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November 17 - 24, 2023 - Dayton Weekly News
November 17 - 24, 2023
Greater Allen AME Church Presents Newly Adopted Programs Toward Spiritual Growth
Vol. 29, Issue 50
72nd Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards
Mary E. Taylor
Nan Whaley
By: Brenda Cochran Contributing Writer Greater Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church under the leadership of Rev, Doctor Elmer S. Martin, Senior Pastor, presented two newly adopted programs. The first is “Adopt a Senior” for the holiday season. Printed in an attractive bulletin, was information entitled “What is a Senior.” This program was introduced on Sunday, November 12, 2023 and on Sunday November 19th, the adopters were asked to submit their names along with the Adoptees’ name. Following Rev. Dr. Martin’s sermon which was “Responding to Spiritual Growth” in which he noted one attitude taken toward spiritual growth taken from Judges 18:1-3 and the second attitude found in Joshua 14:6-15.
Mrs. Stephanie Norwood, a member of Greater Allen presented an invitation to the congregation to join another informational program on Organ Donation to be held in the Parish Hall. This part of the Sunday Worship began with greetings from Mrs. Norwood and special prayer from Rev. Martin followed by a reception provided by the “Links” and the Greater Allen congregation. Attendees were given information about Organ Donation placed on each table that not only answered many questions about organ donation, but also included steps on how to become an organ donor. Derrick Duckworth, Multicultural Outreach Coordination from Life Connection was introduced who presented a wealth of information on not only how to become an organ donor, but was able to answer many ques-
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In October, the Dayton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), held its 72nd Hall of Freedom Awards to honor the outstanding achievements of individuals that have made rich deposits in the lives of the American people. They were nominated by individuals in the community who felt they deserved to be recognized. The members of the Dayton Unit NAACP had an opportunity to read through all of the submissions and ultimately casted their vote for who they thought should win each award. There were 13 award categories. The nominees with the most votes in each category won. The recipient of the President’s Award was selected by the President. The hosts for the evening were KaJeza Hawkins, Multi-Media Journalist for WDTN-TV2 and Brandon Lewis, Reporter for
tions about the importance of becoming a donor, but also information of how one can learn even more and register at DonnateLifeOhio.org. The literature given to each individual included facts and even more important questions and answers that included the following: 1 Organ Donor can save up to 8 lives and 1 Tissue Donor can Heal More Than 75 lives. The Questions included: Will there be a cost to my family if I donate? The answer is No. All costs associated with donation, are the responsibility of the organ and/or tissue recovery organization. A donor family is only responsible for hospital charges until death is declared and for funeral expenses. It was also interesting to learn that Donate Life Ohio is educating Ohioans By: Mylan Ramsey about organ, eye and tis- Young Ladies Aspiring sue donation through the Greatness Contributor On October 28, 2023, Continued on Page 6 Young Ladies Aspiring Greatness (YLAG) hosted a mental health event titled “You Hear Me but Do You See Me.. We’re Here;”. The event was sponsored by Omega CDC. With Dayton Children’s Hospital On Our Sleeves initiative help with facilitation, YLAG able to offer this great opportunity to the community. “You See Me but Do You Hear Me?” was an event to reach our teen/young adult as well as the parent/ guardian. To let voices be heard. More importantly to listen to how others feel. This event changes a lot of people’s perspective on mental health in general. Being able to host this event gave people the chance to be comfortable fresh with an easy-to-navi- enough to vent and exgate layout for quick shop- press themselves. #YLAping. The Store’s product GLISTENING!”, states assortment features the YLAG member, Amiah restaurant-quality items Landers. The event’s purpose was Gordon Food Service to help parents get a betStore is famous for along ter understanding on teen with hand-selected lostruggles and for both cal favorites. The store is teens and parents find a Continued on Page 7 better way to communicate. During the event different strategies were found to help understand one another’s perspective. The event helped shed light on the importance of mental heath and the impact it could have if someone didn’t have a safe space to express themselves. It revealed to
WHIO-TV7. Scott Koorndyk, President for The Entrepreneurs Center and Valerie Lemmie, Senior Advisor, State and Local Government for Kettering Foundation, served as Honorary Chairs. The evening commenced with the introduction of the dais guest. That was followed by the presentation of colors by the Meadowdale Career Technology Center Army JROTC Color Guard Team, singing of the National Anthem and the Negro National Anthem. The invocation was given by Dr. Pat Murray, Founder and Lead Pastor, The Living Word Church. Dr. Pat Murray Founder and Lead Pastor. The welcome was given by Lu Dale, Chair of the Freedom Fund Committee. After the invocation, the awards show began. Dayton Mayor Jeff Mims announced the winner of the Louise Troy Excellence in Education Award,
Eddie Davis, Principal, Meadowdale Career Technology Center. Montgomery County Commissioner Debbie Lieberman announced the winner of the Distinguished Volunteer of the Year Award, Willie A. Terrell, Jr., 3rd Vice President & Scholarship Chair, Dayton Unit NAACP. State Representative Willis Blackshear announced the winner of the W.S. McIntosh Courageous Activist Award, Donald Domineck, Chair, Dayton Chapter of the New Black Panther Party. Jenell Ross, President of Bob Ross Auto Group, announced the winner of the Bob and Norma Ross Outstanding Leadership Award, Jim Johnson, President and General Manager, WDAO Radio. Veronica Bedell Nevels, President of The President’s Club of Dayton, announced the Continued on Page 3
parents the importance of listening and to teens that it is not always easy for parents to understand their feelings, which in return opened the floor for great conversation. “I thought it was very eye-opening listening to both sides, ya’ know, both parents and kids. It was a very civil conversation between everyone, and I learned a lot, hopefully others learned as well”, states Da’Aye Moore, a junior at Meadowdale High School. “I believe the event was important because young people need to know that they are NEVER alone. There is always someone with a beautiful heart attached to an open mind and a listening ear. Just as importantly, parents needed a wake-up call to be more attentive to their child (ren). Too often guardians resort to laissez faire parenting when they
believe there is nothing wrong, or worse, they disregard their teen’s pleas by comparing them to the plights of others, often including their own unresolved childhood traumas.”, states Simone Howard, an adult attendee. Although there could be many more things that could be done towards mental health, YLAG has done a great work on shedding light on the importance of this issue.
“You Hear Me but Do You See Me… We’re Here;”
Gordon Food Service Store Opens in Trotwood, Ohio
Gordon Food Service, a leader in the foodservice industry, along with the city of Trotwood and the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation are proud to announce the grand opening of its newest grocery store located
at 5031 Salem Ave, Trotwood. The grand opening event was on Tuesday, November 14th. The new store has been thoughtfully designed for home shoppers, restaurant owners, and food service professionals of all types, the décor is modern and
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