MLK Academy for Boys Annual Mother Son Dance
By Sheila Cook Special to The Truth Dj Big Lou -The Mayor provided the music while J Mae’s provided the food. It was, as usual, a beautiful affair. This started with a dream that began […]
Whatever Happened to the “Melting Pot” in Schools?
By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column This past week marked the 70th anniversary of the famed Brown v. Board Of Education ruling which declared separate educational facilities for Black and white kids, unequal and a violation of […]
Living With Lupus Weekend – Four Events to Help Lupus Survivors
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Rachelle Roy, lupus survivor and warrior, hosted a Living with Lupus Weekend May 17-19. The four-part event kicked off with bowling Friday night at the Black-owned All Strike Bowling […]
The Lupus Awareness Walk 2024
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The fourth annual Living with Lupus Walk was held on Sunday, May 18, 2024 at Ottawa Park. The walk focuses on raising awareness about lupus while creating a sense […]
Kathy Gregory Retires After an Outstanding Career as a TPS Educator
Special to The Truth On Thursday, May 16, 2024, an educational legend received a formal send-off for her role as the beloved principal of the Old West End Academy (OWEA), a TPS magnet school that […]
Is This Common Myth Preventing You From Buying a Home?
Special to The Truth If you think saving for a down payment is your number one barrier to homeownership, it’s important to understand how down payments work, how much is necessary and what programs can […]
For an Antidote to Climate Despair, Look to the Impact of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring
By Ben Jealous Guest Column Did you hear the birds singing outside this morning? A lot of us take that common sound of nature for granted. Most people these days do not realize how close […]
Ella: A Novel by Diane Richards
c.2024, Amistad $28.00 384 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Beyonce does it. So does Misty Copeland, Drake, Alicia Keyes and Chaka Khan. You’d do […]
Building a Brighter Future: Marvin Whitfield, PhD, and the Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the heart of Toledo, where challenges meet opportunity, one organization stands as a beacon of hope and transformation. Led by visionary Marvin Whitfield, PhD, Big Brothers Big Sisters […]
The DEAI ALLiance of Northwest Ohio Hosts Connect 2024
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter On Tuesday, May 14, the DEAI Alliance of Northwest Ohio hosted its Connect 2024, a networking event for minority-owned businesses, from 6-8 p.m. at the Glass City Enrichment Center, […]