By Carla Thomas The Truth Contributor When asked the question, “Why a Black Men Matter photoshoot?” The answer is simple: while the value of white men is taken for granted, Black men face systemic devaluation […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Bertha Mae Rivers, affectionally known as ‘Mother,’ celebrated a special milestone this weekend. The Tennessee native and longtime Toledoan turned 100 years old Saturday, November 4. Rivers was born […]
Special to The Truth Afterschool programs keep children safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing their kids are supervised and learning after the school day […]
The latest ACT report raises concerns about post-pandemic learning and long-standing systemic inequalities By Aziah Siid Special to The Truth From annual high-stakes state testing to high school exit exams, standardized testing is a part […]
By Tricia Hall The Truth reporter Toledo gathered to celebrate the annual Toledo NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. The 108th annual dinner was held on Saturday, October 28th at The Glass City Convention Center, located in […]
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor Women have been serving in the U.S. armed forces for over 200 years in numerous roles and numerous conflicts. Just 10 years ago, in 2013, […]
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The community celebrated at the 56th annual Commandress Ball of the Daughters of Mecca Court No. 73 on Saturday, October 21. In annual ball tradition honors the current and […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The city of Toledo honored the late Jan Scotland for his dedication to youth athletics by renaming the Sleepy Hollow Ballfield to Jan Scotland Memorial Ballfield Saturday October 28, […]
By State Sen. Paula Hicks Hudson Guest Column When one of my Republican colleagues said to me after they had passed the Heartbeat Bill, “NOW (my emphasis) government would have to do something to help […]
By Angie Hayes The Truth Reporter On Saturday, October 21, The Young Women of Toledo and partners held an event sponsored by Taylor Family Automotive and Toledo Lucas County Library: International Day of the Girl. […]