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Month: January 2026

We Must Finish the Work Dr. King Died Doing

January 22, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

To honor Martin Luther King Jr. honestly is to remember that he was organizing to make the dream real—and to decide whether we are willing to carry that dangerous, unfinished work forward. By Ben Jealous Guest […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

The Legacy of a Key

January 22, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor I just like people. Even strangers. I’ve always liked people. – Bishop Robert Culp   When reflecting on more than sixty years as a leader in […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

Letter to the Editor

January 22, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

Voters Are Opposed to Governmental Interference with Community Organizations A recent survey sponsored by Freedom and Faith Defense Project sheds important light on what Ohio voters are thinking heading into the 2026 Senate race, and […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

Martin Luther King Jr. Was More Than a Dreamer

January 22, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

By Carla Thomas Truth Contributor Cue the sound bite! “I Have a Dream.” Every January, we hear it again, the same clip, the same speech. Newsflash! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was more than a […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

Destiny of the Diamond Princess by Sherri Winston

January 22, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

c.2026, Bloomsbury $18.99 240 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor   Dripping in jewels from head to foot. If you were a princess or a queen, that’s what you’d have. Jewels, gold, lux gowns […]

Book Review

REFLECTIONS vs. DEFLECTIONS:

January 22, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

An Open Letter From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Once again, my people, I come to you with a heartbeat that causes me to stop, listen, and coerce my sanctified imagination to synchronize with my […]

Politics

R.I.P. Ruby Butler

January 15, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

Ruby’s Kitchen Was Not Just a Business But a Labor of Love (Reprinted from March 2024) By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter “All I knew is that I liked to cook. This was my childhood […]

Cover Story, Local News, Top Stories

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Toledo Chapter Hosts 2025 Top Teens of America Toledo Chapter Induction Ceremony

January 15, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

The Top Teens of America (TTA) Toledo Chapter proudly hosted its Induction Ceremony on Monday, December 29, 2025, welcoming a new class of young leaders committed to service, leadership and academic excellence. The event was […]

Editorial/Opinion, Local News, Top Stories

Re*Rock Hosts First Networking Mixer

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Re*Rock, the new Black-owned vintage and street wear fashion store, hosted its first networking mixer Saturday, December 27, at House of Coffee Downtown. The event, A Rise of a […]

Business, Local News, Top Stories

District 41 State Rep. Erika White Leads Training for Effective Community Mobilization

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Sojourner’s Truth

By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter State Rep. Erika White of District 41 led a community mobilization training Saturday, January 10, at the AFSCME Center, 420 S. Reynolds Road. The session brought together residents for […]

Editorial/Opinion, Local News, Politics, Top Stories

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  • On Friday – Toledoans Honor National Gun Violence Awareness Day

  • But on Saturday – Gun Violence Upends Old West End Festival

  • And on Sunday – The City Prayed for the Victims

  • 2nd Annual Mental Health Gala hosted at The Pinnacle

  • Breaking the Glass Networking Event

  • Reentry Coalition Hosts “Going Home to Stay” Event at The TMA Glass Pavillion

  • African American Legacy Project Hosts First Tuesday Event – Submits Public Records Request

  • Gerald Rose Carries His Father’s Torch Back to Toledo

  • Owens Aspire Program Honors 29 Adult Learners, Chipping Away at a Statewide Gap

  • We Can Do Better … Part Two

  • They Want You to Stay Home

  • They Chose Toledo

  • Statement of Bishop Daniel E. Thomas  on the Shooting During the Toledo, Ohio Old West End Festival

  • Statement from the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Toledo

  • Reconciling Jackson and Jackson

  • Peace, Love and Parenting

  • Lucas County Commissioners statement on Old West End Festival shooting

Editorial/Opinion

  • What Set It Off

    June 4, 2026
  • Tis the Season! The Graduation Season!

    June 4, 2026
  • On Juneteenth, I’ll Celebrate Black Music at Andrew Jackson’s Plantation

    June 4, 2026
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    May 28, 2026

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