Rev. Jackson Lifted All of Us Higher
By Ben Jealous Guest Column One of the great strengths of our movement is that our leaders do more than inspire young people — they keep the door open for them. The leaders who carried […]
Year: 2026
Jesse Jackson Passes but He Kept Hope Alive
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor The Reverend Jesse Jackon passed away on February 17, 2026, as his family announced: “Profound sadness, the family of Reverend Jess Jackson, Sr. , an iconic figure in the […]
A Prophet for Justice: Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
United Women in Faith, the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), and the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) join the people of The United Methodist Church and communities across the nation and […]
Black Student Union Building Community at Owens
Special to The Truth When Lynnishia Foster started classes at Owens Community College in January 2024, she saw a list of campus clubs with the Black Student Union on it. One problem, though — no […]
Black History Books by Various Authors
c.2026, various publishers $30.00 – $35.00 various page counts By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor For weeks now, you’ve been remembering, […]
Stories, Sites and Legacy: Kentucky’s African American Heritage Trail
Special to The Truth When it comes to learning history, there is something about the act of walking around a historical site that will drive a lesson home in a way that is nearly impossible […]
Central State University Hosts “Elect Her” Civic Leadership Training in Partnership with Running Start and The Dayton Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
On February 11, 2026, Central State University welcomed young women leaders from across the region for Elect Her, a hands-on civic leadership training hosted by The Dayton Chapter of the Links, Incorporated in partnership with […]
White Violence Is Not Black History: Reclaiming the Narrative of Black History Month
By Carla Thomas The Truth Contributor This month, like so many before it, our timelines have been filled with stories of Black brilliance and Black Americans surviving injustice. News outlets have highlighted milestones. Communities have […]
Tension at the Top
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor If two men agree on everything, you may be sure that one of them is doing the thinking. – Lyndon B. Johnson The days of […]
The 36th Annual Black History Month Concert
Drs Samina & Zaheer Hasan and Joseph & Joyce Moran will receive the St. Katharine Drexel Award at the 36th Annual Black History Month Concert at St. Martin de Porres Church, 1119 W. Bancroft Street. […]