Shaddup! The Grub Is Good!
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column “There is nothing worse than a habitual liar who simply lies for the fun of it.” Efal Revillot, 19th century Spanish political commentator. The training wheels keep coming off […]
Month: August 2026
“Mahalia Jackson, Moving On Up a Little Higher: The Story of An American Civil Rights Pioneer” by Timothy B. Tyson & Mary D. Williams
c.2026, Liveright $28.99 256 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Your actual job is one thing. It’s what you do with a third of your weekday, what pays the bills and puts food on […]
Hidden in Plain Sight: Blue Jeans, Broken Chains and Our American Story
By Michelle McCaster Guest Column Sometimes the most powerful history lessons happen when we least expect them. Over the Fourth of July weekend, while attending our Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Regional Conference, I had […]
Local Officials Call for Renewed Federal Investment in Clean Vehicles
The Truth Staff The federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits (part of the Biden administration’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act) – which offered up to $7,500 for new EVs and$4,000 for used EVs expired for all […]
Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 65th Church Anniversary
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church commemorated 65 years with a spirit-fill weekend celebration from July 31- August 2. The three days featured a worship service Friday, free Community […]
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton Rallies Supporters at Meet and Greet in Toledo
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter On Tuesday, August 4, Ohio Democratic nominee, Dr. Amy Acton visited the Steelworkers Local 1-346 Union Hall in Toledo for a meet-and greet. Dr. Acton spoke to hundreds of […]
From the Plow to the Pulpit: John W. Williams and a Lifetime of Answering God’s Call
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter At 82 years old, John W. Williams, DMin, has no plans to stop. Not while there is still work to do. Not while there are people who need a […]
Breaking the Glass Networking Event
The Truth Staff The second Breaking the Glass Networking Event of 2026 was held on Wednesday evening, August 5, at TolHouse as several dozen minority business owners were given the opportunity to network, to introduce […]
We’ve Prayed. Now What?
By Carla Thomas Truth Contributor We are living in perilous times. I honestly can’t remember a time on this earth when we weren’t; however, every time something bad happens, the same declaration for more prayer […]
Democrats Need to Talk More About the Economic Crisis Facing Black Men and Boys
By Kevin Harris Guest Column Democrats aspire to be the party of working people. But if they want that message to resonate with one of their most loyal constituencies, they need to speak more directly—and […]