TSJ
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…
- 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.
Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
- Science & Technology
- May 12, 2026
- 8 minutes Read
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…
Ted Knorr
- Black History , Sports
- May 12, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
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…
- Community , Black History , Politics
- May 11, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
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 Profiles
- May 11, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
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.
- Community
- May 10, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
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.
- Politics , Business & Finance , Community
- May 8, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Crime Down, Investment Up: DeKalb CEO Highlights Transformation Strategy
DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson outlines $4.7B infrastructure plan, housing initiatives, WRAP assistance program, and crime reductions as county addresses growth and affordability challenges.
- Arts & Entertainment , Black History
- May 5, 2026
- 2 minutes Read
Obama Presidential Center Museum Tickets Go on Sale May 6 as Opening Approaches
Tickets for the Obama Presidential Center Museum go on sale May 6, offering timed entry, immersive exhibits, and high demand dates through November in Chicago.
- Science & Technology
- May 5, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
The AI Shift: What Everyday People Need to Understand Right Now
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | May 5, 2026 Artificial intelligence has moved out of the research lab and into ordinary life with astonishing speed. A few…
- Community , Black History , Sports
- May 5, 2026
- 10 minutes Read
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 7
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo in Memphis showcases Black cowboy culture, Soul Country music, youth programs, and community legacy in a powerful, immersive weekend experience.
Louisiana Republicans Eliminate Elected Position Days Before Democrat was to Assume Office
Louisiana Republicans eliminate an elected clerk position days before Calvin Duncan takes office, raising concerns over voter disenfranchisement and judicial restructuring
