Sister Virginia Welsh: An Indispensable Gem Helping to Build Leaders
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter A servant of God is anyone who chooses to be one. The Call is universal. Many hear It, but few will answer. When God calls you it’s a gift, […]
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CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS APPLAUDS THE HISTORIC NOMINATION OF JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and the Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement: “This is a historic day for America. If confirmed, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be […]
NAACP Toledo Branch Honors Past Presidents of the Branch in Recognition of Black History Month
By Anita Madison, NAACP Toledo Branch Special to The Truth In recognition of Black History Month, the Toledo Branch NAACP recognized six individuals for their accomplishments and dedication to the community, specifically, for their commitment […]
Constance Baker Motley: A Lawyer for the Ages; But Before Her Time
Sojourner’s Truth Staff The GOP and the country at large has had no problems with the nigh all-white male history of domination on the highest court in the land. For white males, such a place […]
Juanita Greene: Banker, Public Servant, Extraordinary Volunteer
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Every spring the YWCA honors women in northwest Ohio who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and open doors in their communities for other women to achieve their potential, too. The […]
Rest In the Storm
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Strong relationships are essential to [ministerial] success. It’s important to actively nurture and build these relationships, as they can see you through. […]
Toledoan Jon Hendricks Honored by City Council
Sojourner’s Truth Staff “We so seldom recognize and honor the strong history we have in Toledo,” said Councilwoman Cerssandra McPherson last week during a City Council meeting which, at the councilwoman’s urging, did just that […]
Community Conversation Sparks Call to Action
By Tricia Hall Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Toledo’s NAACP organized a community conversation on Tuesday, January 11 to discuss violence in the community. The dialog featured four local panelists: Judge Ian English, Lucas County Common Pleas […]
Pastor Jerry Boose and Second Baptist Serving the Spencer Township Area
By Dawn Scotland Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Pastor Jerry Boose is the spiritual head of Second Baptist Church located on 9300 Maumee Western Rd., Monclova, OH. In March he will have served as senior pastor for […]
Former Ohio Senator Edna Brown’s Astounding Life and Legacy
By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor “I’m not driven by politics. It doesn’t matter to me if an issue is not necessarily popular, as long as the issue is good for the community and good […]