This Week in Toledo
This week in Toledo, explore what the city has to offer with family activities, community gatherings, and free events happening in neighborhoods, parks, downtown and across town. ** Here’s what’s happening Aug 18 – Aug […]
Year: 2025
NABJ Selects Elise Durham as Its Next Executive Director
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has selected Elise Durham as its next executive director. Durham comes to NABJ with more than 30 years of professional work experience in television news management, strategic communications, […]
Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Robert F. Smith
c.2025, HarperCollins Leadership $31.99 240 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Watch and learn. If you’ve ever had to do something thorny or […]
Black Trade Unionists Call Out Trump’s “War on Blackness”
Trice Edney Wire Service The nation’s largest independent voice of Black trade unionists last week issued a blistering statement calling out Donald Trump’s “War on Blackness.” Titled, “Occupied But Not Subdued,” the statement by the […]
Owens President Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Start of BSN Program in State of the College Address
Owens Community College president Dr. Dione Somerville welcomed in a special year with the State of the College address, delivered at both campuses on Monday. The 2025-26 academic year is the 60th anniversary of Owens […]
The Fourth Annual Glass City JazzFest
The Truth Staff The fourth annual Glass City JazzFest, a free event that brought out an enthusiastic audience to hear performers from all around the world, took place this past Saturday at the Glass City […]
From the Projects to the Big Stage: How Shawanda “Spyda” Johnson Clarke Built a Dance Empire
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Some people talk about following their dreams. Shawanda “Spyda” Johnson Clarke lives it — every single day. For more than 15 years, she has been the powerhouse behind FAMED […]
The Scott Alumni Reunion
The Truth Staff Once again, Scott High School alumni came out to celebrate their experiences at the school and with their school mates during the annual Alumni Weekend this past weekend. On Friday the members […]
Ryan Rollison: Dream Bodies
If it was easy, everyone would do it and everyone would be in great health. It’s not only training your body but it’s training your mind to motivate you and get you to the place […]
NAMI -Greater Toledo Hosts the 12th AALIC Conference
By Emily R. Evans The Truth Reporter On Thursday July 31, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)– Greater Toledo held its 12th annual conference to enlighten the public about the program and how it can […]