Celebrating Black History Month
By John E. Warren The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black History. This time of banning books from local libraries, especially […]
Month: February 2024
First Black Sorority’s Local Chapter Celebrates Founders’ Day
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The 116th Founders’ Day celebration organized by the local Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. chapters of Zeta Alpha Omega, Alpha Lambda and Iota Iota was held on February 17 […]
Grassroots Youth Focused Economic Development Nonprofit Hosts Celebration
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter GreaterGenerations, a local nonprofit, celebrated six years of impacting the lives of Toledo’s youth through collaboration. The annual anniversary and recognition program was held on Saturday, February 17, at […]
Lucas County Children Services Board Names 2024 Slate of Officers
County Commissioners also appoint new member At its January 2024 meeting, the Lucas County Children Services Board named its slate of officers for the 2024 calendar year and announced that it is welcoming one new […]
Mum’s the Word … for Now
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column As some of you may know, over the years, I have had various contacts with certain personalities that, to some, might seem somewhat unsavory as to their quirky character […]
White House Celebrates Descendants of Civil Rights Leaders for Black History Month
By Joy Young, Howard University News Service Special to The Truth More than 100 descendants of civil rights trailblazers gathered Feb. 13 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. They had gathered on […]
Latest Credit Card Rules Hurt Black Businesses the Most
By Roy Hodge, President of the Toledo African-American Chamber of Commerce Guest Column Nothing can transform a community like thriving small businesses. When those businesses are successful, they create jobs, brighten neighborhoods, and reinvest and […]
Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You by A’Ja Wilson
c.2024, Moment of Life Books / Flatiron Books $24.99 192 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor The envelope on the table is addressed to you. .It caught your attention because – […]
Toledo Urban FCU Launches Programs to Fight Housing Disparities
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union has launched two new programs: a down payment assistance program for homebuyers and low interest loan program for home repair contractors. The two […]
The Dialogue to Change Program
In order to have equitable communities, we need to face racism head-on. Participants will experience engaging and interactive in-person training designed for diverse groups of 10-20 participants. Individuals will explore the profound impact of bias […]