MEMORANDUM
TO: Interested Parties FROM: DNC Associate Chair Joyce Beatty RE: Trump is Putting Black Women’s Health and Economic Security at Risk ———————————————————— Since January 20, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have unleashed chaos across the […]
Month: May 2025
Urban Institute Report Finds Students in Ohio’s EdChoice Program More Likely to Enroll in College and Graduate
Students participating in Ohio’s Educational Choice Scholarship program (EdChoice) between 2008 and 2014 were significantly more likely to enroll in college and earn a bachelor’s degree than public school students according to a study by […]
Now Hear This
By June Boyd Guest Column There is something gnawing at my heart. As a 60-year-plus politician and activist, there is something horribly wrong in our country. I am not a woman of wealth; however, I […]
One Million Dollars to Fight Teacher Shortage in Toledo
By Jefferson Diaz The Truth Reporter The shortage of teachers in Toledo’s elementary and high schools is a big problem. Although it’s a problem that repeats throughout the United States, Toledo Public School (TPS) is […]
Fairness Means Everyone Gets to Run
By Steven Flagg Guest Column Navigating today’s culture wars often feels like choosing between bad and worse. What should we support? What should we fear? And who decides—politicians, preachers, pundits, or our own quiet sense […]
Breathe In….Breathe Out!
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column As many of you may know, I had the privilege of serving in the press corps in the White House during the late 80’s and met some super smart […]
The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America by Mark Whitaker
c.2025, Simon & Schuster $30.99 448 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Who will remember you in 50 years’ time? A handful of friends – at least those who are still around – might […]
When They Come for You
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people. – César Chavez The familiar refrain, “What you gonna do when they come for […]
The 57th Annual Debutante Cotillion Mother-Daughter Luncheon
The Truth Staff The annual Debutante Cotillion, sponsored by the NANBPWC, Inc Toledo Club, has returned. Last Saturday, April 26, the 57th Annual event continued with the customary Mother-Daughter Luncheon at the Inverness Country Club. […]
The Legacy of Johnson Produce Market: A True Pillar of the Community
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter If you’ve ever strolled down Pulaski Street, you know the spot. Big smiles, bright fruits and veggies, and a feeling that you’re right at home. That’s Johnson Produce Market— […]