Special to The Truth During her speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, then First Lady Michelle Obama famously declared, “I wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves.” Ten years […]
Thirteen Savvy Seniors, ages 60 to 80, recently traveled to Detroit for a memorable adventure – walking the Gordie Howe International Bridge to Canada! What began as a travel experience became so much more. The […]
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor A time comes when silence is betrayal. – Martin Luther King Jr. Schuyler Beckwith could have said nothing about the new television ad from Marcy […]
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter Donnetta Carter, also known throughout the Toledo community as The Social Butterfly, has built a reputation around her platform for supporting organizations and causes. Sunday September 13, her signature […]
Special to The Truth The Toledo Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. participated in a National Literacy Program for “Back to School” this summer called “Let’s Get Loose: 2026 Summer Challenge “LEVEL UP FOR […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter On Tuesday, September 15, the Ohio Unity Coalition hosted a National Voter Registration Day Rally and Grand Opening of their new location at 1565 S. Byrne Rd. from 10:00 […]
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor The African American Legacy Project held the summer season’s final First Tuesday gathering on September 15 (postponed from September 1 because of the weather) as about several dozen guests […]
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter The Scott Center for Observation, Treatment and Transition held its second 5k walk/run to raise awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and honor those who have navigated living with Sickle […]
By Ben Jealous Guest Column I woke up Monday thinking about Troy Davis. Fifteen years ago, Georgia executed him. He was innocent. I was outside the prison that night. As the old song goes, that’s […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Ohio Department of Education rated Toledo Public Schools at two out of five stars for the 2025-2026 school year. While this is the second consecutive year that the […]