Feeding Our Children
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. – popularized by Barack Obama, originally by June Jordan You may not have noticed, but Toledo is […]
Year: 2025
Champion: A Graphic Novel by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ed Laroche
c.2025, Ten Speed Graphic $26.99 128 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Your future is all laid out. Work a few summers, graduate, go to college, gather […]
Waiting for Wade – But Two Mayoral Candidates Proceed Nonetheless
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor The Community Solidarity Response Network held a mayoral candidates forum on Thursday, October 16, at the Wayman Palmer YMCA, although not all of the candidates made an appearance. Mayor […]
Mayoral Candidate Roberto Torres: A New Kind of Independent Leadership for Toledo
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter When Roberto Torres talks about Toledo, you can tell it’s personal. His voice softens when he talks about the neighborhoods he grew up around, the ones that were full […]
Valerie Simmons- Walston Propels Lifestyle Branding at Inaugural S.O.A.R. Event
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter On Sunday, October 12, Valerie Simmons-Walston, ThD, filled the Delta Marriott on UTMC campus with guests ready to network, to be empowered and to enjoy a Sunday charge up […]
A Premier Night of Giving Back: The 5th Annual B.L.A.K. Gala
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter On October 11, 2025, 1983 The Brand held their 5th Annual B.L.A.K. Gala at The Premier on Heatherdown. The management and consulting group for music, media and entertainment packed […]
Local Elected Officials Decry the Loss of SNAP Benefits
The Truth Staff Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown that began on October 1, supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits which 42 million Americans receive will end on November 1, the government announced last […]
Braden United Methodist Church Celebrates 117 Years In Service to the Local Community
The Truth Staff Braden United Methodist Church held its 117th Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, October 12, and the congregation honored the special occasion to the theme of “Though we are MANY, yet we are ONE.” […]
The New Inez Nash Park Opens
Special to The Truth The City of Toledo and community partners celebrated the completion of Inez Nash Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major milestone in the revitalization of the Warren-Sherman neighborhood. The $2.5 […]
Michael Ashford’s Fundraiser at The Peacock Cafe
The Truth Staff Lucas County Recorder Michael Ashford brought together friends, colleagues and supporters on Tuesday evening, October 14, for a political fundraiser at the Peacock Café. During his address to those gathered in the […]