Scapegoat or “Escaped” Goat?
y Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Before being upset with someone, do first some background checks on them. Sometimes, people wounded in other battles may find you a handy scapegoat. – Bangambiki […]
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Ruth Cowell Celebrates Her 100th
The Truth Staff Surrounded by dozens of family members and friends, Ruth Cowell celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend at the Policemen’s Hall on Franklin Street. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on January 24, 1923, Ruth […]
Elysian Avenue Becomes Dennis Hopson Way in Honor the Basketball Star
The Truth Staff On a very cold Saturday afternoon, a large crowd of Dennis Hopson supporters gathered at the corner of Elysian Avenue and Dorr Street to witness the unveiling of a new street sign […]
United Way of Greater Toledo’s 211 Week Celebrates Connection to Help for All
Special to The Truth United Way of Greater Toledo will celebrate 211 Week beginning February 6 with educational programming, public awareness campaigns, and fundraising events culminating in 211 Day, Saturday, February 11 (2/11). This is […]
Alyson Cambridge Returns to Toledo Opera – This Time as The Merry Widow
By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Alyson Cambridge, an operatic soprano, who appeared in the 2018 Toledo Opera’s production of Carmen, will be returning to the Valentine Theatre next week in the starring role of […]
Top Ladies of Distinction Hold Annual Prayer Breakfast
The Truth Staff The Top Ladies of Distinction had cancelled their annual prayer breakfast during the past several years in an abundance of caution during the height of the COVID pandemic but, finally, the TLOD […]
University of Toledo Excel’s Annual Youth Conference
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The 2023 Conference for Aspiring Minority Youth was held on Saturday, January 28, in the Student Auditorium on the campus of the University of Toledo. The conference featured two […]
UTMC Completes Record 200 Kidney Transplants in 2022
Special to The Truth The University of Toledo Medical Center completed a record 200 successful kidney transplants in 2022 while maintaining its status as one of the fastest kidney transplant programs in the country. “These […]
From Cops to Cons, From Memphis to Misery!
By Bishop Marjorie Holt, PhD Guest Column The world has had to witness one of the most egregious acts performed by some who were sworn IN to SERVE but bowed OUT to flex. I am […]
When We Recognize the Metaphors for our Oppression
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor They’ll focus on the fact that the Memphis officers were black as it helps masquerade the blue that perpetuates anti-black violence. – Francis Maxwell A […]