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On Wednesday October 27th the City of Dayton celebrated the completion of Montgomery County’s newest workforce development facility: The Employment Opportunity Center at Westown Shopping Center, located at Westown Shopping Center, 4303 W. Third St. This location will give people in the West Dayton community access to job search help, training opportunities, free community spaces, and Montgomery County’s youth mentor programs. Outfitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual and computer technology, the Employment Opportunity Center will be a central point of the area for businesses, nonprofits, and community groups. Sinclair College and Miami Valley CTC will also be involved. MVCTC is bringing some of their Aspire high school equivalency programs to the center, and Sinclair is subleasing space inside the facility to have training from their Computer and Information Systems department. Check out daytonweeklyonline.com for more details and pictures of the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Your opportunity to support local businesses, try new food, and enjoy some great eats! Jamila Briscoe is the creator of the Dayton Food Diaries, a local food blog, with occasional out of town “field trips.” The blog focuses on varied cuisine from all over the the city. So it should come as no surprise that Briscoe is also the organizer for Dayton Black Restaurant Week. Dayton Black Restaurant Week stems from Jamila's passion for highlighting Black-owned food-based businesses, including brick and mortar restaurants, food trucks, caterers and chefs. She is serious about displaying the diversity of offerings available throughout the city. Not even a pandemic, could hold her back! Last year she organized the inaugural event, and it was a hit! Many participants noted they were able to reach new customers. As an added benefit, individuals throughout the Miami Valley were taking advantage of some great deals while being introduced to a variety of new businesses. Briscoe created a win-win for our community, and she's back at it again. The second year of Dayton Black Restaurant Week has already started, but it's no too late to take advantage of the deals! This year Dayton Black Restaurant Week is expanding and will be closing out the week by hosting an in-person Food Fest featuring mobile eateries on October 16th, at Genuine Work (15 McDonough St, Dayton, OH) from 2-6pm. For alternative access to mobile vendors, continue to check their individual pages and the Dayton Black Restaurant Week event page for location and other details throughout the full week. Dayton Black Restaurant Week is your opportunity to support local businesses, try out new food, and enjoy great eats for the entire family! Participating Restaurants and Food Trucks Taste of Jamaica DEAL: 10% off entire order Known for Jerk Chicken and Jerk Tacos. Cuisine : Caribbean, Authentic Jamaican Features : CarryoutOnly Hours : Mon-Sat1:00pm to 7:00pm Address : 4324 Salem Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45416 Phone : 937-210-9175 IG : https://instagram.com/tasteofjamaica937 FB : @Tasteofjamaica937 Rich Taste Catering and StartUp GroundsBistro DEAL: Stay tuned for offering! Rich Taste Catering is a full service catering company in Dayton. Serving large weddings and corporate eventsof all sizes. RTC is also a wholesale providerto local grocerystores. StartUp Grounds is a local cafe and coffee shop located in downtown Daytonspecializing in premiumexpresso drinks and gourmet food options. Cuisine : American, Bakery/Sweets, Cafe, Catering, Soul Food, Southern Features : Delivery, In-Person Dining, Carryout, Gluten-Free Options, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, Wi-Fi Phone : 937-524-5103 FB/IG : @richtastecatering @startupgrounds Web : www.richtastecatering.com De’Lish Food Truck DEAL: 10% off entire order Known for Soul Rolls. Cuisine : Soulfood, Southern, Cajun Creole Comfort Food, Vegan/Vegetarian, Phone : 937-321-2566 IG : https://instagram.com/a_taste_of_delish FB : @De’LishCafe Features : Carryout Only, Vegan/Vegetarian Options Hours : Varies Slide Thru Food Truck DEAL : Stay tuned for offering! Slide Thru offers a modern twist on classic sandwiches in the form of sliders. Some of our sliders include Buffalo chicken, Philly cheese steak, chicken bacon ranch, and Korean BBQ. Cuisine : Multicultural Features : Carryout Only Hours : Varies Phone : 815-616-6356 IG : https://instagram.com/slidethrudayton FB : @SlideThru IQuisine Stuffed Chicken and Waffles Food Truck DEAL : 10% off any order. Bringing you stuffed chicken and waffles plus dessert waffles with a twist! Cuisine : Soul food Features : Carryout Only Hours : Varies Web : https://www.IQuisines.com IG : https://www.instagram.com/iQuisines FB : @iQuisines The Cookiologist DEAL : Cookies for the Soul II - Cookie n Milk combo - $20.21 specialty cookies The Cookieologist sells fresh baked and individual packaged cookies and milk alternatives. Cuisine : Bakery/Cafe Features : Delivery,Late Night, Online Ordering Hours : Wed-Thurs 4:20pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 4:20pm-12am Address : 1106 Brown Street;inside Butter Cafe Phone : 937-977-5590 Web : www.thecookieologistdyt.com Nimbus Comic Cafe DEAL : 10% off entire order. Locally owned and operated cafe offering fresh roasted coffee and healthy food alternatives. With a wide array of vintage comics and other literature, as well as, original menu items, Nimbus Comic Cafe offers a unique and warm environment that will keep you coming back. Cuisine : Cafe/Coffee Shop, African (North, South, East or West), American Features : In-Person Dining, Carryout Phone : 937-619-9506 Hours : 8am-1pm M-F, Sat 9am-3pm FB : @NimbusComicCafe Address : 486 East Main St. Trotwood, OH Web : https://nimbus-comic-cafe.business.site/ Nu HeightsNutrition Club Deal: Free “Healthy Henny”Shot with any order Nu Heights is a nutrition club dedicated to serving the community healthier menu alternatives. They specialize in protein based shakes/smoothies and Energy Teas, and host a multitude of community events geared to a happier,and healthy conscious! Cuisine : Cafe/Coffee Shop, Juice/Smoothie, Vegan/Vegetarian Features : Bar, Carryout, In-Person Dining, Gluten-Free Options, Vegan/Vegetarian Options Hours : 7am-7pmMon- Fri; 10am-3pmSat Address : 4438 Powell Rd. Huber Heights, Ohio 45424 Phone : 937-701-8862 IG : https://www.instagram.com/ Nuheightsnutrition FB: @NuHeightsNutrition Courtland’s DEAL : 10% off entire order Mobile grill offering wings, fish, and much more! Cuisine : American, Southern Features : CarryoutOnly Hours : Varies Phone : 937-510-0832 FB: @Courtland’sMobileGrill

Introducing free digital and group pricing plans! Since 1993, the generous support of loyal subscribers, advertisers, and community stakeholders, has powered The Dayton Weekly News to provide positive news and valuable information to Dayton's African American community. We are not your typical newspaper. We strive to inspire others and change the narrative about “us”, while sharing information and insight about the black experience. We are excited to build on the legacy of Founder and Publisher Emeritus, Don G. Black, as we introduce content from local contributors and host events that uplift and build our community. We hope to be a platform for the creators, movers, and leaders amongst us to connect with the masses. We hope to facilitate meaningful dialogue, empower our readers, celebrate our successes and in the process, strengthen our community. These are tough times for all, and we acknowledge that the antiquated, subscription based model is an impediment to our ability to deliver the news to you. This summer, we are introducing simplified pricing plans, which better reflect our position as community newspaper with a mission to bring down barriers... like the cost of accessing your local news. Beginning August 10, 2021, your Dayton Weekly News will offer a free subscription to the digital copy. Recent digital subscribers may request prorated refunds from the date of the new offer to the end of their current paid subscription. Upon renewal, they will transition to the free digital subscription plan. Your Dayton Weekly News will continue to offer print copies by mail to those that prefer to receive the news by mail. Readers that choose this plan will receive the digital copy for free but will need to cover the cost of printing and deliver by US Mail. Current readers that are print only subscribers will need to update their records to include an email address to receive the free digital copy. Lastly, we are offering group/bulk pricing for delivery to a single location. Organizations, churches, and businesses that would like to have copies available for members and patrons may request a set number of print copies to be delivered each week to a single address for distribution. This option can be customized to meet your needs. If you would like to make copies available at your location, contact us for details. We want to hear your opinions too! Let us know what you want to see, how we're doing, or simply what is needed to make the Dayton Weekly News your "go to" for community news and information. We invite you to patiently grow with us, as we continue updates to our brand across social platforms, revise our website, and refresh the look and feel of the print edition. A new look, more relevant content, and more opportunities to engage with others... Let's build our community. Together, we change the narrative!

Don Black Memorialized last Saturday Don Black, Editor and Publisher of the Dayton Weekly News was memorialized on Saturday September 11th at Ethan Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Don passed away in April of 2020 but because it was during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic the decision was made to postpone his services until his church, where he has been a member for more than 50 years was able to reopen. A host of family, friends, and business colleagues from across the country gathered to pay respects to their beloved friend, mentor, colleague, and family member. A few of the speakers to attend the service included Judge Walter Rice, Regina Holman from Congressman Mike Turner’s office, Dr. Anthony Whitmore, former Director of Government and Community Relations for Greater Dayton RTA, childhood friends Vernon Holman and Clearance McGill, church friends Frank Watkins and William Ragin, Sr. We were also blessed with stories of his childhood from his sisters Carol Sullivan and Barbara Augistine. “I knew he would do great things because he was so creative as a child.” Said Sister Barbara in her tearful tribute to her oldest brother. Resolutions and proclamations were presented from Ethan Temple SDA Church, the Roosevelt High School class of 1963, and the Dayton African Elders Council. Beautiful musical selections were delivered by his brother, nieces, and the Ethan Temple Praise Team. Pastor Mackenzie Kambizi delivered a beautiful eulogy and was followed by a final tribute from his son, Donerik Black. Donerik is the current Editor and Publisher of the Dayton Weekly News. Said Donerik about his father, “He told me that as long as he was alive, he would continue to parent me. It wasn’t until recently that I realized that even at 51 years of age I still need my parent.” The Black family would like to extend a special thank-you to all the heartfelt thoughts and prayers from friends, family, and colleagues over the past year. Your words of encouragement and fond memories of Don Black were greatly appreciated.

Release Date: September 10, 2021 Contact: Erica Fields, Dayton Human Relations Council, 333-1403 The Human Relations Council (“HRC”) is proud to announce that it will host the Dayton Fair Housing Symposium on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 10 AM – 2 PM . The event will be held at the Dayton Metro Library located at 215 E 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402. The event will bring together housing experts from across the region to discuss fair housing issues related to evictions, black homeownership initiatives, redlining, and discrimination trends in the City of Dayton. There will be several speakers in attendance including Mayor Nan Whaley, CEO Jim McCarthy from the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, and Jeniece Jones, Executive Director of Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME). “We are excited to host the Dayton Fair Housing Symposium at the Dayton Metro Library. The COVID-19 health pandemic exposed serious historical inequities and gaps in the housing market and made us realize that community members needed information related to housing discrimination. This event will bring together housing specialists to address the most pressing housing concerns across the Miami Valley,” said Erica Fields, HRC Executive Director. Admission to the event is free and the HRC asks attendees to register in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dayton-fair-housing-symposium-tickets-168977138169 . The HRC will be providing lunch on the day for all registered attendees. All attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the Undesign the Redline Exhibit. For more information or questions, call the Human Relations Council at 937-333-1437. Established in 1962 by the Dayton City Commission, the Dayton Human Relations Council works to influence and ensure a culture of fair treatment, inclusion, and equal access to opportunities for all who live, work, play, and gather in the City of Dayton. The Council provides civil rights enforcement; builds the capacity of minority-owned, woman-owned and small disadvantaged businesses; and administers community relations initiatives.

Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 5pm at Ethan Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church Don G. Black, Editor, and Publisher of the Dayton Weekly News passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by his immediate family. As a result of COVID-19 his memorial services were postponed and will be held this Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 5pm at Ethan Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 4000 Shiloh Springs Road, Clayton, Ohio 45315.

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Dayton Live 2021-2022: A New Season of Theater and Music By Whitney Bell The Victoria Theatre Association changed their name to Dayton Live in March of 2020. Then the pandemic happened. During their “extended intermission,” and despite layoffs and uncertainty, Dayton Live continued to engage audiences with Virtual Field Trips, socially-distanced summer camps, and even a video series featuring what goes on backstage. “But Dayton Live is back,” according to Ty Sutton, President and CEO, “and we’re gearing up for an incredible season.” The most notable show for the 2021-22 season announced on Tuesday, might be HAMILTON, the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton, complete with hip-hop, jazz, and R&B. Sutton says the two weeks in January is “going to be huge.” The Broadway show will run from January 26 to February 6, 2022 and single tickets will go on sale late summer or early fall of this year. Sutton recommends getting season tickets through daytonlive.org, and only purchasing tickets through their website, to guarantee a valid seat at the best price. “Any other location is a secondary ticketing site, and we can’t guarantee you’ll purchase valid tickets if you buy them anywhere but daytonlive.org.” The Premier Health Broadway In Dayton series also includes DEAR EVEN HANSON, COME FROM AWAY, MEAN GIRLS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. “We have so many great shows,” says Sutton, “it’s hard to highlight only a few.” STOMP, CATS, and THE HIP-HOP NUTCRACKER are also scheduled, as well as performances to run on the Projects Unlimited Star Attractions and Universal 1 Credit Union Music Series. Dayton Live owns and operates the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, Metropolitan Arts Center including The Loft Theatre, the PNC Arts Annex, and The Arts Garage. They also home the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, Dayton Philharmonic), Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, The Human Race Theater Company, Muse Machine, and other local performing arts organizations. Sutton says, “We can’t wait to have our venues brimming with people and shows and excitement.” For more information on upcoming shows and tickets visit daytonlive.org.

Learn the laws and how to protect your Family!  Call (937)304-9217 to register. If you've wanted to get your concealed carry license, but didn't know where to start or couldn't find a convenient location, here's your chance! Saturday, July 17th, Personal Defense Inc. is conducting a CCW class in Trotwood. Learn the laws and how to protect your Family!  Call (937)304-9217 to register.   $140 with guns and ammo.   $110 without guns and ammo. Pre-registration is required, but Personal Defense Inc takes care of everything else. They have everything you need. All you have to do is register and show up! Visit PersonalDefenseCCW.net for details or call (937) 304-9217 for pre-registration.

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