In Loving Memory of Weldon Douthitt
March 18, 1933 – July 14, 2023 Mr. Weldon Douthitt, my Godfather, a construction and political genius, and a dear friend and support to many, has gone on to Glory. Weldon was born on March […]
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In Memoriam: Jan Scotland, March 26, 1956 – July 18, 2023
Jan Krishna Menon Scotland was born on March 26, 1956 in Harlem, New York to Iris (Jackson) Scotland and the late Rev. Felix A. Scotland, both of Guyana. Jan grew up in Queens, New York […]
Frank Troy Booster Club Holds Annual Summer Picnic
The Truth Staff The J. Frank Troy Booster Club hosted its annual summer picnic on July 14 at the Walbridge Park Shelter House and featured lunch, raffles, games and live music for the more than […]
DNC Statement on Florida’s New Standards for Teaching American History
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement in response to Florida’s new standards for teaching American History: “Instead of focusing on issues that matter to everyday Floridians, Ron DeSantis has remained hellbent on zeroing […]
Citizens being asked to forfeit their Voting Rights
By DemocracyIssues.com, an Ohio-based Voter Rights initiative Ohio Issue 1 that is on the ballot for an August 8 Special Election is being opposed by major Voter Rights organizations in the state. If Politicians who […]
ATU Salutes Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on His Retirement
Amalgamated Transit Union International President John Costa released the following statement on the retirement of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. “From marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to giving a […]
What Shall We Do with Chief Justice Robert’s Cake?
Understanding College Admissions in a Post Affirmative Action World By Mallory Williams, MD, MPH, FACS, FICS, FCCP, FCCM Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson in her dissent to the Supreme Court ruling on the Students for Fair […]
NAMI’s African American Leadership Initiative Annual Summit
By Angie Hayes The Truth Reporter On Friday July 21, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Toledo (NAMI)’s African American Leadership Initiative 10th Annual Summit, held at Toledo Lucas County Main Branch Library, several […]
An Army Afire: How the US Army Confronted Its Racial Crisis in the Vietnam Era by Beth Bailey
c.2023, The University of North Carolina Pres $35.00 341 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Spine straight, shoulders back, arms at sides, feet pointing front. Atten-SHUN! There you stood with your fellow soldiers, all […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ISSUE 1
VOTE NO on ISSUE 1 ISSUE 1 WILL APPEAR ON THE AUGUST 8TH, 2023 BALLOT On August 8, the only thing on your ballot will be Issue 1 to permanently end majority rule in Ohio. […]