Portrait of Emery Troy – Emery Carl Troy
Emery Carl Troy, the last son of Charlie and Willie Bell (Troy) Taylor, was born in Cleveland, OH, on October 30, 1929. On his first birthday, his father died from pneumonia. A few years later, […]
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Bishop Marjorie Holt Brings Cheers To 167 Ella P. Stewart Academy For Girls
Special to The Truth Not many had much to say on December 18th that was exclusive of a heartfelt THANK YOU to Marjorie Holt, DMin, a longtime community advocate, educator and bishop, who surprised all […]
Area Office on Aging’s Annual Senior Holiday Party
Over 700 seniors came together from all over Lucas County on December 5 to celebrate the Area Office on Aging’s Annual Senior Holiday Party at the Premiere Banquet Center. The mid-day event featured a formal […]
The YWCA of Northwest Ohio Announces 2025 Milestone Honorees
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The YWCA of Northwest Ohio held a press conference Tuesday, December 17 at the Nexxus Health Center announcing its 2025 Milestone Honorees. The upcoming annual event will be celebrating […]
Groomed for Greatness Hosts Youth Safety Event
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter In recent decades, the number of youths who interact with assaults while navigating the internet has increased. Groomed for Greatness, a local nonprofit collaborated with Assets Toledo, Councilman John […]
Diane Gordon’s Collective Work of Toledo Kwanzaa House
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Diane Gordon, the founder and long-time organizer of Kwanzaa in northwest Ohio, has written a book entitled Collective Work of Toledo Kwanzaa House detailing her experiences and the history […]
Woman To Woman – A Breakfast Fundraiser
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The YWCA of Northwest Ohio hosted Woman to Woman, a breakfast fundraiser, at Inverness Club Tuesday morning December 10. The impactful event featured Janine Latus, author, survivor and speaker, […]
The Pathway Inc. Sisters United Graduation Ceremony
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Pathway Inc. Sisters United graduated 17 women in their most recent cohort Thursday, December 12 at 505 Hamilton. The graduation ceremony, which was originally planned earlier in the week, […]
New Rosa Parks Mural Makes Debut In TARTA’s Transit Hub
Special to The Truth Customers waiting for their ride at the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority’s (TARTA) Transit Hub at 612 N. Huron Street in Toledo may have noticed some new scenery lately – a […]
Grown Folks Holiday Party
Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Toledo’s Grown Folks gathered for the second annual Essence of Giving Holiday Gala, held Saturday, December 7 at Aria Banquet Hall in Toledo. The red-carpet event invited guests to enjoy […]