By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor “We don’t want any students of color to feel they don’t have the opportunity,” says Angelica Johnson, recently appointed coordinator for the Lourdes University Like Me Program. This fall […]
The Truth Staff This year, Ohio became the first state in the nation to declare July 28 Ohio Buffalo Soldier Day annually. House Bill 238 – co-sponsored by Toledo’s State Rep Paula Hicks-Hudson – passed […]
Special to The Truth A third ShotSpotter Zone went live in Toledo at 1:00 PM on July 28, 2022 to continue helping combat the increasing problem of gun violence. ShotSpotter first launched in Toledo in […]
Special to The Truth Toledo United for Social U (TUSA) have spent the past few weeks visiting area churches on weekends to advocate for the movement to put an end to the violence that is […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Lucas Metropolitan Housing unveiled their Junction – McClinton Nunn Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Draft Transformation Plan Wednesday, July 20, via Facebook livestream. The plan calls for a “thorough and dramatic change” […]
The Truth Staff “Twenty-six years ago, four friends took a trip,” says Deborah Barnett of the women who decided they wanted to play golf in a different resort area. The number of ladies on that […]
Special from The (Akron) Reporter Jayland Walker was eulogized at the Akron Civic Theater where thousands gathered to remember the 25-year-old days after being shot multiple times by Akron police after an alleged traffic violation […]
By Carla Thomas Now entering our eighth year, the Naturalista Photoshoot is a much-anticipated event highlighting African-American women and girls, who have proudly embraced the natural hairstyle. The women are free to wear their hair […]
The Truth Staff The 17th annual African American Prayer Breakfast was held on Friday, July 15 at the Glass City Metropark Pavilion. The sold-out prayer breakfast, which serves as the opening event for the trio […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter “It’s good to be home” said Suzette Cowell, founder of the African American Festival and Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union, as she glanced at children playing and enjoying activities […]