Zia Cooke: Leadership. Loyalty and Legacy
By Albert Earl The Truth Contributor Leadership My impression when I saw Zia Cooke the first time was that I knew instantly she was going to be someone special. Her shiftiness, speed and the ability […]
Month: April 2022
At your Toledo Lucas County Public Library.
Mobile hotspots: Borrow a free, mobile hotspot and have access to WiFi anywhere! On-site Mercy nurses: Community nurses are at select TLCPL locations from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to examine blood pressure, blood sugar, and […]
Toledo Library and Books 4 Buddies Partner to Improve Literacy in Lucas County
Special to The Truth In 2021, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) revealed its new strategic priorities – a set of goals and focus that would define the Library over the next five years. […]
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
c.2022, Berkley $27.00 368 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor […]
Robin Sulier-Charney’s Black Barbershop Initiative
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor Robin Sulier-Charney, ProMedica’s oncology community liaison, began speaking to barbers in 2017 after developing an understanding through her research that such advocates would be an effective way to reach […]
June Boyd Celebrates Her 87th
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter “I don’t hide it!… I’m 87 today and I’m very proud of it.” June Boyd, lifetime community activist and public servant, celebrated her 87th birthday with family and friends […]
Ohio Black Women Leaders Celebrate Historic Confirmation of Judge Jackson To the Supreme Court
Special To The Truth Following Judge Jackson’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, despite baseless attacks from the Republicans who hope to oversee judicial confirmations as members of the U.S. Senate, Ohio Black women leaders […]
Lacy DeBerry, III Named Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Truth Staff Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced the appointment of Lacy DeBerry, III as the new director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion during a press conference on Wednesday, April 6. DeBerry arrives in Toledo from […]
A Well-Intended Federal Drug Pricing Program Being Exploited by Hospitals Should Be Redesigned to Help Uninsured and Low-Income Ohioans
By State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson Guest Column During the COVID pandemic, physicians, nurses, and staff across the state of Ohio have been working in challenging conditions while treating patients and saving lives. While physicians and […]
The Power of a City’s Resurrection
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor A comeback is a setback that did its homework, learned the lesson, and then moved forward. – Eleanor Brownn Ohioans can say ‘Hello’ to vibrant socioeconomic […]