The NAACP Toledo Job Fair
The Toledo NAACP sponsored a job fair on Wednesday, June 23, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the grounds of the Mott Branch Library in order to present “life changing” employment opportunities to area residents. […]
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Father’s Day Expo and Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday June 19, 2021 the morning began to look gloomy since there was no bright sunshine but later, as midday arrived, the sun started to shine at the Father’s Day EXPO and Juneteenth Celebration […]
Laveda Wright’s Sweet and Elegant, LLC
Sojourner’s Truth Staff “I just want to bake,” Laveda Wright told Olivia Holden, executive director of Assets Toledo upon their first meeting some years ago. As a fledgling entrepreneur and proprietor of a bakery business, […]
Toledo Community Foundation’s Second Round of Equity & Access Grants
By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor The Greater Toledo Community Foundation is preparing a second round of grants for distribution in 2021 to non-profit organizations located in northwest Ohio that are providing services for local […]
Lucas County Citizen Levy Review Committee Unanimously Approves TARTA Sales Tax Levy Proposal
The Lucas County Citizen Levy Review Committee unanimously approved the sales tax levy proposal presented by the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) at the Committee’s meeting on June 22, 2021. TARTA’s proposal is to […]
Toledo African American Chamber of Commerce Hosts an In-person Gathering
Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Toledo African American Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet and greet on Friday, June 25 for Chamber members and guests at the newly constructed Glass City Metropark. The attendees had an […]
Lakeith Jefferson credits his father for his decision to choose a construction career
Black history is an essential part of the history of our nation, our communities and our company. Black associates have been key members of the Rudolph Libbe Group team since our earliest years. In a […]
Three Ways to Achieve Independence with Social Security
Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo, OH Guest Column Celebrating our nation’s independence every year on July 4 is a point of joy and pride. For more than […]
Helping Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Digital World
Special to The Truth Small businesses were hit particularly hard by the pandemic, with nearly 10 million American small businesses closing their doors at least temporarily over the past 15 months. Despite an uncertain economy, […]
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP)
Want to improve the IRS?¨SPEAK UP By Andrea Price, TAP member representing Ohio Guest Column The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is comprised of civic-minded citizen volunteers from all walks of life representing each state, D.C., Puerto […]