By Hazel Trice Edney Guest Column Politicians give floor speeches. Civil rights leaders and activists march and protest for change. Lobbyists advocate on behalf of their clients. Those are just a few strategies by which […]
By Ben Jealous Guest Column On Juneteenth, I traveled to the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s plantation outside Nashville, to celebrate Black music. Neither Juneteenth nor Black music had ever been celebrated there before. Lela Harris […]
The Truth Staff What a celebration Juneteenth has turned into over the past decade. This Juneteenth celebration was the biggest yet as a variety of organizations – Toledo Museum of Art, the Metroparks, City of […]
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor Retired Toledo Police Officer Floella Wormely has had a recreational vehicle for more than 10 years and during that time has searched for ideal sites to park her RV […]
At 97, the pioneering Toledo banker, deacon, mentor and community servant continues a lifetime of helping others rise By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter When Percy Rankins looks back on his life, he doesn’t […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The 7th Annual Toledo Juneteenth Celebration was held at Glass City Metropark Friday, June 19th. The event, entitled “The Toledo Juneteenth Celebration: Past, Present, & Future” was hosted by […]
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Friday June 19th the Toledo Museum hosted a daylong Juneteenth celebration from 11am- 5pm. The free event, entitled “Inspiring Change, Creating Beauty” featured live performances and engaging art activities […]
Special to The Truth For many business owners, succession planning is often pushed aside by day-to-day demands. But having a clear plan for what happens to your business once you’re ready to step back is […]
By Kevin Harris Guest Column Black women remain the Democratic Party’s most loyal constituency. That reality has been repeated so often it risks sounding cliché. Yet despite Black women’s contributions, many Democrats seem all […]
Special to The Truth The African American Sports Legends of Northwest Ohio will celebrate the legacy of athletic excellence on Friday, June 26, 2026, as it honors seven outstanding athletes whose achievements demonstrate this year’s […]