Special to The Truth With the theme of “Walking in the Pathway of Light,” the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc, Toledo Club, held the inaugural Yellow Event on Saturday, June […]
By Don Valentine Guest Column Witness the final insult that birthed the AME Church: “You must leave this section now.” “Wait until the prayer is over and I will go,” softly replied the Black man, […]
c.2025, Duopress / Sourcebooks $14.99 40 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Your parents both hate being late. It’s never bad to be where you’re supposed to be, you know: on time, ready, and […]
Fact #1: Following the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, not all enslaved people immediately found freedom. The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in states then in rebellion against the United States. Union troops operating […]
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor The Toledo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, honored one of their own, the late Ella P. Stewart, on June 13, 2025, with the unveiling of a […]
June 19 to begin steps toward grand opening of new museum By Hazel Trice Edney Special to The Truth Juneteenth, the June 19 federal holiday that commemorates the end of America’s slavocracy and celebrates freedom for […]
By Emily R. Evans The Truth Reporter “The mission of the African American Sports Legends of Northwest Ohio a component of the African American Legacy Projects (AALP), is to honor and preserve the history and […]
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter If Toledo had a “most colorful weekend of the year,” it would definitely be the Crosby Festival of the Arts. Picture this: a two-day whirlwind of art, music, family […]
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor When nothing is said, a lot is being heard. – Toni Morrison Toledo’s streets have gone radio silent. You can almost hear crickets chirping as […]
The Historic Old West End Festival opened the local summer season with the traditional King Wamba Carnival Parade. The 116th year event brought together student musicians, agencies, elected officials, hopeful candidates, small cars, big jeeps, […]