Celebrating Aging Gracefully Through Fashion
By Monique Ward Special to The Truth The doors were set to open at 5 PM, but a line had already formed outside by 4:50 PM on July 6 at the Glass City Pavilion in […]
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Trust the Process
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor The goal is to turn data into information and information into insight. – Carly Fiorina The latest crime statistics declare that the Kapszukiewicz administration has […]
In Loving Memory of Weldon Douthitt
March 18, 1933 – July 14, 2023 Mr. Weldon Douthitt, my Godfather, a construction and political genius, and a dear friend and support to many, has gone on to Glory. Weldon was born on March […]
In Memoriam: Jan Scotland, March 26, 1956 – July 18, 2023
Jan Krishna Menon Scotland was born on March 26, 1956 in Harlem, New York to Iris (Jackson) Scotland and the late Rev. Felix A. Scotland, both of Guyana. Jan grew up in Queens, New York […]
NAMI’s African American Leadership Initiative Annual Summit
By Angie Hayes The Truth Reporter On Friday July 21, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Toledo (NAMI)’s African American Leadership Initiative 10th Annual Summit, held at Toledo Lucas County Main Branch Library, several […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ISSUE 1
VOTE NO on ISSUE 1 ISSUE 1 WILL APPEAR ON THE AUGUST 8TH, 2023 BALLOT On August 8, the only thing on your ballot will be Issue 1 to permanently end majority rule in Ohio. […]
The Power of Prayer Starts the African American Festival
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Excitement filled the air this past weekend as the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union hosted its 18th Annual Prayer Breakfast and African American Festival. “This festival started with the […]
Rain Didn’t Stop the 18th Annual African American Festival
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The 18th annual African American Festival welcomed hundreds of attendees during the two day celebration, but especially for the star-studded concert. Saturday’s concert was moved from the original Promenade […]
The African American Festival Parade
The sun did not shine on the annual African American Festival Parade this year … but the Parade proceeded as usual, and the spectators turned out to enjoy the spectacle. But while the sun did […]
Frederick D. Haynes, III, DMin, Named by Rev. Jesse Jackson as the Now President and CEO of Rainbow Push Coalition
Special to The Truth On Saturday, July 15, 2023, Rev. Jesse Jackson named Frederick Douglass Haynes, III, DMin, as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Rev. Jackson officially announced his retirement on […]