Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Community
January 29, 2026
3 minutes Read

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…

Milton Kirby
Black History , Education
February 4, 2025
5 minutes Read

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.

Milton Kirby
Sports
March 17, 2026
10 minutes Read

Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 2

Bill Pickett Rodeo leader Margo Wade-LaDrew launches Soul Country Music Stars, creating national opportunities for Black country artists and reshaping the genre’s cultural narrative.

TSJ
Opinions
March 17, 2026
6 minutes Read

Donald Trump’s America: Why Over 77 Million Americans Chose a Draft-Dodging, Racist, Misogynist, Convicted Felon, Conman, and Old Orange Demented Pimp to Become Their President

By Lola Renegade | March 17, 2026 “We have a system of justice in this country that treats you much better if you’re rich and guilty than if you’re poor…

Ted Knorr
Sports
March 17, 2026
6 minutes Read

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

This column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if you are…

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
March 17, 2026
5 minutes Read

Why Control Feels Safer Than It Actually Is

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 17, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…

Milton Kirby
Politics
March 16, 2026
6 minutes Read

Runoff Set to Decide Who Replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Northwest Georgia voters will decide April 7 between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment
March 15, 2026
6 minutes Read

DeKalb Opens Arts DeKalb, Marking a New Era for Culture, Community, and Creativity

DeKalb County officially launched Arts DeKalb, unveiling a new Briarcliff arts campus and a countywide push to make culture more visible and accessible.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Community
March 12, 2026
5 minutes Read

Obama Presidential Center to Open June 19 with Four-Day Celebration on Chicago’s South Side

The Obama Presidential Center will open June 19, 2026 in Chicago with four days of celebrations, public events, and a civic campus designed to inspire future changemakers.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community , Sports
March 11, 2026
6 minutes Read

Atlanta Launches Human Rights Plan Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Atlanta launches ATL26 Human Rights Action Plan ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, outlining worker protections, housing initiatives, and community safeguards tied to the global tournament.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
March 11, 2026
5 minutes Read

CFPB Steps Back from Regulating Buy Now, Pay Later — Consumers Face New Risks

The CFPB’s decision to step back from regulating Buy Now, Pay Later services could leave millions of Americans with fewer protections as BNPL use continues to surge.

Milton Kirby
Sports
March 10, 2026
8 minutes Read

Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 1

Valeria Howard Cunningham reflects on 42 years of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, preserving Black cowboy history while inspiring youth and building community nationwide.