Empowering Aging Communities: Tina William’s Journey at the Area Office on Aging

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Imagine a day when time and aging come together, like two old friends meeting again. In this special moment, as the sun rises and sets, we will all embark on a journey into the world of getting older. In the heart of Toledo, Ohio, thankfully, the Area Office on

Opinion: Engaged Leadership

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Organizational agility, innovation, and growth are really difficult without engaged [leaders]. – Ken Oehler  Congratulations to departing University of Toledo President Gregory Postel, MD, who parlayed his half-million salary in Toledo into a $1.35 million position as senior vice president for health affairs and dean of

Time For Change: Addressing Systemic Injustices in Toledo’s Policing

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor    “…the financial and social investment in prisons means that black and brown youth become, essentially, fodder for the machinery of capitalized incarceration.”     – Michael Eric Dyson Recent incidents in Toledo involving Brandon Upchurch and Erica Allen have reignited discussions on local police practices,

Area Office on Aging and Toledo Public Schools’ Senior Prom

By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Dictionaries define the word, ‘prom’ as a formal occasion for high school students. In that same spirit, the local school district and local senior advocacy agency collaborated this past month to sponsor a Senior Prom.  The Area Office on Aging and Toledo Public Schools joined forces and resources to

The Crucible of Leadership

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor    Sometimes, it appears that we should worry more about how we split among ourselves and less about how [others] keep us divided. – Alvin Poussaint  At her first major meeting as chair last week, the vibrant and youthful Schuyler Beckwith received a fast-tracked education on

Jodie Summers and the Transformative Power of Poetry and the Spoken Word

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Have you ever wondered how your story will be remembered after you’re gone? Jodie L. Summers, a multi-disciplinary artist and community leader, has a unique perspective on leaving a lasting legacy. As we celebrate National Poetry Month this April, Jodi’s words resonate with the power of eternity, not just

Trump Fried Chicken

Just because one Black person at a fast food restaurant says nice things about Donald Trump, that doesn’t mean that the rest of Black people support him By Keith Boykin, Word In Black Guest Column Years ago, when I worked for President Clinton, activists would often call me to complain about the administration’s policies. But

A Local Business and Professional Organization Honors Women

Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter The Maumee Bay Club of National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club (NANBPWC) held their annual program on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Arthur Hills Golf Club in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. The occasion and 2024 theme, “Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” celebrated Women’s History Month

Remembering Dr. King, And Adam C. Powell

 John E. Warren, Publisher  San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, a day those of us who are old enough will never forget. But April 4th is significant for another reason, because on April 4, 1972, the Rev. Dr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Congressman from

Brother Washington Muhammad and The Rise of CSRN

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the heart of Toledo, Ohio, a beacon of hope shines brightly amidst the challenges faced by the Black community. Founded in 2014 by Brother Washington Muhammad, the Community Solidarity Response Network of Toledo (CSRN) emerged as a response to the cries for justice echoing after the tragic events