The Sojourner’s Truth Economy Section
The Truth Staff The Black Wall Street Community Development is collaborating with Toledo JuneteenthNY to hold a Speed Funding Event on June 13. In preparation for that event, which will connect area Black-owned business owners […]
By Tiasia Saunders, Howard University News Service Special to The Truth Historically, homeownership allowed people to build wealth and assets. Despite this, Black Americans face systemic obstacles that prevent them from becoming homeowners. In Roll Call’s Equal Time podcast, Courtney Johnson […]
Special to The Truth Whether you have a fixed, short-term goal, such as paying down debt, or you’re looking to draw up a comprehensive roadmap for your financial future, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional can […]
By Paul Hubbard Guest Column Supplier diversity is an effort by large corporations to be more inclusive in their supply chains. Affirmative action has been applied to increasing diversity in higher education and employment. The […]
By Renata Sago It’s been four years since the pandemic upended the lives of business owners and employees across the United States. At the onset, more than 29,000 small businesses in Georgia were forced to close. Shauniece […]
On April 5, 2024, the Toledo Police Department will begin recruiting for the 72nd Police Academy. The academy class is tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2025. All interested candidates should visit TPDHire.com to fill […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The City of Toledo held a meeting outlining its updates to its new Equitable Business Opportunities Program at the Main Branch Library Large Glass Room on Wednesday March 27. […]
Special to The Truth What a difference a year makes. New research finds that small- and mid-sized business owners are increasingly optimistic about economic conditions and the prospects for their own businesses. According to PNC’s […]
By Alvin A. Reid Special to The Truth Black business ownership is growing at the fastest pace in 30 years, and the share of Black households owning a business has more than doubled, from five percent to […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Entrepreneurs Club debuted its upscale private business club membership at its Black Carpet Gala Saturday March 9th. The elegant evening featured charcuterie boards, free champagne, live entertainment, DJ […]