Social Security Column
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TELL US ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Toledo, OH Do you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, you need to tell us about […]
Author: Sojourner’s Truth
The Death of America As We Know It
By John E Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper By now most Americans, but not all, have either heard of Project 2025 or seen some reference to it. But too many still don’t […]
The Blue Gill Club Members Present Scholarship to an Outstanding Student
The Truth Staff During the Memorial Day weekend, Courtney Jones was crowned Miss Debutante 2024 by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc, Toledo Chapter, at their 56th annual Debutante Cotillion. […]
The Wayman Palmer YMCA Holds Topping Off Ceremony
The Truth Staff The Wayman Palmer YMCA is well underway to meeting the agency’s goal of opening its newly constructed facility in early 2025. On Monday, May 20, a topping-off ceremony was held on site […]
The Black Wall Street Community Development Coaching Session
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Black Wall Street Community Development held its fifth coaching session “Selling the Sizzle” at TTEC (5212 Hill Ave.) Wednesday, May 29. This was the final session in the […]
Juneteenth in Toledo – Days of Celebration for the National Holiday
The Truth Staff Only a few years ago, even in pre-COVID times, there were very few activities in Toledo during Juneteenth. What a difference a few years can make! And what an abundance of activities […]
Community Groups Gather to Protest Police Use of Dogs
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor New Order National Human Rights Organization, joined by the Community Solidarity Police Accountability and Review Council (CSPARC) held a press conference on this past Sunday afternoon to protest the […]
Community Foundation Equity & Access Initiative
Submitted by Sarah Ronau Greater Toledo Community Foundation Director, Marketing & Communications The Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF)’s Equity & Access Initiative has invested $485,390 in four rounds of Equity & Access Initiative grants. This […]
Selective Outrage: Waniewski’s Campaign Strategy Unveiled
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation. – […]
Toledo Urban Announces 2024 African American Festival Events and Performers
The Truth Staff The 19th annual African American Festival will be held this summer on July 19-20. The annual Prayer Breakfast will take place on Friday, July 19, at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass […]