The Trap of Misplaced Battles
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor We cannot be truly free until those who oppress us are confronted. But we also cannot be free if we waste our energy fighting ghosts while […]
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Trump’s On Again-Off Again Funding Freeze Fires up Local Dems
By Fletcher Word, The Truth Editor Confusion reigned on Wednesday, January 29, as local Democratic elected officials attempted to sort out what President Donald Trump’s White House and Office of Management and Budget were attempting […]
Top Ladies of Distinction Hold Prayer Breakfast
The Truth Staff The Toledo Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc and Top Teens of America opened Black History Month with the organization’s Annual Prayer Breakfast on February 1 at The Premier Banquet Hall. […]
The Superior Made RV Resort Is Opening This Spring
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor Nathan and Alicia Lawson recently purchased the former Big Sandy Campground in Swanton, OH and for the nearly 175 individuals or families who are renting lots in what will […]
Ohio Black Media Week: A Legacy of Truth, A Future of Power
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the heart of Ohio’s legislative halls, a historic moment has unfolded—one that speaks directly to the soul of Black America. House Bill 368, penned by Ohio State Representative […]
Domonique Glover Choreographs His Third Toledo Opera Production
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor The Toledo Opera, once again, did not have to venture far to find a choreographer for its upcoming production, South Pacific. Right here in town is a proven and […]
Historic Sorority Honors Women Leaders
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter of Toledo welcomed family members, friends and supporters to honor six local women. The 117th Sorority’s Founders […]
These Executive Orders Can Hit Black Students the Hardest
The flurry of Trump’s orders has left educators concerned about students’ safety and censorship of what they can teach. By Aziah Siid, Word In Black Guest Column When President Donald Trump signed a barrage of […]
TARTA Services Free Feb. 11 In Celebration Of Ohio Loves Transit Week
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) joins Ohio’s 62 other public transportation agencies in celebrating Ohio Loves Transit Week, which runs Feb. 9 15. As part of Ohio Loves Transit Week – facilitated by […]
Nat Turner Slave Rebellion Is Subject of New Stage Play
It was the most shocking and bloody slave rebellion in America’s history. At 8 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 22, 2025, New Works Writers Series will revisit the Virginia uprising that sent shockwaves throughout the […]