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 […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Mecca Temple #43 and Daughters of Mecca Court #73 donated free bikes to local children as part of their annual Bike Give-Away outside of the Grenadier Club Saturday, June […]
Building upon its reputation as being locally known and nationally recognized, the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Oho, Inc. (AOoA) received the first place national Aging Innovation Award for its innovative older adult COVID […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Thursday morning, July 14, Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken and leader of The Movement Tina Butts, along with community leaders, held a press conference in front of Greenbelt Place […]
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Decisions are made by those who show up. -Aaron Sorkin Look for low voter turnout to play a significant role in the special August 2, Ohio […]
July 25, 1943 – July 4, 2022 Calbert was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from St. Benedict Church and school and later graduated from Macomber High School. He was the oldest of […]
The Truth Staff Early voting for the second Ohio primary of this election season opened last week, Wednesday, July 6, at the new Early Voting Center at 3737 Sylvania Avenue, Entrance C, and local Democratic […]