Milton Kirby
Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Ted Knorr
TSJ
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.
The Power of One Word: Cynthia Williams and the Discipline of Language
Atlanta wordsmith Cynthia Broughton Williams uses language with intention, shaping conversations, reframing conflict, and proving one well-chosen word can transform a moment.
Change Feels Different When You Remember Before
A powerful exploration of how memory reshapes our experience of change, revealing why transitions feel different across a lifetime and what continuity truly requires
Why Systems Mistake Compliance for Alignment
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | February 24, 2026 Compliance is easy to measure. Rules are followed. Procedures are executed. Outputs meet specification. From a system’s perspective,…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
February 24, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Where would you place Rap Dixon in a list of the greatest Negro League outfielders? — Al Davis, Rensselaer, NY … this column exists…
Seven Visions for Georgia: Inside the Democratic Gubernatorial Field
Seven Democrats outline competing visions for Georgia governor at the DeKalb forum, debating Medicaid expansion, childcare, wages, housing, and economic reform ahead of 2026.
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
February 19, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Who would be “your” choice for the next three Negro League inductees for the Hall of Fame?” — Jerry Hoover, Asheboro, NC … this…
15 Years Strong: Women of Color Honored in Brookhaven Celebration
Chit Chat Communications celebrates 15 years of honoring women of color with a powerful Women’s History Month event in Brookhaven, spotlighting leadership and legacy.
Robb Pitts to Deliver 2026 State of Fulton County Address Feb. 24
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts will deliver the 2026 State of the County Address February 24 at The Eastern, outlining priorities, projects, and economic outlook.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and presidential candidate, dies at 84, leaving a legacy of justice, hope, HBCU pride, and athlete equity reform.
ARTIST PROFILE: Sonny Hill
Sonny Hill — known as “Sunshine” — is a Christian romance writer and poet whose vivid storytelling explores mental health, purpose, redemption, and second chances for women of color. Her novels and poetry blend faith, emotional intimacy, and cinematic imagery inspired by nature, music, and lived experience.
