Eleven Black History Facts You should Know
For far too long, Black history has been overlooked, minimized or — even worse — erased. Yet there’s no question that the contributions of Black people influence every part of how we live today, from […]
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W.E.B. Du Bois Should Serve as a Reminder about the Importance of Black History Month and What Is at Stake in Current Conversations about African American Studies.
By Chad Williams, NewsOne The opening days of Black History Month 2023 have coincided with controversy about the teaching and broader meaning of African American studies. On Feb. 1, 2023, the College Board released a […]
Pan African Flag Raised at One Government Center
The Truth Staff For the sixth year, the Pan African flag has been hoisted over One Government Center to commemorate Black History Month. The flag raising took place on February 1 in frigid temperatures but […]
Street Renamed to Honor a Local Legend
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter City leaders, former employees, residents and current clients gathered on Saturday, February 4 to celebrate the renaming of Lincoln & Detroit to Henry Clark Way. Since 1971, the corner […]
TARTA and NAACP Celebrate Rosa Parks’ Birthday
The Truth Staff The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority and the local NAACP celebrated the birthday of Rosa Parks on Saturday February 4 at the TARTA hub on Huron Street in front of the mural […]
Coalition for Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods Hosts Meeting at St. Martin de Porres
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor Toledo’s former mayors are mad as hell and they are not going to take it anymore! Mad as hell about the wave of violence that has engulfed Toledo’s neighborhoods […]
Cecelia Adams, PhD: 2013 TWCA Milestones Honoree for Government
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter The YWCA of Northwest Ohio has announced the 2023 Honorees for the YWCA Milestones: A Tribute to Women annual award. This year’s honoree for Government is Cecelia Adams, PhD. […]
“Let’s Talk About It”
By Fonda J. Royster, DV Resource Specialist, Family Court Services Guest Column Teen Dating Violence, also known as “TDV,” is an increasing public health crisis, especially in Lucas County. Talking around it or avoiding the […]
Scapegoat or “Escaped” Goat?
y Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Before being upset with someone, do first some background checks on them. Sometimes, people wounded in other battles may find you a handy scapegoat. – Bangambiki […]
Ruth Cowell Celebrates Her 100th
The Truth Staff Surrounded by dozens of family members and friends, Ruth Cowell celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend at the Policemen’s Hall on Franklin Street. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on January 24, 1923, Ruth […]