By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter It’s cold outside on a January day in Toledo, but inside, the discussion is warm, steady, and serious. “At first you learn to read,” says Savage. “Then you read […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Toledo Branch NAACP held a celebration of MLK Day on Monday, January 19, at Macedonia Baptist Church. The theme for the event was “The Fierce Urgency of Now: […]
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter The men of Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. awarded scholarships at the Pinnacle on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Each year young men are selected […]
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor Bishop Robert Culp, the retired long-time pastor of First Church of God, was honored om Thursday, January 15 – the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr – as Toledo […]
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter The room at Gesu Church’s Sullivan Center didn’t feel rushed. It felt intentional. On Monday, January 12, community leaders, clergy, advocates and neighbors gathered for the 2026 Social Impact […]
Ruby’s Kitchen Was Not Just a Business But a Labor of Love (Reprinted from March 2024) By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter “All I knew is that I liked to cook. This was my childhood […]
The Top Teens of America (TTA) Toledo Chapter proudly hosted its Induction Ceremony on Monday, December 29, 2025, welcoming a new class of young leaders committed to service, leadership and academic excellence. The event was […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Re*Rock, the new Black-owned vintage and street wear fashion store, hosted its first networking mixer Saturday, December 27, at House of Coffee Downtown. The event, A Rise of a […]
By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter State Rep. Erika White of District 41 led a community mobilization training Saturday, January 10, at the AFSCME Center, 420 S. Reynolds Road. The session brought together residents for […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Kwanzaa House hosted its annual Kwanzaa celebration from December 26- January 1 at the Frederick Douglass Center at 1001 Indiana Ave. The free weeklong celebration featured activities for […]