2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Day @ the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA), Wednesday, October 15, 2025, honored the history & traditions of indigenous people by sharing performances of intertribal song and dance by the group Copper Face United and a quill wrapping demonstration by artist Leonard D. Harmon.
Toledo Public Schools’ (TPS) Mariachi Alebrijes of Escuela SMART Academy celebrate Hispanic Heritage @ Riverside Elementary on October 15, 2025.
No KINGS Protest and Rallies were held throughout Toledo, Ohio, and the nation on October 18, 2025. Photos of the protest in Downtown Toledo were taken by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce, and Colette Córdova took the West Toledo protest photos.
The Toledo/Lucas County Public Library, the Heights, held its Library Social Club, Coffee and Sweets (Café y Dulces) on October 13, 2025. Immediately afterwards Sue Terrill held a southside of Toledo, Ohio, Community Meeting in response to comments made in the Toledo Blade’s letter to the editor on October 5, 2025, regarding changes occurring in South Toledo and the upcoming election.
Sharing Collective Freestore Anniversary Celebration, October 11, 2025, @ 2545 Monroe St., Glenwood Church.
In the photo are from left: Belinda Covarrubias, El Centro SMART at Escuela HUB Director and Cassie Tenorio, LGBTQ+ Prevention & Wellness Coordinator for Harbor
Papi’s Tacos Mexican Food Truck is Juanita Hinton’s food truck. They specialize in authentic Mexican Cuisine.
Families honor Aurora Duran & Tina Peart at the 23rd annual Walk to Defeat ALS in Toledo, Ohio on October 5, 2025.
Toledo Public Schools’ (TPS) Waite High School’s Razas Unidas Club hosted a Latin Dance on October 1, 2025 for Hispanic Heritage Month.
The University of Toledo (UT) 2025 Homecoming Parade, Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Linda Parra was recognized as Distinguished UT Alumni by University College.
Linda Parra with UT President, Dr. James Holloway
Muddy Maumee Book & Art Festival, Saturday, September 27, 2025, Glass City Metropark, Toledo, Ohio.
La Paloma located at 1244 Broadway in Toledo provides Mexican Pastries, Tamales, Barbacoa, Tortillas, Mexican Imports, and groceries!
Christina Rodriguez (right) with Rev. Dr. Cedric Brock and Debra Brock celebrating their 32nd Pastoral Anniversary on September 28, 2025 at Mt. Nebo Church.
City Wide Missionary joining Rev. Dr. Cedric Brock to celebrate his anniversary.
3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, September 27, 2025, Gibsonburg, Ohio.
Nueva Esperanza’s Quinceañera, 15th Anniversary, Friday, September 26, 2025, Toledo, Ohio
The Mom’s House Golf Outing was held on September 15, 2025, @ Highland Meadows Golf Course in Sylvania, Ohio.
In the photo are: Jay Berschback, Meteorologist for 13abc Action News; Christina Rodriguez, Executive Director of Mom’s House; Dr. LInda Alvarado-Arce, Editor of La Prensa, Inc.; and Nate Jimenez, Compassion Toledo’s Youth Pastor.
Genoa Bank golf participants with Christina Rodriguez, the Executive Director of Mom’s House.
Quinceañero Alonzo with his grandmother Carol Medina
Photos from the 23rd Annual International Festival @ the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo in Perrysburg, Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Fiesta con Escuela, September 19, 2025
Zoo-to-Do, held on September 19, 2020, @ the Toledo Zoo.
Merle (Esq.) & Linda Dech
Sunday, September 14, 2025, Latino Scholarship Day @ the Mudhens & Parade.
Artwork by Artist Chris Rodriguez
Mark Urrutia & Roman (Ray) Arce
Mr. & Mrs. Rios and Dylan Wee
Happy 51st Wedding Anniversary to Ruben & Mary Ramos
Liz Unkik and Dana Baur at the Sister Cities International Festival was on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Cassondra (Cassie) Werner, who is the new President of the Association of Two Toledos, carried the Spanish flag. Norman Bell is next to the Tanzanian flag.
Photos courtesy of Raquel Bravo.
Eloy Pecina Perez, Kookie Pecina, Sandra Perez-Dalton celebrating their birthdays remembering Jay Rodriguez
The University of Toledo (UT) Wins its 1st Home Game Against Western Kentucky
The first home game of the football season for the University of Toledo (UT) was a success, and Christina Rodriguez, Nate Jimenez, and Trevor Wee were there to see this win firsthand and up close on September 6, 2025.
La Universidad de Toledo (UT) gana su primer partido en casa contra Western Kentucky
El primer partido de la temporada de fútbol americano en Toledo de la Universidad de Toledo (UT) fue un éxito, y Christina Rodríguez, Nate Jiménez y Trevor Wee estuvieron presentes para presenciar esta victoria de primera mano y de cerca el 6 de septiembre de 2025.
Saturday’s Small Business Fair was presented by the Social Butterfly @ Ottawa Park in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Pictured Donnetta Carter, the Social Butterfly & Mourad Boussalia
Photos of Toledo’s Annual PRIDE Parade and Festival 2025
Central Catholic Graduates Celebrate Their 40th Class Reunion @ the Toledo Sailing Club
By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce
Class of 1985 Central Catholic Alumni group photo with big THANK YOU to Steve Flores, alumni and member of the Toledo Sailing Club.
Barbara & Ricardo King, Esq.
Toledo’s Farmer’s Market Highlight:
Cone’s Kettle Corn
An avid La Prensa reader @ Cone’s Kettle Corn. Please support the Toledo Farmers’ Market.
Tejano Boat Cruise Down the Maumee River
Hosted by the Midwest TexMex Radio
The Tejano boat cruise down the Maumee River was held, for the first time this season, on Friday, July 17, 2025. It was put on by the Midwest TexMex Radio. DJ Bob Rios and Lady Di were broadcasting live. For more information, go to www.midwesttexmexradio.com
Fernando (Nando) Sr. Hernandez & Sonnya Hernandez
Bob Rios, DJ for the evening.
Yvonne Ramos-Ybarra, Anthony Espino (son), and Michael J. Ybarra
La Jalisciense Supermercado & Taqueria in Detroit, MI
By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce
If you are looking for some good Mexican food, breakfast, and or groceries, this is the place to go in Detroit, Michigan. La Jalisciense Supermercado y Taquería, located at 3923 W. Vernor Highway, is open EVERY DAY from 9 am to 9 pm.
La Jalisciense Supermercado y Taquería en Detroit, MI
Por la Dra. Linda Alvarado-Arce
Si buscas comida mexicana, un buen desayuno, o una tienda, este es el lugar ideal en Detroit, Michigan. La Jalisciense Supermercado y Taquería, en el 3923 W. Vernor Highway, está abierto TODOS LOS DÍAS de 9:00 am a 9:00 pm.
Salsa en el Parque at the Riverwalk Comes to an End
By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce
For the past three weeks, Latin Dance in Toledo has hosted FREE Salsa and Bachata dance lessons in the Glass City Metropark located at 1521 Front Street, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Latin Dance in Toledo is located at 3218 W. Sylvania Ave. They offer classes to beginners or those “looking to refine” their skills. For more information, or to find out where you can join and or take classes, please visit www.latindanceintoledo.com. According to ProfesZora, “If you’re looking for a place to learn, grow, and have fun, come dance with us. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Latin Dance in Toledo family.”
Salsa en el Parque Riverwalk Llega a su Fin
Por la Dra. Linda Alvarado-Arce
Durante las últimas tres semanas, Latin Dance en Toledo ha ofrecido clases GRATIS de salsa y bachata en el Glass City Metropark, en el 1521 Front Street, de 2 pm hasta las 5 pm. Latin Dance en Toledo se encuentra en el 3218 W. Sylvania Ave. Ofrecen clases para principiantes o para quienes buscan perfeccionar sus habilidades. Para más información o para saber dónde puedes inscribirte o tomar clases, visita www.latindanceintoledo.com. Según ProfesZora, “Si buscas un lugar para aprender, crecer y divertirte, ven a bailar con nosotros. Estamos deseando darte la bienvenida a la familia Latin Dance en Toledo.”
4th of July Celebrations!
Defiance Public Library’s 43rd Annual Art in the Park Festival
The Defiance Public Library’s 43rd Annual Art in the Park Festival and Fundraiser was held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Fort Grounds.
Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) Drag Bingo for PRIDE on June 28, 2025.
The Crosby Art Festival at Toledo Botanical Garden, Saturday, June 28, 2025.
The Juneteenth Annual “Friends” Golf Outing, organized by Asha Barnes, was held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Quarry Ridge Golf Center @ 6081 Clark Rd. in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. Thanks for the invite! Although it was raining and gloomy, it turned out to be a great time and day to celebrate freedoms and friendship, while also catching up on life. In the paper from left to right are Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce, Asha Barnes, Angelica Cruz-Bridges, and Cindy Geronimo.
Te’kela’s Cocina + Cantina in Sylvania, Ohio
By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce
Te’Kela’s never disappoints, whether it’s the place in Perrysburg or the one in Sylvania, Ohio; their food and drinks are always just right. This past week I had to privilege to visit the location in Sylvania, Ohio, with friends after our golf outing, and the food and drinks were amazing. I chose that day to eat their Shrimp Al Mojo, which came with grilled yellow and red peppers, shrimp with a garlic seasoning, rice, beans, tortillas, and a small salad. I ordered, as my appetizer, the Charro Dip, which was so refreshing and good. The Charro Dip is a dip made of white cheese, charro beans, ground beef, and pico de gallo. I topped it all off with my favorite alcoholic drink, the Paloma, which is a popular Mexican cocktail that I had made with Mezcal, grapefruit soda, and lime juice. A Paloma drink is often thought to be the national cocktail of Mexico. Te’Kela’s is located at 5146 Main St. in Sylvania and 25481 N. Dixie Hwy. in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Te’kela’s Cocina + Cantina en Sylvania, Ohio
Por la Dra. Linda Alvarado-Arce
Te’Kela’s nunca decepciona, ya sea el de Perrysburg o el de Sylvania, Ohio; su comida y bebida siempre son perfectas. La semana pasada tuve el privilegio de visitarlo en Sylvania, Ohio, con amigas después de jugar al golf, y la comida y las bebidas estaban increíbles. Ese día elegí sus Camarones al Mojo, que venían con pimientos amarillos y rojos asados, camarones con ajo, arroz, frijoles, tortillas, y una ensalada pequeña. De entrada, pedí el Charro Dip, que estaba riquísimo y muy refrescante. El Charro Dip es una salsa hecha con queso blanco, frijoles charros, carne molida y pico de gallo. Y ordené mi bebida favorita de alcohol, la Paloma, un popular cóctel mexicano que tomé con mezcal, refresco de toronja, y jugo de limón. La Paloma se considerarse el cóctel nacional de México. Te’Kela’s está en el 5146 Main St. en Sylvania y 25481 N. Dixie Hwy. en Perrysburg, Ohio.
This year’s Access to Justice event had a NEW format, instead of its usual dinner it was a breakfast.
By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce
After years of having a dinner and a keynote speaker, this year the Access for Justice event was a breakfast and didn’t have a keynote speaker. Regardless of whether it was a dinner or a breakfast, it seemed, however, by the look of the room that the turnout on June 20, 2025, was just the same. This year the breakfast celebrated Attorney Jon Richardson, as the Public Interest Law Award recipient with the Community Advocate Award going to Mechelle Zarou. The MC of the event was the Access to Justice Awards Chair Rebecca West-Estell. The Access to Justice event is hosted by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE), Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO), and the Toledo Bar Association’s Pro Bono Legal Services Program.
El Acceso a la Justicia evento de este año tuvo un NUEVO formato. En lugar de la cena habitual, se convirtió en un desayuno.
Por la Dra. Linda Alvarado-Arce
Tras años de ofrecer una cena con un orador principal, este año el Acceso a la Justicia evento se convirtió en un desayuno sin orador principal. Sin embargo, independientemente de si se trató de una cena o un desayuno, por todos los que estaban ahí, el 20 de junio de 2025, se parecía ser la misma. Este año, el desayuno homenajeó al abogado Jon Richardson, con el Premio de Derecho de Interés Público, y el Premio de Defensoría Comunitaria a Mechelle Zarou. La presentadora del evento fue Rebecca West-Estell, presidenta de los Premios de Acceso a la Justicia. El evento de Acceso a la Justicia es organizado por Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE), Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO) y el Programa de Servicios Legales Pro Bono de Toledo.
40-day Fast to Stop the Genocide of 2 Million People in Gaza (photo) with Mike Ferner of Veterans for Peace and Susan Smith from the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)-USA (June 17, 2025) in front of the United Nations (New York City, NY).
Ayuno de 40 días para detener el genocidio de 2 millones de personas en Gaza (foto) con Mike Ferner de Veteranos por la Paz y Susan Smith de la Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)-USA (17 de junio de 2025) frente a las Naciones Unidas (Ciudad de Nueva York, NY).
2023
MC Magic, Baby Bash, Lil Rob, Jay Roxxx and Nora Yvelle performed at The Majestic Theatre Center in Midtown Detroit on June 24, 2023. — Photos by Larry Arreguin
