Expect the Unexpected
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 […]
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In Memory of Calbert Rooker Temple
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 […]
Early Voting Has Arrived
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 […]
Toledoans Earn Emmy Awards in 2022 for Their Outstanding Journalism!
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Giving back to the people of Toledo is an ongoing priority for leaders in the African-American community. Our television news anchors have a long history of being trusted sources […]
Coming Soon! The 17th Annual African American Festival and Parade
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Get ready for the 17th Annual African American Festival and Parade! This year, the annual festival will cover two weekends – July 15-16 and August 6 – with […]
The Black Dorr Street Market Opens for Business
Sojourner’s Truth Staff Tony and Angela Rivers provided a treat for businesses in the Dorr Street area on July 2 as they organized the inaugural Black Dorr Street Market event. Two dozen vendors selling everything […]
Helping Others to the Finish Line
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sammy Spann, Ph.D., was elevated to […]
Brothers and Sisters United Helps a Relationship Grow
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Jazmynn Abalos, 19, and Byron Buchanan, 20, first met at Bowsher High School when they were a freshman and a sophomore, respectively. They eventually developed a friendship and became […]
Homeownership: A Dream Come True … For Some
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter For many these days, homeownership seems to be a distant fantasy. For first time homebuyers Larry and Cynthia Robinson, NeighborWorks made that dream a reality. NeighborWorks has […]
Vice President Harris Addresses Black Media
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter The National Newspaper Publishers Association, NNPA, is a trade association of the more than 200 African American-owned community newspapers from around the United States. As a member of the […]