Plantation Mentality
By June Boyd Guest Column This new year, 2023, we will vote in a municipal election – Toledo city council for the six districts. There is a very disturbing rumor circulating in our community that […]
Month: January 2023
What Would MLK Do?
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor We need leaders who are not in love with money but in love with justice, not in love with publicity but in love with humanity, leaders […]
Black or … Black-ish?
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column With dubious credits to the political imposter, George Santos, the issue of being “ish” with one’s cultural and historical heritage has made its rounds in the talk show forums. […]
Hobbs and Williams Reappointed to City Council
The Truth Staff Toledo City Council reappointed John Hobbs III and Vanice Williams to their council seats on Tuesday by a 12-0 vote. They will continue to represent District 1 and District 4, respectively, to […]
Links Cut Ribbon to Clothing Closet at Ella P. Stewart
The Truth Staff Members of the Toledo Chapter of The Links, Inc. hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, January 9 to open the Links L.O.V.E. Hygiene Cabinet and Clothing Closer at Elle P. Stewart Academy […]
Resolve to Protect Your Finances and Your Family in the New Year
Special to The Truth After a holiday season spent racking up credit card bills, many Americans consider making financial resolutions in the New Year. However, now is the perfect time to not only reevaluate your […]
The 2023 MLK Experience: Tributes to the Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The City of Toledo and The University of Toledo announced the 2023 MLK Experience to honor civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who played a crucial role in the civil rights movement in […]
What We’re Reading Now
Winter Read! Do your New Year’s resolutions include reading more? Let the Library help you resolve to read with our Winter Read challenge from Jan. 1 – Feb. 28. Just read at least one book […]
The Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Celebrate a Successful Year of Giving
The Truth Staff The Toledo Buffalo Soldiers gathered on Sunday nights, January 8, at the Hampton Inn on Secor Road to celebrate a successful year of giving to the community and to honor those in […]
YWCA Announces 2023 Milestones Honorees
The Truth Staff The YWCA of Northwest Ohio announced the 2023 Milestones honorees last week. The honorees will be formally presented at the 28th annual YWCA Milestones: A Tribute to Women on March 30 at […]