Portrait of Emery Troy – Emery Carl Troy
Emery Carl Troy, the last son of Charlie and Willie Bell (Troy) Taylor, was born in Cleveland, OH, on October 30, 1929. On his first birthday, his father died from pneumonia. A few years later, […]
Year: 2025
Wage Increases Take Effect Jan. 1, 2025
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase Jan. 1, 2025, to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual […]
Minority Business Development Agency Releases Report on Closing Supply Chain Gaps with MBEs
Special to The Truth Last week, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce released its “Ways in Which Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) Can Meet Gaps in the U.S. Supply Chain” […]
Navigating Mental Health During the Holidays
Special to The Truth The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet, for many, it can also be marked by stress, loneliness and overwhelming expectations. For many, maintain […]
The Journey of Black Therapists
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC The Truth Contributor Being a therapist is a rewarding but often challenging profession that requires compassion, patience and a deep understanding of the human experience. […]
Debt, Liberation, Justice and Jubilee
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity; it is an act of justice. – Nelson Mandela […]
Gas is Dirty. LNG Proponents Don’t Just Ignore the Facts, They Ignore the Human Toll.
By Ben Jealous Not long after her adopted twins came to live with her in Freeport, Texas, Melanie Oldham saw their health start to decline. Both children were diagnosed with severe asthma. As Oldham sent […]
Bishop Marjorie Holt Brings Cheers To 167 Ella P. Stewart Academy For Girls
Special to The Truth Not many had much to say on December 18th that was exclusive of a heartfelt THANK YOU to Marjorie Holt, DMin, a longtime community advocate, educator and bishop, who surprised all […]
Blue Gill Fishing Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party
By The Truth Staff The Blue Gill hosted its annual Christmas party Sunday, December 22 at the Blue Gill Fishing Club on 642 N. Detroit Ave. The event featured music and catered food by Labaron’s […]
Bernadette Joy Graham: A Journey of Healing and Heritage
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Bernadette Joy Graham’s life is a testament to the power of perseverance and purpose. As a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), she has dedicated her career to helping others […]