Dear Toledoans,
During the past few years, hundreds of Toledo area families have lost loved ones to the random acts of violence on Toledo streets and Toledo neighborhoods Within days of those acts of violence, the good […]
Month: January 2023
Peace Coalition Plans Big Community Rally for January 18
The Truth Staff On Wednesday, January 18, the Coalition for Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods will hold a memorial service for victims of violence here in the city. The service will be held at St. George Antiochian […]
My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives by Charlayne Hunter-Gault
c.2022, Harper $27.99 347 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor You try to stay on top of things. You keep your eyes and ears open for news of what’s going on […]
The Case for Hobbs and Williams
The Truth Staff John Hobbs’s and Vanice Williams’ seats on Toledo City Council, representing Districts 1 and 4 respectively, are up for appointment because they were chosen by council to fill the vacancies while former […]
Toledo Urban and Mercy Health Partner to Benefit Homeowners
Special to The Truth The cross over to January 1 traditionally signifies not just the start of a new year but an ushering in of new goals, new aspirations and new opportunities. On the first […]
Kaptur Statement on the 2nd Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection on Capitol
Last week, Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest serving woman in history of House of Representatives, joined colleagues on the Capitol Steps to honor the 2nd anniversary of the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol, […]
Ohio Democratic Party Statement Following Mike DeWine’s Signature on One of the Worst Anti-Voter Bills in the Country
Special to The Truth Last week, Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement after Mike DeWine signed a dangerous anti-voter bill into law that would take our state backward in the […]
OP-ED: The Blade Editorial Not Right
Professor Emeritus Earl Murry, Ph.D. Guest Editorial On January 4, 2023, The Toledo Blade Editorial Board published “Editorial: Hobbs choice not right.” Respectfully, I disagree with the editorial board’s opinion and their admittedly “trifling” justifications […]
Subduing an Oppressive Burden
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor The burden of poverty isn’t that you don’t always have the things you need, it’s the feeling of being embarrassed every day of your life, […]
Women of Toledo’s Holiday Party at Tolhouse
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Women of Toledo, one of the leading advocacy, education and empowerment nonprofits in Toledo, organized a festive holiday party at Tolhouse on Summit Street. The December 28 celebration commemorated […]