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Campañas de la Congresista Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez enCleveland por Nina TurnerPor Equipo de La Prensa e Isabel Flores

La mujer más jovenelegida para el Congreso querápidamente se convirtió enuna figura política nacional,hizo campaña el sábado 24de julio de 2021 en Cleve-land por un compañerodemócrata que también sepostula para el Congreso.

La Representante FederalAlexandra Ocasio-Cortezhizo dos aparicionespolíticas en nombre de laexrepresentante estatal NinaTurner, una en un eventopara recaudar fondos en unrestaurante puertorriqueño yuna segunda reunión conjóvenes en una panaderíapuertorriqueña. Ambos

lugares reflejan la herencia dela Sra. Ocasio-Cortez.

La recaudación de fondospolíticos para la Sra. Turner sellevó a cabo en el restauranteRincon Criollo Take 2, 7403Denison Ave., donde larepresentante Ocasio-Cortezhabló con una multitud decontribuyentes ysimpatizantes. El destacadoabogado retirado de Cleve-land, Sr. José Feliciano, ayudóa organizar el evento. Felicianoes presidente de la MesaRedonda Hispana con sede enCleveland.

La representante Ocasio-Cortez luego viajó al cercanoCaribe Bakery Shop and Res- (Continua en la p. 2)

taurant, donde cientos dejóvenes vestidos con camisetascon el respaldo a Nina Turnerse reunieron para conocer ysaludar a la congresista.

La representante Ocasio-Cortez respaldó por primeravez a Turner hace unos meses,citando sus posicionesprogresistas similares en unavariedad de temas, incluida laatención médica universal, unsalario mínimo de $15, salarioigual para las mujeres yeducación universitariagratuita.

“No se trata de Nina contracualquier oponente; se trata dela gente contra el gran dinero”,dijo Ocasio-Cortez durante una

manifestación separada paraobtener el voto. “Este es unasiento azul profundo. Es unasiento azul profundo.Distritos como el 11vo deOhio deberían liderar al paísen temas. Hay oportunidades,hay oportunidades muysingulares, distritos muysingulares como este quepueden tomar el liderazgo yser visionarios”.

La Sra. Turner es parte delabarrotado escenario quedesea ocupar el lugar deMarcia Fudge, quien dejóvacante su puesto de Distrito11 en el Congreso cuando fuenombrada secretaria de

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vivienda en laadministración deBiden.

La Sra. Turner es unafigura popular en lapolítica demócrata deOhio, que sedesempeñó comomiembro del ConcejoMunicipal de Clevelandde 2006 a 2008, luegocomo Senadora delestado de Ohio de 2008a 2014. Perdió unacandidatura comocandidata demócrata ala Secretaría de Estadode Ohio en 2014.

Desde entonces, haocupado puestos deliderazgo en la políticaprogresista, apoyando alSenador Bernie Sand-ers en la campañapresidencial de 2016, yluego se desempeñócomo su copresidentanacional en una segundacandidatura presidencialen 2020. El senadorSanders devolverá elfavor este fin de semanahaciendo campaña parala Sra. Turner. Elsenador Sanders y larepresentante Ocasio-Cortez también están

Campañas de la Congresista Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez en Cleveland por Nina Turnerestrechamente conectadospolíticamente.

Entre las apariciones enla campaña, larepresentante Ocasio-Cortez habló conLaPrensa sobre unaamplia gama de temasrelacionados con loslatinos / hispanos, incluidoel embargo cubano, lacondición de Estado paraPuerto Rico y otros.

“Cuando se trata dePuerto Rico, este es untema central. No solo laparidad, sino rectificar losproblemas de laciudadanía de segundaclase”, dijo. “Hay trabajoque he hecho (con otros)para asegurar que hayaparidad con Medicaid yasegurarme de que serealicen inversiones realesen la isla: recuperación (delhuracán) María,recuperación de FEMA,etc.”

La representanteOcasio-Cortez tambiéncree que Estados Unidosdebería asumir un papelmás activo en laOrganización de EstadosAmericanos (OEA) yayudar a sus vecinos.

“América Latina ha sidoun área de la política exte-rior de Estados Unidosdesatendida durantemucho tiempo, en lo querespecta a la protección delos derechos humanos, lainversión humanitaria, yqueremos asegurarnos deque no solo EstadosUnidos desempeñe unpapel dominante, sinotambién un papel deasociación”, dijo. “Se tratade crear prosperidad entodo el hemisferio y nosolo una relaciónextractiva, sino unarelación de cooperacióncon otros paíseslatinoamericanos”.

La representanteOcasio-Cortez tambiénestá trabajandoactivamente para poner fina la llamada “guerra con-tra las drogas” y asuntosrelacionados con lapolítica estadounidenseque ha existido pormuchos años.

“La guerra contra lasdrogas no se trata solo deaspectos relacionados conel encarcelamiento, sinode la poca inversión en lascomunidades”, dijo.

La representanteOcasio-Cortez tambiénexpresó su preocupaciónpor DACA y por ayudar alos Dreamers apermanecer en los EstadosUnidos para completar launiversidad, lo que indicaque la legislación podríaestar vinculada al proyectode ley de infraestructuradel presidente.

Las eleccionesprimarias especiales parael undécimo distrito delCongreso de Ohio estánprogramadas para el 3 deagosto, y las elecciones

generales seguirán el 2 denoviembre. El área seconsidera uno de losdistritos más seguros paralos demócratas en el país,por lo que el ganador delas primarias de ese partidoes el probable ganador delasiento.

Hasta la fecha, otras 12personas estáncompetiendo por el puestodel Distrito 11.

El distrito del Congresoincluye la mayor parte deCleveland, principalmentesu parte Este de mayoríaafroamericana, y varios

suburbios del Este delcondado de Cuyahoga,junto con una secciónminoritaria de Akron yalgunos suburbios delcondado de Summit.

El Distrito tieneaproximadamente un 53por ciento de afro-americanos y pertenecea uno de los dos distritosminoritarios mayori-tarios en Ohio afectadospor las disposiciones deredistribución dedistritos bajo la Ley deDerechos Civiles de1965.

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WASHINGTON,DC, 22 VII 21 (AP): Elgobierno delpresidente Joe Bidenanunció el juevessanciones contra unfuncionario y unae n t i d a dg u b e r n a m e n t a lde Cuba involucradosen abusos a losderechos humanoscometidos durante larepresión de protestasen la isla este mes.

La Oficina para elControl de Activos enel Extranjero (OFAC,por sus siglas eninglés) delDepartamento delTesoro incluyó aÁlvaro López Miera,un militar y líderpolítico cubano, y a laBrigada EspecialNacional delMinisterio del Interior,en la lista más recientede sancionados.

El Tesoro dijo en uncomunicado que LópezMiera “hadesempeñado un papelintegral en la represiónde las protestas en cursoen Cuba”. El Ministeriode las Fuerzas ArmadasR e v o l u c i o n a r i a sde Cuba, encabezadopor López Miera, y otrosservicios de seguridaddel gobierno cubanohan atacado amanifestantes ydetuvieron odesaparecieron a másde 100 de ellos en unintento de reprimir estasprotestas, según eld e p a r t a m e n t oestadounidense.

El gobiernoencabezado por elpresidente MiguelDíaz-Canel actuó conprontitud, y violencia,para sofocar las

protestas. El secretario deEstado de EstadosUnidos, Antony Blinken,dijo que las accionesemprendidas por lasautoridades cubanas, ylas muchedumbresviolentas que movilizó,“dejan al descubierto elmiedo del régimen a supropio pueblo y su faltade voluntad parasatisfacer susnecesidades básicas yaspiraciones”.

La Brigada EspecialNacional ya había sidosancionada en enero porel gobierno delexpresidente DonaldTrump, que tambiénsancionó a todo elMinisterio del Interior ya su titular LázaroAlberto Álvarez Casas envirtud de la Ley GlobalMagnitski.

“Condeno de formainequívoca lasdetenciones masivas y lasimulación de procesosjudiciales en los que secondena injustamente apenas de prisión a quienesse atrevieron a alzar suvoz, en un esfuerzo porintimidar y amenazar alpueblo cubano“ parasilenciarlo, señaló Bidenen un comunicado. “Elpueblo cubano tiene elmismo derecho a lalibertad de expresión y dereunión pacífica que todaslas personas”.

A principios de lasemana, la Casa Blancaanunció que Bidenordenó a su gobiernotomar varias medidaspara aumentar la presiónsobre el régimencomunista luego de quemiles de cubanos salierana las calles de La Habanay de otras ciudades de laisla hace unas semanaspara protestar por la

escasez de comida y losprecios elevados durantela crisis del coronavirus.

El ministro deRelaciones Exterioresde Cuba, BrunoRodríguez, respondió enTwitter que las sancionesson “infundadas ycalumniosas”, y señalóque Biden deberíaaplicarse a sí mismo lassanciones “por los actosde represión cotidiana ybrutalidad policial” enEstados Unidos.

Poco después, duranteuna conferencia deprensa Rodríguez hizoénfasis en la falta desentido práctico de lassanciones.

“Es irrelevante desdeel punto de vista prácticoporque me consta queese ministro (LópezMiera) no tiene cuentasen bancos norte-americanos y nunca meha dicho que estéinteresado en ir a hacerturismo en Miami”,expresó el cancillerRodríguez. “Es unasunto relevante a partirde la implicación políticay agresiva quedemuestra... El gobiernode los Estados Unidosno tiene la menorautoridad ni legal, nimoral ni política paraandar sancionando gentepor el mundo”.

La OFAC fuecomisionada paraexplorar las sanciones afuncionarios cubanosque violaran los derechoshumanos de losmanifestantes pacíficosen Cuba.

“El pueblo cubanoestá protestando por losderechos fundamentalesy universales quemerecen de sugobierno”, dijo la

secretaria del Tesoro,Janet Yellen. “El Tesorocontinuará aplicandosus sancionesrelacionadas con Cuba,incluidas las impuestashoy, para apoyar alpueblo de Cuba en subúsqueda dedemocracia y de aliviodel régimen cubano”.

Biden tambiéninstruyó alDepartamento deEstado formar un grupode trabajo para revisarla política de remesasde Estados Unidos yasegurar que el dineroque los cubano-estadounidenses envíana casa lleguedirectamente a susfamiliares sin que elrégimen se quede conuna parte.

De igual manera, elm a n d a t a r i oestadounidense pidiórevisar la viabilidad deaumentar el personal dela embajada en LaHabana. La CasaBlanca tiene laesperanza de que unincremento en el per-sonal facilite laparticipación de lasociedad civil tras unade las manifestacionesantigubernamentalesmás grandes de Cuba enlos últimos tiempos.

“Hemos dejado clarodurante la últimasemana que abordar estemomento era unaprioridad para elgobierno y para elpresidente Biden”,señaló Jen Psaki,secretaria de Prensa dela Casa Blanca.

La periodista de TheAssociated Press An-drea Rodríguez en LaHabana contribuyó aeste despacho.

EEUU anuncia nuevas sanciones contra Cuba por violar DDHHPor AAMER MADHANI y MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press

CLEVELAND: Theyoungest woman everelected to Congress whoquickly became a na-tional political figurecampaigned in Cleve-land on Saturday, July24, 2021 for a fellowDemocrat, also runningfor Congress.

U.S. Rep. AlexandraOcasio-Cortez made twopolitical appearances onbehalf of former state repNina Turner, one at afundraiser at a PuertoRican restaurant, and asecond gathering withyoung people at a PuertoRican bakery. Both lo-cations reflect the heri-tage of Ms. Ocasio-Cortez.

The politicalfundraiser for Ms. Turnerwas held at Rincon Cri-ollo Take 2 restaurant,7403 Denison Ave.,where Rep. Ocasio-Cortez spoke to a packedhouse of contributors andsupporters. Prominentretired Cleveland attor-ney José Feliciano, Sr.,

helped to organize theevent. Feliciano is presi-dent of the Cleveland-based HispanicRoundtable.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortezlater traveled to thenearby Caribe BakeryShop and Restaurant,where hundreds ofyoung people clad in T-shirts with the NinaTurner endorsementgathered for a meet-and-greet with the congress-woman.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortezfirst endorsed Turner afew months ago, citingtheir similar progressivepositions on a variety ofissues—including: uni-versal healthcare, a $15minimum wage, equalpay for women, and freecollege education.

“This isn’t about Ninaversus any opponent; thisis about the people ver-sus big money,” Ocasio-Cortez said during a sepa-rate get-out-the-voterally. “This is a deep blue

Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortezcampaigns for Nina TurnerBy La Prensa Staff

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LANSING, July 22,2021 (AP): The JusticeDepartment said Thurs-day it will not open acivil rights investigationrelated to COVID-19deaths in Michigan’snursing homes.

The notification toGov. Gretchen Whitmercame nearly 11 monthsafter the department’sCivil Rights Divisionduring the Trump ad-ministration requesteddata from the Democraticgovernors of four states,including Michigan, andsaid it was consideringwhether to investigateunder a federal law thatprotects the rights ofpeople in public nursinghomes. Most nursinghomes are privatelyowned.

“We appreciate yourcooperation with thismatter,” StephenRosenbaum, chief of thespecial litigation sectionwithin the Civil RightsDivision, wrote to MarkTotten, Whitmer’s chieflawyer.

Confronted withsurging hospitalizationsearly in the pandemic,Michigan addressed thedischarge of coronaviruspatients no longer need-ing acute care but still inquarantine.

Whitmer ordered thatnursing homes not pro-hibit the admission orreadmission of residentsbased on COVID-19testing results. Her of-

CORUNNA, Mich.,July 25, 2021 (AP):Elected officials in aconservative Michigancounty who gave them-selves bonuses of$65,000 with federalCOVID-19 relief aidsaid they will return themoney following daysof criticism.

Shiawassee Countycommissioners actedafter the prosecutor saidthe payments were ille-gal, The Argus-Pressreported.

The Michigan Con-stitution bars additionalcompensation forelected officials “afterservices had alreadybeen rendered,” pros-ecutor Scott Koernersaid Friday.

The commissioners,all Republicans, votedon July 15 to awardthemselves $65,000 aspart of a plan to give$557,000 to 250county employees as“hazard pay” for deal-

ing with the coronaviruspandemic.

The smallest amountsfor recipients were$1,000 to $2,000. ButCounty Board ChairmanJeremy Root got$25,000. Two more com-missioners received$10,000 each, while fourothers received $5,000each.

The vote was 6-0 withone commissioner ab-sent.

The commissionersawarded money to otherelected officials, includ-ing the prosecutor, thesheriff and the countyclerk, all Republicans.They, too, said theywould give it back.

“Since these paymentswere made, confusionabout the nature of thesefunds has run rampant,”a statement from com-missioners said. “(We)deeply regret that thisgesture has been misin-terpreted, and haveunanimously decided to

fice told the Justice De-partment, however, thatthe policy never went intoeffect because the statehealth department did notissue necessary guidancedue to nursing homes’ con-cerns.

Her order also requiredhomes with occupancybelow 80% to create a unitdedicated to residents withthe virus. Hospitals had tosend recovering COVID-19 patients back to theirnursing facilities—if theyhad a dedicated unit, pro-tective equipment for staffand enough beds—or toregional “hub” nursinghomes.

Republican lawmakershave accused the gover-nor of fueling the spreadof the virus in places withvulnerable residents.There is no evidence thepolicy led to infections,however. Whitmer hassaid it complied with fed-eral guidance. State offi-cials and the long-term careindustry have said outsidecommunity spread, in-cluding from infectedworkers, is the strongestpredictor of cases insidethe facilities.

Whitmer spokesmanBobby Leddy said nonursing home was everforced to take COVID-positive patients.

“Instead, we made thesmart decision to requirethat residents who con-tracted this deadly diseasebe kept as far away fromothers as possible to pre-

vent more people fromgetting sick,“ he said ina statement. “It’s deeplydisturbing that Republi-cans sought to politicizethe worst public healthcrisis in 100 years, espe-cially when their ownpolicies would have con-tributed to even greaterspread and loss of life _and, at every step of theway, they opposed thevery actions the gover-nor took that saved thou-sands of lives.“

The deaths of morethan 5,600 long-termcare residents have beentied to the virus, account-ing for about 29% ofMichigan’s confirmed19,800-plus deaths.

State Attorney Gen-eral Dana Nessel, aDemocrat, has declinedGOP legislators’ requestto investigate, citing alack of evidence thatany law was violated.The state auditor gen-eral has agreed to Re-publicans’ request toreview the accuracy ofthe number of virusdeaths linked to nurs-ing homes and otherlong-term care facilities.

voluntarily return thefunds to the county,pending additional guid-ance from the state ofMichigan.”

C o m m i s s i o n e rMarlene Webster in-sisted she had no ideathat she had voted topay herself and returnedthe money last week,even posting a copy ofthe check on Facebook.She criticized the lateststatement, saying therewas no misinterpretationof the payments.

“That’s an insult tothe citizens ofShiawassee County,”Webster said.

Two Michigan con-gressmen, a Democratand a Republican, saidfederal virus aid wasn’tintended to rewardelected officials.

Separately, a judge seta hearing for Monday ina lawsuit aimed at re-scinding bonuses for theofficials. It was filed be-fore the latest action.

The 29th Annual Concert of Colors ReturnsAugust 2 - August 9

DETROIT, MI, July8, 2021: The 29th An-nual Concert of Colorsand partner institutionstogether announce thereturn of Detroit’s mostbeloved free, global mu-sic festival that will be ablend of live, broadcastand streamed events foreight exciting days Mon-day, August 2-Monday,August 9. The list ofgreats worldwide in-cludes Roy Ayers,Melvin Davis, SouadMassi, Organic Orches-tra & Brooklyn RagaMassive, and acts from

Haiti, Japan, Uganda, andother countries. In addi-tion, the Don Was All-StarDetroit Revue returns fora spectacular tribute toGeorge Clinton.

Detroit Public TV-WTVS and WDET 101.9FM will broadcast andstream headlining artistswho are recording at TheDetroit Film Theatre at theDetroit Institute of Arts(DIA) and on stages from

their home countries. Inaddition, live music re-turns to Concert of Col-ors at Detroit’s CulturalCenter institutions, in-cluding the Detroit His-torical Museum, DSO’sOutdoor Sosnick Court-yard, Michigan ScienceCenter, Scarab Club, andthe Hellenic Museum ofDetroit.

Other events willalso be streamed onYouTube, Facebook andwww.concertofcolors.com.

In classic Concert ofColors fashion, all eventsare free.

Officials in Michigan county will return virusbonuses

Justice Department won’t probe Michigannursing home deathsBy DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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July 20, 2021: Theafter-hours establish-ment at 5205 TelegraphRd. has been padlockedand boarded-up follow-ing a recent deadlyshooting at that location,and other such illegaloperations will be un-der extreme scrutiny,Toledo Mayor WadeKapszukiewicz, District6 CouncilmemberTheresa Morris, andother city officials an-nounced during a newsconference today.

“We are crackingdown on after-hour es-tablishments,” MayorKapszukiewicz said.“These are totally off-the-books. They don’t

have permits. They havenot been inspected. Theyare illegal and unlawful inevery way. We are doingeverything we can to makesure places like this do notexist.”

“There have been ahandful of these establish-ments that our team hasdone the same thing thatwe have done here at5205 Telegraph: we got acourt order and weboarded them up,” themayor said. “We alreadyknow there are about half-a-dozen other after-hourestablishments that we arewatching.”

Toledo Police ChiefGeorge Kral said the ille-gal businesses operate in-

consistently and in vari-ous locations, makingthem difficult to investi-gate. “These are danger-ous havens for guns andviolence, but also safetyconcerns like a fire,”Chief Kral said.

The mayor high-lighted six other loca-tions the city is moni-toring: 930 HamiltonSt., 3325 Elm St., 613Magnolia St. , 3413Monroe St. , 5742Telegraph Rd., and1034 W. SylvaniaAve. “Some of theseare in neighborhoods,with homes all aroundthem, and we will nottolerate this,” MayorKapszukiewicz said.

Toledo’s “After-Hours establishments” tobe padlocked

July 20, 2021: TheArea Office on Agingof Northwestern Ohio,Inc. (AOoA) onceagain is in the nationalspotlight as it receivedits 14th national AgingInnovations &Achievement Awardtoday.

The National Asso-ciation of Area Agen-cies on Aging (n4a) ispresenting this awardto the Area Office onAging for the excel-lence of its data-drivenoperations. The awardpresentation will takeplace at n4a’s nationalconference which willbe live-streamed at10:15 a.m. at the fol-lowing link: https://z o o m . u s / j /95337462865. TheArea Office on Agingis one of 622 area agen-cies on aging nation-ally striving for excel-lence in serving olderadults.

In partnership withMiami University’sScripps GerontologyCenter and the Center

Area Office on Aging Wins National Awardfor the Excellence of its Data-DrivenOperations

for Community Solu-tions, the Area Officeon Aging of Northwest-ern Ohio, Inc. developeda model for gatheringquality data on con-sumer satisfaction andimpact. Data from tele-phone and mailed con-sumer satisfaction sur-veys drives decisionsregarding service pro-viders, delivery, andcosts. “We are pleasedto receive this nationalrecognition for our workmeasuring what mattersfor older northwestOhioans and having thatdata drive the decisionswe make with the dol-lars we invest in servicesfor older northwestOhioans,” said Area Of-fice on Aging President/CEO Mrs. BillieJohnson.

During the pandemic,the Agency the surveysit uses to reflect chang-ing needs. Given the in-creased social isolation

and caregiver stress dur-ing the pandemic, fu-ture surveying will fo-cus on how the AAA’sprograms and servicescan help improve so-cial isolation scores andreduce caregiver stresslevels.

The Area Office onAging of NorthwesternOhio is nationallyknown and locally rec-ognized as being aleader in helping olderadults, their familycaregivers, andyounger persons withdisabilities live long,quality, independentlives. Through provid-ing both direct servicesas well as contractingwith over 180 providerorganizations, theAgency serves thou-sands of northwestOhioans a year withhome care, nutrition,support of familycaregivers, and seniorservices.

seat. It’s a deep blue seat.Districts like Ohio’s 11thshould be leading thecountry on issues. Theyare opportunities, theyare very rare opportuni-ties, very rare districtslike this one that cantake and be visionary.”

Ms. Turner is part of acrowded field seekingto replace MarciaFudge, who vacated her11th congressional dis-trict seat when appointedas housing secretary{HUD secretary] in theBiden administration.

Ms. Turner is a popu-lar figure in Ohio Demo-cratic politics, serving asa Cleveland City Coun-cil member from 2006-2008, then as an Ohiostate senator from 2008-2014. She lost a bid asthe Democratic nomi-nee for Ohio Secretaryof State in 2014.

Since then, she hasheld leadership posts inprogressive politics, sup-porting Sen. BernieSanders in the 2016presidential campaign,later serving as his na-tional co-chair in a sec-ond presidential bid in2020. Sen. Sanders willreturn the favor thisweekend by campaign-ing for Ms. Turner.

Sen. Sanders andRep. Ocasio-Cortez alsoare closely connectedpolitically.

Between campaignappearances, Rep.Ocasio Cortez spoke toLaPrensa on a widerange of Latino/His-panic-related issues, in-cluding the Cuban em-bargo, statehood forPuerto Rico, and others.

“When it comes toPuerto Rico, this is a core

issue. Not justparity, but rec-tifying the is-sues of sec-ond-class citi-zenship,” shesaid. “There iswork I havedone (withothers) to en-sure there isparity withMedicaid andmaking surethere are ac-tual invest-ments madeon the island—(Hurri-cane) Maria recovery,FEMA recovery, etc.”

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez alsobelieves the U.S. shouldtake a more active role inthe Organization of Ameri-can States (OAS) and helpits neighbors.

“Latin America hasbeen a long, underservedarea of U.S. foreign policy,when it comes to protec-tion of human rights, hu-manitarian investment,and we want to make sureit’s not just the U.S. play-ing a dominant role, butplaying a partnershiprole,” she said. “It’s aboutcreating prosperity in theentire hemisphere and notjust an extractive relation-ship, but a cooperative re-lationship with other LatinAmerican countries.”

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez alsois actively working to endthe so-called “war ondrugs” and issues relatedto the long-standingAmerican policy. “The waron drugs is not just aboutincarceration aspects, butthe underinvestment incommunities,” she said.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez alsoexpressed concern aboutDACA and helpingDreamers stay in the U.S.

to complete college, in-dicating legislationcould be tied to thepresident’s infrastruc-ture bill.

The special primaryelection for Ohio’s 11thcongressional district isset for Aug. 3, 2021,with the general elec-tion to follow on Nov. 2.The area is consideredone of the safest districtsfor Democrats in thecountry, making thewinner of that party’sprimary the likely win-ner of the seat.

To date, 12 other in-dividuals are vying forthe District 11 seat.

The congressionaldistrict includes most ofCleveland, mainly itsmajority African-Ameri-can east side, and sev-eral eastern suburbs ofCuyahoga County,along with a minoritysection of Akron and afew Summit County sub-urbs. The district isroughly 53 percent Af-rican-American and isof one of two majorityminority districts in Ohioimpacted by the redis-tricting provisions un-der the Civil Rights Actof 1965.

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• RITE AID:Drive-thru testingavailable at the 7225Airport Highway;Time: Starting 6/4testing hours will be 10-8 M-F and 10-5 on theWeekend;Appointment: Musthave an appointment.Pre-screening andappointments can be setup at www.riteaid.comFor Questions: (419)866-8943;Cost: Free• WALMART ONCENTRAL:Drive-thru testingavailable at the WalmartSupercenter at 5821Central Ave, Toledo;Time: Testing is avail-able M-W-F from 7 am– 9 am;Appointment: Musthave an appointment.Pre-screening andappointments can be setup at www.MyQuestCOVIDTest.comFor Questions: (866)697-8378;Cost: Free• LABCORP:Anti-body testingavailable at 1565 S.Byrne Rd Suite 105,Toledo;Time: Testing availableMonday-Friday from7:30 am – 4 pmAppointment: OrderRequired, No Appoint-ment Needed.How Lapcorp Works (419-381-1300);Individuals without anorder may have onecreated at LabcorpCOVID-19 AntibodyTesting;Cost: $10 if order ispurchased fromLabcorp website.• NHA: NEXUSHEALTHCARECENTER:Drive-thru and walk-uptesting available at theNexus HealthcareCenter at 1415 JeffersonAve;Time: Beginning 4/27;Appointment: Musthave an appointment.Pre-screening andappointments can be setup by calling 419-214-5700;Cost: Free• NHA: NAVARREPARK FAMILYCARE CENTER:Drive-thru and walk-uptesting available at theNavarre Park FamilyCare Center at 1020Varland Ave (SpanishSpeakers Available);Appointment: Musthave an appointment.Pre-screening andappointments can be setup by calling 419-214-5700;Cost: Free• CVS: Drive-thru testingavailable at the CVS Phar-macy at 2104 S. ByrneRoad, Toledo;

Time: Testing is availableM-F from 9 am – 6 pm, onSat 9 am – 5 pm, and onSun 10 am – 5 pm;Appointment: Must havean appointment.Pre-screening and appoint-ments can be set upa t w w w . C V S . c o mFor Questions: 419-389-9112 Cost: Free• Health Partners ofWestern Ohio:Drive-thru and walk-up Drive-thru testing avail-able at the Old West EndSite (former Girl ScoutBuilding) at 2244Collingwood BlvdToledo;Time: Testing is availableM-F from 8:15 am – 4pm (All Ages);Appointment: Musthave an appointment.Pre-screening andappointments can be setup by calling 567-318-3900;Cost: Free• NEW LOCATION- Toledo Family Phar-macy: Drive-thru testingavailable at 324 MainStreet, Toledo;Time: Testing is availableM/TR: 10am -1 pm, W/F:1 pm-6 pm, Sat : 11 am-3pm;Appointment: Musthave an appointment;Visit DoINeedaCOVID19test.com or call 800-635-8611 to schedule anappointment;Cost: Free

Testing locations forCleveland:

• Cleveland Clinic - Maincampus, 9500 EuclidAve., Cleveland. Drive-thru. • Walgreens, 4281W. 130th St., Cleveland;drive-thru, 9am to 5pm. Cleveland

Ohio Dept of Health: Ifyou have questionsregarding Coronavirus/COVID-19 call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).

Michigan Dept ofHuman and HealthServices

Questions AboutCOVID-19? Call theCOVID-19 Hotline at888-535-6136.Email COVID19@michigan.gov.Don’t Bring COVID-19Home.Get Tested Today At NoCost.Are you or is someoneclose to you sick orhas symptoms? Do youwork outside the home?You should get tested forcoronavirus. There aremany locations whereyou can get tested at nocharge to you.Call the COVID-19Hotline at 888-535-6136,press 1.

Testing sites in Detroit:• CVS Pharmacy at

COVID-19 TESTING LOCATIONSWayne County Com-munity College; Drive-thru 1001 W Fort St,Detroit, MI 48226;(313) 412-2160;Appointment RequiredFeatures• No-cost• No doctor’s orderneeded• Tests uninsuredindividualsGuidelines• Insurance accepted.• Call to make anappointment for a self-swab test. Testingavailable to individualsmeeting CDC, state, andage guidelines.• Tests some asymptom-atic depending on riskand occupation.• Health CentersDetroit Medical Group FQHC, 7633 E.Jefferson Ave., Suite340, Detroit, MI 48214;(313) 822-9801Appointment RequiredHours:Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr – 08:30AM-05:00PMFeatures• Tests people withoutsymptoms (asymptom-atic)• No doctor’s orderneeded• Tests uninsuredindividualsGuidelines• Insurance accepted.• Please call the site toschedule a testingappointment.

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Grand Rapids TeleCare:In an effort to minimizethe spread of infection, weare now able to provideyou with an opportunity tohold a telemedicine videovisit with one of our pro-viders. This will allow ourproviders to facilitatehealth care virtually with-out an in-person visit.TeleCare will be availablefrom 8:00am to 8:00pm,7 days a week. Patientsrequiring further care willbe directed to our clinic orother appropriate health re-sources, as needed. Mostinsurance companies haveagreed to cover thetelemedicine visits for thecost of your typical copay.For those patients who donot have insurance cover-age, we are offering thetelemedicine visit for $65.

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July of 2021: LourdesUniversity presidentMary Ann Gawelek,Ed.D., has announcedthe appointment of threenew members to its boardof trustees: SheilaEason, Martha E. Vetter,and Sr. RebeccaRutkowski, OSF.

“Lourdes is thrilled towelcome Ms. Eason, Ms.Vetter and Sr. Rebeccato our Board of Trust-ees. The University willbenefit from their com-munity connections andthe expertise they bringin organizational devel-opment, human re-sources, public relations,journalism, social workand business” says Dr.Gawelek.

Sheila Eason is thefounder and CEO of El-evate People Solutions,LLC, a leadership andpersonal developmentconsultancy. With morethan 25 years of experi-ence helping organiza-tions leverage humancapital to their maximumpotential, Ms. Eason pro-vides workshops andtraining in the areas ofleadership, personal de-velopment and diversityand inclusion.

A Certified Speaker,Trainer, and Coach withthe John Maxwell Team,Ms. Eason delivers in-teractive an educationalexperience to audiencesin order to elevate theirskills and develop trans-

formational leaders. As acoach, she helps createawareness and facilitatelearning and growth in herclients.

Ms. Eason is a graduateof Bowling Green StateUniversity where sheearned a Bachelor of Sci-ence in Business Adminis-tration, and a Master ofScience in OrganizationalDevelopment. Ms. Easonholds both Senior Profes-sional in Human Resources(SPHR) and SHRM SeniorCertified Professional(SHRM-SCP) certifica-tions. She is past Presidentof the Northwest OhioHuman Resources Asso-ciation and served as Di-versity Chair for severalyears.

Martha E. Vetter is apublic relations and com-munications expert, withmore than 35 years of ex-perience. Ms. Vetter wasthe Founder and CEOof R/P Marketing PublicRelations (now TranscendStrategy Group), until shesold the firm in 2017. Dur-ing her 25 years with R/Pshe was recognized na-tionally as an expert inhospice marketing andreceived over 100 local,regional, and national PR,healthcare, hospice, ad-vertising and public rela-tions awards including theToledo Press Club Life-time AchievementAward, Public RelationsSociety of America SilverAnvil Award, and the Girl

Scouts of AmericaWoman of DistinctionAward.

Ms. Vetter received aBachelor of Science inJournalism and PublicRelations from BowlingGreen State Universityand a Master of Fine Artsin Business and Organi-zational Communicationfrom the University ofAkron.

Sr. RebeccaRutkowski currentlyserves as a Counselorand CongregationalTreasurer for the Sistersof St. Francis ofSylvania. Sister Rebeccaarrived in Biloxi, Mis-sissippi in 1993 andserved as Director ofCatholic Social and Com-munity Services. In2002, she became thefirst woman appointedChancellor for the Dio-cese, a position shemaintained until beingelected to the Leader-ship team with the Sis-ters of St. Francis ofSylvania, Ohio.

Sister Rebecca re-ceived an Associate ofArts in Business fromHenry Ford CommunityCollege, a Bachelor ofArts in Sociology fromthe University of Toledo,and a Masters in SocialWork from St. Louis Uni-versity.

Photos of Ms. Eason,Ms. Vetter, and SisterRebecca courtesy ofLourdes University.

Lourdes University welcomes three boardmembers

Sheila Eason Martha E. Vetter Sr. Rebecca Rutkowski

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C L E V E -LAND, July 23,2021: Hispanicleaders in North-east Ohio are ex-cited to an-nounce thelaunching of TheLatinx NEOFund, a politicalaction commit-tee created forthe purpose ofengaging Latinxc o m m u n i t i e sand the public-at-large in activi-ties that will increaseHispanic/Latinx par-ticipation in the po-litical process.

Research shows,Hispanic/Latinx com-munities are civicallyengaged at extraordi-nary levels in their na-tive countries, whichserves as a core ele-ment of the culture.For example, voterturnout is well over90 percent in PuertoRico and other LatinAmerican countries.In contrast, the Latinovote in the U.S., whilegrowing, still remainslow. According to thePew Research Center,about 32 million His-panics were eligibleto vote in 2020, and16.1 million voted.

Lorraine Vega ,founding member ofthe Latinx NEO Fundsaid, “growth is espe-cially significantsince the last Census(2010) has shown anincrease inCleveland’s Latinxpopulation, while theoverall populationhas declined.” In2019, the U.S. Cen-

sus data showed 48,199Hispanics were living inCleveland, and 77,343in Cuyahoga County.

The mission of theFund is to increase andenhance the quality ofinformation regardingcandidates, legislativeissues, elections andelection processes thataffect the growing His-panic/Latinx popula-tion. The Fund will alsogive a voice to issues ofimportance to Latinxcommunities.

To kick off the cre-ation of Latinx NEOFund, the group cel-ebrates its first two en-dorsed candidates, NinaTurner for the 11th con-gressional district, andCouncilwoman JasminSantana for Ward 14 inthe city of Cleveland.

Jose Villanueva, an-other founding mem-ber, stated, “The Fund’sendorsement of JasminSantana for re-electionas Cleveland CityCouncil representativeof Ward 14 is anacknowledgement ofthe accomplishments ofthe Councilwoman dur-ing her first term, selec-

tion as MajorityWhip, and her vi-sion for the futureof residents ofWard 14, Cleve-land and North-east Ohio.”

During a recentvisit to with theformer Mayor ofSan Juan, PuertoRico, CarmenYulin Cruz , theLatino NEO Fundannounced theirendorsement ofNina Turner’s

candidacy for Con-gress of Ohio’s11thDistrict. The Fundrecognizes the inclu-sive efforts ofTurner’s campaignwith the Latino com-munity and the needfor someone at the na-tional level who issensitive to the needsand concerns ofLatinx communities.

Also recognizingthe mission of theFund and the signifi-cance of the occasion,founding memberAdrian Maldonadostated, “the endorse-ment of these candi-dates and the supportfor Turner lays thegroundwork for morecoordinated efforts ofequity and inclusionin the political pro-cess, and access to thetools needed to com-municate with the His-panic/Latinx popula-tion in NortheastOhio.”

For more informa-tion about the newLATINX NEO Fund,contact LorraineVega at (216) 906-7702.

NEO Hispanics launch new political actioncommittee with endorsement of candidates

Lorraine Vega

Lorain County Community College hostsSantarelli Memorial 5K Cross Country Race

Lorain CountyCommunity College(LCCC) will host theSantarelli Memorial5K cross country raceat 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the LCCC cross country course.

All are welcome. Register at peaceracing.com. The event also includesa free one-mile fun run at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Jim Powers at (440) 366-7652 or jpowers@lorainccc.edu.

Lorain County Community College islocated at 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria.

CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTSWATCH PARTY FOR MAYORALCANDIDATE FORUM

WHAT Every Clevelanderdeserves to live in a safe, healthyneighborhood. Where do the city’smayoral candidates stand on envi-ronmental justice? Now is yourchance to meet the candidates, askquestions, and learn their views on environmental issues. In partnershipwith the Ohio Environmental Council, Cleveland 2030 District, and othercommunity organizations, Cleveland Public Library is hosting a ClevelandMayoral Candidate Forum. The event will be streamed on Zoom. Watchparties will be held throughout the city including the MLK Branch.

WHERE Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch of Cleveland Public Li-brary1962 Stokes Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106

WHEN Wednesday, July 21, 2021.5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, la oficina de El Centroofrece servicios por teléfono a la comunidad con una cantidadlimitada de personal. Si necesitas servicios o venir a la oficina,le recomendamos que llame primero a la oficina (440-277-8235) para recibir instrucciones del nuevo procedimiento para visitas. Los siguientes sonservicios que aún estamos ofreciendo:

• Servicios de administración de dinero / representante del beneficiario para personascon enfermedades de salud mental severa y discapacidades físicas

• Línea telefónica de información y de referidos en español 211• Línea de navegación de salud mental y adicción (440-240-7025)• Interpretación médica y de salud mental (por teléfono) para agencias con contratos• Difundir información a la comunidad sobre COVID-19• Distribución de Comida• Seminarios para compradores de vivienda por primera vezEl equipo de atención de COVID de El Centro ahora puede programar citas de

vacunación de COVID-19 de primera y segunda dosis en asociación con el Departamentode Salud Pública del Condado de Lorain. Para registrarse, llame al 440-240-7064 parahablar con un Consejero del equipo de atención de COVID. Este servicio está disponibletanto en inglés como en español.

Tutoría gratuita - 231Go! El programa colaborativo de escuelas intermedia de ElCentro está ofreciendo tutoría y sesiones de ayuda con la tarea con cita previa. Contamoscon tutores bilingües disponibles durante todo el año escolar. Para obtener másinformación, comuníquese con Verónica González al 440-277-8235 Ext. 7014.

Grupo de apoyo en español GRATUITO de COVID Care de El Centro. El Grupo sereunirá todos los miércoles de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm a través de por la plataformaelectrónica llamada Zoom durante siete semanas (la fecha de inicio se anunciará). Paraobtener más información o registrarse, llame a Anabel Barron al 440-277-8235).

Próximos Eventos:21 y 28 de agosto - Talleres bilingües de educación para compradores de vivienda

certificados por HUD. Estas clases ayudarán a mejorar la educación financiera de losresidentes del condado de Lorain. El Centro ofrece a los compradores de vivienda doscursos (cuatro horas por clase) enfocados en: Conocimientos financieros (presupuestacióny ahorro) y el proceso de propiedad de vivienda para preparar a los participantes en elproceso de compra de vivienda. Para registrarse o para obtener más información, llamea Maria Carrion al 440-277-8235 Ext. 7032.

Eventos de organizaciones asociadas:Avanzando Through College es una comunidad de aprendizaje en Lorain County

Community College que está abierta a estudiantes Latinx (Latinos/Hispanos) de primeraño, segundo año y estudiantes de transferencia. El programa de un año comienza en elsemestre de otoño (13 de septiembre) como un curso de 12 semanas que cumple con elrequisito de experiencia del nuevo estudiante de dos créditos. Los estudiantes participaránen eventos especiales, tutoría de compañeros y actividades de apoyo académico duranteel semestre de primavera. Los estudiantes reciben $ 500 por completar todo el programa(folleto adjunto). Si está interesado, tiene alguna pregunta o desea informaciónadicional, comuníquese con Cynthia o Lizette: Cynthia Arredondo, correo electrónico:carredon@lorainccc.edu, llamada / mensaje de texto: 440-320-1885; Lizette Torres,correo electrónico: ltorres@lorainccc.edu, llamada / mensaje de texto: 440-258-3225

Regístrese para asistir a las sesiones de información y talleres: Eventos para estudiantes- Lorain County Community College (lorainccc.edu)

El Centro de Servicios SocialesPróximos EventosJulio 2021

For more information on any of these events please contact El Centro at 440-277-8235

CLEVELAND: Reg-istration for Encore 55+Learning at CuyahogaCommunity College(Tri-C®) will open Aug.2, 2021 for new sessionsof on-campus andonline courses this fall.

Beginning in Septem-ber, Encore Campus Fri-days will return in a lim-ited capacity at the East-ern, Western andWestshore campuses.The first four-week ses-sion begins Sept. 3, fol-lowed by sessions start-ing Oct. 8 and Nov. 5(no class Nov. 26). Eachclass is 50 minutes, andwill take place at 9 a.m.,11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Encore On-the-Govirtual sessions will con-tinue once a week onTuesdays. The first six-week session beginsAug. 31, followed by asecond session startingon Oct. 19 (no classNov. 23). Each class is50 minutes, held at 9a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Instructors will teachclasses via Webex, aneasy-to-use online meet-ing platform. Assistanceis available for those un-

familiar with Webex, andthe Encore team is offer-ing practice sessions tofamiliarize users with theplatform.

Encore Campus Fri-days and Encore On-the-Go courses cover a widevariety of subjects, in-cluding: finance, fitness,history, literature, music,philosophy, science, andmore.

Enrollment cost forEncore Campus Fridaysis $20 per four-weekcourse. Encore On-the-Go is $27 per six-weekcourse.

Tri-C’s NeighborhoodScholars 55+ adult edu-cation program returnswith in-person and vir-

tual offerings. The sched-ule includes tours of lo-cal places of worship,presentations onCleveland’s history andthe popular ClevelandMuseum of Art series.

Most NeighborhoodScholars classes aresingle-day, with feesranging from $10 to $40.The six-week ClevelandMuseum of Art series is$79.

Visit tri-c.edu/encoreto register and for fulllists of Encore CampusFridays, Encore On-the-Go and NeighborhoodScholars courses. Thoseinterested can also call216-987-2274 for infor-mation.

Registration Opening Soon for new session ofTri-C Encore 55+

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Beginning thisfall, Kent State Uni-versity at Trumbullwill offer TrumbullCorrectional Insti-tution incarceratedindividuals a chanceto complete a Bach-elor of Technical andApplied Studies(BTAS). With sub-stantial funding sup-port from local foun-dations, Kent StateTrumbull andLaunchNET KentState will join SinclairCommunity College(Dayton, Ohio) tocomplete this new 2+2program partnership.

Sinclair has beenoffering an Associatein Business Manage-ment there for twoyears, so its first gradu-ates will be ready tobegin working on theirbachelor’s this fall.Along with the degree,students can completea certificate in entre-preneurship throughthe program.

“We chose theBTAS with entrepre-neurship training be-cause it is difficult forindividuals with felo-nies to get hired byemployers,” saidKristenne Robison,Ph.D., assistant pro-fessor of sociology,criminology and jus-tice studies. “By de-veloping their entre-preneurial mind-setand skills, as well asputting credentials intheir hands, graduatesof the program canstart a business, pur-sue funding for theirentrepreneurial effortsor offer value to localemployers.”

Many policymak-ers focus on the ben-efits of a college edu-cation in reducing re-cidivism as it increasesthe chances for suc-cessful reentry. A2013 Rand studyfound that individualsparticipating in a cor-rectional educationprogram while incar-cerated were 43% lesslikely to reoffend incomparison to theirpeers who did not par-ticipate in correctionaleducation. There isalso a high need andinterest in pursuingpostsecondary educa-tion while incarcer-

ated, particularlybachelor’s degree pro-grams.

According to DanielPalmer, Ph.D., interimdean and chief adminis-trative officer of KentState Trumbull, the ben-efits of a program likethis are vast.

“As a public institu-tion, a program like thishelps Kent State fulfilli ts mission of‘transform[ing] l ivesand communitiesthrough the power ofdiscovery, learning andcreative expression inan inclusive environ-ment,’” he said.

The Kent State prisoneducation program,which does not have anofficial name yet, hasbeen in the works sinceJanuary 2020. Robison,along with BenjaminTipton, Kent State’s ex-ecutive director of foun-dation relations, beganthe process of seeking thefinancial support neces-sary to make the programa reality. Trumbull Cam-pus Director of Philan-thropy Dave Smith sup-ported their efforts by in-troducing the concept topotential funders fromacross the MahoningValley.

A 2016 study by theU.S. Department of Edu-cation revealed that overthe course of three de-cades — from 1979 to2013 — state and localspending on prisons andjails increased at threetimes the rate of fundingfor pre-K-12.

“So this becomes acommunity effort to pre-vent recidivism and re-invest in individualswho want to make achange,” Robison said.“Many of our local foun-dations realized the po-tential benefits for thisprogram and made sig-nificant contributions tohelp launch it.”

Here is a list offunders:

• Burton D. MorganFoundation

• The Raymond JohnWean Foundation

• The YoungstownFoundation

• Community Foun-dation of the MahoningValley

• The ThomasesFamily Endowment

Congress reinstatedaccess to Pell Grantsfor incarcerated stu-dents last December.The FAFSA Simplifi-cation Act is set to takeeffect no later than July1, 2023. According toRobison, this shouldalleviate the need foradditional funding andmake the program self-supporting.

• History •In the 1990s, Pell

Grants were eliminatedfor incarcerated learn-ers. The U.S. Depart-ment of Education,during the Obama ad-ministration, createdthe Second Chance PellPilot Program. PellGrant access was madeavailable to 10,000 in-carcerated learnersacross the country. InDecember of 2020,with bipartisan sup-port, Pell Grants werereinstated for incarcer-ated learners (or willbe by July of 2023 atthe latest). The rein-statement provides asignificant fundingstream for college inprison programs.

Incarcerated peopleearn pennies per hourfor the work they do inprison. Pell Grants, theprimary source ofneed-based financialaid, has made it pos-sible for students toaccess higher educa-tion. The 1994 crimebill stripped incarcer-ated students of PellGrant eligibility, mak-ing a college educa-tion practically unat-tainable.

“Our program be-gins near the 50th an-niversary of the AtticaPrison riots, which oc-curred in September1971,” Robison said.“The first college de-gree program inprison emerged out ofthe Attica Prison riotsas it gave incarceratedindividuals some-thing positive to dowhile incarcerated.”

Program offers Incarcerated individuals a‘Chance to Reenter’ the Community with aDegree

CLEVELAND, 23 VII21 (AP): Conocido comolos Indios desde 1915, elequipo de Grandes Ligasen Cleveland será llamadolos Guardianes.

El equipo anunció elcambio de nombre elViernes—a entrar en vigoral final de la temporada2021_ a través de un videoen Twitter narrado por elactor Tom Hanks, aficio-nado del equipo. Ladecisión pone fin a mesesde un debate internodetonado por un exhorto ainstituciones y equipos detodo el país a eliminarpermanentemente logos ynombres consideradosracistas.

La elección deGuardianes sin duda serácriticada por muchos delos aficionados del equipo,muchos de los cualesreaccionaron molestosrápidamente en las redessociales.

La organización pasóla mayor parte del añopasado reduciendo unalista de nombrespotenciales que hace pocomás de un mes aún era decerca de 1.200. Pero elproceso, que según el clubincluyó 140 horas deentrevistas con fanáticos,líderes comunitarios,directivos y una encuestaa 40.000 aficionados,aceleró y el equipodeterminó que se llamarálos Guardianes.

El dueño del equipo,Paul Dolan, dijo que laagitación social del verano

p a s a d o ,d e s a t a d apor elases ina todel afroestadounidenseGeorge Floyd en Minne-apolis, estimuló suintención de cambiar elnombre del equipo.

Se espera que Dolanofrezca más detalles sobrela elección y el trasfondodel cambio durante unaconferencia de prensa enProgressive Field antes quelos Indios reciban a los Raysde Tampa Bay.

Dolan indicó que elnuevo nombre refleja laciudad y su gente.

“Cleveland ha sido y serála parte más importante denuestra identidad”, subrayóen un comunicado. “Es porello que queríamos unnombre que representefuertemente el orgullo, laresistencia y la lealtad delos habitantes de Cleveland.‘Guardianes’ refleja talesatributos que nos definen”.

El cambio sucedemientras el WashingtonFootball Team de la NFLcontinúa su proceso haciauna transformación simi-lar. La franquicia dejó deusar su nombre deRedskins antes de latemporada 2020. Washing-ton anunció recientementeque revelará un nuevonombre y logo en 2022.

El nuevo nombre delequipo esta inspirado endos estructuras enormes depiedra cerca del estadio enel centro de Cleveland_conocidas como los

guardianes del tráfico_ enel Puente Hope Memo-rial sobre el RíoCuyahoga.

Los colores del equiposeguirán siendo losmismos, y los nuevoslogos de los Guardianesincorporarán algunos delos detallesarquitectónicos delpuente.

En 2018, los Indiosdejaron de portar elpolémico logo del JefeWahoo en sus uniformesy gorras. Sin embargo, elequipo siguió vendiendomercancía con el rostrocaricaturizado de un indiosonriente de piel roja porel cual protestaron du-rante décadas grupos dei n d í g e n a snorteamericanos.

“Es un paso enormehacia la corrección de losagravios cometidos con-tra la población indígena,y es un paso hacia lajusticia”, dijo CrystalEcho Hawk, directoraejecutiva y fundadora deIllumiNative, un grupodedicado a combatir lasmalas representacionesde los indígenasnorteamericanos.

Los Guardianes es elquinto nombre en lahistoria de la franquicia,después de Blues (1901),Bronchos (1902), Naps(1903-1914) e Indios(1915-2021).

Indios de Cleveland cambian de nombre;serán los GuardianesPor TOM WITHERS, Associated Press

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SAC, Director of Programs

CLEVELAND: The Spanish American Committee is seeking to hire anew Director of Programs, who is responsible for providing leadershipand direction within the Spanish American Committee by implementing

and evaluating programs with emphasis on measurable outcomesusing data and best practices; prioritization of programmatic objectives,

activities, and budget needs.

Please send your Résumé to ramonitav@spanishamerican.org

Fecha Límite de Registro de Votantes para la ElecciónElección Primaria del 14 de septiembre de 2021

Por la presente, la Junta Electoral del Condado de Cuyahoga notifica a laspersonas que deseen votar en la Elección Primaria del 14 de septiembre de 2021que deben inscribirse para votar a no más tarde del 16 de agosto de 2021. Puedeninscribirse en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Cuyahoga, en la 2925 EuclidAvenue, Cleveland, que abre de lunes a viernes de 8:30 AM a 4:30 PM.

Formularios de inscripción de electores están disponibles en los siguientes sitios:1. La oficina del Secretario de Estado o cualquiera de las 88 juntas electorales

de los condados.2. La oficina de cualquier registrador delegado del Departamento de Vehículos de

Motor de Ohio.3. Oficinas de agencias designadas que proporcionan programas de asistencia

pública o para incapacidades.4. Bibliotecas públicas.5. Escuelas secundarias públicas o vocacionales.6. Oficinas del tesorero del condado.7. Oficinas de agencias designadas:

• El Departamento de Servicios del Trabajo y de la Familia• El Departamento de Salud (Incluye el programa de la mujer, infantes y niños

WIC)• El Departamento de Salud Mental• El Departamento de Servicios a Personas con Trastornos del Desarrollo y

Discapacidades• La Comisión de Servicios de Rehabilitación• Cualquier universidad o colegio que es asistido por el estado que provee

asistencia a estudiantes con incapacidades

Las personas que deseen inscribirse por correo pueden llamar, escribir o enviarun mensaje de correo electrónico a la Junta Electoral y solicitar que les envíenformularios por correo. Estos formularios deben completarse y devolverse a laJunta Electoral antes de la fecha límite indicada arriba.

Las personas que deseen inscribirse en línea pueden hacerlo en www.443vote.usy hacer clic en “Inscripción de Electores” y seguir las instrucciones. Esto debehacerse antes de la fecha límite de inscripción indicada arriba.

Las personas que deseen actualizar su dirección residencial en línea puedenhacerlo en el www.443vote.us, hacer un clic en “español” y luego haga un clic en“Actualizar mi dirección”. Esto también debe realizarse antes de la fecha límiteindicada arriba.

Si una persona ya está inscrita para votar en el Estado de Ohio y desea cambiarde nombre y/o de dirección al Condado de Cuyahoga, puede hacerlo en la JuntaElectoral del Condado de Cuyahoga, hasta e incluso el Día de las Elecciones. ElDía de las Elecciones, usted puede informar el cambio y votar con una papeletaprovisional en la oficina de la Junta Electoral o en el lugar de votación del distritoelectoral en el cual está ubicada su nueva dirección electoral.

Usted está calificado para inscribirse para votar en Ohio si cumple con todos lossiguientes requisitos:1. Es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos.2. Tendrá al menos 18 años de edad antes del o el día de la elección general.3. Será residente de Ohio por al menos 30 días consecutivos antes de la elección

en la cual usted desea votar.4. No está encarcelado (en prisión) por una sentencia de delito mayor según las

leyes de este estado, otro estado o los Estados Unidos.5. Ningún tribunal de sucesiones le ha declarado incompetente para fines

electorales.6. No ha sido privado de sus derechos permanentemente por violaciones a las

leyes electorales.

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE CUYAHOGAJEFF HASTINGS, PRESIDENTE

ANTHONY PERLATTI, DIRECTOR

The Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) is looking for motivated andenergetic individuals to join our team and engage with our members.TMWC is a mental health recovery and support agency that offers hopeand encouragement through the power of peer support to those who havelived experience with mental illness and substance use disorder. We haveseveral career openings and hope you will consider joining our team.

Additional information about each of the following positions andhow to apply can be found at www.wernertcenter.org

Expressive Arts Coordinator (full-time) ($14 - $20/hour range)Creative and innovative individual who can lead expressive arts programfor adults living with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorderSchedule and lead expressive art services, including visual arts, perform-ing arts, and language arts, including educational outings and activities.

Vehicle Driver (full-time) ($12. - $18/hour range)Provides roundtrip transportation for members of the TMWC in a FordTransit Van or a 12 + 2 passenger Mini Bus. Must operate all vehicles ina safe manner and in compliance with all applicable TMWC policies,procedures, traffic laws and regulations, and vehicle inspections. Re-quired to operate chairlift to assist riders in boarding vehicles, ensuringwheelchairs or scooters are properly secured using QStraint. Must havea valid Ohio Driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Communications Specialist (full-time) ($12 - $18/hour range)Individual will play a key role in producing content, launching a newwebsite, and expanding TMWC presence on social media, and workingwith online meeting platforms. Excellent writer with experience in socialmedia who is adept at engaging both internal and external audiences, andwho is energetic, organized, creative, and self-motivated.

Operations and Maintenance Assistant (part-time) $9 - $13.50/hour range)Responsible for assisting in building and campus maintenance, ensuringthat facilities are clean and in good operating condition. Includes cleaningbuilding and rooms, performing general maintenance and repair of thebuilding, grounds, and equipment. Must be able to perform physicalactivity, including lifting heavy objects, shoveling, and sweeping.

For current openings and to apply, visithttps://www.utoledo.edu/jobs/

UT / UTMC is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer and educator.

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Housekeeper

Group 10 Management is looking for a professional, energetic Housekeeper to joinour team . You will join a team that is responsible for maintaining cleanliness ofguest rooms.

As a Housekeeping team member, you should combine a pleasant personality witha dynamic professional attitude and possess exceptional attention to detail. You willensure our guests are welcomed and comforted by a clean and well-stocked room.

This position is open to full and part-time applicants! We have hotel properties inthe Troy, Romulus and Livonia area!

Minimum Requirements

• Must have basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of clean-ing products and operation of standard cleaning equipment.

• Must be able to speak, read and understand the primary language(s)used in the workplace and effectively communicate with managementand co-workers.

• Requires grasping, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending,climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.

• Ability to lift, push and pull 30+ lbs.

• Prefer at least 2 years of current hotel housekeeping experience.

www.group10management.com/careers

Please send your resumes via e-mail to kennykoza@group10.netor drop off in person at our office at

29200 Northwestern Hwy Ste. 450, Southfield, MI 48034Fax: (248) 855-1080

JANITORIAL BUILDING SERVICES

Holland Building Services is currently looking for janitorial cleaners forToledo and surrounding areas; Maumee, Perrysburg, Downtown, etc.

Part Time and full-time hours available. AM and PM shifts as well as 3rd shift.

Monday - Friday and weekend shifts. Pay rate $10.95 up to $16.00.

We require a background check for these positions.

The job duties include but are not limited to vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitizing.

Call or Text us today for a phone interview 419-691-4694.

LOOKING FORCLEANING

HELPSe busca ayuda

de limpieza$15/hr.

Call/llamen419.870.6565

Request for Proposal - HVAC System

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) seeks responses to its Request forProposal for Assessment and Replacement Services for its Heating, Ventilation,and Air Conditioning System. For the full text of the proposal, please visit ABLE’swebsite at www.ablelaw.org/careers-with-able/job-opportunities.

Mechanic

Help wanted for a mechanic in our Shopat Toledo Auto Credit. Please call us at:

419.283-0528

Call between the hours of 9:00 am and5:00 pm Monday through Friday to set up

interview with Mary.

Why trade in your Vehicle?WE will pay you Top Dollar

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Preventive aintenance;roof repairs; rubberroofing; re-roof shingles;roof leaks; roof coatings;power washing!

30+ years experience! INSURED!¡Se habla español!

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Notice of Civil Service ExaminationFirefighter

City of Fremont

The Fremont Civil Service Commission will be holding an entrance exam forthe position of Firefighter on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 7 am. This will beheld at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex at 600 Saint JosephSt. Fremont, Ohio 43420. Applications for the test can be completed byvisiting www.fremontohio.org and clicking on the job postings tab. Applica-tions are due by Friday, August 20, 2021 at noon. For questions, pleasecontact the Office of the Safety Service Director at 419-334-2687 or e-mailAmanda Sears at asears@fremontohio.org.

Position AvailableSTAFF ATTORNEY

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), a non-profitregional law firm that provides high-quality legal assistanceto low-income persons and groups in western Ohio, seeks abright, meticulous, and hardworking Staff Attorney. TheAttorney will work with ABLE’s Education Practice Group and Housing andCommunity Economic Development Practice Group providing legal representationto improve conditions that negatively impact low-income consumers of behavioraland mental health and recovery services, including children. Please visit ABLE’swebsite at www.ablelaw.org to review full details of the Staff Attorney position.ABLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and places a high value on diversity inour workplace, including diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,age, and physical ability. Applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the Recruitment Coordinator atablejobs@freelawyers.org

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