A Letter from the Publisher: Investing in the Truth

To our readers and neighbors, When we launched The Truth Seekers Journal (TSJ), our mission was simple: to restore trust in local journalism by focusing on verified facts, transparency, and…

Carter G. Woodson – the Father of Black History

Carter Godwin Woodson, known as the Father of Black History, was a pioneering historian, author, journalist, and educator who dedicated his life to documenting and promoting African American history.

MARTA Opens New Pedestrian Bridge at Indian Creek Station, Marking Major Milestone in Systemwide Rehabilitation Effort

MARTA opened a new pedestrian bridge and renovated Indian Creek Station, improving transit access, safety, lighting, and infrastructure for thousands of DeKalb riders daily.

The Quiet Expansion of AI: How It Is Entering Everyday Decisions

Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping everyday decisions through search, recommendations, education, healthcare, and work — influencing how people think, choose, trust, and navigate modern life.

Atlanta Expands Summer Youth Employment Program as Mayor Dickens Celebrates Nearly 20,000 Youth Connected to Jobs

Atlanta leaders celebrated the fifth Summer Youth Employment Program Signing Day as nearly 20,000 youth have now been connected to paid work opportunities citywide.

AI in Plain Language: Why This Technology Affects Everyone

By Florita Bell Griffin | Houston, TX | May 12, 2026 Artificial intelligence is often described in ways that make ordinary people feel as though the subject belongs to somebody…

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

May 12, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose; that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if…

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Surprise Resignation, Closing a Historic Chapter in Queen City Leadership

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces a June 30 resignation months after reelection, citing family priorities and closing a historic five‑term tenure as the city’s first Black female mayor.

ARTIST PROFILE: Jay Freeman

Jay Freeman, a Mississippi‑raised country soul artist, blends blues roots, working‑class grit, and rising talent as he prepares for his return to the Soul Country Music Star stage.

Praise Dance Brought Them Together. Motherhood Kept Them Engaged. Faith Keeps Them Grounded.

A 30‑year sisterhood of praise dancers reflects on motherhood, faith, survival, and the unbreakable bond that carried them through aneurysms, loss, miracles, and life’s choreography.