A Prodigy and The Paradox of Recognition
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own people. […]
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Bishop Pat McKinstry: A Passionate Dedication to Faith and Service
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter The YWCA Milestones Awards Event has been an emblem of recognition for women of northwest Ohio who embody outstanding leadership qualities. As we prepare to celebrate Women’s History Month, […]
Toledo Library Black History Meal
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) collaborated with Welcome Toledo-Lucas County (TLC), Women of Toledo (WOT) and SAME Café Toledo to celebrate Black History. The February 10 event […]
Celebrating Black History Month
By John E. Warren The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black History. This time of banning books from local libraries, especially […]
First Black Sorority’s Local Chapter Celebrates Founders’ Day
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The 116th Founders’ Day celebration organized by the local Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. chapters of Zeta Alpha Omega, Alpha Lambda and Iota Iota was held on February 17 […]
Grassroots Youth Focused Economic Development Nonprofit Hosts Celebration
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter GreaterGenerations, a local nonprofit, celebrated six years of impacting the lives of Toledo’s youth through collaboration. The annual anniversary and recognition program was held on Saturday, February 17, at […]
Lucas County Children Services Board Names 2024 Slate of Officers
County Commissioners also appoint new member At its January 2024 meeting, the Lucas County Children Services Board named its slate of officers for the 2024 calendar year and announced that it is welcoming one new […]
White House Celebrates Descendants of Civil Rights Leaders for Black History Month
By Joy Young, Howard University News Service Special to The Truth More than 100 descendants of civil rights trailblazers gathered Feb. 13 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. They had gathered on […]
Latest Credit Card Rules Hurt Black Businesses the Most
By Roy Hodge, President of the Toledo African-American Chamber of Commerce Guest Column Nothing can transform a community like thriving small businesses. When those businesses are successful, they create jobs, brighten neighborhoods, and reinvest and […]
Toledo Urban FCU Launches Programs to Fight Housing Disparities
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union has launched two new programs: a down payment assistance program for homebuyers and low interest loan program for home repair contractors. The two […]