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Month: August 2023

Toledo Jazz Week Culminates in the Glass City Jazzfest This Weekend

August 17, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

The Truth Staff For jazz lovers in the Glass City, this past week was truly a blessing. A weeklong series of jazz shows in a variety of venues was capped off by an outdoor all-day […]

Headline, Top Stories

ARE YOU AGE 70 OR OLDER AND NOT YET RECEIVING BENEFITS?

August 17, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Toledo, OH Retirement is not one-size-fits-all.  It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits […]

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Power to the People

August 17, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor As long as Democrats running in swing races from the presidential race down to the state legislature tie their Republican opponents to Republican abortion policy they […]

Editorial/Opinion, Headline, Top Stories

The Black Wall Street Marketing Event

August 17, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

The Truth Staff On Wednesday, August 9, several local Black media representatives met with a number of small Black business owners in an effort to spread the word about marketing opportunities and to network about […]

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Local Effort to Bring Out the Vote Helped Crush Issue 1

August 17, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

The Truth Staff Ohio Republicans have blamed a host of reasons for their failure to pass Issue 1 and quiet the voice of the voters in the Buckeye State. They have said that outside money […]

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Alzheimer’s Disease in the African American Community

August 17, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

By Paul Hubbard Guest Column Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law professor, renowned activist and mentor to both Barack and Michelle Obama, just died of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 70 years old. When I was a student […]

Headline, Health

Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson by Sally H. Jacobs

August 17, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

c.2023, St. Martin’s Press                $32.00                  464 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Love-all. It sounds like a sweet way […]

Book Review

The Artistic Odyssey of Perseverance: AAF Toledo President Valerie Thompson Empowering Women in Design & Advertising

August 10, 2023August 17, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the world of design and advertising, a remarkable journey unfolds—one characterized by resilience, diversity, and a determination to overcome challenges. This is the story of Valerie Thompson, whose […]

Cover Story, Headline, Top Stories

Buffalo Soldiers 10th Year Anniversary Celebration

August 10, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

By Angie Hayes The Truth Reporter      The Buffalo Soldiers 10th Year Anniversary celebration was held at The Pinnacle in Maumee Ohio. July 29 2023. The event included socialization and networking opportunities, food, a cash […]

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Embracing Change

August 10, 2023 Sojourner’s Truth

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor When the winds change, we must change. We have to struggle to our feet and reset the sail in a manner that will steer us in […]

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  • On Friday – Toledoans Honor National Gun Violence Awareness Day

  • But on Saturday – Gun Violence Upends Old West End Festival

  • And on Sunday – The City Prayed for the Victims

  • 2nd Annual Mental Health Gala hosted at The Pinnacle

  • Breaking the Glass Networking Event

  • Reentry Coalition Hosts “Going Home to Stay” Event at The TMA Glass Pavillion

  • African American Legacy Project Hosts First Tuesday Event – Submits Public Records Request

  • Gerald Rose Carries His Father’s Torch Back to Toledo

  • Owens Aspire Program Honors 29 Adult Learners, Chipping Away at a Statewide Gap

  • We Can Do Better … Part Two

  • They Want You to Stay Home

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  • Statement of Bishop Daniel E. Thomas  on the Shooting During the Toledo, Ohio Old West End Festival

  • Statement from the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Toledo

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  • Lucas County Commissioners statement on Old West End Festival shooting

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    June 4, 2026
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    June 4, 2026
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