State Rep. Michele Grim (D-Toledo) this week was sworn into the 136th Ohio General Assembly. Rep. Grim will be beginning her second term in the legislature, serving the people of Toledo, the Village of Ottawa […]
This week, state Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) took the oath of office to continue serving in the Ohio Senate during the 136th General Assembly. “I am ready to work on legislation that will help District […]
Special to The Truth The Ohio State Conference of the NAACP joins the state of Ohio and the nation in mourning the passing of former State Senate Minority Leader, Columbus City Council member, and Ohio […]
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column Well, the election is over. The angst as to what happened and why will continue for years to come. The blame game is now in full overdrive with the […]
By Ben Jealous It may be the dead of winter, but when we think about our beaches none of us want to picture them covered in oil. That is true for those of us who […]
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association Guest Column The political weaponization of the justice system has become a dangerous norm. Marilyn Mosby, former Baltimore State’s Attorney, represents a […]
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 […]
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column “When people let an alligator rule, it will smile at you while biting off your leg.” Efal Revillot, 18th century essayist. America, get ready for the bite marks! Even though […]
By Paul Hubbard Guest Column State Representative and Majority Whip Josh Williams met with the students at Maritime Academy two weeks ago. He wanted to let the students know that there are opportunities for them […]