3 10 23 https://streetvibesarchive.net/files/original/0c26ef02a38962d0946f5679d36c9471.pdf b0953594a6f4ee585808133958f0609f PDF Text Text February 10th - February 23rd 2017 | Vol. 20 Issue 30 (No. 349) advocating justice | Building community Art Exhibit Inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter Movement | 8 This issue sponsored by (Retired) Judge Mark P. Painter INSIDE THIS ISSUE Making Sense of Our Two Selves | 5 Who we are, what we do |2 Duke Defends Pipeline | 3 Language Matters: Talk Like An Advocate | 5 Find previous issues of Streetvibes online at: cincistreetvibes.org Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition 113 E. 12th Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 ! streetvoice | 13 �2 LOCAL From the Director: We Need an Affordable Housing Trust Fund JOSH SPRING Executive Director O n February 3, the city’s Planning Commission voted to recommend that the city sell significant portions of two public alleys in Overthe-Rhine to the private company Source 3 for a project that has been repeatedly opposed by neighborhood groups, most notably the Community Council. In fact, after the Planning Commission recently voted to approve the construction of the exclusive wealthy housing and commercial development in spite of months and months of community push-back, the Community Council legally appealed the decision. So in short, the Overthe-Rhine Community Council along with other neighborhood groups has opposed this proposed development at hearing after hear, went as far as to appeal the Planning Commission’s decision and while in appeal, the Planning Commission still voted to recommend the sale of the public right-of-way to a private, exclusive developer. This proposed development at the corner of Liberty and Elm streets would include more than 100 units of class-exclusive, wealthy housing. The developer has refused to include any homes affordable to people with low-incomes or even to partner with another developer to do so. Plan Cincinnati, the city’s relatively recently approved comprehensive plan calls for inclusive neighborhoods and the development of low-income affordable housing. The comprehensive plan for Overthe-Rhine also calls for inclusive development and certain percentages of low-income affordable housing. Further, a recent study of housing in the neighborhood completed by Xavier’s Community Building Institute shows that in the last decade or so Over-the-Rhine has lost approximately 2,300 units of housing affordable to people at thirty percent or below the area median income. In addition to all of this, every adult or family shelter in Cincinnati is full or over capacity and the numbers of people outside are higher. There is Who We Are, What We Do JUSTIN JEFFRE Staff Writer F irst of all, I'd like to thank you for reading and supporting Streetvibes. Streetvibes is an important part of how the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition spreads the word about issues related to social justice, our hard working member agencies, what's happening in our community, why it matters and what you can do to help bring more justice about in our community. Most importantly, we try to let you know how you can help us meet our ultimate mission, the eradication of homelessness. For those of you that don’t know, the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless is a unified social action agency, fully committed to its ultimate goal: the eradication of homelessness with respect for the dignity and diversity of its membership, the homeless and the community. The Coalition works towards this goal by coordinating services, educating the public, and engaging in grassroots organizing and advocacy. The Homeless Coalition does a lot of great work with a very small staff and small budget. One of the things I've learned after being a part of this organization for nearly five years, is that we don't do a great job of talking about all of our work, our victories, our failures and our ongoing struggles. So I'm going to tell you about some of the many things we've been working on, why they matter and what you can do to help. F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 9 such a deficit in affordable housing availability that the family shelter system must turn families with children away every day. So despite the fact that the city’s own plan, and in fact, the Planning Commission’s own plan calls for low-income affordable housing development and inclusivity, studies show the housing is needed and daily life experience for many show the housing is needed, the Planning Commission sees it fit to err on the side of the developer and wealthy people who already have adequate (likely more than adequate) housing. This is not surprising, but it remains infuriating. People on this Commission say they support affordable housing, but that it is not their jurisdiction. If it is not their jurisdiction, why did their staff write and they approve a city comprehensive plan that calls for it? The fact is, it is their jurisdiction. That said, if we are really serious about developing low-income affordable housing in this city and if we are really serious about ending homelessness, we must generate local revenue to do so. We need to develop a local affordable housing trust fund that is funded through compulsory means and enforced by the city. Developers in this city will not decide to build affordable housing on their own. We coordinate services by holding regular meetings with our member organizations (65 member organizations total) to make sure we are all aware of what each other is doing and so we can support each other’s work. Our Director of Education works with high schools, colleges and other organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area and beyond to educate the public about the causes of poverty and homelessness and the (Continued on page 11) Streetvibes is an activist newspaper, advocating justice and building community. Streetvibes reports on economic issues, civil rights, the environment, the peace movement, spirituality and the struggle against homelessness and poverty. Distributed by individuals experiencing homelessness or on the edge of homelessness, in exchange for a $2.00 Donation. Streetvibes is published twice a month by the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless (GCCH), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to eradicate homelessness in Cincinnati. 113 East 12th St. Cincinnati OH, 45202 Ph: 513.421.7803 FAX: 513.421.7813 WEB: www.cincihomeless.org BLOG: streetvibes.wordpress.com EMAIL: streetvibes@cincihomeless.org Editor: Justin Jeffre Executive Director: Josh Spring Director of Development: Leslie Moorhead Director of Education: Dr. Mark Mussman Distributor Program Manager: Justin Jeffre Layout: Key Beck Reception: Derrick Hudson, Iolanda Barton, Patricia J. Brown, Larry Johnson Maintenance: Pete Roper CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE Writers: Josh Spring, Justin Jeffre, Michael Earl Patton, Key Beck, Dr. Mark Mussman, Steve Sunderland, Gretchen Marie Semancik, Bobby Morris, Lee McCoy, Kim Green, Bill Woods, Willa Denise Jones Photography/Artwork: Daulton King, Duke Energy, Michael Earl Patton, Wikipedia, YouTube, Gretchen Marie Semancik, Bill Woods, Mark Mussman Thank You For Reading Streetvibes And Supporting Our Mission To Build Community And Advocate Justice. Mail Room at the Homeless Coaliton Credit: Daulton King THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED Streetvibes and The Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless do not endorse candidates for public office. �3 LOCAL Duke Defends Pipeline No. 349 | F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 MICHAEL EARL PATTON Contributing Writer I ! n my last article I wrote about the January public meeting by N.O.P.E., Neighbors Opposed to Pipeline Extension. On January 26 I went to the informational meeting by Duke Energy at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blue Ash explaining the need for the pipeline. The meeting was indeed informative, although it was clear that C314, which comes in from the north, will feed into the proposed Central Corridor Project pipeline. Pipeline C314 has a maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of 720 pounds per square inch (psi). The proposed pipeline will have a MAOP of 500 psi, so the pressure will be less. It will be tested to 1.5 times the MAOP, or 750 psi. This San Bruno, California in 2010. Mr. Hebbeler acknowledged that it is not impossible for there to be an explosion – one cannot exclude every possibility of this happening -- but it would be extremely unlikely. The pipe is very robust, will be inspected on a regular basis (more about this later), and for there to be an explosion the concentration of natural gas has to be between 5 and 15%. If it is too little (below the lower explosive limit) or too much (above the upper explosive limit), it is impossible for the gas to explode just based on the chemistry. If the gas leaked to the atmosphere, it would dissipate. It would have to collect in some kind of enclosed space and the concentration be in the proper range before it could explode. Otherwise, if ignited, it would just burn. Going back to the San Bruno pipeline, Mr. Hebbeler emphasized that the wrong kind of pipe had been used, one that had long axial welds, and had not even been pressure tested. If it had been properly tested, it would have failed before it had been placed in service. As for periodic testing, Duke Energy will do a leak survey using detection equipment over the entire length of pipe annually. Representatives will walk the length of the pipe four times a year making certain that the pipe has not been disturbed. “Third party” damage, such as someone using a backhoe without regard to the presence of pipelines, is the leading cause of damage. If this kind of work has to be done in the area, Duke Energy will come out and mark the pipeline route on the ground and even send someone to observe the digging, if necessary. Because the route will have to be walked, property owners will have to have gates in any fencing that would otherwise prevent access. Further, every few years the pipeline will be inspected from the inside using automatic devices called “pigs” to check for corrosion. Altogether these inspections go beyond what is required by regulations. To some in the audience this exposes a weakness since there is no legally binding guarantee that the robust inspections would continue for all the decades that the pipeline might be in use. Nearly 65% of the preferred route is on industrial or commercial property, or in a public right-of-way. Less than 4% of the pipeline would be on residential land. There was a lot of skepticism in the audience that the two routes identified were really the best overall from the point of view of safety or economics. Indeed, two people pointed out to me that the latest revision goes around Kenwood Country Club, which they attributed to the power of influence. One person pointed out at the meeting that to minimize the number of homes close to the pipeline the pipeline should go through Indian Hills instead of Blue Ash. I thought that Mr. Hebbeler Duke Energy Route Map Credit: Duke Energy the opponents of the pipeline remain very much concerned. Duke Energy provided a booklet for attendees, Your Questions Answered, that actually answered many questions. There were also two presentations by Gary Hebbeler, the Duke Energy Vice-President for operations. At the second presentation he took multiple questions from the audience and even stayed afterwards. I give below many of the main points made by Mr. Hebbeler and also the main concerns by the opponents. The first natural gas piped to Cincinnati came from West Virginia. What this meant was that the existing gas network was built over the decades from the south to the north. Even today 55% of the system is fed from the south. The existing pipeline means that the pipeline could not be pressurized to more than 500 psi once in operation because that would mean that the pipeline would have be shut down and first tested to 1.5 times that higher pressure. Although technically possible, Mr. Hebbeler said that this would mean so much additional work, and public notification as is being done now besides, that increasing the pressure is not realistic. Because this pipeline will be classified as a distribution line, the actual strength of the pipe will be designed to be at least 5 times the MAOP in order to provide a sizeable margin of safety. If the pipeline were to develop a problem, this would almost certainly be in the form of a leak, not an explosion like the one in Pipeline Marker Credit: Michael Earl Patton THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED (Continued on page 7) �4 LOCAL THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 9 �5 LOCAL Making Sense of Our Two Selves No. 349 | F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 KEY BECK Contributing Writer "I t is a peculiar sensation, this doubleconsciousness, this sense of always looking at one’s self through the eyes of others, of measuring one’s soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity. One ever feels his two-ness, —an American, a Negro; two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.” These are the words of W.E.B. Du Bois from his book, The Souls of Black Folk. It talks about the concept of “double-consciousness.” For those who may not know, when originally written it referred to early AfricanAmericans trying to reconcile their identity as black Americans (citizens of their country) versus their identity as an “African” American (people on borrowed land waiting to go back home). It was a concept to illustrate the confusion many black people at the time felt calling America home. They didn’t feel like citizens of America nor Africa, so an internal identity struggle began to brew. Du Bois’ words eloquently describe the psycho-social struggle of feeling both free and oppressed in a country that uses systematic violence and oppression to enforce its rules. African-Americans, really all marginalized identities, continually struggle to feel like true Americans in this unjust society. The current flurry of Executive Orders further illustrates this point. How can we feel like citizens when our identities are under attack? Women, immigrants, and queer people are being targeted by laws, restrictions, and bans. My W. E. B. Du Bois Credit: Wikipedia hair is very long and my complexion allows me to be confused for different ethnicities. If I am targeted because I look “suspicious” in the airport, how can I believe that civil and human liberties actually exist for me? I have been mistaken for a wanted criminal multiple times due to us both being black. Is that the common experience for white citizens? The concept of doubleconsciousness isn’t just about race. It can be applied to many marginalized identities. I often write about the issues faced by queer POC, especially trans* and non-binary folx. Due to those groups being the most marginalized they are often plagued with a nagging double-consciousness. Will they be considering authentic? Will their decisions be medicalized? Will people be open-minded enough to accept them how they present? As marginalized people, we must criticize our bodies and mindsets to ensure we fit what is acceptable. The alternative can mean social and economic discomfort, or even worse violence or death. Due to double consciousness, some non-binary and trans people can spend hours in front of the mirror figuring out the best way to present to the world. This routine may seem frivolous to some, but this could mean getting home safely or not. This could mean getting that job to pay rent or not. This could mean getting placed in a shelter or not. Marginalized people must second guess how they present to the world for fear that their identity will be misunderstood. This means that black men for example will go to great lengths to prove they are not the “angry, black man” or “one of those terrorist guys.” The process of double-consciousness could lead to internal oppression and selfhate. We shouldn’t want to change things about ourselves in order to be deemed less offensive. It is a tedious process full of stress and anxiety. Double-consciousness shouldn’t be viewed as the sole issue here. The bigger issue is the fact that we uphold racist and supremacist regimes who support systematic oppression. They present fallacies through the rhetoric and the media in such vast quantities that people begin to accept them as facts. We need to quit applying stereotypes on people and cultures that we don’t understand. We need to open our minds and use empathy rather than hate. Sadly, due to systematic racism, people of color will continue to be demonized through news reports, film, music, and other forms of media. But we should agree to quit supporting those outlets. WE need to talk with our money and our mouths. We should never stop when we learn of a barrier, but instead work to break it down. Language Matters: Talk Like an Advocate DR. MARK MUSSMAN “W Staff Writer hat you say about somebody else – anybody else – reveals you. What I think of you is being dictated by my own necessity, my own psychology, my own fears and desires. I am not going to describe to you when I talk about you, I’m describing me.” James Baldwin, 1963 When I was in college, I had a classmate that we called “Crazy” Katie. Looking back at it now, I see how clueless we were, and still are, about understanding how bullying and name-calling can have a chilling effect on our community. Now, I cringe whenever I hear someone describe something as “crazy,” thinking not only of the impact it has on those who may be quietly suffering from mental illness, but also for the individual who using such an heavy word in such a flippant way. Language matters. We are constantly barraged by words that are patently offensive on TV and on the streets. I’m not talking about the obviously pejorative words, but words that seeped into our collective vernacular that we don’t even think are offensive: lame, crazy, and even little. Each word may seem harmless, but in sum they have the ability to maim and diminish someone’s ego – and you may be doing it James Baldwin Credit: YouTube unconsciously. I used to try to hold my friends to higher standards. When I hear someone use these words, I tried to gently push them towards using THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED more clearly defined and appropriate words. A statement that I would make looks something like this: (Continued on page 11) �6 LOCAL F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 9 (Continued on page 12) THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �LOCAL CANCER NAVIGATION AT STAGE 4 7 No. 349 | F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 STEVE SUNDERLAND 1. Introduction: For the past two years I have been working with a team of volunteers to close a gap in cancer care. The gap exists for patients that feel uneducated about the meaning of cancer, how cancer can grow without any known reason, how cancer can go from stage one, small and just beginning, to stage 4, the highest and most dangerous evolution of cells, how to get advice about taking steps to be examined and treated, how to face the reality of cancer with an ally that will help with obstacles, be they financial, be they medical confusion, and be they figuring out the insurance maze, and, especially having some confidence in the logistics of getting to and from cancer exams and cancer treatments. This gap is large and made even bigger by the general absence of medical direction for patients as to the right path. There is no clear road map for patients to either become educated about cancer or to find a doctor or to find an easy way to be transported to and from treatments. Trying to fill this gap has been the pioneering work of Harold Freeman, MD, former president of the American Cancer Society and a surgeon. Freeman reviewed the death rates of his patients and realized that too many came too late to be treated; their cancer had progressed to stage 4 and his skills were not able to be used to stop the uncontrolled growth of the cancer. He refused to accept this reality. His approach was to identify community workers who could visit in the community and convince people to come early in their potential development of cancer. Over five years, with his team of people he called, "patient navigators," he was able to reverse the death rate from 70% dying to 70% living. Early exams for cancer led to catching the cancer in time for treatment. Freeman's program gained national recognition and is now a part of the accreditation of every cancer hospital. Freeman's research and publication of his achievement, now over 30 years, is still seeking compliance. Sadly, "(m) ore than a quarter of Americans and Europeans who die before the age of seventy-five would not have died if they'd received appropriate medical MICHAEL EARL PATTON (Continued from page 3) answered the questions honestly and was speaking sincerely when he said that the pipeline was safe, but it was apparent that the audience remained highly skeptical. There are probably several reasons for this which I will touch on only briefly. One I had mentioned above, which is the suspicion that the preferred route was chosen in large part due to the relative lack of political influence Contributing Writer care for their conditions, most of which were chronic." (A. Gawande (1/23/17). "Tell me where it hurts?" The New Yorker.) I started my program when two members of my family contracted cancer. During the search for treatment, I came across the work of Freeman and wondered why no physician or hospital had connected us to a navigator. I checked with the leaders of cancer programs and heard that, while they had heard of navigation, their hospital did not offer it...yet. I also wondered about the confusing choices we had in my family and I inquired about the decisions that are facing newcomers to health care insurance who probably didn't know the realities of cancer. Again, I learned that that no programs existed with the hospitals to educate the general population, or the low income population in specific, about the importance of early screening. I called Dr. Freeman and invited him to Cincinnati to meet with hospital staffs and discuss his method of reducing cancer death. Dr. Freeman came and delivered a powerful talk about the success of his program. Accompanying him was a researcher from Ohio State University's James Cancer Hospital, Electra Paskett, PhD, that affirmed Dr. Freeman's research with a review of navigation programs from around the nation. Navigation worked, navigation was a requirement for accreditation of cancer programs, but navigation was nowhere to be found in Cincinnati. A group of Cincinnati citizens sought to change this situation. 2. Cincinnati's pioneering navigation program: Today, there are 50 navigators as part of an organization called, The Cancer Justice Network. These navigators have been through a training program that followed many of the ideas developed by Dr. Freeman. We have volunteers from the students of the UC medical school, faculty and students from the UC school of social work, UC's health communication department' students, Xavier's students in the school of nursing, and a group of community organizers. Also volunteering is our medical director, Nemat Moussavian, MD, five physicians as primary care providers, and partnerships for screening with Crossroad Health Center, the Cincinnati Health Department's health centers, Cris Collinsworth ProScan, Jewish Hospital's Woman's Center, and 20 human service agencies, including the FreeStore Food Bank, Christ Church Cathedral, Madisonville Education and Assistance Center, Churches Active in Northside, St. Vincent de Paul, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities, and others. There is a board of directors headed by Robert Harris, DD, and a website: cancerjusticenetwork.org/ We visit these churches and human service organizations and introduce cancer education and the need for early screening. Over 600 people have been involved in our programs since October, 2016. 3. What does a navigator do with the patient? The navigator, a free volunteer, helps the patient with their mobility to early screening and timely treatments. Figuring out how to get to and from screenings and treatments has been a major obstacle for Cincinnatians and now there will be assistance in transportation. Equally important, is the gaining of some critical education about cancer and the way cancer can grow and, in some cases, kill people. Navigators have information from the American Cancer Society as well as access to our medical director. At meetings, in churches and human service agencies, questions can be asked about family history, or any topic that relates to the health of the patient. The navigator will connect the patient to physicians at the health centers for more in depth discussions. The navigator will accompany the patient, if wanted, through each step of the educational and treatment process. In sum, the navigator is the patient's ally as they navigate what is too often a confusing and fearful process. In this way, following Freeman's approach, we hope to change the death rate in Cincinnati and spread the word that cancer, caught early, may be a curable disease. 4. The pain of Stage 4: My brother's colon cancer has existed during the same time as the development of the Cancer Justice Network. He is a powerful teacher of the by the residents who would live near that route. Bolstering this suspicion are the checks being mailed on the Williams vs. Duke Energy court settlement, allegedly because Duke had given preferential rates to its large customers so they would not contest a rate increase. And the refunds were much later than expected. Another is the mistake that Duke made at the first presentation when they refused to answer questions from the audience – a mistake for which Mr. Hebbeler apologized at the second session. Based on my own experiences, poor customer service may be another factor. Finally, Duke Energy is not local in the way that the old Cincinnati Gas & Electric was. Remember the Christmas train display downtown? Before C.G. & E. was bought by Duke the display (and cookies) were free. People stood in line to see it, and I did, too. Now one has to pay admission to the Museum Center in order to see it, and it wasn’t even shown this year because of renovations to the museum. Good- THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED realities of facing cancer, logistically, financially, and psychologically. He is a convincing advocate for navigation even though no hospital he works with has a navigator program. Thankfully, he had sufficient funds to hire an independent physician to review all of his records and the suggestions for treatment. He has been Stage 4 for the past two years and has learned that he is his best "navigator." He has taught me that the patient's full participation in their own treatment, review of records, consultation with resources, and friendship are critical factors in surviving this difficult stage. His physicians have missed too many elements in his case to give him the feeling that they truly understand his condition. Or, that they are convinced about what are his next steps. Facing the unknown about his disease and treatment, he has demonstrated a good sense of humor, a healthy dose of skepticism, and a dogged review of research. These are key factors in his survival. Yet, the unknown can also deliver a terrible punch to the emotions as numbers indicating the spread or cancer continue to rise and confusion exists about appropriate steps. In our daily conversations about next steps, we are reminded that navigating can be an emotional roller-coaster. We are never prepared for the next twist or turn, whether good or bad. But, and this is the key, partnership between us reduces fears, builds courage, lightens the load of depression, and reminds us that our love cannot be broken by the disease. Being a navigator means venturing out into the unknown and without the certainty of a happy ending or even the reduction of pain. Facing, together, many of these horrors, makes my emotions a bit stronger and, I know, strengthens him as the road continues without a road map. Navigation is critical for the survival of people's emotions and the logistics of managing a very difficult disease. The lessons from my personal experience mirror the realities of Cincinnati. The gap of isolation, confusion, false suggestions, and medical avoidance must be changed and filled out in a different way by navigators. We continue down this path, helped by many friends, and agencies, and toward the development of a realistic expectation for all cancer patients: you will have a friend, an ally, a comanager, and a critical person we call a "navigator." ------------------------ will gestures are important in building a trusting relationship. Then there is still the question of eminent domain to seize the right-ofway for the pipeline. Compensation does not mitigate the fact that the right-of-way would restrict the use of your land. The effect is worse if you have a relatively small lot. This may mean that you will not be able to build the addition to your house or the garage that you want. (Continued on page 10) �e 8 NATIONAL Art Exhibit Inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter Movement F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 9 GRETCHEN MARIE SEMANCIK O n February 3, an exhibit at the Carnegie Center for Art and History, New Albany, IN, opened called “#BlackArtMatters”. The exhibit was born out of the Black Lives Matter movement, and features the talents and values of local and national African American artists. The curator of the center and organizer of the exhibit is Daniel Pfalzgraf. Pfalzgraf became the curator of the Carnegie Center for Art and History two years ago, and this is the first exhibit he has put together there. Contributing Writer Pfalzgraf says he was inspired to put an exhibit like the “#BlackArtMatters” exhibit together because, from previous work he has done as a curator, he noticed there was an underrepresentation of African American artists in the area. The artists featured are Ray Dalton, Stephen Flemister, Robyn Gibson, Natasha Giles, Christina Long, Fahamu Pecou, LaNia Roberts, Dread Scott, Scheherazade Tillet, and Shawn Michael Warren. Pfalzgraf says he “feels more inspired by connecting with the artists through working with them on the exhibit” about sharing their lives, stories, and values. Many of the artists are nationally known and come from all around the country. Artist Dread Scott, who works in ranges of media like performance, photography, installation, screenprinting and video, who is known for his 1989 installation called “What is the Proper Way to Display a U.S. Flag?” Pfalzgraf, also, wished to include regional artists Robyn Gibson, Natasha Giles, and LaNia Roberts. Gibson, a 2014 graduate from the University of Louisville, was one of the first artists asked to be a part of the exhibit. For fear of the exhibit being looked at as an exhibit specifically for Black History Month, Pfalzgraf says he didn’t want to open the show in February, but due to the availability of the space in the Carnegie, it was Images from the #BlackArtMatters Exhibit Credit: Gretchen Marie Semancik THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED the earliest he could open the show or else he would have had to wait until December. Since the exhibits opening on Friday night, February 3, Pfalzgraf says the show has received an “overwhelmingly positive reaction”. Sculptor Ed Hamilton, residing in Louisville, KY, and most famous for “The Spirit of Freedom” memorial in Washington D.C., and Nicole Yates, president of the New Albany branch of the NAACP, checked out the exhibit. The permanent exhibits that are at the Carnegie are the “George W. Morrison Gallery”, “Remembered: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols”, and “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad”. The “#BlackArtMatters” exhibit is open until April 8, 2017. �WORLD Europe of the future: the people behind Germany’s experimental village 9 No. 349 | F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 BENJAMIN LAUFER T he plot for a new Europe is just 100km from Hamburg. You can get there by train from the city in less than two hours. On arrival, you only have to walk a short distance from Hitzacker Station to reach the large meadow where the 21st century experimental plot is located. “Europe will be as attractive as we make it,” says Sonja Deuter as we walk around the 55,000m2 plot. Her co-operative has purchased the land on which to an entire village and vision of a new Europe will be built on. Planned is housing for refugees, families and the elderly who will live together and have equal rights. “There won’t be any fences,” adds Sonja enthusiastically. “The main principle is community.” A community already exists, even before the first sod has been cut. Twelve of its members are sitting in the evening sun in front of the train station. The Construction Team discusses the prototype for the residential buildings planned to be built on the green meadow. Which type of windows will be used? Can the apartments on the first floor be obstacle free… and affordable? Courtesy of Hinz&Kunzt / INSP.ngo further 100 have expressed interest. Democratically, every member can have a say on the creation of the village. Decisions are first taken Clay builder Stefan Neumann demonstrates what the experimental village will look like. Credit: Lena Maja Wˆhler in a working party, and then in the larger plenary. It’s a real challenge says Frank. “This planning is more time-consuming than it is for a block Mara and Sabrina don't have much money, but can still afford to move into the village. Credit: Lena Maja Wˆhler “It’s a matter of trying to calculate every clip, nail and gutter with this house,” explains Hamburg architect Frank Gutzeit to the group. It’s an important process as all the houses will be built using this model. A total of 100 housing units are planned for 300 people. There are currently 80 members in the co-operative and a cost should be 4.90 euro per square metre (service charges not included e.g. heating and hot water). Government offices will cover the new village in Hitzacker must contribute 13,500 euros. Land, electricity cables, roads – it all costs money. “I can’t afford to join the project without support,” says 34-year old Maria Stöckemann. Since successfully completing cancer treatment, this single mother has been living on unemployment benefits and desperately wants to move from her anonymous block of flats. “There are a lot of people here of rented apartments,” he says. “But it’s worth the effort. We discover new construction methods and the users are more involved.” The main challenge is the fact many of intended villagers have very little money. Yet no one has stated that an apartment will be unaffordable. The maximum rental the costs for asylum seekers and unemployed members. An essential element is that construction materials must to be sustainable and sourced who want to make that possible for us,” she says. “They are incredibly strong.” Enough money has been contributed into a solidarity fund to Omid Kuhestani had to leave Afghanistan when the Taliban threatened his family. He's building himself a new home in Hitzacker. Credit: Lena Maja Wˆhler from the local region. Sonja says, “We have to make a significant contribution ourselves to make it possible for others to live here. There is another financial hurdle in addition to the construction costs; everyone who wants to move into THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED make it possible for people like Maria to live here. Around 88,000 euros has been collected in total. Omid Kuhestani will also benefit from the fund. The 23-yearold Afghan arrived in nearby (Continued on page 11) �10 Lots of Protests These Days T WORLD F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 9 JUSTIN JEFFRE Staff Writer here have been a lot of protests nationally, around the world and locally ever since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. On January 21, there was the Women’s March on Washington – and across the nation. Police estimated at least 10,000 marched here in Cincinnati. On January 30, hundreds gathered to protest President Trump’s Muslim ban and support City Hall’s call to make MICHAEL EARL PATTON (Continued from page 7) Businesses may not be able to expand as planned. A close-up of the route shows that the pipeline would take dozens of unexpected twists and Citizens gather to protest President Trump's Muslim ban and to support City Hall's call to make Cincinnati a Sanctuary City. Credit: Dr. Mark Mussman Signs at Washington Park Cincinnati a Sanctuary City. President Trump is now saying there maybe consequences for that decision. He’s threatening to pull federal funding. On February 3, there was a protest at City Hall over the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. On Wednesday February 8, there was a protest at Fountain Square because the Army Corp of Engineers has granted the easement to begin drilling in North Dakota on Treaty land. Following the rally there was a march to the Federal Building where the Army Corp of Engineers has an office. turns in a way that is perhaps best described as “gnarly.” It is certainly not even close to a straight route. Again, why? Were there engineering factors involved or was this again the result of influence? There is no way to tell from the material that Duke provided. I do want to discuss the situation of overall natural gas supplies, but that will be in another article. For now, here are the main websites for both sides on the pipeline: Duke Energy’s website on the pipeline is: https://www.duke-energy.com/ home/natural-gas/central-corridorpipeline-ext The website for the main opposition group is: www.NOPEcincy.org Credit: Dr. Mark Mussman THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �No. 349 | F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 BENJAMIN LAUFER 11 LOCAL (Continued from page 9) Dannenberg in 2010 after fleeing from the Taliban. He has since trained as a bricklayer in Hamburg and can’t wait to get to work in Hitzacker. “You can just get involved and make your own suggestions,” he says. Omid admits he’d like to live in the village with his parents and siblings one day. “We’re going to build the village and I’ll get my high-school diploma and go to university,” he says confidently. He’d like to become an architect, like his father, and has already completed an internship with Frank Gutzeit. Later, Omid sits in the large plenary session with Sonja, Frank, Maria and 30 other members of the cooperative. This group has already hatched a lot of very impressive plans since the idea of a multicultural, intergenerational village emerged last year. The timeline is ambitious: DR. MARK MUSSMAN (Continued from page 5) Friend: “We couldn’t even get in to the club tonight – the bouncer was being so lame!” Me: “Wow, that’s no good – but that’s not the word I would use to describe the bouncer.” Friend: “What do you mean?” Me: “Ok, let me explain. You used the word ‘lame’ but you probably mean something like ‘strict’ or ‘selective’ or even ‘difficult”, but using ‘lame’ can be seen as an insult to someone with disabilities.” Friend (feeling offended): “Well, I didn’t mean it that way!” In an attempt to save face, the friend looks up “lame” in the dictionary and tries to make some statement about how there is one definition that doesn’t have to do with disabilities. After awhile, it became obvious that policing people’s language isn’t going to be productive, mainly because of mass media’s effect on us. If you turn on almost any TV show, you will hear, crazy, insane, lame, etc. JUSTIN JEFFRE (Continued from page 2) solutions to eradicating them. (Please contact Dr. Mark Mussman at 513421-7803 x 14 or markmussman@ cincihomeless.org if you know of any schools or organizations that might be interested in our programs.) The Homeless Coalition does grassroots community organizing. To give you a few examples in recent years, we helped organize many protests against Western & Southern when they were trying to push the Anna Louise Inn out of the downtown business district. While W&S prevailed, we believed the added pressure from the public forced them to give Cincinnati Union Bethel a better deal for the construction of a The construction team discusses how to keep costs down on the sustainable plans for the village. Credit: Lena Maja Wˆhler construction started at the end of 2016, with the first house due to be ready to live in by July 2017. The rest should be completed by the end of 2018. Is there any doubt that this vision of Europe will really come to fruition in Hitzacker? “None whatsoever,” says Sonja. Translated from German to English by Johanna McCalmont / Translators Without Borders over and over. You can’t even watch the news without hearing these words used to describe inane and mundane things. This isn’t to say that we should abandon our language conventions altogether, but it offers us an opportunity to be more clear in our language. One of my co-workers has one of the most impressive vocabularies – in that they are able to list off synonyms of any word you throw at them. By pointing out the misuse of the term of “insane” this coworker was able to rattle off about 10 synonyms in about 20 seconds: “incomprehensible” “astounding” “unbelievable” “loose” “inconceivable” etc. So, it’s clear that we have the vocabulary, so why do we still use these offensive words? We are tremendously lazy when it comes to our language use. Most Americans use less that 300 distinct words in their vocabularies. This limits us and ultimately, limits our future generations. If we can not model for them proper and ambitious language usage, our collective vocabulary will diminish. But more importantly, if we are unable to detangle these words from our accepted linguist repertoire, we lead them in a direction that alienates and inadvertently hurts people. I have no idea what Katie is doing these days. We lost contact after graduation, but I can guarantee that she was well aware of the language we used in describing her. Whether this had an impact on her, I may never know, but I know that when I turn on the TV or hear people using these words, it has a huge impact on me. I try to be forgiving, but it says more about the individual using the word than the person/thing/event to which it refers. Our community in college purportedly was close-knit, but how close were we when we participated in such egregious behavior? Today, schools participate in NoName-Calling Week and other events to point out how damaging this form of bullying can be to the school’s fabric. When I hear name-calling I think about James Baldwin’s quote and what does it say about someone who uses “crazy” or “insane” or even “lame,” etc. incessantly. What does it say about a society that not only allows these words to float around the ether, but also rewards people for using them? Just one last note about the word “little” which is used to devalue the importance of certain things and events. On February 1st, the Republican President took a few moments to say something about Black History Month. The content of the speech is offensive and degrading on so many levels, but the first thing that hit me the most when I read the speech, was how the word “little” was used to describe the Black History Month breakfast ceremony. Whether intentional or not, the word “little” clearly defined the value of Black History to the current administration. “Well, this is Black History Month, so this is our little breakfast, our little get-together.” One word can reveal all. James Baldwin (1963) concluded: “The only way to get through life is to know the worst things about it. I know that a person is worth more than anything else – anything else. I’ve learned this because I had to learn it. But you still think, I gather, that the “negro” is necessary – well it is unnecessary to me, so it must be necessary to you. I give you your problem back.” new Anna Louise Inn building. More recently we helped organize tenants that are dealing with an out of town slum lord. With the assistance of Legal Aid and the City of Cincinnati the buildings have now been put into receivership and an independent management company is working to address many of the problems. There’s still much work to do in that area. Due to our advocacy work we’ve been able to get increases to the health and human services budget which helps provide much needed funding for our many membership organizations that do direct services. This is after many years of cuts to those services We worked with city council to add people experiencing homelessness to our city’s hate crimes legislation in order to create stiffer penalties for people who attack those they perceive as being homeless because and vulnerable. That made Cincinnati the third city in the nation to have this type of legislation. One thing most people probably don’t know about us is that we are essentially a small post office. Thousands of people that don’t have an address in our area use our address and get their mail here. We also let people use our phone to make calls. For many trying to get a job, find housing, or some other type of service, this is very important. Recently we’ve worked with the city to create an employment pipeline for those experiencing homelessness and seeking employment. Of course there’s also our Streetvibes program where our distributors buy this paper for 75 cents and sell it for a $2 donation, empowering them to earn much needed income. These are just some of the things that we do. On page 4 you can read about some of the other things we’ve been up to recently. The Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition doesn’t take any government funding. We rely upon the generosity of private donors like you. If you would like to help us with our mission to eradicate homelessness, please consider making a donation at cincihomeless. org or sending a check to the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition at 117 E. 12th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Thank you for your support! THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED ------------------------ �12 Happiness BOBBY MORRIS I Contributing Writer was once asked what makes me Happy? I gave the appropriate answers, Family, a good job, and my health. At the time, I would have said that was an honest answer, but it wasn’t. Happiness to me has been an illusion. I thought being with a certain person made me happy, working with close friends made me happy, STREET VOICE having money in my pocket made me happy. NO!! I haven’t been truly happy in years. I don’t know what makes me happy. I know what doesn’t, and that is something I work very hard on every day to stay away from. I have been looking at my past for those truly happy occasions. The one that sticks out the most. Is being their when my twin nieces were born. I became an uncle that day and 2 months later I was off to serve my country. I was the first in my family to see those two girls and I could have F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 9 cried, (I didn’t, MEN DON’ T CRY). Today those girls are raising their own families and I am proud of them. Talked to a friend today about happiness, he told me where he gets his happiness. It’s within his heart. His Faith brings him happiness and that is all that matters. I have searched my own heart for that happiness and it’s their I know it. I believe over time I will be able to feel it more prominently as I grow in my Faith. Speaking of Faith. I always had some sort of Faith but I never actually relied on it like I do now. I have Faith that my life will get better, I have Faith that no matter what I will always get my needs met. I have Faith that I was put here on this earth for a Purpose. What that Purpose is I am waiting for that to be revealed to me. It may have already been revealed, but I am not ready to see or understand it. You see by that, I HAVE FAITH! So back to the “What makes me Happy Question”? Today it’s knowing that I don’t have to walk this earth alone or for that matter ever feel lonely. I am Happy knowing that. And that my friends, “IS FAITH”!! Here’s to 2016 LEE MCCOY W Contributing Writer ow, 2016. What a year you had been and I’m glad you’re now history. Some of our greatest artists have been laid to rest. Thank God their songs and accomplishments will live on forever. Here’s a list of the best of my ability and if I omitted anyone (I’m sure I will) please forgive me. You ever hear a song and it just stays in your head? Or you sing it all day. Or maybe you were with somebody and every time you hear that song memories are just embedded in your head and heart. Thank God the music lives on forever. In 2016 we saw police kill so many people all over this nation. It was caught on camera and yet no police officers have been convicted of these crimes even when a jury can watch it happen. Real talk now people, even Stevie Wonder can see they are guilty, yet they walk. The home team really took it on the chin. The Reds came in last place, but they got rid of their better players. I guess they got what they wanted, your money, huh. The Bengals really disappointed us in so many games they had a chance to win, but they found a way to lose. But if you are like me, you will still say ‘Who Dey’. We will see what 2017 brings. “Breakdown Stereotypes” “Eradicate Misinformation” The Coalition for the Homeless provides Education and Service Programs that help to portray a more accurate and holistic picture of homelessness in Cincinnati. We believe an educated public can be a more compassionate public, willing to dedicate time and effort towards creating solutions to homelessness. The “Voice of the Homeless Speaker’s Bureau” program is made up of individuals currently experiencing homelessness or who have experienced homelessness, who share their experiences. The program is designed to put a face on homelessness and raise awareness about those struggling in our community. To schedule a speaker, contact Dr. Mark Mussman at MarkMussman@cincihomeless.org. THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �13 STREET VOICE No. 349 | F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 ON ALTERNATIVE FACTS Orange Barrels Orange Barrels, Orange Barrels They’re everywhere Kellyanne Conway got caught in a lie, But Trump's advisor slyly made this reply. Each day the construction workers are there She said the press should show more tact, Putting up the construction signs By calling her falsehood an alternative fact. Placing Orange Barrels all around BILL WOODS Contributing Writer From block to block, from street to street HOME ALONE I feel so blessed that being homeless for me has ceased Construction work is on the streets Ceased meaning yesterday looking at today, I still pray for peace So just sit down and take a seat I just knew being home alone, finally after living on the street with a slide Orange Barrels are what you’re gonna see KIM GREEN Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer That I could finally rest with my memories and let my spirit glide I've learned that being home alone doesn't always make one happy Especially, to wake up to the reality that the world you live in actually is crappy I hear a security guard involved in the death of a young man I hear for double murder you get twenty-five years in this land! I find myself after all is said and done, I'm lonely, bored, behind the times or missing people I need to be able to talk, enjoy, laugh, respecting history with loud chimes on the steeples I've learned in order to a make a change it takes some serious work and a lot of effort for me I've learned that I cannot change people, I must take the challenge to change myself you see I 've learned to keep my spirit clean for only God knows the truth there is NO DOUBT I'm learning to be honest with myself and living my life is what it's all about For everyone needs to be aware, rather it be now or later that the CONSCIENCE KILLS Whether you be good or bad to live in denial just listen your conscience will get you… YOU JUST BE STILL! WILLA DENISE JONES Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �14 PUZZLES CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 118 Across 1. Acute 6. Remain 10. Fake 14. Quibble 15. Undulation 16. Counterbalance used to obtain net weight 17. 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Edible plant, related to the onion 31. Warning 32. Depart 33. Kind of duck 35. Small metal fastener 38. Disparaging remark 39. Tardy 41. Lance 42. Sea nymph (Mythology) 45. Bitumen 46. Having a tendency 47. Coarse durable cotton fabric 48. Stable gear 49. Graphic symbol 50. Land measure 51. Amercement 52. 9th letter of the Greek alphabet 53. Fortitude and determination 54. Auxiliary 55. Narrow secluded valley 57. Light touch or stroke 59. Fairy F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 9 SODOKU PUZZLE NO 248 - MEDIUM PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ISSUE 343 CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 117 SODOKU PUZZLE NO 247- MEDIUM PUZZLES from puzzlechoice.com and puzzles.ca THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �RESOURCES No. 349 | F e b 10 - F e b 2 3, 2 0 17 Central Access Point 381-SAFE Shelter: Women and Children Bethany House 557-2873 FreeStore/FoodBank 241-1064 McMicken Dental Clinic 352-6363 40 E. 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House 381-4941 682 Hawthorne Ave. 45205 City Gospel Mission 241-5525 Parkway Center 661-4620 First Step Home 961-4663 Shelter: Youth 2203 Fulton, Cinti, Ohio 45206 Sheakley Center for Youth (18-24 y/o) 2522 Highland Ave. 45219 569-9500 Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center (10-17 y/o) 3330 Jefferson Ave 45220 961-4080 Shelter: Family Interfaith Hospitality Network 15 Northern Kentucky 241-2965 Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board 946-8000 Recovery Health Access Center 281-7422 Sober Living 681-0324 Talbert House 221-HELP 114 W. 14th Street 45202 Talbert House 221-HELP Tender Mercies 721-8666 27 W. 12th Street 45202 Tom Geiger House 961-4555 Volunteers of America 381-1954 Anna Louise Inn 421-5211 Advocacy Catholic Social Action 421-3131 Community Action Agency 569-1840 Contact Center 381-4242 Franciscan JPIC 721-4700 Gr. 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Title A name given to the resource February 10-February 23, 2017 Subject The topic of the resource Homelessness Description An account of the resource Pg 1: Cover Page Pg 2: From the Director Who We Are, What We DO Pg 3: Duke Defends Pipeline Pg 4: GCHC Pg 5: Making Sense of Our Two Selves Language Matters Pg 6: How to Respond to Panhandling Pg 7: Cancer Navigation at Stage 4 Pg 8: Art Exhibit Inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter Movement Pg 9: Europe of the Future Pg 10: Lots of Protests These Days Pg 11: Benjamin Laufer Continued Pg 12: Here’s to 2016 Pg 13: Street Voice Pg 14: Puzzles Pg 15: Resources Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Streetvibes Archive Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Streetvibes Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 10-February 23, 2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Josh Spring Justin Jeffre Michael Earl Patton Key Beck Dr. Mark Mussman Steve Sunderland Gretchen Marie Semancik Bobby Morris Lee McCoy Kim Green Bill Woods Willa Denise Jones Daulton King Duke Energy Wikipedia YouTube Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Bill Woods Black Lives Matter Bobby Morris Daulton King Dr. Mark Mussman Duke Energy Germany Gretchen Marie Semancik Josh Spring Justin Jeffre Key Beck Kim Green Lee McCoy Michael Earl Patton Protests Steve Sunderland Wikipedia Willa Denise Jones YouTube https://streetvibesarchive.net/files/original/f39678658de09379acd42b026ffcf063.pdf 64789980ac3c3577408439a7a01ccf67 PDF Text Text January 27th - February 9th 2017 | Vol. 20 Issue 29 (No. 348) advocating justice | Building community Civil Disobedience | 9 This issue sponsored by (Retired) Judge Mark P. Painter INSIDE THIS ISSUE Our Daily Bread Reopens | 2 A Tale of Two Protests | 3 Community Leaders call to protect the Affordable Care Act | 4 Why we should support public education | 9 Find previous issues of Streetvibes online at: cincistreetvibes.org Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition 113 E. 12th Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 streetvoice | 13 �2 LOCAL From the Director: Council Candidates and Homelessness JOSH SPRING Executive Director T his year in Cincinnati we will elect a mayor and all nine members of city council. People have started announcing their candidacies. Those elected will be elected to a four-year term. Candidates will start attending community council meetings, holding press conferences, and attending social functions. There will be forums and editorial write-ins to the Enquirer. The folks who will be elected will make important decisions that will affect people. Past councils have also actively decided to not make decisions and not take action that would bring positive systematic change. O This election year, let’s make homelessness and the need for affordable housing a paramount election issue. Ask what they will do to get the city to invest in affordable housing. Ask how they will hold market-rate developers accountable. Ask how they will leverage untouched revenue sources to invest in affordable housing. Ask how will they shift city priorities to significantly increase affordable housing. Explain that our shelters are all over-capacity- families with children, young adults, single women, single men. Explain that daily single women and families with children are turned away from shelter because J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 8 there simply is no more room because there is so little affordable housing to prevent homelessness. Explain that the answer to homelessness is to have affordable housing available for those who are without a home and making affordable housing available to people who are currently paying rents and mortgages they cannot afford. For many, many people in our city separate periods of homelessness have become what probably feels like a fact of life. So many parents spend their hours trying to figure out how to keep their children from needing shelter. Folks are sleeping outside, in abandoned buildings, in cars, parks and under bridges. More people than we know are bouncing from couch to couch, to car, to park, to couch, often in unsafe situations. Last year at least 72 people in our area died because of homelessness. Any candidate worth your vote will be able to tell you with passion how they plan to attack this issue head on. ------------------------ Our Daily Bread Reopens n Monday morning January 9, there was a deadly shooting at Our Daily Bread in Over-theRhine. According to authorities it was a domestic dispute. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. According to police, Robert Jacobs entered the building and shot two people. Deante Mattocks was pronounced dead at the scene. Jacobs had been in a relationship with his female victim that was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Dion Peoples was arrested the following day for providing the weapon. Our Daily Bread reopened Monday morning January 16, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr day. At 11:00 a.m. they held a press conference where Georgine Getty, their Executive Director spoke. “The Our Daily Bread family is proud to reopen our services today and welcome back our guests,” said Getty. “Words cannot express how difficult this past week has been and how much we have missed doing what we do: providing food and safety for everyone who needs us. We look forward to resuming our mission of serving up stability and hope and continuing to follow the vision and spirit of our founder, Cookie,” she said. Ruth “Cookie” Vogelpohl was the founder of the organization in JUSTIN JEFFRE Staff Writer 1985. Cookie, who was known to so many who have experienced homelessness and/or work in this field, passed away on December 17, 2016. “While the act of violence that took place in our agency one week ago was shocking, it was also isolated. For 32 years, we have been a gathering place for many types of people from many (Continued on page 11) Streetvibes is an activist newspaper, advocating justice and building community. Streetvibes reports on economic issues, civil rights, the environment, the peace movement, spirituality and the struggle against homelessness and poverty. Distributed by individuals experiencing homelessness or on the edge of homelessness, in exchange for a $2.00 Donation. 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On January 21 during the 2017 Inauguration, protesters raised their voices of concern, fear, and disillusionment. They held signs, marched in the streets and battled -both figuratively and literally -- police officers. The Women’s March on Washington, held on January 22, has been deemed the biggest single day protest in US history, boasting over 1.6 million participants nationwide. The energy was high, the demands were simple, and the impact was felt. As I entered the National Mall on both days, you could hear chants of solidarity, “Whose Streets, Our Streets”, yearnings for equity, “My Rights, My Body” and words of condemnation “We Need a Leader, Not a Mean Tweeter.” It was very clear by the sheer number of people holding anti-Trump signs that we weren’t here to celebrate, but to protest. People from across the nation came together for a two-fold purpose: (1) protest the election of Donald Trump (in essence protesting the oppressive laws and systematic -and legalized -- injustices happening in our current political system and (2) support the basic rights of women/womyn’s and demand for inclusive support from our current administration by marching through the streets of Washington D.C. While the Women’s March on Washington was an officially sanctioned event, the protest happening during the inauguration was not supported by any law, political or city officials. And there were vast differences in the impact and reception of the two protests. The barrage of white feminism was coddled and condoned, as evidenced by the officer's attention and care to hurt women and their requests. A vivid juxtaposition to officers shooting tear gas, sound grenades and hard pellets at peaceful protesters over lines of riot police locked shield to shield. In one situation we were treated like the privileged, while the other was treated like the untouchables. It wouldn’t be fair to make such a comparison without more detail to set the stage. The Inauguration Protest took place between the streets H, K, 12, and 13. The number of protesters, numbering somewhere in the thousands, were dwarfed by the enormous police presence and the massive amount of press groups. The main force behind these protest were young people of color but there were other groups, the anarchist groups not with protesters who were seen destroying bank windows, limos and circular boxes. People were angry. People were hurting. People were peaceful. But, the police didn’t care. On multiple occasions, police fired tear gas and sound grenades at peaceful protesters with hands raised in the air. A young, white women confronted the line of officers imploring that, “this is how you treat non-violent protesters. Where is the justice? Where is the humanity?” as they continually pushed her and other folx back while yelling for us to move. At one point, police officers blocked the sidewalks and curbs, encircling us in the street while simultaneously telling us to get on the sidewalk. They didn’t respect our wishes not to be touched or pushed. They didn’t hesitate to roll motorcycles within an inch of our bodies, at times almost crushing our toes with tires. The Women’s March on Washington was a lot bigger and a lot more hands off. With over 600,000 people in D.C. we filled the National Mall and spilt into the streets covering Police Disrupt Peaceful Protests with Riot Formation. Photo: Key Beck Women's March on Washington Photo: Key Beck blocks and blocks. The participants looked dramatically different being majority white women. Many were young, but it was obvious this was a movement of Generation Y and X. Police could be seen waving at protesters, cordially responding to requests and helping people who fell or had injury. (I should say that police actually were pushing people down and hurting them, without giving medical attention the previous day). While this march focused on mostly on women’s rights, the intersectionality could be felt. There (Continued on page 7) Police in Riot Gear Separating Crowd Women's March on Washington Photo: Key Beck Photo: Key Beck THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �4 LOCAL Community Leaders call on Sen. Portman to protect the Affordable Care Act O n Thursday morning January 12, community members gathered at the Interact for Health Conference Facility in Oakley to address the positives of the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare, which is currently under attack by the new administration and members of the new Congress. Religious leadership outlined what they say is the moral component of denying care, and medical experts addressed the impact of the ACA on the heroin epidemic. They summarized why they believe Senator Rob Portman should stand up for Ohio residents who would be dramatically impacted unless the ACA is preserved. “My tradition teaches, and I'm sure others do too, that healthcare is one of the most important services a community must provide,” said Rabbi Margaret Meyer. Meyer is the President of the Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati and a member of the Jewish Community Relations Committee and the Jewish Federation. She continued, “it would be irresponsible, and I believe immoral, for our elected representatives to repeal the Affordable Care Act and deprive fellow Americans of the affordable and accountable healthcare they deserve." Then she quoted Governor Kasich who said, "What happens to those 700,000 people. What happens to drug treatment? What happens to mental health counseling? What happens to those people with high cholesterol and heart disease? What JUSTIN JEFFRE Staff Writer Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr. Photo: David Little happens to them?" Meyer’s response, "Well, Governor we know the answers. And they're not good." "Coming from the perspective of what God would like, he likens our bodies to his temple. We are his temple and our bodies are important to him. The welfare, the well-being of our bodies is important to him. So this for me, and my constituents, it’s a God thing. This was against his will,” said Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr. Senior Pastor, New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Lynch serves as a Director of UC Health and a Board Member of University Hospital. Rev. Lynch REFLECTIONS ON THE INAUGURATION BILL WOODS T he event many of us were dreading took place on Friday January 20th. Donald Trump was sworn in as the forty-fifth President of the United States. Critical issues such as health care, climate change, immigration, and Civil Rights now hang in the balance, and a large percentage of Americans fear the worst. In reading Trump's inaugural address, however, one paragraph rings true to me. He declared: "The establishment protected itself but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories. Their triumphs have not been your triumphs, and while they celebrated in the nation's capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families across our land." This economic inequity Contributing Writer and the corporate and political establishment's failure to address it caused a large number of Democrats to vote for Bernie Sanders, and it garnered Trump enough white working class votes to win the GOP nomination and the November election. In a June Streetvibes article, I pointed out the antiestablishment mood that seemed to be behind the results of both parties' primaries. Only Sanders and Trump as candidates were framing their messages to connect to this growing public attitude. The factors behind the 2016 election results have been developing over time. Recent studies provide evidence of both a growing lack of confidence in our political and governmental systems, and the actual dysfunction of our public systems. Reviewing the governments of 153 countries with representative democracies, the Electoral Integrity Project, conducted by Harvard University and the University of Sydney, ranked the U.S. as 52nd in terms of electoral integrity. Part of the research team for this project, Pippa Norris, a professor at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, noted: "There is a persistent lack of confidence in U. S. political institutions which allows populists to make hay, and the institutions need an overhaul, because some, like elections, are badly broken." Meanwhile, a Gallup Poll conducted early in 2016 revealed that only 30-percent of those polled expressed confidence in the honesty of our elections. As the perceived outsider who promised to shake up the system, Trump was the beneficiary of this THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 8 was a public supporter of Senator Portman in 2016. On a call with Portman’s office he said, "We've been buddies across the years. We've helped him do a lot of stuff. So we've done a lot." Are you disappointed in Sen Portman? "I am." "If they had good intentions to modify or to tweak it, they wouldn't be moving to repeal with no replacement in sight." said Lynch. Adding, "If it is repealed, something has to be done the very next day to make sure there is no cut in terms of what communities need. So I think we need to push in that regard." According to Dr. Nancy Elder, "Drug abuse is a chronic relapsing health problem, and it often leads to other health programs. But treatment is effective." Elder is a Professor at the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Cincinnati. "There are currently no options in Ohio for medication-assisted treatment unless you have cash or insurance, and I include Medicaid as insurance. Now what kind of cash? The medications alone cost over $500 a month. And you start throwing in the other treatment costs, and Hamilton County Mental Health Board estimates that it could cost as much as $22,000 the first year to treat opioid addiction. On average maybe three to five thousand dollars. Nobody can pay that. Certainly my patients, those who have already entered unemployment and poverty do not. We need to have Medicaid for our most vulnerable people in our society," she said. When asked what people can do to save the ACA Rabbi Meyer said, "We have a lot of gatherings coming up this weekend. We need to get the word out. And contact Portman. I don't know if it'll do any good, but he's got to hear from us." disenchantment with representative democracy. However, there is little that the new President has proposed that would make life better for economically squeezed Americans, and his selection of billionaires and Wall Street financiers for high positions doesn't look like a foundation for taking on the corporate and financial elite. In fact, the tax reform plan that he proposed during the campaign would once again cut taxes for the wealthy. Many labor leaders do support his promise to renegotiate trade deals, and his infrastructure renewal proposal would create new jobs. As a critic of current politics, Trump lacks any proposals to actually reform the system. Although he initially attacked his GOP opponents who were receiving huge Super PAC contributions, his list of potential nominees for the Supreme Court vacancy do not appear to be jurists who would wish to repeal The Citizens United ruling. Since he built a false premise about rigged (Continued on page 11) �LOCAL Residents Continue to Oppose Pipeline No. 348 | J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 MICHAEL EARL PATTON Contributing Writer T he route map for Duke Energy’s proposed pipeline extension has now been revised twice. The first proposal showed three possible routes. The second proposal, contained in the first of the formal application to the Ohio Power Siting Board, reduced this to just two possible routes and had adjusted these routes. The pipeline diameter was reduced to 20 inches and the pressure to a still high 400 psi. For comparison, the current pipeline supplying natural gas to the area, “Line A,” is a similar residential and others commercial or industrial. The opposition remains strong. A public meeting called by opponents at the Evendale Recreation Center on January 12 was full with about 200 people in the room. The parking lot was FULL and I only found a space after circling when someone else pulled out. The opposition seems to be based on several concerns, two of which are safety and the diminished use of the properties which the pipeline crosses. It is not supposed to happen, but there have been accidental Duke Energy Route Map Revision 1 Credit: Duke Energy diameter and operates at just 150 psi. Duke just revised the application on January 20, again making several adjustments to the possible routes. This is the route map that is shown below. The adjustments were made because of community opposition to the pipeline, which would cut across hundreds of properties, some explosions of natural gas pipelines. The best known is probably the San Bruno pipeline explosion in 2010 which killed 8 people and destroyed 38 homes in the San Francisco Bay area. Eyewitnesses reported that the flames reached 1,000 feet high. There have been several gas pipeline explosions since then, but none in areas that were as densely populated. A representative from Duke Energy was not at this meeting (at least not openly) but has said in the past that the line will be built to a high standard and that there will be regular safety checks. Others have still expressed concern that the required diligence may slacken off over the years. Duke Energy’s application for the pipeline gives the number of residences within 100 feet of the pipeline and the number within 1,000 feet. Whichever route is chosen, there will be over 100 residences within 100 feet of the pipeline and over 2,000 within 1,000 feet. Another major concern was that of easements. N.O.P.E., Neighbors Opposing Pipeline Extension, expects that the typical easement for the pipeline will be 40 feet wide – 20 feet on each side of the pipeline. Trees, shrubs, and any structures would be removed. The property owner would be restricted as to what they could do in the future in this area. Maintaining a lawn, gardening, and parking would be allowed; construction would not. Further, Duke Energy would have the right to re-enter your property in the future to do maintenance on the pipeline. This will certainly reduce the value of your property, and it would probably be best to discuss the value lost with a real estate agent. Duke Energy will offer compensation, but this amount might be less than what you think was lost. Further, as was pointed out, the payments from Duke Energy will end but the easement will go on forever. (I have personal experience with that sort of thing. There is an easement across the back of my yard for a sewer line that is 95 years old, still valid, and which prevents me from a constructing a new garage there. It did not show up in a title search when I bought my house because of its age, but it is still valid nonetheless. The Metropolitan Sewer District told me about it a few years ago when I discovered a couple workers in my backyard.) One of the speakers mentioned the importance of closely reviewing any easement agreement. For example, it might not mention that the top soil removed has to be put back on top so that things can grow again. If this isn’t specified the top Good Food Purchasing: Here is what’s going on locally T he Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center, (CIWC) along with Woman’s City Club of Greater Cincinnati, C.J. PIERCE Contributing Writer (WCC) committee Thriving Cincinnati gathered for a forum on Good Food Purchasing on January 9th. The goals: 1) Is to bring locally grown, farm to table, healthy food option and learning into our schools. THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED 5 soil might be put back in the bottom of the ditch, and getting anything decent to grow again on top will be very difficult. Former U.C. Law Professor James O’Reilly spoke about whether you are obligated to allow surveyors from Duke Energy to enter your property. The brief answer is no, you can simply say, “I refuse permission for surveyors to enter my property.” Duke Energy would then have to get a court order to continue, and you would have a right to contest this. As he said, “Those who remain silent are consenting.” Admittedly, if no one is home the surveyors might still trespass and do their work without getting your permission. After the meeting Professor O’Reilly passed out a sheet with further general information about the easement process. With the appropriate cautions that this is not individual legal advice, if Duke Energy sues to seize your easement you should call your personal attorney or the Lawyer Referral Service at 381-8359. If you delay, Duke’s lawyer will ask the judge for a default judgment against you. A couple other items mentioned was that the proposed pipeline extension is part of a larger “Master Plan” from Duke Energy, but what that master plan is has not been disclosed. What is the need for all of this of this extra gas? They admit that that they are not planning for a large increase in the population. Then there is the question of whether there will even be enough natural gas available to fill all the pipelines that are being planned around the country. After all, the amount of natural gas produced is actually declining of late. What may be the last of the mandated public informational meetings will probably have occurred (January 26) by the time you read this, but you can still make comments directly to the Ohio Power Siting Board: www.opsb.ohio.gov. Look for the heading “Power Siting Cases,” then click on “Pending Cases” followed by “Duke Central Corridor Extension Gas Pipeline, Hamilton County.” There is a place for public comments. Duke Energy’s website on the pipeline is: https://www.duke-energy.com/ home/natural-gas/central-corridorpipeline-ext The website for the main opposition group is: www.NOPEcincy.org 2) Within this initiative is also assuring that the farm workers are receiving real, livable and sustainable wages. In addition the company must provide and require health and safety gear and clothing that protects the worker within the working environment. 3) To provide the healthiest food options the Good Food Purchasing is (Continued on page 12) �6 LOCAL J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 8 (Continued on page 12) THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �NATIONAL One Woman’s view from the Women’s March on Washington 7 No. 348 | J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 B lowback. Following the 2016 Presidential election, having witnessed the winner’s strategy of divide by hate, conquer by fear, a loose affiliation of activist women leaders called a national day KATE GALLION Contributing Writer of resistance for January 21. What started as a women’s protest against the bigotry and hate-baited rhetoric of the Trump campaign- quickly Women's March on Washington marchers on Metro Credit: Jim Luken Women's March on Washington Marchers Credit: Jim Luken KEY BECK (Continued from page 3) was signs and chants for equity for those with an immigrant status, protectors of land and water rights and marginalized black and trans lives. It was awesome to feel and be part of a movement this size, but it was easy to feel the issues of the truly oppressed being overlooked by the demands of the privileged. Perhaps this is a projection of my feelings as a non-binary, queer person of color or perhaps this was a reality only felt by those who are most oppressed. Regardless, these feelings were shared as one could see by looking as certain signs in the march. Both marches gave me a feeling of solidarity and inclusion. Both inspired me to do great work. But, only one had me fearing arrest or my safety. And, in my personal opinion, only centered the most marginalized of the oppressed (people of color, transgender and queer individuals and undocumented citizens). Police were not shy about their distaste for protesters exercising their rights to peacefully assemble at or around the inauguration. Nor were they shy about their calm disposition and willingness to support the marches morphed into a public re-dedication to America’s core democratic values (often espoused, rarely achieved): Equality, Fairness, Human Rights, Social Justice for all. Intersectionality and collaborative social media skills aligned for the staging of the largest global day of citizen activism in history. The Women’s March on Washington was the epicenter drawing more than 500,000 allies, with 300 cities around the world staging sister marches and 3 million global participants. A massive coordinated protest. When the call for a women’s resistance to Trump emerged just hours after the election, it was fueled by anger at the sexist, racist, bigoted language and divisive tactics employed by Trump, (who lost the popular vote by three million, but won the archaic Electoral College (an instrument with a racist past undermining the will of the people’s vote.) Anger was righteous. Fear was endemic. Women began to participate in Facebook groups speaking of diminished rights, marginalization, inequity and victimization by the pervasive violent rape culture. What happened next is remarkable. Anger converted to action, and out of the momentum emerged an inclusive agenda of human rights and social justice reform. Pilgrimage the drive from Cincinnati to D.C. Every rest stop and gas station was teeming with women in pink “pussy hats”- variations of a knit cap with kitten ears. From gas pumps, to buses on the turnpike. from Union Station to The Mall - a massive wall of pink hats. We walked past the Canadian Embassy toward the National Gallery, until we were stopped still by the crush. The march to the White House began at 1:00 pm, but our feet couldn't move for a full hourat which point we flowed off route, opening more streams, eventually rejoining the body of protestors. But this action was already beyond protest. It had morphed into an entity of political will, a movement not of partisan politics, but of transcendent human power. Curiously missing were police, guns, security and obvious surveillance. No helicopters, no drone cameras. Consequently, we are missing the customary aerial angles of the entire march. Lacking that evidence it becomes much easier to diminish and dismiss. Trump’s tweets of the day embraced the false narrative of a small turnout. Administration spokesperson Kellyanne Conway preferred the term “alternate truth” to describe Trump’s myopia. However the mute testimony of thousands of signs and (Continued on page 11 Women's March on Washington Marchers Credit: Jim Luken the following day. It was very apparent that the objective of officers was to disrupt and diffuse the protest at the inauguration, while the goal was to support and provide safety at the Women’s March on Washington. It’s for this reason that we need more inclusion in our movements. We need more coalition building between groups. I would have loved to have one million plus citizens at both marches. Some argue that white feminism has been fought on the backs of women of color. In the same vein, some argue that movements like Black Lives Matters is exclusionary of those who occupy a white body. THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED Regardless of the truth or fallacy, we need more feet on the ground. We need people willing to step up and step out. There is no reason why both marches and protest shouldn’t be protected and supported by officers. There is also no reason for us to have to choose one movement/action over another. As Hillary Clinton stated, “We are Stronger Together” and I think it is about time we show it. No longer should we have multiple movements. We need to demand our rights together because together we can achieve great things. ------------------------ �e 8 NATIONAL Civil Disobedience W DR. MARK MUSSMAN Staff Writer ith tears in her eyes, shaking and stuck in the intersection, a woman pleads with protesters to let her through. “I need to pick up my kids from school – they can’t get home without me!” Between sobs, she asks anyone who will listen, “Please! Why can’t you let me go?!” Her voice changes from sadness to terror – will she be stuck here much longer? Why won’t those police officers help her? Why are the streets blocked in the first place? At noon, on January 20th 2017, at the time American Presidents are kept a hard wall against the police. For several tense hours, a four block radius around 12th and K were shut down, creating a traffic nightmare in the area. News reports claim that 230 people were arrested and property damage exceeded $100,000. Several businesses of note, such as banks and coffee chains, were targeted because of their role in oppression here in the United States and across the globe. Their windows broken with crowbars and hammers, these corporations had new windows in place just hours after the initial confrontation. J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 8 station in DC was the lack of crowds. Even though the police had cordoned off an area around the parade route, known as the “Red Zone,” the streets and sidewalks seemed barren, except for people with signs disavowing the new President’s legitimacy. Slogans lambasting the character of the new leader mostly peppered the areas around the police checkpoints and around Trump International Hotel. Chants started early, some from the standards, but also some chants with nuances regarding the newly elected President. I arrived to Pennsylvania Avenue just moments before noon, and heard portions of the Inauguration Ceremony on the loudspeaker. People in the streets jeered and derided the words heard over the speaker. were also prominently displayed throughout the city. After the Inaugural Ceremony, I began to hear that “riots” were happening at K and 12th Streets, so I headed that direction. By the time I got there, the intersection was occupied by police officers, but they were still shooting loud sonic grenades into the crowd to push it back further – eventually to a block near a park that later hosted an antinuclear weapons mini-music festival. To symbolize the death of traditional media and the control of the capitalist class, people threw newspaper boxes into the street and set them on fire. The burning newspaper vending boxes set the tone for the eventual occupation of the intersections surrounding the block. Just a few A police cruiser shows damage to its window The Limo that was vandalized, later burned Credit: Dr. Mark Mussman Credit: Dr. Mark Mussman typically sworn in, the streets of our nation’s Capitol, Washington D.C., erupted in chaos. 12th and K Street became the flashpoint between hundreds of people – of many different backgrounds – and police, armed with riot gear and special munitions. The riot police took the intersection with divide and conquer tactics by launching sonic and pellet grenades in the center and pushing people out of the intersection in four different directions. People ran from the intersection, but many It seems to me that people are not comfortable acknowledging the role of inconvenience or property damage in civil disobedience. We are encouraged to distance ourselves from the spectacle because it may not seem to advance our peaceful cause. This act of destruction may seem like a purposeless or childish response to injustice, but it is an important tactic in the vast array of ways to address grievances. The first thing I noticed when I emerged from the Metro Center train Crowds began to surround the police checkpoints, shutting them down and preventing people from entering or even getting around the checkpoint. The mood of the crowd was very apprehensive as Trump supporters in the signature red baseball caps with “Make America Great Again” scrawled across them shared space with people with “Make Racists Afraid Again” hats and signs showing the President in compromising positions with Russian Leader Putin. Shepard Fairy’s iconic poster designs feet from the burning newspaper, a limousine was destroyed – first broken then burned. A road flare was the kindling used to start the fire. What could be more symbolic of the current administration than a burning limousine? If Donald Trump is able to function as President of the United States, he must recognize the resistance towards him, rather than attempt to discredit anything that doesn’t flatter him. Civil (Continued on page 11) Media document the burning of the newspaper boxes One of many intersections that were taken over by protestors Credit: Dr. Mark Mussman Credit: Dr. Mark Mussman THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �9 LOCAL Vandalism and Racist symbols at Withrow University High School No. 348 | J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 R JUSTIN JEFFRE Staff Writer acial slurs, swastikas and the name “Trump” were spray painted at multiple locations at Withrow University High School in Hyde Park. According to police the incident occurred on January 21, between 11:30 p.m. and midnight. Video footage of the perpetrator has been released and shared widely on social media, but the person was wearing a hat and had their face covered. Police believe it was a white male that acted alone. The incident is part of a string of similar acts here locally. A swastika was painted on a sign at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, an interracial couple’s home was vandalized with swastikas and other racist images and similar images were painted on the Loveland bike trail in recent months. The overwhelming majority of the Withrow’s student population are minorities. The school’s football team recently made headlines for kneeling during the national anthem before football games in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick’s protests against police brutality and oppression of people of color. These local acts are part of a larger trend though. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center there’s been a large uptick in hate crimes across the nation since the election of President Donald Trump. These types of incidents happened during his campaign but have become more frequent following his election. The Anti-Defamation League released a report in October about the rise of anti-Semitic harassment and the NYPD reports that hate crimes are up 31% compared to last year. Gov. Andrew Cuomo told CNN, "The ugly political discourse of the election did not end on Election Day. In many ways it has gotten worse, [turning] into a social crisis that now challenges our identity as a state and as a nation and our people." The graffiti at Withrow was removed on Sunday. On Monday January 23, around 200 community members gathered early in the morning to greet and show students support as they arrived at school. Restaurateur Jeff Ruby has offered a reward and authorities encourage anyone with any Why we should support public education I JORGE GARAY Contributing Writer am the father of five wonderful kids, two of which are in Cincinnati Public Schools. I am crazy about my kids; I kiss them every day and will even say I am addicted to them. I support the public schools because school is like a second home to our kids, where they spend a lot of their time outside of their first home, and public education is the most democratic. Public education, to me, means everybody is welcome regardless of race, sexual orientation, culture, status, etc. Public means all the members of a community. This year has enforced my belief, more than ever, that our public schools need more support. One example I will give is an event that happened shortly after the election. My kids, along with others that attend their school, are Latino. One day, my 11-year-old daughter was sitting with a friend at lunch when two older kids of different ethnicity approached them. They turned to my child and said, “You’re from America, right?” Then they focused on her friend, who was born in Mexico, and started harassing him, calling him names and telling him to go back to Mexico, all the while stabbing their pencils into the small boy’s orange that sat on the table in front of him. This election has caused many people to forget what public and community mean; we must not allow that to happen. Why do I support public Parents and Supporters Gather at Withrow Bridge to Welcome Students Credit: Chas Wiederhold information about the incident to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040. The city of Cincinnati is currently reviewing its hate crime response. Cincinnati has one of the toughest hate crime laws in the country which now includes attacks against people experiencing homelessness. education? Because education is not just about turning our kids into lawyers or doctors, but it is about teaching individuals how to be better human beings. Public education is an opportunity and a chance for every child to bring themselves up. I support it because it is a basic human right – as much as food or water. Our kids deserve to be in schools that have the resources and the support from the administration to get rid of the bullying and discrimination. Our kids also deserve to learn what diversity truly means, to accept and respect other human beings, rather than to focus or obsess over comparing themselves to the person they stand next to. Public School Rally Credit: Michelle Dillingham THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED [Jorge Garay is a parent of two students at S.C.P.A.] ------------------------. �10 R ecently, I've struggled to determine where certain boundaries should reside. When is something "weird" versus "normal"? "Healthy" versus "mentally ill"? I'm not sure I know anymore, and that fact troubles me. First, let me state that I don't really care what people do with their lives or lifestyles, so long as it does not cause harm. If you are a transgender person, I don't care if you want to have gender reassignment surgery. However, if I proclaim that transgender people are "weird," I will undoubtedly get slammed as intolerant, insensitive, and a bigot. I don't want to call transgender people "weird." That's not my point in writing this. There is a Canadian named Stefonknee Wolscht who was born as a man, had a wife and children, and then decided to live as a 6-year old girl. It's that last part that gets me. Set aside the gender identity issue for a moment, and focus on the notion that an adult can decide she's really OPINION Call me weird if you want JASON HAAP Contributing Writer a 6-year-old girl. Wolscht reportedly lives with "adoptive parents" who let her live as if she's their daughter. Stefonknee is 6'2" and 47 years old. Let me be clear: I don't care if this is what Stefonknee and her new parents want to do. I won't try to stop them. But I think it's weird, and I don't think I should be labeled as some sort of intolerant sounding word ending in "-ist" because I think so. There is a 21-year-old Norwegian woman who feels like she is a cat trapped inside a human's body. Her name is Nano, she wears clip-on ears, she walks on all fours, and she meows. Once again, I'm not going to try and stop her. It's not really my business if that's what she wants to do with her life. But I think it's weird. And I believe it's okay to think that. Is it possible that Nano isn't really a cat trapped inside a human's body, and instead that she suffers from a mental illness? Before answering that question, what if I told you about a person who has multiple people living in his body? Would that be a mental illness? Yes. It's called "schizophrenia." For some reason, if multiple people are trapped in or if they otherwise manifest in a single body, it's considered a medical condition. Why not use the same terminology for Nano, the cat woman? What about the 6'2" tall, 47-year-old six-year-old? I struggle with the boundaries here. I don't want to say that transgender people are "mentally ill." But where do we draw the line? If you think you are a toddler trapped in a grown up's body? A feline in a human's? Why might those be okay, but not multiple personalities? There are other things I find weird, like face tattoos, or holes in earlobes the size of fists. And, again, I don't care if people do that. It's just THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 8 strange to me. I think it's weird when omnivorous people refuse to eat delicious food because it's "vegan." I think it's weird that people genuinely seem to enjoy drinking shitty beer. Or how about the fact that people think meat from a pig's butt cheek is tasty, but freak out when I talk about facial cheek meat? I do not pretend to be a pillar of normalcy myself. I do plenty of weird things, and people tell me so all the time. I don't think this makes them intolerant, or bigoted. So that's another line I can't quite understand: why calling some traits "weird" is okay, while calling others "weird" makes someone prejudiced. In a couple months, I will turn 42. The more I ponder life, the universe, and everything, the more I feel like a stereotypical old white guy, getting crotchety about the crazy things people are doing "these days." ------------------------. �11 LOCAL No. 348 | J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 Trump Supporters in the foreground attempt to ignore protestors at security check Protest in DC near Hard Rock Cafe and Security Checkpoint Credit: Dr. Mark Mussman Credit: Dr. Mark Mussman DR. MARK MUSSMAN (Continued from page 8) disobedience is necessary when the government does not function in a JUSTIN JEFFRE (Continued from page 7) walks of life. While we have certainly had squabbles within our doors, as all families do, we have never before had this level of violence, nor do we expect to again,” said Getty. Adding, “Nonetheless, we have instituted some new security measures to help preserve the safety of all within our doors. We thank our guests and volunteers for their patience with the new system and mourn with them the need for this in our home.” New security measures include two contracted security personnel who will “wand” each visitor to check for weapons and store each visitor’s belongings in a secured area until they are ready to leave the way that serves all. When individual rights are being threatened it is most important to use civil disobedience to help get the message out, help create cohesive groups, and bring the change through pressure. If we don’t recognize that injustice hurts us all, there will be no change. Sadly, “no change” affects people who are marginalized most, and this is something that we must recognize before we can move towards justice. building. Getty expressed condolences to the family and friends of Deante Mattocks. “No one should ever have to go through the suffering that you are going through. He was a young man, an artist, a brother, a son, a father. He will live on in his children. You are all in our prayers and we will never forget Deante. Our prayers are also with the young woman who was harmed. We wish you a full recovery and a full life, filled with peace,” she said. “First, I would like to thank the staff and volunteers of Our Daily Bread. We are more than co-workers, we are family. We have leaned on one another this week, cried together, and even laughed together once or twice. Every single member of this team came back the next day. Together, we have rebuilt Our Daily Bread and it will continue to be a beacon of love to all who need us. Thank you also to the friends and family of staff and volunteers. You were there when we needed you. If we are strong, it is only because we have so many rocks to hold us up. If we continue to love, it is only because we receive the love we need,” said Getty. Getty went on to thank Model Group, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, the soup kitchen community, the Cincinnati Police Department, the police trauma team that provided their staff with counseling. And, “Finally, one last thank you to everyone who has already or will step forward in the weeks to come. Our Daily Bread is a space of hope, of comfort, of shared meals, and ultimately, of love. Thank you for walking with us through the worst part of our journey and reminding us of all of the good left to do,” she said. Our Daily Bread is Cincinnati’s largest soup kitchen, serving between 400-500 meals per day, Monday – Friday. In addition, Our Daily Bread also provides social work services and Kid’s Club, and after school program. In continuous operation since 1985, Our Daily Bread remains a beacon of Stability and Hope in Over the Rhine. It’s located at 1730 Race St., on the corner of Race and Elder across from Findlay Market. I’ve awakened from a surreal winter’s dream. Trees are bare, temperature neighboring near San Francisco of memory. Fog insinuates in, out. We are familiars yet gravitational forces have separated us. Now reunited we finish sentences before they are... Hearts and heads aligned. Some terrible thing has happened, we are implicated in a disaster and we have to “fix it”. We trickle, then pour onto the trains compacted into raspberry gelee with a cohesion of purpose unspoken, then shouted. Alone, we are burdened with shame and dread. Together we form a system. The well within has opened and we know- WE can do this. WE have this. KATE GALLION (Continued from page 7) posters left on the steps of Trump’s hotel, lining the Mall, stacked at the Metro stations, bear witness to our presence and commitment to stand up and fight back. Why we march… Partisanship has failed us. Corruption and lack of credibility plagued the contest. One half of the citizenry declined to participate. We march for essential women’s rights to reproductive healthcare, the defense of Planned Parenthood, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights, religious tolerance and critical reform of the racist oppressors of police and judicial violence. We have transcended partisan politics to achieve solidarity with women’s rights and human rights as the goal. This is the start of a resistance groundswell, but what comes after? What does the “work” look like, and is it sustainable? (On his first full day in office, President Trump re-instated a Reagan era ban on the use of U.S. foreign aid funds for abortions or BILL WOODS (Continued from page 4) elections and illegal voting during the campaign, the forces that support tougher restrictions for registering to Protest in near Hard Rock Cafe and Security Checkpoint Credit: Jim Luken abortion counseling). Guessing he didn’t get the pink pussy hatted message. Perhaps he’s crafting “alternate facts”. Gloves off, imperative. ----We Are Water resistance vote and voting will probably be more active than ever before. Thus, as we start the first full week of the Trump Administration, reformers and civic activists better be ready to take up the cause of renewing democracy themselves. The huge women's marches in cities across the country bode well for enlisting recruits for grassroots campaigns to take on causes such as Congressional redistricting reform and protecting THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED is Knee to hip, shoulder to shoulder to shoulder. This machine destroys hate and fear. We are smiling now. We’ve eaten dirt. We are water. voting rights. The organizing tool in the coming months and years must be collaboration. Only by coming together with our diverse progressive causes do we have a chance for success. �12 T STREET VOICE The Road to Redemption o start I must say this is about me and my experiences here at Joseph House. These are all my opinions and thoughts. I came here in September of 2016. Having been living with my mom for the past 25 years after getting honorably discharged from the US Army. I came here to save my life. I am an Alcoholic. Writing that simple 9 letter word has more meaning to me than any other word in the human language. I must admit that to myself daily or I will forget why I am here. I was here 3 years ago, but wasn’t ready to stop my destructive lifestyle and more importantly be honest with myself and others. Joseph House is a place for Veterans like myself who suffer from the disease of Addiction. C.J. PIERCE (Continued from page 5) requiring the humane treatment of livestock. 4) With a drive toward sustainability and cutting down on the waste. Thus keeping functional foods and products out of the landfill. Foods often get thrown away that are still good. EX: an apple being discard because of a bruise, yet the apple is still eatable. BOBBY MORRIS Contributing Writer Let me describe who I was at my mom’s house. I was that creepy Uncle who stayed upstairs at his mom’s house who only came out to get something to eat or to do that weekly chore of putting the garbage on the curb begrudgingly. I was so isolated from life that I forgot how to feel. I was disconnected from my family and from reality. I was in a state of depression many like me can identify with. After years of this I finally had enough and made the call to Joseph House for help. Since that day in September my life has transformed. Redemption had begun without me knowing it at the time I start my day with chores, being For a brief video on GFPP: http:/vimeo.com/realfoodmedia/ gfpp?ref=em-v-share The unspoken message in this meeting was there’s variety of groups and individuals working toward good food options for our schools, our communities and neighborhoods, each with a desire to do their part for every person fairly, justly and equitably. Some of those attending were Vivian Rodger’s a C.P.S. parent “Breakdown Stereotypes” responsible is something I lack. At my age this is something I should have learned at 14, but at that age I was drinking and drugging. Joseph House uses simple activities to get me to get in the habit of doing what’s right. It’s a struggle somedays and I think even non-Alcoholics can relate to struggling with things at times. Being a Veteran is a common thread for us. Taking orders and doing things with an attention to detail has been lost over the years but not forgotten. Joseph House reminds me of that constantly. Working in groups and going to meetings allows me to get to know who I am. Here the recovery is individual based. Each one of us have our own difficulties and with the help of staff (my Counselor) I have grown. and activist for healthy foods in our schools; Michaela Oldham, Director of Greater Cincinnati Food Policy Council; Megan Gakabrill, Slow Food; Michael Taylor a Naturalpath; Penny Shore, Wyoming Farmers Market; Harriet Matthey, Soul Cycle and several members of CIWC and WCC. All deserve to have healthy options that are easily accessible and the quality of our foods determine our health. To give oneself and our J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 8 I am not perfect each day but I see the small changes in my life. These small changes will eventually lead to a better me and with that a productive member of society. That is one of the goals of my recovery to redeem that in which I have lost and have destroyed in other people. To conclude this brief stint into the life I have here in Joseph House. I would say that I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world right now. I can see the redeeming qualities in myself and the others around me and with that in mind we all can make the people in our lives proud to know us once again. REDEMEPTION IS POSSIBLE THROUGH THE HELP AND AID OF PEOPLE LIKE THOSE AT JOSEPH HOUSE TO CARRY YOU THROUGH THE ROUGH PATCHES UNTIL YOU CAN SEE THE GREEN PASTURES UP AHEAD. children the best, to become the best each of us can be, starts with the nutrition of our foods. This requires ALL of us to do “our part” to resist convenience, to support our local venders that purchase from other local venders, especially those that are also investing in sustainable practices. [C.J. Pierce is a member of the Woman’s City Club Thriving Cincinnati Committee.] “Eradicate Misinformation” The Coalition for the Homeless provides Education and Service Programs that help to portray a more accurate and holistic picture of homelessness in Cincinnati. We believe an educated public can be a more compassionate public, willing to dedicate time and effort towards creating solutions to homelessness. The “Voice of the Homeless Speaker’s Bureau” program is made up of individuals currently experiencing homelessness or who have experienced homelessness, who share their experiences. The program is designed to put a face on homelessness and raise awareness about those struggling in our community. To schedule a speaker, contact Dr. Mark Mussman at MarkMussman@cincihomeless.org. THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �13 STREET VOICE No. 348 | J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 Crying Rain AN INAUGURAL CRITIQUE Looking out the window Little Jack Horner The rain is falling hard, and fast Sat in a corner There are intervals of thunder Watching the Inauguration. Slashing ever so often He said with a sigh: And then it suddenly stops "I prefer leftover pie Until the next thunder slash appears To Trump's bleak oration." It lets you know that God is, near BILL WOODS Contributing Writer So take heed LIFE GOES ON Listen to his might THESE YEAR BEING GONE REST ASSURE HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF RIGHT HERE Because thunder and rain, THE MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE WITH THE MEMORIES WE Will, be coming HOLD SO DEAR KIM GREEN Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer THE THOUGHT OF DAYS GONE BY I CAN SEE A PICTURE OF HISTORY IN MY MIND THE MEMORY OF TODAY AS WE REMEMBER OUR HISTORY WITH OUR HEARTS COMBINED THE MIND IS FOREVER LIVING AND BY GODS GRACE WE WILL FOREVER GO ON THE MIND WITH A MEMORY, FUNNY YOU DON'T RERMEMBER THE DAY YOU WAS BORN! THE DAY YOUR MEMORY COMES INTO PLAY YOU BELIEVE IN HEARING STRANGERS THE DAY YOU WERE GROWN, YOUR PARENTS COULD NOT TELL YOU BOUT THE DANGERS THE UNDERSTANDING THAT LIFE GOES ON IS FOR YOU TO SEE AND BELEIVE GOD IS GOOD 24 7!! I BELEIVE WE ALL WILL LIVE FOREVER CAN YOU BELIEVE ME!!!! WILLA DENISE JONES Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �14 PUZZLES CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 117 Across 1. Institute legal proceedings against 4. Junk e-mail 8. Hoodlum 12. Hex 13. Type of cabbage 14. Wading bird 16. Not in favor of 17. Golf club 18. Bird of prey 19. Spiritual being 21. Refuse to acknowledge 23. Physically skilful 24. Sheep 25. Woodwind instrument 27. Beam 29. Scheme 30. Worthless or oversimplified ideas 31. Cutting tool 34. Brash 37. Ancient German alphabet character 38. Pool stick 39. Corrode 40. Crone 41. Naked 42. Mountain 43. Large predatory feline 45. Parka 47. Month 48. Consumed 49. Humble request for help 50. Hotshot 51. Drink made by steeping, boiling and fermenting 52. Cooking utensil 55. Space for movement 58. To a greater extent 60. Topic 62. Relating to hearing 64. Writing table 66. A particular environment 67. Superficial abrasion 68. Part of a calendar 69. Fabric used to dress wounds 70. Sleigh 71. Smoke and fog 72. Of long duration Down 1. Tendon 2. Undo 3. Way out 4. Snow runner 5. Minister of religion 6. Solitary 7. Bill of fare 8. Definite article 9. Intoxicating 10. Exhort 11. Outdoor game 12. Semiprecious gemstone 15. Mesh 20. Part of an egg 22. Food from the husks of cereal grains 26. Larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf 28. Primate 29. Domestic companion 30. Breed of dog 31. Evidence of past injury 32. Nimbus 33. Seven days 34. Pack to capacity 35. Polynesian rain dance 36. Catch sight of 37. Operated 40. Gardening tool 41. Constrictor 43. Used in varnishes and sealing wax 44. Detail 45. Beer 46. Triton 49. Very fast tempo 50. Astound 51. Freshwater fish 52. Danger 53. Ameliorate 54. Orderly 55. Tatter 56. Belonging to us 57. Examination by word of mouth 59. Betting ratio 61. Circle of light around the sun or moon 63. Was ahead of the others 65. Small cask or barrel J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 8 SODOKU PUZZLE NO 247 - MEDIUM PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ISSUE 343 CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 116 SODOKU PUZZLE NO 246- MEDIUM PUZZLES from puzzlechoice.com and puzzles.ca THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �RESOURCES No. 348 | J a n 2 7 - F e b 9, 2 0 17 Central Access Point 381-SAFE Shelter: Women and Children Bethany House 557-2873 FreeStore/FoodBank 241-1064 McMicken Dental Clinic 352-6363 40 E. McMicken Ave, Cinti Mental Health Access Point 558-8888 NAMI of Hamilton County 351-3500 PATH Outreach 977-4489 Madisonville Ed & Assistance Center 271-5501 Other Resources St. Vincent de Paul 562-8841 215 E. 14th St. 45202 1730 Race Street 45202 St. Francis Soup Kitchen 535-2719 Churches Active in Northside 591-2246 4230 Hamilton Ave. 45223 1841 Fairmount Ave. 45214 The Esther Marie Hatton Center for Women 2499 Reading Road 562-1980 Grace Place Catholic Worker House 681-2365 112 E. Liberty Street 45202 4600 Erie Ave. 45227 Serves area codes: 45226, 45227, 45208, 45209 6037 Cary Ave. 45224 Salvation Army 762-5660 131 E. 12th Street 45202 1125 Bank Street 45214 YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter 872-9259 Treatment or Supportive Recovery: Men Shelter: Men Charlie’s 3/4 House 784-1853 Shelterhouse 721-0643 2121 Vine Street 45202 411 Gest St. 45203 Prospect House 921-1613 1437 Walnut Street 45202 Starting Over 961-2256 1805 Dalton Ave. 45214 Treatment or Supportive Recovery: Women St. Fran/St. Joe Catholic Work. House 381-4941 682 Hawthorne Ave. 45205 City Gospel Mission 241-5525 Parkway Center 661-4620 First Step Home 961-4663 Shelter: Youth 2203 Fulton, Cinti, Ohio 45206 Sheakley Center for Youth (18-24 y/o) 2522 Highland Ave. 45219 569-9500 Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center (10-17 y/o) 3330 Jefferson Ave 45220 961-4080 Shelter: Family Interfaith Hospitality Network 15 Northern Kentucky 241-2965 Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board 946-8000 Recovery Health Access Center 281-7422 Sober Living 681-0324 Talbert House 221-HELP 114 W. 14th Street 45202 Talbert House 221-HELP Tender Mercies 721-8666 27 W. 12th Street 45202 Tom Geiger House 961-4555 Volunteers of America 381-1954 Anna Louise Inn 421-5211 Advocacy Catholic Social Action 421-3131 Community Action Agency 569-1840 Contact Center 381-4242 Franciscan JPIC 721-4700 Gr. 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Portman to Protect the Affordable Care Act Reflections on the Inauguration Pg 5: Residents Continued to Oppose Pipeline Pg 6: How to Respond to Panhandling Pg 7: One Woman’s View from the Women’s March on Washington Pg 8: Civil Disobedience Pg 9: Vandalism and Racist Symbols at Withrow University High School Why We Should Support Public Education Pg 10: Call Me Weird If You Want Pg 11: Dr. Mark Mussman Continued Justin Jeffre Continued Kate Gallion Continued Pg 12: The Road to redemption Pg 13: Street Voice Pg 14: Puzzles Pg 15: Resources Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Streetvibes Archive Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Streetvibes Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 27-February 9, 2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Josh Spring Justin Jeffre Key Beck Bill Woods Michael Earl Patton C.J. Peirce Kate Gallion Dr. Mark Mussman Jorge Garay Jason Haap Bobby Morris Kim Green Willa Denise Jones Our Daily Bread David Little Chas Wiederhold Michelle Dillingham Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Affordable Car Act Bill Woods Bobby Morris C.J. Peirce Chas Wiederhold city council civil rights David Little Dr. Mark Mussman education Inauguration Jason Haap Jorge Garay Josh Spring Justin Jeffre Kate Gallion Key Beck Kim Green Michael Earl Patton Michelle Dillingham Our Daily Bread Pipeline Protests Racism Voting Washington Willa Denise Jones Withrow University Womens Rights https://streetvibesarchive.net/files/original/3cb471119f729abdeb5fed2859a359eb.pdf effa0a6e442a33884020c330de99243d PDF Text Text January 13th - January 26th 2017 | Vol. 20 Issue 28 (No. 347) advocating justice | Building community Sharing free food with the homeless: what harm can it do? | 9 This issue sponsored by Rosie, Oscar, Phil and Jack INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community Issues Forum Kicks Off 2017 with Vice Mayor David Mann | 2 Education and Income | 3 Black Lives Matter Cincinnati: multiracial liberation movement | 7 Denver homeless protest against ‘clean up’ of downtown streets | 8 Find previous issues of Streetvibes online at: cincistreetvibes.org Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition 113 E. 12th Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 streetvoice | 13 �2 LOCAL From the Director: Wearying Winter JOSH SPRING Executive Director I am looking forward to the return of consistently warm weather. I know it may seem sort of uncreative to write about the current weather, but the winter really is the worst (I know this may not be a fact and that some of you disagree). The cold causes physical pain and leads to an increase in sickness; sniffles, flu, sinus infections, etc. The winter is especially hard on people without homes and especially on people without shelter. The winter also adds financial burden. It costs more and more to heat living and working spaces. Cold weather can wreak havoc on building structures, roads, sidewalks and automobiles. The winter also constricts a person. Wearing heavy coats means we move slower with less mobility - and those coats also cost money. I know stating these problems is not going to end winter (though we can end homelessness and therefore the effects of winter on people experiencing homelessness). And I know that truly ending winter (global warming) would be a terrible thing. But I am confident that you and nearly everyone you know agrees with at least significant portions of these feelings - even if you like the look of snow. Winter is also the enemy of community organizing. Winter adds difficulty to the prospect of people J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 7 getting out and acting together. I am sure you have noticed, but between the freezing temperatures and the holidays it seems that nearly everything happens slower in the winter. Timelines are extended, meetings are canceled or rescheduled, you have to set out earlier to get somewhere on time, so forth and so on. While I can recognize that fresh fallen snow looks pretty, I only enjoy it in pictures and snow-globes. All this personal dislike of cold weather aside, greater numbers of people with homes tend to be concerned about people without homes during this time of year because of the holidays and the cold. This concern is important. Homelessness, however, is a yearround systematic problem and we must respond to it year-round and work constantly to systematically end it, such that this systematic problem does not leave people prey to the harshness of winter or any other time. ------------------------ THE COMMUNITY ISSUES FORUM KICKS OFF 2017 WITH VICE MAYOR DAVID MANN REVIEWING CRITICAL ISSUES CITY AHEAD Streetvibes is an activist newspaper, advocating justice and building community. Streetvibes reports on economic issues, civil rights, the environment, the peace movement, spirituality and the struggle against homelessness and poverty. Distributed by individuals experiencing homelessness or on the edge of homelessness, in exchange for a $2.00 Donation. Streetvibes is published twice a month by the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless (GCCH), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to eradicate homelessness in Cincinnati. 113 East 12th St. Cincinnati OH, 45202 Ph: 513.421.7803 FAX: 513.421.7813 WEB: www.cincihomeless.org BLOG: streetvibes.wordpress.com EMAIL: streetvibes@cincihomeless.org Editor: Justin Jeffre Executive Director: Josh Spring Director of Development: Leslie Moorhead Director of Education: BILL WOODS T he Community Issues Forum at Christ Church Cathedral kicks off 2017 with a presentation by Vice Mayor David Mann. At this Thursday lunch session on January 19th, the Vice Mayor will discuss critical issues that will confront City Government in the coming year. He will also comment about the current political climate in Washington and Columbus and how it might impact cities like Cincinnati. Mann, a former Congressman, Mayor, and multi term Council member, came out of political retirement to run for Council in 2013. Not only has he provided valuable experience to this body, but he has championed affordable housing and other grassroots projects that often were neglected in the City's fixation on upscale development. The Vice Mayor has decided to seek reelection in the fall. Forums at the Cathedral feature a wide range of community and public issues with an emphasis on social, economic, and political justice. In December, Two Forums focused on the tragedies of gun violence in Cincinnati, and the 2016 actions and goals of Black Lives Matter/ Cincinnati. Forums are free and open to the public, and they take place at the lunch hour every other Thursday Dr. Mark Mussman Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer Distributor Program Manager: Justin Jeffre Layout: Key Beck Reception: Derrick Hudson, Iolanda Barton, Patricia J. Brown, Larry Johnson Maintenance: Pete Roper CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE Writers: Josh Spring, Bill Woods, Michael Earl Patton, Steve McClanahan, Dr. Mark Mussman, Mike Brown, Jason Haap, Steve Sunderland, Bobby Morris, Kim Green, Willa Denise Jones Photography/Artwork: Michael Flood, Michael Earl Patton, Mike Brown, Google Images, Bill Woods Vice Mayor David Mann Photo: Michael Flood from January to June. Time is always set aside for questions and comments from attendees, and lunches can be purchased on a first come, first serve basis. For further information call 3814994. ------------------------ THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED Thank You For Reading Streetvibes And Supporting Our Mission To Build Community And Advocate Justice. Streetvibes and The Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless do not endorse candidates for public office. �LOCAL Education and Income No. 347 | J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 MICHAEL EARL PATTON O Contributing Writer ne of the things that continually annoyed me in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election was the characterization of Trump supporters as “uneducated.” Besides its being dismissive of millions of people, it is unclear what the charge actually means. And it is probably wrong, too. I want to explore this a without getting a 4-year degree if you are considered “educated” or “uneducated.” And then comes the matter of why one should be so dismissive of those without college degrees. College degrees are necessary for many jobs, true, but those jobs are not the only ones that should command respect. In fact, the hosts of the PBS program McMicken Hall at UC Credit: Michael Earl Patton little, using exit polling data and once again using data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls. gov). First, what do these critics mean by “uneducated”? From the context, and the sheer numbers of supposedly uneducated people involved, it clearly does not mean people with NO education – people who never attended school at all. In checking I found out that what is meant is people with no college education, though it is not clear if you attended college This Old House have been talking recently about the difficulty in finding good trades people such as finish carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and masons. Their experience aligns with mine, and I also would add that most of my “educated” friends – those with a college degree – wouldn’t recognize a good job from a bad one. Their educated opinion is almost worthless in this regard. I would also add such trades as mechanics and machinists, along with traditional occupations such as farmers, barbers, cooks, police, soldiers, and ranchers (the list is meant to be suggestive, not comprehensive) are occupations that require skill and training. Some of these workers may have a college degree, but even if they don’t I am not going to dismiss their opinions out of hand. I see no reason why someone with, say, a journalism, sociology, or even an engineering degree should automatically be credible while others, who may have been succeeding at their jobs or even running their own businesses for decades, should be dismissed. Full disclosure – I have an engineering Labor Statistics data for a relationship between income and education. Sure enough, there is a strong correlation. People with higher incomes tend to have more college education. Further, people in all income quintiles (groupings of 20% of income, such as those in the bottom 20% of income, the next 20%, and so on) are going to college more often. Alas, the data I examined did not state how many of these received a degree, but these probably also have increased. Here is a graph I made from the data for the years of the past 4 presidential elections. I had to use 2015 data degree. I always strive to put together a credible analysis which I hope is evaluated on its own merits. Exit polling conducted by the New York Times showed that those who never attended college were almost as likely to vote for Clinton as for Trump (45% versus 51%). Only those with post-graduate education were much more likely to vote for Clinton (58% versus 37%). Or maybe not. Exit polling in this past election was not a reliable guide to the actual results because Trump’s victory was a surprise to all those who relied on these data. In other words, significant numbers of those polled may not have been telling the truth about their choice. Who were they? Who held back from saying they actually voted for Trump? Were they Bernie Sanders supporters still upset at Clinton? Were they immigrants who came here legally and who don’t like border jumping? College-educated women? People who don’t like the New York Times? I don’t know if anyone has researched this question, but I would be most interested in knowing more. I also looked at the Bureau of instead of 2016 because 2016 data have not yet been released. There is one final point I want to make about the so-called “uneducated” Trump supporters. Yes, it is true that Hillary Clinton received over 2.8 million more popular votes than Donald Trump. But that was still only 48% of the votes cast. Trump received about 46% of the popular vote. The other 6% went to third party or independent candidates. If we group all the conservative-leaning candidates together – Trump, the Libertarian and Constitution candidates, and McMullin who ran as an independent – they received almost 51% of the vote. Since that is just over half, it may not seem especially noteworthy, but that is a higher percentage than conservatives have won in the past several elections. I am NOT saying that as more people go to college, voters are more likely to vote for conservative candidates. I don’t think there is enough of a correlation, at least so far. But I am saying that we should not be so quick to dismiss people with whom we may disagree as uneducated. evidence concerning global warming and the role of human activity; if you are not aware of the science, there are several credible sources you can read (for example, http://climate. nasa.gov/evidence/). Suffice it to say that it is widely agreed that a critical element of the solution to climate change is globally moving away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible, hence the Paris Climate Agreement. We Must Act Against Climate Change STEPHEN MCCLANAHAN Contributing Writer W ith Mr. Trump’s election, climate change denial and skepticism has again entered the mainstream. This is an astonishing position given the plethora and rigor of scientific investigations that have studied the influence of greenhouse gases in 3 driving abrupt climate change. It is also alarming since climate change will literally alter the world for the worse, most notably for our children and future generations. It is not my intention to delineate the scientific THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED (Continued on page 7) �4 LOCAL THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 7 �5 LOCAL Fact or Fiction: Tools for Active Reading No. 347 | J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 T DR. MARK MUSSMAN Staff Writer here seems to be a crisis in news reporting these days, both on the small screen and in social media. Socalled “fake news” has been on blast for about a year, but even more now, as revelations that people are manufacturing news to get clicks online are exposed. I was trying to figure out if there was a way to expose fake news without using Google, or Wikipedia, or Snopes, etc. to verify. I quickly realized that there have been plenty of fake news stories circulated on social media (one or two, I’m sure I’m guilty of sharing) – stories that I should have been able to spot as fake almost immediately. Examining the source for satire (The Onion or even the column in the New Yorker) or sensationalism (USuncut or WorldStarHipHop) is a good place to start. But beyond that, how do we know if a story is real? I heard recently that some people are having an issue identifying fake news because we are so dependent on googling things, or we don’t have the necessary depth to decipher fact from fiction. It may be due to our reliance on instantaneous gratification, and waiting around, or wading through multiple primary source documents, is time consuming and often daunting. Whatever the case, there is a real need to understand the connection between the ability to critically think with an expanded world view and the impact on advocacy work. I began to think through the steps I use when deciding if something is real that I read online. I tried to go beyond the typical questions, like “Is it too good to be true?” to something more concrete. The results fell into the basic categories of Fallacies – Psychological, Logical and Mechanical. When you write a sensationalist piece, appealing to people’s emotions and trying to sway them, you are essentially simultaneously using both a persuasive technique and falling into a psychological fallacy. While passion is an important part of communication, it is important to keep personal attacks and humor to a minimum. I was reading an article today that name-called someone and I immediately wanted to stop reading the article. I felt that by using an ad hominem attack, I was ready to quickly disregard everything else the writer had to say. What does that negativity do but disable you from seeing things objectively? I hope to not fall into that trap. An introductory speech class will teach you all about persuasive techniques to connect with your audience. These techniques come in extra handy during debates when you are trying to win over an audience for votes. But these same techniques, while fiery and passion-laden, fall flat in honest reporting. What works for a human-interest story does not work for reporting about current events, so if the story you are reading seems to hit too close to home, or if it seems that the writer wants you to think something specific, it’s poor reporting. The S.M.A.R.T. section is taken from SMART Goals, which I felt took a nuanced approach to those concepts. If the article you are reading writes about things that can’t be measured but argues them as fact, there is something fishy going on there. If the “Breakdown Stereotypes” author makes simple generalizations like “all liberals” or it just seems strange that this article is coming out now, then it is probably just there to get you to click on it. I included these because they can quickly rule out real news. Finally, if you’ve looked at the headline and you don’t see the persuasive techniques or the SMART violations, then you need to move to logical fallacies before you can say it is real news. Logical fallacies are probably the most widely used methods of persuasion that get left unchecked. If you don’t understand them, then you will have trouble rationalizing the issues with the statements that are being made. It is completely possible to convince people of things using logical fallacies. Being able to point them out, even by just reading the headline of an article, is a skill that takes time, but will eventually save you plenty of time and a headache. As corporate media becomes more and more conglomerated, it is more imperative than ever to develop these skills. It may not be enough to stop fake news operations, or even poor reporting in mainstream media, but it will empower you to take on falsehoods one fallacy at a time. Understanding fact from fiction strengthens your advocacy work and increases your ability to create change in our community. “Eradicate Misinformation” The Coalition for the Homeless provides Education and Service Programs that help to portray a more accurate and holistic picture of homelessness in Cincinnati. We believe an educated public can be a more compassionate public, willing to dedicate time and effort towards creating solutions to homelessness. The “Voice of the Homeless Speaker’s Bureau” program is made up of individuals currently experiencing homelessness or who have experienced homelessness, who share their experiences. The program is designed to put a face on homelessness and raise awareness about those struggling in our community. To schedule a speaker, contact Mark Mussman at (513) 421.7803 x14 Educational Programs Voice of the Homeless Speaker’s Bureau We will come to your organization, school, or business Alternative Breaks: Cincinnati Urban Experience College students stay with us and participate in service and learning in the community Social Justice Walking Tours Please sign up for an Educational Program on our website CinciHomeless.org Learn about the rich cultural history, struggles, and collaboration in our community Streetvibes Shadow Experience distributing Streetvibes newspapers and learn fron a seasoned professional THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �6 LOCAL J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 7 (Continued on page 12) THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �LOCAL Black Lives Matter Cincinnati: A multiracial movement for liberation 7 No. 347 | J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 S ince it was founded in December 2014, Black Lives Matter Cincinnati has become the leading voice for black liberation in the city, working to mobilize people to demand an end to police brutality, institutional racism, and other injustices. “It’s a fight for black liberation, but it’s not a black fight,” said Brian Taylor, one of the original BLMC founders and a member of its steering committee. “Just like the fight for women’s liberation is not just a women’s fight.” BLMC is unapologetically multiracial, despite the frequent MIKE BROWN Contributing Writer are less sure are welcome to come and learn and find out.” BLMC looks to create change from the community level up. Leaders on the ground mobilize people in the streets, about 12,000 in 2016, according to Taylor. “Our real power is in numbers,” he said. “Racism is the original sin of U.S. culture,” said Meg Bruck, 67, a white resident of College Hill and the great granddaughter of a Civil War era abolitionist. “It deprives white people of our humanity, and it is our class congregation decided to become an “open and affirming” church to the LGBTQ community and, after the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson later in 2014, a faith ally of BLMC. “They’re doing some really important work in this city,” said Rev. Ian Strickland, the white pastor of Over-the-Rhine Community Church on Race Street, referring to BLMC. “They do a lot to name problems that people don’t want to talk about, but also offer solutions,” citing the idea of restorative justice in schools. In addition to actions in the street, they’re educational, said Strickland. For Sam Katz, 22, a student in the jazz studies department at the College Conservatory of Music, BLMC helps fill the void left by many student organizations, such as the Irate 8, whose visible activism on campus withered when its founders graduated from the University of Cincinnati. Katz, who is white, is a member of BLMC. BLMC stands not only for black liberation, but also human liberation. For Taylor, the two are related because the same system, rooted in free-market capitalism, oppresses most people. It pits people against (Continued on page 8) Black Lives Matter Cincinnati Rally in Washington Park Credit: Mike Brown Brian Taylor, Black Lives Matter Cincinnnati Credit: Mike Brown misconception that it is anti-white. It is also feminist, queer, nondenominational, pro-immigrant, pro-labor, and pro-union. “We mean it when we say anybody who agrees with our principles and is willing to organize their time and effort to fight to achieve them is welcome,” Taylor said. “Those who STEPHEN MCCLANAHAN (Continued from page 3) The United States has a major role to play since we are one of the largest emitters of carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary greenhouse gas. We must recognize and account for the true environmental and health costs of carbon fuels which we currently do not pay for. The most effective first step towards a solution is to enact revenue-neutral carbon fee and dividend (CF&D) legislation. This policy places a steadily rising fee on fossil fuels based on the amount of CO2 produced. Fees are collected at responsibility to dismantle it.” Bruck takes that responsibility seriously as a member of Black Lives Matter Cincinnati. “We stand in solidarity alongside of the Black Lives Matter Cincinnati movement,” said Rev. Alan Dicken, the white pastor Carthage Christian Church. In 2014, the white, working the point at which carbon fuels enter the market and are placed in a trust fund. 100% of the fees collected, less administrative costs, are returned directly to households on an equal shares monthly basis (each adult receives one share, children receive ½ share with a limit of 2 children per family). Border adjustments discourage business relocation. Individuals and businesses are free to make independent choices about their energy usage. This policy will incentivize the free market, which will respond to provide alternative energy sources that avoid or minimize the use of carbon fuels. CF&D has been studied in detail. Black Lives Matter Cincinnati Rally near Cincinnati Police Department District 1 Station Credit: Mike Brown Most importantly, it is a real step towards substantially lowering CO2 emissions. Because it is revenue neutral and free market based, it does not grow the size of government or require additional regulations. Contrary to the existing mindset that protecting our environment can only come at the expense of our economy, CF&D provides a substantial economic stimulus, creating an estimated 2.8 million jobs in 20 years. Due to the dividend, just under twothirds of US households break even or receive more each month than they pay in higher prices; the other one-third pay more because of the amount of fossil fuels they consume. THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED It is a progressive policy in that it protects lower income households since they tend to use less fossil fuel. Moving away from fossil fuels literally saves lives; an estimated 13,000 lives are saved annually after 10 years, with a cumulative 227,000 American lives saved over 20 years. And by addressing climate change, we are addressing one of the major national security threats identified by the Department of Defense. We have a very real problem in climate change and an innovative solution; we only lack the political will. Please call your member of Congress to demand action on climate. �e 8 NATIONAL Denver homeless protest against ‘clean up’ of downtown streets P olice and clean-up crews armed with brooms and trash bags were met by angry and frustrated homeless residents just north of downtown Denver in November. Uniformed officers were detailed to ‘clean’ the area’s sidewalks of bicycles, wheelchairs and shopping carts filled with personal items. A tense day with sporadic protests by the homeless and their supporters broke out with campers fearing they would lose their homes and property in the sweep. During the peaceful protests, GILES CLASEN Courtesy of Denver Voice / INSP.ngo the homeless co-operated with the police, loading their belongings into shopping carts which were temporarily moved into storage. Most of the people affected were expected to be able to return to the sidewalk camp after the area covering three streets had been completed. Officer David Hunter of the Denver Police Homeless Outreach Team, said, “Everyone wants a peaceful resolution. We want to clean up and be gone.” John Gerhard Jr says, "ìt isn't easy being homeless when youíre handicapped." Credit: Giles Clasen MIKE BROWN (Continued from page 7) one another, blinding them to the larger systems and institutions that push them down. This is why he refuses to accept the idea of some activists that all white people are the oppressors who should work separately to dismantle racism. “It’s easy to think that white people are evil, but it lets off the hook the system of greed behind the racism and oppression,” said Taylor. Yet, to people of color, he said, the hands of oppression are white and male, belonging to people who are vested in a system that gives them disproportionately more power and economic benefits. There is a core group of about J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 7 25 to 60 people depending on circumstances, said Taylor, who estimates that active members number several hundred. About half are white. The five-person steering team is comprised of four black people and one white person. BLMC is a volunteer organization. According to Taylor, no one is paid for the work they do, and often the leaders pay for organizational expenses with their own money. BLMC adopted the name, Black Lives Matter, Taylor said, because the name was inspiring. But he is quick to point out that BLMC is independent of the national movement, with no affiliation and no access to its funding. “The politics of the Black Lives Matter national organization is only a small slice of the black Black Lives Matter Cincinnati Rally for Sam Dubose Credit: Mike Brown Denver Voice spoke to four residents caught up in the sweep. They were among the residents who were vocal about exercising their right to protest and why the sweep highlights the wider issue of finding shelter and affordable housing in the area. John Gerhard Jr. “I’ve been here since August. I stayed in a shelter the first two weeks, but I was eaten up by bed bugs. It’s also difficult to get from downtown to some of the shelters. You can wait for an hour or longer for a bus to come by with an opening for a handicapped person. “Being in a chair makes it harder. It isn’t like I don’t try, but there is no place to go. I broke my back in a car accident. It isn’t easy being homeless when you’re handicapped. “I know it isn’t easy for the city; it isn’t easy for anyone. I think there are some better solutions. There are abandoned lots waiting to be purchased. No construction yet. We should utilize the lots. We should make temporary campgrounds until they start construction. “We work hard to make these sidewalks work. We wake up every morning and sweep the sidewalks (Continued on page 12) "I am a transsexual. I don't think that makes it harder out here for me. It's hard for everyone," explains Littiah Fabre. Credit: Giles Clasen liberation movement, even though the media projects it otherwise.” For Dicken, BLMC, is appropriately named. “God time and time again reinforces the idea that all lives matter. But we have not done that. We have not earned the right to say that yet. So, until we can say that black lives matter and until we live lives that show that, we cannot claim what our God claims.” “Many white people ignore or hide from racism, or they think it doesn’t exist,” said Troy Jackson, director of the Amos Project, a faithbased organization that regularly partners with about 40 of the city’s (Continued on page 11) Elizabeth Hopkins, Countdown to Conviction Coalition Credit: Mike Brown THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �NATIONAL Sharing free food with the homeless: what harm can it do? No. 347 | J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 O ver 70 cities in the United States have passed laws banning or restricting the sharing of free food with the poor outside. A new theory being used to justify limits to the sharing of meals outside is being adopted by city officials. The City of Phoenix, Arizona, is the latest municipal government to claim that outdoor food programs prevent homeless people from getting help they can otherwise only get by eating at indoor facilities. In September, National Public Radio reported, “‘Don’t feed people living on the streets.’ That’s the message the city of Phoenix is spreading. Staff said it’s necessary to protect vulnerable people, neighbourhoods and businesses.” Riann Balch, deputy director of Phoenix’s Human Services Department, replied to the message by saying, “It’s usually a hard conversation to have at first because feeding is really something that’s ingrained in communities as a good way to help.” When faith and communitybased groups deliver meals to homeless people or organise feeding times, they often hear words of gratitude, but Balch says they also need to hear another consideration. “They [the groups] are prolonging homelessness by giving the person what they need to stay out on the streets.” Ten days later, US Federal District Judge William Zloch ruled that Fort Lauderdale’s City Ordinance No. C-14-42 restricting the sharing of meals outside to the homeless was legal. City officials hired Marbut Consulting to help them provide a justification for its law against feeding the hungry outside. The ordinance effectively bans the sharing of meals anywhere outside since there is almost no place in the city that is not 500 feet from a residence or other prohibited location. Judge Zloch was born in Fort Lauderdale and lives in the area and must know that his ruling also makes it nearly impossible for anyone to “legally” feed the homeless. Back in November, 2014, Robert G. Marbut Jr., justified the city’s law to Rachel Martin on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition. He said: “If you give cash out on the street, generally about 93 percent of it goes to alcohol, drugs and prostitution. And if you give food on the street, you end up in a very convoluted way, but still an important way, preventing people from going into 24/7 programming. “We’ve done a lot of research. And just really getting to the big picture, there’s this move on the right to criminalise. And there’s a move on the left to do nothing—just feed people in parks. And you don’t get 9 homeless people in need of treatment are finding help at indoor meal Courtesy of Spare Change News / INSP.ngo programs. During my over-36 years of providing meals on the streets, I recovery from homelessness by being program, they would have access to a find most people that eat with Food on a jail cell floor. rehabilitation program. Not Bombs also obtain meals at “Equally you don’t get recovery Clearly not everyone that is indoor soup kitchens. from being on a park bench or out on homeless needs drug or alcohol If experts like Robert Marbut a beach or under a bridge. Where you treatment. For example, a National are correct, people who eat at these get recovery is when you go into 24/7 Center for Family Homelessness indoor programs should be receiving programs that holistically address the report found that an estimated drug or alcohol treatment, but this is not the case. It is also my experience that getting into a drug or alcohol treatment program is difficult if not impossible even for those living outside who are desperate to end their addiction. There are a few exceptions. I had one friend named “Little Bit” who was desperate to end her abuse of crack cocaine. She ate with us nearly every Monday at the entrance to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. I took her to a local rehab program. They agreed to take her for free. She had to arrive in the afternoon on a Monday six weeks from the day we booked her treatment. I encouraged Little Bit to eat at People eat a Thanksgiving meal outdoors served in the Skid Row district of Los Angeles. Food Not Bombs every week so I 70 cities across the USA have banned the sharing of free food with poor and homeless could make sure she remembered to people. Credit: REUTERS/David McNew go. I wrote down her appointment in my date book and reminded her condition of homelessness.” 2.5 million children experience of her appointment every time I saw Marbut’s research included homelessness annually, continuing a her. spending several days ‘pretending to steady rise between 2006-2010. Finally the day arrived and she be homeless.’ He told Rachel Martin: Studies show no evidence that came to eat with Food Not Bombs, “I’ve probably lived homeless maybe most of these children need drug or and I was able to take her to the 120 days when you add them all up.” alcohol treatment. Sure, some of their appointment. Little Bit returned to Food Not Bombs months after she entered the program dressed in a nice suit. She was thankful and gave me a hug of gratitude. She’d found her route to sobriety by having frequented a program that provided food outdoors. Little Bit’s success was 20 years ago, but conditions are not so different today. Last year my girlfriend Abbi Samuels and I tried to help a family protect their child from confiscation by Child Protective Services. They came to eat at Food Not Bombs and enjoyed their free meals outside on the steps of the Santa Cruz Post Office. We learned that the father used heroin and wanted to stop. The drug treatment centres charged thousands of dollars and had waiting lists. The only free centre required participation in their Christian Services. His child was taken to foster care before he found help. A Santa Cruz Sentinel Editorial from March 20, 2013 read: “No issue has so divided the greater Santa Cruz Keith McHenry picture as he was arrested for sharing free food in San Francisco in community as providing day-use 1988. The San Francisco Police made nearly 1,000 arrests of people volunteering to services at the Homeless Services share vegan meals with Food Not Bombs from 1988 to 1997. Center. The public’s perception that Credit: Courtesy of Food Not Bombs transients continue to be a visible— often unwanted —presence in the city, A main aspect of the theory of parents could benefit, but that is still county and downtown Santa Cruz “street feeding actually increases and not the principle solution to finding a in particular… And a longstanding, promotes homelessness” suggests safe home for most of these children. persistent outcry that Santa Cruz is people live outside because they And drug or alcohol addiction is not a magnet for transients from other are alcoholics or drug addicts and the only cause of homelessness. that if they ate at an indoor food There is also little evidence that (Continued on page 10) MALCOLM JACK THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �10 LOCAL The Lucky Cat Museum T J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 7 JASON HAAP Contributing Writer ucked away inside Essex Studios, the hypnotic sway of hundreds of cat paws beckon. This is home to The Lucky Cat Museum, one of only a couple worldwide dedicated to maneki-neko, those figurines that appear, to those of us in the West, as "waving cats." Perhaps you've seen these figurines next to cash registers at certain Japanese restaurants. They are not really waving, as the motion, MALCOLM JACK (Continued from page 3) places mainly because of the support and services available here. Critics say Santa Cruz cannot be expected to solve a national problem—and that day services contribute to an ongoing public safety problem.” Many of the city’s “transients” have lived in Santa Cruz for years with a large number having been born in the city. Most day-use services, including meals, ended in June 2015. I believe the real reason cities in Japanese culture, is instead beckoning - urging the viewer to come closer. And if you want a closer look, The Lucky Cat Museum is just what you need. Curated by Micha Robertson, collecting maneki-neko became a personal passion that ultimately started taking too much space in her home. "About four years ago, a friend of mine decided to get a studio here," explained Robertson. "We needed to want homeless services to move indoors is to hide the problem so they will face less pressure to fund solutions. National and state officials also support local efforts to drive the homeless crisis out of sight so they too will not be forced to divert tax dollars away from programs that please their campaign contributors. Food Not Bombs shares its meals outside so people who would otherwise ignore our social, economic and political ideas might happen upon our message. We want to encourage public support for a clear the collection out of the house for the room, and so I asked if I change in society where no one is forced to eat at a soup kitchen or live on the streets. We want the public to ask if we really should we be spending half our federal income tax dollars on the military while making cuts in education and social services? Encouraging a public discussion on these issues by sharing vegan meals on the streets and providing literature at visible locations does not mean Food Not Bombs can’t also help people get treatment for addictions or find employment. Since we encourage those who THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED (Continued on page 11) come for our food to participate as equals in the running of our local chapters, it is more likely those we eat with will gain a sense of self-esteem. This is the type of respect people need to change their lives. Banning “street feeding” is not going to help end homelessness. Changing society by providing education, housing and hope can. Keith McHenry is the co-founder Food Not Bombs. ------------------------ �LOCAL OVERCOMING THE THREAT TO HEALTH CARE No. 347 | J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 T he threat to Obamacare stands in front of us like a ticking bomb. Unprepared for medical and drug expenses, millions of people are shuddering at the thought of returning to a time when the lack of good insurance could tip a family into financial disaster and psychological catastrophe. Not having financial reserves necessary for short or long term hospital stays, critical drugs, or repeated doctor visits, the person without health insurance panics: not visiting the doctor when there are warning signs, not going to the hospital until the pain is too great, and choosing a life of fear as the major alternative. Sadly, this condition, which may affect 30 million people this year, is too often the current conditions facing poor people in our community and country. Health care for the poor has been too little, too late, and too insulting. The poor are blamed for their illnesses, rebuked for costing the tax payer money when MIKE BROWN (Continued from page 8 congregations around issues of race and economic justice. “Other white people, who acknowledge racism, become paralyzed by the issue, too fearful to talk because they are afraid of saying the wrong thing,” said Jackson. “And then there are the white people, the ‘saviors,’ who think they have all the answers, but really need to listen instead.” “This is not the time for faith communities to be silent,” said Dicken. “Especially in white communities, many people feel this isn’t our struggle, this isn’t our issue. But when we choose to stay quiet, then we’ve made a choice. Our silence speaks volumes.” Luke Smith, 19, joined BLMC in November. Smith, who identifies as a straight white male, said, “It is JASON HAAP (Continued from page 10) could set up a museum in the studio. The first space was about a third of the size of this one. The collection just keeps getting bigger, and we just decided it should be a proper museum." "I just want to share it with everybody," Robertson continued. "It's no good if it's all at my house where nobody can see it." There is definitely a lot to see. While, at first glance, the space can come across as repetitive (after all, how many ways are there to make a waving cat?), upon closer inspection one really starts to appreciate the craftsmanship and the individual artistic expression of each piece. Robertson gets most of her lucky cats from online purchases and auctions in Japan. She has a lucky cat slot machine. She has animatronic lucky cats. She has inflatable lucky cats. She has original lucky cat artwork - STEVE SUNDERLAND Contributing Writer 11 in Washington or Columbus. Your health is our priority." We are building support for our program of education and action. It shows us that, given a real chance, people can actively and responsibly join in better health care for all. Our volunteers have heard stories from people who are homeless, impoverished, and sick and also heard stories of people caring about their families, overcoming bad treatment from doctors and hospitals, to make a better life for their families. Learning about the resilience of people, seeing education lead to health-based action, and knowing that lives are being held in a compassionate embrace, has made us redouble our efforts. We know that the road to cancer care for the poor and minorities, in particular, is long. But we intend to navigate the surest and most caring way. For more information, please go to our website:cancerjustice.com. they attend the emergency room, and implicitly told that health care on any regular basis is not for them. The poor do not really know that the US is the only major industrial power in the world that treats its people so shabbily. The middle class is waking up to the fact that the loss of their health insurance may plunge them into poverty and risky behavior. There are forces in our society, our community, and our nation that are working for health care of high quality for all, including the keeping of reasonably priced doctor, hospital, and drug insurance. My organization, the Cancer Justice Network is one of them. We have teamed up with over 20 social service agencies, two universities, medical students, nursing and social work students, and community organizers to offer free and high quality education about the steps to stop cancer in the lives of the poor. Over the past 3 months we have presented to over 500 people at dinners for the poor at Christ Church Cathedral, Madisonville Education and Assistance Center, and Churches Active in Northside. We have brought Navigators, trained volunteers, ready to take people to screenings at Crossroad Health Centers or the Cincinnati Health Departments clinics. Poor people have found their voice in terms of wanting to talk about their health concerns, rising questions and concerns to our Navigators about the steps to following through on exams, treatments, and surviving cancer. Thanks to many supporters, we will be expanding our efforts in the new year by visiting churches, schools, community centers, and agencies like the FreeStore Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul. We are sending a clear message: "We are continuing to offer our services for high quality cancer care no matter what happens important that I use my privilege, because I do have privilege whether I like it or not, for good, instead of just using it for myself.” BLMC formed a city-wide coalition, Countdown to Conviction, in October before the trial of University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing, accused of murder in the fatal shooting of Sam Dubose, a black motorist. “I just can’t think of a more raw expression of the demeaning of black lives, the demeaning of human life, than one person executing another person in the course of stopping them for not having a license plate,” said Bruck. “To me, this is a pretty clearcut case of police overstepping their bounds, police brutality, and systemic racism in this country,” said Katz. The inability to convict Tensing represents a fundamental flaw in the system, he said. “For 400 years, the judicial system has repeatedly failed to hear the cries of African Americans,” said the 12-member board of the AMOS Project in the statement declaring its membership in the Countdown to Conviction coalition. “Rather than saying we should put our faith in a system that has time and time again shown its bias, we’re going to call for what we believe justice to be [that is, a conviction], and ask the courts to align with that, rather than for us to align with the courts,” said Dicken, whose church has joined the coalition. Strickland’s church has also joined the coalition. “Being part of the coalition is us saying, there is a problem in our country where unarmed black men are getting shot and killed by the institution that is meant to protect and serve them. And there needs to be some form of accountability, consequence, and ultimately a formal declaration saying this is wrong.” “Marches, actions, and rallies make a difference,” said Taylor. “People change when they are on the streets with other people in unison demanding something.” Bureaucracies, in Taylor’s view, also respond when masses of people demand change in institutions like the criminal justice system, and refuse to accept anything less than justice and equality. [This article originally appeared on the Cincinnatians For The American dream blog at: https:// c4ad.wordpress.com/ You can email Mike Brown at mbrown.c4ad@ gmail.com some from local artists, and some from overseas. She has big ones and tiny ones, traditional ones and modernized ones. She even has a tiny figure of a traditional market stand, on the shelves of which is a lucky cat among other wares, including a tiny bobble-head figure where the head actually bobbles. She has a gift shop, where you can get things for just a couple bucks, all the way up to $30 and more. She has a vending machine where, for only 50 cents, you can turn the crank and get a golden egg, filled with small lucky cat swag. If you can think of something involving lucky cats, she has it on display. And if it's not on display, it's surely featured in one of the many books she has collected featuring pictures of even more lucky cats! The Lucky Cat Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 3-6pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Find it at 2511 Essex Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45206. You might need to ring the bell to get inside, but it's totally worth the trip to experience this one-of-a-kind collection. THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED ------------------------ �12 L STREET VOICE NEW YEARS EVE AT Joseph House ooking for something to write about. I searched the Internet for ideas and ran across Writing about Nothing. Sounds oxymoronic, when you write something it has meaning to someone so how can it be about nothing? Nothing to me may mean the world to someone else. Oh well, that’s a debate for scholars not a recovering Alcoholic like myself. This is about New Year’s Eve at Joseph House. I am going to start with how my morning began and how it has gone since then. I awoke at 5am to do laundry, you see around here doing laundry can be a race between who gets up the earliest. I chose to arise early and get it over and done with. After about 2 hours of washing and drying my clothes it was time for breakfast. For me eating 3 meals a day is key in my recovery. Not eating can tend to lead me to self-destructive behaviors and into a relapse. So, I ate some ham and eggs (cooked it myself mind you), and it was good, at least it was edible. Shaving and showering came next, that became the first disaster of my day. I cut myself 3 times, twice on my face and once on my bald head. I wanted to blame the razor but it was GILES CLASEN (Continued from page 8) clean. Not everyone does that, but enough of us do it to make it work. We care about it being clean. We care about Mother Earth.” Joshua Griffin “I yell at the cops. I scream at them because I am passionate. I am fighting. There is no one out there fighting for us. You see a crane over there building a building. You see new businesses opening. You see the city growing. The mayor, he is trying to build something to bring up more businesses. But they’re not building affordable housing for people like us. We aren’t part of the city’s plan. “We try to work. We go to work for Ready Man or for a tip agency or day labor and we make nickels and dimes, pieces of crumbs. We can’t get out of here. We can’t get our own BOBBY MORRIS Contributing Writer me rushing to get finished and move on to the next task of my morning. The phrase “Mindfulness” popped into my head during this fiasco but I disregarded it and put some spit and Vaseline on it and called it a job done. Moving on, next was getting to my Saturday morning meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. I called my sponsor he agreed to come pick me up along with another recovering Alcoholic and we were off. The meeting brought on challenges I was not ready for. I was seated next to a newcomer. I must say it was a female newcomer and being the good AA person I am I introduced myself and welcomed her to the meeting. Did I mention that she was cute? Besides that, she smelled amazing! I was lost in my imagination most of the meeting due to the aroma of perfume, but could hear two key events in the man’s story that I could relate to on a personal basis. His wanting to “kill” his father for the abuse he had been doing to his mother and the rest of his siblings. I too had that exact same feeling and thoughts and that day in my past came rushing back into J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 7 my mind and I began to become a little emotional. Shaking that off, the second event was his time he spent at Prospect House another treatment facility that I too have spent time at and his difficulty in seeing where he was at fault in some instances were again like mine. I asked myself, “did God bring me here this morning to hear my story and give me a look at how I too can overcome my past? This question I will save for my journal entry tonight. Oh, it’s only 7:35 in the evening that I am writing this so bedtime isn’t until another 2 ½ hours from now. Nothing happened between me and the cute newcomer so let’s get on with my afternoon. I came back to Joseph House, ate my lunch of potato wedges and juice and tried to take a nap. I did succeed in getting maybe a solid hour of rest during my nap but nothing like I was expecting. Upon waking I read my Horoscope (Aries) and it said “Wanting is an Affirmation that you lack something”. Cryptic as it sounds, I used up about 1 hour of my day doing what was suggested to me by my counselor. To stop and think about how I am feeling and try to see if there is something that I am ignoring and I should address it. I did this and what came to me was that 1. I am hungry 2. I am tired 3. I need to get out of this room. So, I did number 3, I left the room and went to watch some football. Everything is well with me now, life is good, so I thought. I forgot I am hungry. It’s about dinner time now 4:15pm (we old veterans eat early around here) so I went to Alabama’s fish restaurant and got me a Cod dinner. Excellent meal. Then the tiredness creeps up on me and another nap I take. This one was for only about 20 minutes due to a recent surgery I had and sometimes it’s a pain in the ass (pun intended) so I took care of that and went back to the football game. Not a big TV guy so I left that and started wondering what I should write about. That brings us to about 1 hour ago, when I ran across the “Writing about Nothing” article online. It was the catalyst for this short history of my New Year’s Eve at Joseph House. No lowering of the ball at Times Square for me, No Rockin’ Eve, no champagne toast at midnight (I am an Alcoholic) just journaling, prayers, and in my bed by 10pm. So, that is how I spent New Year’s Eve at Joseph House. The End. ------------------------ place. “It feels like we are losing our home today. “We have been out here and we will be out here. We feel like they are taking our space, our home and not treating us like human beings.” Shannon Wolf “I’ve been living here since February. I went through the sweeps in the spring. My wife and I stayed away for three weeks before we moved back to these sidewalks. “I stay safe by living out here with my street family. Our street family means safety, protection, and support. When they make us move we lose our family a bit and it is harder out here.” Littiah Fabre “We sleep out here and live out here. This is the end of the road. We aren’t here because we want to be, John Gerhard Jr pictured with his protest placard during the day of the sweep. Credit: Giles Clasen "When they make us move we lose our family a bit and it is harder out here," Shannon Wolf says about the protection he feels around his ìstreet family. Credit: Giles Clasen we are here because we have to be. It feels like (the police) come here to make war. Not me. I’m a person of peace. “I am a transsexual. I don’t think that makes it harder out here for me. It’s hard for everyone. I stay in the women’s facilities; I’m a woman. I’m sorry I don’t look good. You can’t look good homeless. THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED All you’re doing when you move us from downtown is we move to the suburbs. We move to the parks. We move to the alleys. Then when it’s all clear we move back. If you can get four or five, or ten of us off the street, that’s a start. We can change this!” ------------------------ �13 STREET VOICE No. 347 | J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 Living By Goodness A BAD MOMENT IN MANHATTAN Each day God gives us life I saw up ahead was the Trump Tower. How merciful our creator My face gave forth an automatic glower He gives us a wonderful start I'm on vacation and I shook my fist. To live life with breath I won't have it spoiled by a narcissist. In our lungs and a beating heart I want to enjoy the last days of Barack, Living by goodness and by grace Before facing that inaugural shock, Thank you God for another day BILL WOODS Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer Living by goodness makes one feel good And thankful for Gods good grace A NEW BEGINING GOD IS GOOD, NOT SOME OF THE TIME BUT ALL THE TIME 24/7 I BELIEVE THAT BE THE REASON WE LIVE ON EARTH AND GOD LIVES IN HEAVEN KIM GREEN Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer LOOKING BACK ON MY LIFE AND THE SO MANY CHANGES THAT I WENT THROUGH LEARNING FROM REPEATED MISTAKES GOOD AND BAD UNTIL I LEARNED WHAT TO DO WILLA DENISE JONES Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer REALIZING TODAY KNOWING WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT PLUS THE METHOD TO USE I SEE NOW THAT HAVING KNOWLEDGE DOESN'T DETERMINE THE ROUTE WE CHOOSE I KNOW NOW THAT EVERYDAY ABOVE GROUND IS A DAY TO TAKE HEED AND LEARN I KNOW NOW THAT MY CHOICES WILL DETERMINE WHETHER I LIVE WITH GOD OR I BURN TODAY, KNOWING, UNDERSTANDING WITH THE REALIZATION THAT YESTERDAY IS PASSED PRAYING AND HOPING MY WORDS WILL LINGER IN YOUR MEMORY MAKING A CHANGE TO LAST IF YOU HAVEN'T PAID ATTENTION TO YOUR LIFE MAY YOU LOOK BACK AND SEE THAT A NEW BEGINNING IS WHAT'S UP FOR THE POLITICIANS AND THAT INCLUDES YOU AND ME WILLA DENISE JONES Streetvibes Distributor & Contributing Writer THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �14 PUZZLES CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 116 Across 1. Regular hexahedron 5. Part of the Roman calendar 9. Globe 12. Inclined to anger or bad feelings 13. Part of a church 14. Kind of tide 16. Debate 17. Ship's company 18. Instance 19. Musical notation 20. Female deer 21. Right-hand page 22. Strong and sure 24. Health resort 26. Party for women only 27. Any high mountain 30. Fish eggs 31. Long plaintive cry 33. Gait of a horse 35. Partially opened flower 36. At the peak 40. Vast body of water 41. Point 42. Legendary creature 43. Cogwheel 44. Discharge a debt 45. Boarder 46. Traditional Highland dress in Scotland 48. Small vegetable 49. Colony insect 50. Historic period 53. Cereal grass seed 54. Aura 56. Untrue 58. Insane 59. Any of the main branches of a tree 63. Berserk 64. Mane 66. Shinbone 67. Mature 68. In addition 69. Occurrence 70. Novel 71. Military dining room 72. Following J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 | N o . 34 7 Down 1. Ringlet 2. Exhort 3. Deception used in poker 4. Oculus 5. Revenue 6. Challenge 7. The night before 8. Darn 9. One time only 10. Range 11. Cover with liquid before cooking 12. Pouch 15. Drudge 20. Vertical fall 21. Uncooked 23. Metallic element 24. Close 25. Seed case 27. Highly excited 28. Decorative woven fabric 29. Supplication 32. Bring ashore SODOKU PUZZLE NO 246 - MEDIUM 34. Songbird 35. Young male person 37. Worn in ancient Rome 38. Portent 39. Saucy 41. Meeting arranged in advance 42. Target 44. One of the strands twisted together to make rope 45. Travel in front of 47. Anger 48. Lighthouse 50. A great distance 51. Street urchin 52. Run away to marry 55. Mediterranean fruit 57. Skid 58. A failure to hit 60. Wild goat 61. As if new 62. Nocturnal mammal 64. Amateur radio operator 65. Beer 66. Decimal base PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ISSUE 343 CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 115 SODOKU PUZZLE NO 245- MEDIUM PUZZLES from puzzlechoice.com and puzzles.ca THE VOICE OF THE STREET...UNSILENCED �RESOURCES No. 347 | J a n 13 - J a n 2 6, 2 0 17 Shelter: Women and Children Central Access Point Bethany House 1841 Fairmount Ave, Cinti, Ohio 45214 381-SAFE 557-2873 The Esther Marie Hatton Center for Women 2499 Reading Road, Cinti, OH 562-1980 Grace Place Catholic Worker House 681-2365 6037 Cary Ave, Cinti, Ohio 45224 Mercy Franciscan at St. John 981-5800 Salvation Army 762-5660 YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter 872-9259 1800 Logan St. Cinti, Ohio 45202 131 E. 12th Street, Cinti, Ohio 45202 Shelter: Men City Gospel Mission 241-5525 Shelterhouse 721-0643 1805 Dalton Avenue, Cinti, OH 45214 411 Gest St. Cinti, Ohio 45203 Parkway Center 784-1853 961-2256 Treatment or Supportive Recovery: Women First Step Home 961-4663 2203 Fulton, Cinti, Ohio 45206 Treatment or Supportive Recovery: Both AA Hotline CCAT 351-0422 381-6672 Joseph House (Veterans) 241-2965 830 Ezzard Charles Dr. Cinti, Ohio 45214 1522 Republic Street, Cinti, Ohio 45202 Cincinnati Union Bethel 768-6907 First Lutheran Church 1208 Race St. Food - Last Monday 12-1 Clothing - second Monday 12-1 Lord’s Pantry Mercy Franciscan at St. John 562-8841 NAMI of Hamilton County PATH Outreach 682 Hawthorne Ave, Cinti, Ohio 45205 961-4555 381-1954 421-5211 Food/Clothing 271-5501 Starting Over Tom Geiger House Volunteers of America Anna Louise Inn VA VA Homeless Madisonville Ed & Assistance Center 2121 Vine Street, Cinti, Ohio 45202 221-HELP 721-8666 2401 Reading Road, Cinti, Ohio 45202 241-1064 Prospect House 921-1613 Talbert House Tender Mercies 2401-, 2411 Reading Rd, Cinti, Ohio 45202 FreeStore/FoodBank Charlie’s 3/4 House 721-4580 632-7149 381-1171 421-0065 241-2600 241-2563 Peaslee Neighborhood Center 621-5514 Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart 381-0111 Goodwill industries Healing Connections Intercommunity Justice & Peace Cr. Mary Magdalen House 771-4800 751-0600 579-8547 721-4811 1308 Race St. Cinti, Ohio 45202 215 E. 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 1800 Logan St. Cinti, Ohio 45202 1223 Main St. Cinti, Ohio 45202 People Working Cooperatively 351-7921 The Caring Place 631-1114 Talbert House 751-7747 United Way 211 Women Helping Women 977-5541 Off The Streets 421-5211 Northern Kentucky 421-3131 569-1840 381-4242 Franciscan JPIC Gr. 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Liberty St. Cinti, Ohio 45202 535-2719 591-2246 Treatment or Supportive Recovery: Men CMHA Excel Development OTR Community Housing Crossroad Health Center St. Francis Soup Kitchen Churches Active in Northside 1125 Bank Street, Cinti, Ohio 45214 Interfaith Hospitality Network 471-1100 Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center (10-17 y/o) 3330 Jefferson Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220 961-4080 961-0600 2825 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Health Resource Center 357-4602 McMicken Integrated Care Clinic and Mobile Medical Van 40 E. McMicken Ave, Cinti, Ohio 352-6364 McMicken Dental Clinic 40 E. McMicken Ave, Cinti 352-6363 Mental Health Access Point 558-8888 Mercy Franciscan at St. John 981-5800 St. Vincent de Paul 661-4620 Cincinnati Health Network 621-6364 4600 Erie Ave, Cinti, Ohio 45227 Serves area codes: 45226, 45227, 45208, 45209 1821 Summit Road, Cinti, Ohio 45237 27 W. 12th Street, Cinti, Ohio 45202 961-1983 Our Daily Bread 112 E. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2017 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 13-January 26, 2017 Subject The topic of the resource Homelessness Description An account of the resource Pg 1: Cover Page Pg 2: From the Director The Community Issues Forum Kicks Off 2017 with Vice Mayor David Mann Reviewing Critical Issues City Ahead Pg 3: Education and Income Pg 4: Fake News? Pg 5: Fact or Fiction? Pg 6: How to Respond to Panhandling Pg 7: Black Lives Matter Cincinnati Pg 8: Denver Homeless Protest Against ‘Clean Up’ of Downtown Streets Pg 9: Sharing Free Food with the Homeless Pg 10: The Lucky Cat Museum Pg 11: Overcoming the Threat to Health Care Pg 12: New Year’s Eve at Joseph House Pg 13: Street Voice Pg 14: Puzzles Pg 15: Resources Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Streetvibes Archive Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Streetvibes Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 13-January 26, 2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Josh Spring Bill Woods Michael Earl Patton Steve McClanahan Dr. Mark Mussman Mike Brown Jason Haap Steve Sunderland Bobby Morris Kim Green Willa Denise Jones Michael Flood Mike Brown Google Images Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Bill Woods Black Lives Matter Bobby Morris Cat Museum Denver Dr. Mark Mussman Google Images health care Jason Haap Joseph House Josh Spring Kim Green Michael Earl Patton Michael Flood Mike Brown police brutality Steve McClanahan Steve Sunderland University of Cincinnati Willa Denise Jones