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Category: Politics

Remembering African American Veterans with Honor

November 13, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

By John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper On November 11, 2025 Americans honored those brave men and women who have served in the military. As a reminder, it all started on […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

Detroit Makes History: Mary Sheffield’s Election Expands the Legacy of Black Women Mayors 

November 13, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

Black women are transforming city leadership, breaking barriers, and redefining executive power across urban America By Glynda C. Carr Guest Column Election Night 2025 didn’t just make headlines; it made history. In Detroit, voters shattered a 324-year barrier by […]

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A New Chapter in Toledo Politics

November 13, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor   When Black women stand up—when they speak the truth, when they refuse to be silenced—things begin to change. – bell hooks   The main takeaway from […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics, Top Stories

314 Action Candidates and Senators Slam Shutdown “Deal,” Promise to Continue Fight Over Health Care Costs

November 13, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

As millions of Americans received notifications from the ACA Marketplace as their health insurance premiums double or even triple, the U.S. Senate voted to begin the process of reopening the government—without the extension of the […]

Politics

Pivot Points: City, University, and a Career in Flux

November 6, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it. – Maya Angelou   One thing was clear before […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

A Few of the Other Candidates

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Right now, Toledo feels like it’s at a crossroads, and people are asking, “Which way will we go?” Who we choose for City Council really determines how our neighborhoods […]

Local News, Politics

Our Picks for City Council

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

The Truth Staff Toledo is blessed to have a number of outstanding candidates for the six at-large City Council seats on the ballot in this general election. However, voters are only permitted to vote for […]

Local News, Politics, Top Stories

La Prensa’s City Council Candidate Forum

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor La Prensa newspaper hosted a Toledo City Council forum for the candidates vying for the six at-large seats in this year’s election. The forum, held on Tuesday, October 14, […]

Local News, Politics, Top Stories

Reclaiming Our Power: What SNAP Cuts Reveal About Decolonizing Our Communities

October 30, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

By Carla Thomas The Truth Contributor When the federal government slashes SNAP benefits, the story gets told like it’s just policy, numbers on a spreadsheet or a fiscal adjustment. But for Black communities, it’s something […]

Editorial/Opinion, Local News, Politics

Feeding Our Children

October 30, 2025 Sojourner’s Truth

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor   We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.  – popularized by Barack Obama, originally by June Jordan   You may not have noticed, but Toledo is […]

Editorial/Opinion, Politics

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