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Day: August 5, 2021

The Small Business Saturday

August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

The Small Business Saturday was held on Saturday, July 17 at the beautiful Ottawa MetroPark – Liz Pierson Shelter House with local vendors, food trucks, DJ Steven Wolfe and Live Entertainment by Saxophonist, Michael Williams […]

Business, Top Stories

Meeting on Gun Violence Examines Root Causes

August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

Sojourner’s Truth Staff A group of concerned citizens gathered at the Kent Branch Library this past Monday evening to probe the issue of gun violence in Toledo and they all seemed to agree on at […]

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TARTA Makes History By Submitting Levy Proposal to Board of Elections

August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

Special to The Truth After years of work, the issue of giving Lucas County the modern public transportation system it deserves is one step closer to going before the voters. Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority […]

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Dear Dr.  Postel:

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

Dr. Gregory Postel President, The University of Toledo 2801 Bancroft Street Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390 Re: Meeting of July 27, 2021 Sent by Email and U S Mail Postage Prepaid I write to express my appreciation […]

Editorial/Opinion, Education

Dear Ryan,

August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

I am trying to get in shape for my wedding coming up at the end of October.  I would love to lose about 20 pounds by the time I have to say I do!  I […]

Health

Leading Causes of Death and Greater COVID-19 Impact on Black Men in the U.S.

August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

By Judy Seals-Togbo. MPH, Program Director, Amber Schaffer – Research Associate at Men’s Health Network, Melissa Barlow – Public Policy Associate at Men’s Health Network As life starts to return to a “new” normal from […]

Health

Suicide by Cop – A Mental Health Crisis

August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

A Mental Health Moment Suicide by Cop – A Mental Health Crisis By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor According to the National Center of Health Statistics there […]

Health

PROMEDICA COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AUGUST

August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

TOLEDO, Ohio, August, 2021- ProMedica will offer the following free community events in August: Safe Kids of Greater Toledo, West Toledo YMCA to host Safe Kids Day The Safe Kids of Greater Toledo team has […]

Health

National Peach Month

August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

By Patrice Powers-Boothe, OSU Extension Lucas County The Truth Contributor August has been known as National Peach Month since 1982. This is the month of peak-time for fresh peaches in Ohio. In Ohio, it is […]

Health

Your Wellness Starts Here

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 Sojourner’s Truth

By Pierrette “Petee” Talley, Convener/President Ohio Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Ohio Unity Coalition And Amber L. Currie, MPH, CHES Hospital Anti-Racism Project Coordinator www.ohiounitycoalition.org Last year, racism was the news cover story for most […]

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