By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Here in the city, a new narrative is emerging—one that challenges the conventional notions of public safety and aims to usher in a future of safe, thriving, and hopeful […]
By Paul Hubbard Guest Column There have been many news reports on the air quality we breathe being bad. It’s because of the wildfires in Canada and Grayling Michigan. This smokey bad air quality has […]
Special to The Truth Last week, state Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) issued the following statement after the Ohio Senate voted to pass their version of House Bill 33, the state operating budget. “The tax changes […]
By John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper In the midst of the discussion of the second indictment of former President Donald Trump, there is an issue greater than, if not equal […]
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Black liberation has never just been about Black people. It’s been about a fight for our humanity, for our dignity. – Patrisse Cullors An illustrious history […]
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The Toledo Lucas County Public Library and Toledo NAACP hosted a joint Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2023. The celebration was held on the rooftop of the Main Branch […]
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with […]
Special to The Truth The Brothers of the Xi Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Inc. coordinated a successful campus visit to the University of Toledo (UT) with 25 students from the Martin Luther King […]
The Truth Staff Juneteenth, now a national holiday, was first celebrated by formerly enslaved people in Texas when they were informed by Union soldiers on June 19, 1865, that they were now free. This was […]
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Prepare for an unforgettable experience as Toledo, Ohio proudly presents its first inaugural Juneteenth NY Toledo Celebration. This Juneteenth, now elevated to the status of a federally-recognized holiday, marks […]