What About Issue 8, Mental Health Care & CHANGE?

By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor             The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and over yet expecting a different outcome.  One of the most difficult steps in receiving mental health care is change.  To make progress an individual has to

Ayana Parsons: A Fearless Architect of Change

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In today’s world of transformative leadership, Ayana Parsons stands as an unwavering force, fueled by a profound passion for diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) and a relentless commitment to closing the wealth gap. Her journey unfolds as a testament to the intersection of personal conviction and societal impact. An

A Delicate Balancing Act

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Wednesday, February 28, 2024, is “Decision Day” for Toledo City Council, and nothing has the potential to be more ironic (or even caustic)! As Black History Month draws to a close, the Toledo City Council stands poised to make a decision that will shape its composition

Beyond Stigma: Issue 8’s Vision for Mental Health Equity

By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor The conversation around mental health is finally gaining the traction it deserves, and Issue 8, the proposed 10-year, 1-mil levy to enhance mental health and addiction services in Lucas County, stands as a beacon of hope, healing and progress, particularly for our African American and vulnerable

Tracee Perryman, PhD: The 2024 Milestones Social Services Honoree!

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the luminous tapestry of Women’s History Month, we proudly unveil the spotlight on one exceptional individual whose dedication to social services has been nothing short of transformative – Tracee Perryman, PhD. As we approach the YWCA of Northwest Ohio’s 2024 Milestones: A Tribute to Women ceremony, we honor

Latest Credit Card Rules Hurt Black Businesses the Most

By Roy Hodge, President of the Toledo African-American Chamber of Commerce Guest Column Nothing can transform a community like thriving small businesses. When those businesses are successful, they create jobs, brighten neighborhoods, and reinvest and grow in the communities they serve. But businesses don’t just magically appear. They require hard work and, just as importantly,

Bishop Pat McKinstry: A Passionate Dedication to Faith and Service

By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter The YWCA Milestones Awards Event has been an emblem of recognition for women of northwest Ohio who embody outstanding leadership qualities.  As we prepare to celebrate Women’s History Month, it is with great honor that we shine a spotlight on Bishop Pat McKinstry, an embodiment of service, recognized with

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 legacy of the African diaspora, weaving together the resilience, triumphs and untold stories that have helped shape northwest Ohio.  As

Opinion: Setting the Record Straight on an Important Piece of Black History

By Ben Jealous Guest Column With the start of Black History Month, I brace myself for the mis-telling of Black History yet again. In schoolhouses and everywhere the stories are told, a persistent myth shows its ugly head: the ridiculous notion that great Black leaders are not just exceptional but exceptions. It is an idea

“Massa Trump, I Is Your Boy!”

By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column      By the time you read this opinion piece, I will have finally recovered from an acute case of which is euphemistically called, “Negro Embarrassment.”      For those who are not familiar with the term, “Negro Embarrassment,” it was first coined by the late Ethiopian essayist, Efal