Celebrating Black History Month
By John E. Warren The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black History. This time of banning books from local libraries, especially […]
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First Black Sorority’s Local Chapter Celebrates Founders’ Day
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The 116th Founders’ Day celebration organized by the local Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. chapters of Zeta Alpha Omega, Alpha Lambda and Iota Iota was held on February 17 […]
Grassroots Youth Focused Economic Development Nonprofit Hosts Celebration
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter GreaterGenerations, a local nonprofit, celebrated six years of impacting the lives of Toledo’s youth through collaboration. The annual anniversary and recognition program was held on Saturday, February 17, at […]
Shirley Green: A Gifted Historian Tells a Great American Story
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor “If you are going to do history, you need to do history right,” said Shirley Green, PhD, historian and author of a new book, Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank […]
A Beacon for Two Decades: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the African American Legacy Project & Museum of Northwest Ohio
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the historic Dorr Street Corridor, where the echoes of history whisper through time, the African American Legacy Project (AALP) & Museum stand as a testament to the enduring […]
Black History: Hidden In Plain Sight
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Toledo has an incredible music history, sometimes hidden away, but not yet forgotten. – James C. Marshall, author What elements shape Toledo’s essence or unique […]
Top Ladies of Distinction Hold Annual Prayer Breakfast
The Truth Staff The Top Ladies of Distinction held their annual prayer breakfast on Saturday, January 27, at the Heatherdowns Country Club with the theme of “Celebrating Our Legacy, Transforming Lives and Making a Difference, […]
Mayor and Police Chief Release End-of-Year Crime States
Special To The Truth Last week, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and Police Chief Michael Troendle discussed the 2023 fourth-quarter and year-end crime statistics, highlighting a notable decrease in crime rates across multiple categories compared to the […]
UAW Local 14 Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. King
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter UAW Local 14 honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, during the local’s 15th annual celebration on Saturday, January 27. The speakers and presenters all reflected on […]
CSRN and Local Officials Raise Pan African Flag at One Government Center
The Truth Staff In honor on Black History Month, local elected officials joined the Community Solidarity Response Network in raising the green, black and red Pan African flag over the local city and county government […]