What Spring Hides
By Ben Jealous Guest Column Spring arrives this week, and the world feels alive again. Trees fill out. Birds return. The air softens. It is the season when nature tells us life is coming back. […]
Year: 2026
Juliana Stratton’s Victory Signals a New Era for Black Women’s Leadership
The presence of two Black women in this race was not a problem. It was progress. By Glynda C. Carr Trice Edney Communications On Tuesday, March 17, voters in Illinois did more […]
A Thank You Note from June Boyd
Recently, the “when it rains, it pours” quote embraced me with a series of misfortunes beginning with my catching COVID, followed by a burglary. The most painful dealing with my daughter Charlotte battling cancer and […]
When Naming the Truth Becomes the Crime
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor America has a problem. It doesn’t want to know what it has done. – Ta-Nehisi Coates The most dangerous thing a community can do is remember. […]
Jennifer McCary: A Life Shaped by Art, Curiosity and Connection
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter For many people in northwest Ohio, the YWCA Milestones celebration shines as a symbol of impact, leadership and service to the community. Each year, the event honors women whose […]
Honoring the 6888th – “No Mail, Low Morale”
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Township) has successfully passed her first piece of legislation … and it’s a doozy. On Monday, March 9, White hosted an event at the […]
International Women’s Day Luncheon Sparks Dialogue on Caregiving and the Workplace
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Women of Toledo brings leaders together to examine how policies, businesses and communities can better support working families More than a celebration, this year’s International Women’s Day luncheon in […]
Legacy to Action: Gerald E. Rose’s Growing Fight for Justice
By Austin R. Cooper, Jr. Special to The Truth Gerald E. Rose is turning a family legacy of civil rights advocacy into a expanding national movement through the New Order Human Rights Organization (NOHRO). Rose […]
St. Paul MBC Holds Men’ Day Weekend
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church held its annual Men’s Day Celebration on March 7-8, 2026. “Men of God Walking in God’s Will” (Ecclesiastes 5: 15-17) was the theme of […]
WGTE, Sojourner’s Truth Collaborate on The Local Thread
WGTE Public Media continues to grow its presence throughout Northwest Ohio as a leader in locally produced public affairs programming, and The Local Thread radio and podcast series is a key component of this initiative. […]