By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Community members, youth and their families and Toledo Pride Prince Hall joined historic St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The community-centered program celebrated Christmas and […]
Special to The Truth On a beautiful winter day, the 13th Annual Christmas Bazaar was held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at St. Clement Hall, Toledo, OH. The event was hosted by Donnetta Carter, The Social […]
Emery Carl Troy, the last son of Charlie and Willie Bell (Troy) Taylor, was born in Cleveland, OH, on October 30, 1929. On his first birthday, his father died from pneumonia. A few years later, […]
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase Jan. 1, 2025, to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual […]
Special to The Truth Last week, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce released its “Ways in Which Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) Can Meet Gaps in the U.S. Supply Chain” […]
Special to The Truth The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet, for many, it can also be marked by stress, loneliness and overwhelming expectations. For many, maintain […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC The Truth Contributor Being a therapist is a rewarding but often challenging profession that requires compassion, patience and a deep understanding of the human experience. […]
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity; it is an act of justice. – Nelson Mandela […]
By Ben Jealous Not long after her adopted twins came to live with her in Freeport, Texas, Melanie Oldham saw their health start to decline. Both children were diagnosed with severe asthma. As Oldham sent […]
Special to The Truth Not many had much to say on December 18th that was exclusive of a heartfelt THANK YOU to Marjorie Holt, DMin, a longtime community advocate, educator and bishop, who surprised all […]