The Lupus Awareness Walk 2024
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The fourth annual Living with Lupus Walk was held on Sunday, May 18, 2024 at Ottawa Park. The walk focuses on raising awareness about lupus while creating a sense […]
Month: May 2024
Kathy Gregory Retires After an Outstanding Career as a TPS Educator
Special to The Truth On Thursday, May 16, 2024, an educational legend received a formal send-off for her role as the beloved principal of the Old West End Academy (OWEA), a TPS magnet school that […]
Is This Common Myth Preventing You From Buying a Home?
Special to The Truth If you think saving for a down payment is your number one barrier to homeownership, it’s important to understand how down payments work, how much is necessary and what programs can […]
For an Antidote to Climate Despair, Look to the Impact of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring
By Ben Jealous Guest Column Did you hear the birds singing outside this morning? A lot of us take that common sound of nature for granted. Most people these days do not realize how close […]
Ella: A Novel by Diane Richards
c.2024, Amistad $28.00 384 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Beyonce does it. So does Misty Copeland, Drake, Alicia Keyes and Chaka Khan. You’d do […]
Building a Brighter Future: Marvin Whitfield, PhD, and the Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the heart of Toledo, where challenges meet opportunity, one organization stands as a beacon of hope and transformation. Led by visionary Marvin Whitfield, PhD, Big Brothers Big Sisters […]
The DEAI ALLiance of Northwest Ohio Hosts Connect 2024
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter On Tuesday, May 14, the DEAI Alliance of Northwest Ohio hosted its Connect 2024, a networking event for minority-owned businesses, from 6-8 p.m. at the Glass City Enrichment Center, […]
Women Business Owners Lead with Passion and Optimism for Success
Special to The Truth Passion, collaboration and community are keys to running a successful business. That’s according to a recent survey of women business leaders as part of PNC’s bi-annual Economic Outlook Survey. Passion and […]
Black Americans in Washington DC and Toledo at Opposite Ends of Financial Spectrum
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor LendingTree researchers did an in-depth study of where and how Black Americans fare economically in the 100 largest metropolitan areas. The good news for Washington, DC area residents is […]
United Missionary Baptist Church Pastoral Anniversary
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Congregation members, guests, and friends gathered to celebrate the 21st pastoral anniversary of Pastor Rev. Robert Bass and First Lady Rev. Anita Bass. The celebration was held on Sunday, […]