By Roy Hodge, President of the Toledo African-American Chamber of Commerce Guest Column Nothing can transform a community like thriving small businesses. When those businesses are successful, they create jobs, brighten neighborhoods, and reinvest and […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union has launched two new programs: a down payment assistance program for homebuyers and low interest loan program for home repair contractors. The two […]
In order to have equitable communities, we need to face racism head-on. Participants will experience engaging and interactive in-person training designed for diverse groups of 10-20 participants. Individuals will explore the profound impact of bias […]
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor “If you are going to do history, you need to do history right,” said Shirley Green, PhD, historian and author of a new book, Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank […]
The Truth Staff The Lucas County Commissioners kicked off their commemoration of Black History Month by acknowledging and honoring the efforts of two local groups to preserve local history. Robert Smith of the African American […]
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the historic Dorr Street Corridor, where the echoes of history whisper through time, the African American Legacy Project (AALP) & Museum stand as a testament to the enduring […]
By Keith Magee Guest Column Historically Black fraternities and sororities – often referred to as Black Greek-letter organizations, or BGLOs – have been making a difference in the lives of Black Americans for more than […]
By Ben Jealous Guest Column With the start of Black History Month, I brace myself for the mis-telling of Black History yet again. In schoolhouses and everywhere the stories are told, a persistent myth shows […]
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Toledo has an incredible music history, sometimes hidden away, but not yet forgotten. – James C. Marshall, author What elements shape Toledo’s essence or unique […]
The Truth Staff The Top Ladies of Distinction held their annual prayer breakfast on Saturday, January 27, at the Heatherdowns Country Club with the theme of “Celebrating Our Legacy, Transforming Lives and Making a Difference, […]