{"id":15095,"date":"2025-01-30T19:49:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T19:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=15095"},"modified":"2025-01-30T19:49:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T19:49:27","slug":"rep-rogers-will-celebrate-black-history-month-with-local-difference-makers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/30\/rep-rogers-will-celebrate-black-history-month-with-local-difference-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rep. Rogers Will Celebrate Black History Month with Local Difference Makers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Special to The Truth<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9792\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9792\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/State-Rep.-Elgin-Rogers-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/State-Rep.-Elgin-Rogers-240x300.jpg 240w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/State-Rep.-Elgin-Rogers-200x250.jpg 200w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/State-Rep.-Elgin-Rogers.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">State Rep. Elgin Rogers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>State Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. invites you to join him in celebrating Black History Month. On February 16 at 4 p.m. at 2340 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. \u00a0We will celebrate the resilience, determination, and highlight the achievements of Black people. There will be music, storytelling, and inspiration. Together, we will smile, reflect, encourage, and uplift each other as we work towards building a brighter future for our community and the world.<\/p>\n<p>State Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. will recognize individuals who are making a difference in our community.<\/p>\n<p>There is no cost to attend this event. All are welcome but seating is limited. Please <strong>RSVP <\/strong>by February 7, 2025.\u00a0 You may RSVP by emailing<strong> rep42@ohiohouse.gov<\/strong> or by calling Johnny Hutton at 419-215-7606.\u00a0 The event will start at<strong> 4 p.m<\/strong> \u2013 come and enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Difference Makers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wendi Huntley \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Connecting Kids to Meals<\/p>\n<p>Robert Smith\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The African American Legacy Project<\/p>\n<p>Sheila Howard \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Toledo Blade<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Clarence Smith \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Clarence Smith Community Choir<\/p>\n<p>Kwinlyn Tyler \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority<\/p>\n<p>Harvey Savage, Jr.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Martin Luther King Kitchen for the poor<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Marvin Whitfield \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Big Brothers and Big Sisters<\/p>\n<p>Leroy &amp; JoRay Bates\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Educators,\u00a0\u00a0 Legends Early Bird Basketball Camp<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dione Sommerville \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 President Owens Community College<\/p>\n<p>Chanell Phenix \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 President Toledo Alliance of Black School Educators<\/p>\n<p>Michael T. Johnson II\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lead Educator, Barber Training, Scott High School \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special to The Truth State Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. invites you to join him in celebrating Black History Month. On February 16 at 4 p.m. at 2340 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. \u00a0We will celebrate the resilience, determination, and highlight the achievements of Black people. There will be music, storytelling, and inspiration. 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