFP implications It's not just a game, it's The Game. This is a college football rivalry so storied and intense that fans don't even need to say the names of the teams involved. Simply
uttering the words "The Game" lets everyone know the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines and No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes are about to clash on the final weekend of the regular season. Few rivalries in this sport can match the intensity and stakes of this annual meeting. These programs have dominated
the Big Ten for most of its existence, and the 2023 season has proven no different. Everything is on the line Saturday when these teams square off inside Michigan Stadium. The winner clinches a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game as the East division winner. But perhaps more importantly, Continued on Page 7
Men at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church By: Brenda Cochran but also the music. Known hood of St. Andrew is Contributing Writer as the “Brotherhood of St. a worldwide ministry November is always a Andrew,” this ministry of with chapters in Africa, very special day for many the Episcopal Church, was Japan, the Philippines, since they are able to cel- founded on November 30, Great Britain, Canada, ebrate Thanksgiving Day 1883 at St. James’ Epis- Haiti and the United and visit friends and fam- copal Church located in States. This organization ily. For the members and downtown Chicago. It has has performed countless friends of St. Margaret’s now become the oldest numbers of ministries Episcopal Church, No- ministry of the Episcopal which include building vember is blessed with an- Church. and operating a mediother welcomed celebraThere were homeless cal mission ship that is tion. On the third Sunday men sleeping on the city’s sponsoring homes for in November, there is an- downtown street in Chi- women and children in other special occasion. It cago and the Brotherhood need and also become is a day to honor - “Men’s ministry found that these not only a missionary, Day.” men would be the cata- but an evangelism minAt this special service, lyst for the organization istry of the Episcopal the men of the church pro- of men and youth to be Church. vide not only the reading saved. This year’s Men’s of the spiritual lessons, Today, the Brother- Continued on Page 6
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is celebrating its 45th anniversary of serving patients and families. The local, notfor-profit hospice provider is inviting members of the community to its Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4-6 pm, in its Community Room (324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420).
“Forty-five years ago, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton became one of the first hospice providers in the region and one of the first in the entire nation,” said Gail Stokes, executive regional vice president. “We were on the forefront of a significant change in healthcare, delivering endof-life care in the home with a focus on quality of life.”
Founded by Betty Schmoll in 1978, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton grew rapidly thanks to the support of the community. In 1988, the dream of a Hospice House was launched with a two-year capital campaign to raise money to fund construction for an inpatient facility at 324 Wilmington Ave. in Dayton. More than 14,000 com-
munity members, including major donor Jerry Colp, made donations, large and small, to the capital campaign. In 1990, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton opened its inpatient Hospice House, offering patients and families a homelike setting with private accommodations. In 1996, the Shaw addition, funded in part by major donor Harold Shaw, opened,
Celebrating 45 Years of Serving the Community: Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Invites Community more than doubling the number of care center patient beds and making the Hospice House the largest in the United States. “We’re grateful to the community for their support of our mission and their trust in us as we continue to provide superior care and superior services to the patients and families we are honored and Continued on Page 7
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