African American Legacy Project

02/09/2025

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02/06/2025

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02/03/2025

An interview with Boyce Strafford

01/27/2025

Coach Bates makes us all look good!

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01/16/2025

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12/21/2024

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10/26/2024

Long time friends and associates give a big group hug to Toledo native and AALP Legend Marsha Bonhart

10/24/2024

Justin Moor, Pres, Area Office on Aging, 2024 Inductee Marsha Bonhart and WTVG's talented anchor Ms. Kristian Brown embrace the moment when Ms. Bonhart received her award.

Justin and Kristian thanks for being there.

Marsha, we are so glad you allowed us to celebrate your incredible journey.

Congrats!

10/24/2024

Elder Steve Allen and the New Bether Praise Team learned The African American Legacy Project was honoring former Mayor Jack Ford posthumously and learned from Mr. Ford's daughter her dad's favorite song was "Something About the Name Jesus."

Without hesitation, Elder Allen and members the New Bethel Praise Team agreed to perform that song.

During her remarks, Jessica thanked Elder Allen and the group for such a touching tribute to her dad.

We The AALP and... the community thank them as well.
"Something About the Name Jesus..."

10/23/2024

Ambershaun Byrd, President of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. speaking to the "Friends and Family" at The Legends Friday Hospitality. Poised alongside of Ms. Byrd is the evening's host, Jame Starks, Morning Anchor at WTVG TV13

10/22/2024

Dr. Anhony Pattin graced Toledo with his version of Lift Evry' Voice. Dr. Pattin's piano voice - proud prodigy of Mr. David Carter - is authentic and ... a blessing to all of us. Thank you, Dr, Pattin.

In the background is Rev Charles Jones, Senior Pastor of Christain Temple Church.

10/22/2024

Derrick Clay asked his Pastor and long term mentor Pastor Jackson to serve as his presenter. "... a bond unbroken."

Congratulations Mr. Clay.

10/22/2024

The Ques showed up in their purple to support and celebrate Dr. John Rudley's, Mayor Jack Ford's' and Mr. Norman Bell's induction into The African American Legacy Project's Hall of Legends.
Dem MIghtiiy, MIghty Ques!

10/21/2024

Thanks to Councilwoman Jones and Commissioner Lopez for offering proclamations from both the city and the county to each of our Honorees during our Legends Weekend. Pictured with Councilwoman Jones and Commissioner Lopez is 2024 Honoree Derrick Clay and Jessica Ford. Ms. Ford accepting a posthumous award on behalf of her dad former Toledo Mayor Jack Ford.

10/21/2024

During our Legends Friday evening hospitality members of the Deltas Sigma Theta, Inc. posed with the picture of two Delta Matriarchs Mary McCloud Bethune and Dr. Ella P. Stewart. Delta red was working all weekend long!

10/21/2024

Over the next several days, we will be sharing images from our 20th anniversary Legends celebration. COVID took us out, we're so very thankful to be back! Pictures of one of the Founding Directors of The African American Legacy Project, Mr. Norman A. Bell, Sr., who happened to have turned 92 yrs. young the week prior to our honoring him. With Mr. Bell is WTVG morning Anchor, Mr. James Starks, James was the host for our Friday evening hospitality. Ironically, Mr. Bell and Mr. Starks had already been acquainted for a number of years through their church affiliation. Congrats again Mr. Bell and as always, its a pleasure to have James on board!

10/18/2024

Toledo native Michael B.Coleman returns to his hometown today