21st Annual NAMIWalks
Held this year at a new location: Glass City Metropark By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce (Toledo, Ohio) –The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Greater Toledo (4334 Secor Rd., Toledo,…
New Report: Nearly 8,000 Ohioans Detained for ICE / TOOLKIT Interfaith Vigils to End ICE Jail in Ohio
Only 5% With Violent Offenses Courtesy of Lynn Tremonte, Ohio Immigrant Alliance May 16, 2026: The Ohio Immigrant Alliance released the first and only statewide analysis of immigration detention in…
Immigrant Rights Advocates Send Letter to ICE Documenting Dangerous Medical Conditions and Limited Access to Legal Counsel for People Detained at North Lake Processing Center
DETROIT, May 14, 2026: The ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Detroit Field Office detailing…
New Creator Program Launches in Michigan to Redefine Digital Storytelling and Civic Engagement
Collective of creators with a combined audience of more than 16 million aims to connect communities through authentic storytelling and impactful digital engagement MICHIGAN, May 18, 2026: The Michigan Creator…
Supporting Small Businesses
This Week’s Highlight is on the Food Truck: Master Baker 419 By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce Master Baker 419 is a food truck specializing in “loaded baked potatoes” and names for…
CATFEST 2026
Bringing People Together Around Domestic Violence & Music By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce CATFEST 2026 was held this year on May 17, 2026, at The Golden Road (3560 Dorr St., Toledo,…
The Columbus Crew tied, 1-1, against the Philadelphia Union
The Columbus Crew tied, 1-1, against the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Black & Gold return to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field against New York City FC…
Ohio’s Property Tax Debate Reveals Shared Frustrations Across Party Lines
By Jessica Molina “911 services would put you on hold,” was how Lisa Sobecki chose to illustrate opponents’ concerns about the proposed Ax the Tax amendment. Reduced access to fire…
Toledo’s Belinda Covarrubias Named to Re-Imagining Migration National Belonging Leaders Fellowship
TOLEDO, OH, May 8, 2026: Belinda Covarrubias, Hub Director at El Centro Hub, a program of the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center (SQACC) in Toledo’s Old South End, has…
¡Nuestra celebración del Día de la Madre en Casa de Mamá fue todo un ambiente!
Our Mother’s Day celebration at Mom’s House was a whole vibe! By Christina Rodriguez, Executive Director of Mom’s House Translated by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce (Toledo, Ohio)- Our “Strong as a…