“She’s a Wonderful, Wonderful Person”
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor A room filled with 75 people who gathered to appreciate and celebrate Suzette Cowell, CEO of Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union, on the occasion of her birthday, generated as […]
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St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Host Health Fair Sponsored by ABC/ Health Care and Area Office on Aging.
On Saturday December 9, 2023, the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hosted a “Health Fair” sponsored by ABC/Health Care and the Area Office on Aging from 9:00 a/m till 12:00 noon. Parishioner’s, family members, neighbors and friends […]
Alpha Phi Boule Inducts New Members
By Paul Hubbard, Secretary Alpha Phi Boule Special to The Truth On the evening of Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Toledo Country Club members of Alpha Phi Boule’ of Sigma Pi Phi Boule Fraternity, […]
Like Sands Through the Hourglass
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. – MacDonald Carey As the […]
D.C. Renames Anacostia Street After ‘Mayor for Life’ Marion Barry
By Afia Barrie and Nya O’Neal Howard University News Service Hundreds gathered in D.C.’s Ward 8 at the intersection of Good Hope Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Anacostia on Saturday to see […]
In Memoriam – Rev. Charles Gilchrist Adams – December 13, 1936 – November 29, 2023
The Rev Dr. Charles Adams (PA as many of us called him), the giant of a preacher who led the prominent Detroit church Hartford Memorial Baptist Church died at the age of 86 November 29, […]
Entrepreneur Holds Annual Christmas Basket Giveaway
The Truth Staff Saturday, December 16 was a big day for Terrie Cook, founder and owner of Simply D’Vine Boutique. The day began with the shop’s annual Christmas Basket giveaway. Cook and her sorors at […]
Entrepreneur Becomes An Author
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Dozens of family members, friends and supporters celebrated local entrepreneur-turned-author, Terrie Cook. The book signing was held at her retail clothing store, Simply D’Vine Boutique, on Saturday, December 16, […]
The Toledo Black Wall Street Community Development Networking Event
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter “The calvary ain’t coming. It’s us,” remarked Toni Battle-Gaines, originator of Black Wall Street Community Development. It started as a networking event held by the Black-owned media in August […]
Black Community’s Retirement Woes Leading to New Ways to Save Money
By Hazel Trice Edney Special to The Truth A recent study has outlined a disturbing trend across the nation: Increasing retirement woes among Black people, coming from several angles that indicate some could choose to […]