Building Back Together Interim Executive Director Mayra Macías released the following statement on Juneteenth: “Today, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to fighting against the legacies of slavery which still permeate today. We confront our […]
On Friday June 16, The Junction Coalition hosted The Community UNITY Celebration at Gunckel Park, to contribute to the annual Juneteenth Celebration and support the environment. Vendors, food and activities and fun times for children […]
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter A beautiful Juneteenth celebration was in full swing Saturday at The Frederick Douglass Community Association. The air was filled with an electrifying energy, a palpable sense of pride and […]
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter held a Juneteenth Jazz Brunch program on Saturday June 10 at The Pinnacle and hundreds of guests, many in Afrocentric apparel, enjoyed the jazz stylings […]
June 19, 2023 By Dr. M. Mike McNair Co-Publisher When President Joe Biden signed the legislation two years ago, designating Juneteenth, as a federal holiday many considered it a tiny measure and even a capitulation […]
The Truth Staff “It’s an honor for us to be able to recognize you,” said Toledo City Councilman Nick Komives to Billie Johnson, longtime CEO of Area Office on Aging, on Tuesday, June 13 during […]
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Several organizations gathered to raise awareness and share information in recognition of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Mott Branch Library. The event […]
c.2023, Legacy Lit $29.00 384 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor One step ahead, three steps behind. That’s how your life feels sometimes. You make movement forward and […]
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Here in the city, a new narrative is emerging—one that challenges the conventional notions of public safety and aims to usher in a future of safe, thriving, and hopeful […]
By Paul Hubbard Guest Column There have been many news reports on the air quality we breathe being bad. It’s because of the wildfires in Canada and Grayling Michigan. This smokey bad air quality has […]