Getting Fit for Summer
By Ryan Rollison The Truth Contributor Summer approaches AGAIN and many people aim to get in shape to feel more confident and energized. Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, or increase muscle, the […]
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The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
Food Connects Us, National Nutrition Month
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Eat Right, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers the following 20 tips in honor of 2025 National Nutrition Month. The theme for 2025 is, […]
Preventing Overdose Deaths in Black Communities
By Tracie Gardner and Daliah Heller Special to The Truth On December 8, the air was crisp as Kimberly Douglas made her way to her son Bryce’s gravestone in National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover. It’s been nearly […]
Celebrating the Healthcare Professionals Who Keep Millions Moving
Special to The Truth March is POP Month, a celebration of a vibrant and vital healthcare field of more than 15,000 professionals who make it possible for millions to overcome mobility challenges and improve their […]
A Community in Crisis: The Urgent Need for Breast Cancer Awareness
By Robert Smith, Founder African American Legacy Project Guest Column It is not often that a man takes up the cause of women’s health, but the urgency of this issue demands attention from all of […]
TPS Schools Foundation Partners with Local Organizations to Provide Essential Funding for Youth Swim Safety Program
The Eastern Community YMCA, in collaboration with Toledo Public Schools (TPS) Foundation and several community partners, is proud to announce an impactful initiative to bring swim safety education to six (6) TPS elementary schools. This […]
Navigating Mental Health During the Holidays
Special to The Truth The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet, for many, it can also be marked by stress, loneliness and overwhelming expectations. For many, maintain […]
The Journey of Black Therapists
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC The Truth Contributor Being a therapist is a rewarding but often challenging profession that requires compassion, patience and a deep understanding of the human experience. […]
Bernadette Joy Graham: A Journey of Healing and Heritage
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Bernadette Joy Graham’s life is a testament to the power of perseverance and purpose. As a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), she has dedicated her career to helping others […]
Let the Slow Cooker Do the Work
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Happy new year! It’s a time where we reflect on the last year, possibly set some goals or resolutions for the new year and stay […]