What Comes After the Kumbaya?
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor True peace is not the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice. — Martin Luther King, […]
Author: Sojourner’s Truth
Get Ready to Honor America’s Birthday by Fighting for Freedom, Again
By Ben Jealous Guest Column America has a big birthday this year. Here’s a hint: The celebration will not feel much like the last big one in 1976. I still believe our nation’s best days […]
Hey Pastors, Pass the Plate!
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column Well everyone, hold on to your seats, hats, shoes, hymn books or whatever, because it is time for my bi-annual screed against the Black Toledo pastors who have serious […]
Democrats Can’t Win In 2026 on Trump Resistance Alone
By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel Guest Column Democrats ended 2025 with important victories that steadied a rattled party still reeling from Donald Trump’s return to power. Yet even after those wins, Democratic approval ratings […]
10 Doctor-Recommended Health Resolutions for 2026
(StatePoint) With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your […]
Holding the House Together: Rep. Elgin Rogers on Cuts, Community, and the People Who Refuse to Quit
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Life in Ohio right now feels like an old house during a hard winter. The heat still works, but it clicks on slower. The lights flicker sometimes. A door […]
Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Glenwood Lutheran Church will host a commemoration of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00pm. Glenwood is located at 2545 Monroe Street, adjacent to […]
Federal Funds Available for 2026 Program Year
Special to The Truth The City of Toledo announces the availability of federal funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) for the 2026 Program Year […]
Ohio Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2026
Minimum wage will increase to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped […]
Easy, Tasty, Sheet Pan Meals
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Build your own sheet pan meal for taste and ease. These can be made in an oven or large toaster oven (if it’s large enough […]