The Juneteenth Experience
TOLEDO, OH – The City of Toledo invites the community to take part in The Juneteenth Experience — a weeklong celebration from June 13 through June 21 that honors and celebrates Black excellence and freedom. […]
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Everyone’s Freedom Day: Juneteenth at the Toledo Museum of Art
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter When you walk through the doors of the Toledo Museum of Art this Juneteenth, you’re not just stepping into a building filled with paintings and sculptures—you’re stepping into a […]
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Toledo Museum of Art!
Celebrate Freedom Through Art: Emancipation to Expression with a full day of free programs honoring the legacy of Juneteenth. From music and movement to storytelling and art making, this community event offers something for everyone. […]
A Cruise Ship Docked in Toledo After a 22 Year Hiatus
By Paul Hubbard, Interim Executive Director Maritime Academy Guest Column On Friday, May 30, the Victory One Cruise Ship with 145 passengers docked in Toledo Ohio at the Port Authority across the road from Maritime […]
Sacred Steel Museum Celebrates One-Year Anniversary and Years of Musical History
The Truth Staff The Sacred Steel Music and History Museum, which opened in 2024 by Del and Kelli Grace, celebrated a one-year anniversary on May 31, 2025, as guests were treated to museum tours, refreshments […]
Health Department and Veterans Affairs Team Up to Promote Gun Safety in Our Communities
In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 6, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is proud to partner with the Toledo VA Outpatient Clinic to promote responsible gun ownership, prevent firearm-related injuries, […]
Make History, Toledo: Why Writing in HAROLD HARRIS Could Be a Game-Changer
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter This November, voters have a rare chance to write a new chapter—literally. What if I told you that one pen—yours—could change the future of an entire city? This November, […]
The NANBPWC, Inc, Toledo Club, Presents The 57th Annual Debutante Cotillion
By Emily R. Evans The Truth Reporter The 57th annual Debutante Cotillion, presented by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc, Toledo Chapter, was celebrated on Saturday, May 24, at The […]
AALP Laying the Groundwork for an Historic Dorr Street Revival
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor On Monday, June 2, Robert Smith, founder and director of the African American Legacy Project, convened a community forum – the first Monday Community Conversation – to announce plans […]
Ohio’s Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Among Area Citizens
By Jefferson Díaz The Truth Reporter June 30 is the deadline for the Ohio Senate to approve the state budget, a budget that for State Senator Paula Hicks Hudson represents a setback for the safety […]