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.

  • Health
  • March 1, 2026
  • 7 minutes Read
Red Shoe Lunch Marks 16 Years of Sisterhood, Survival, and a Mission to Save Lives

The 16th Annual Red Shoe Lunch at Chateau Elan advanced heart disease prevention through the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation’s blood pressure monitor initiative.

  • Politics
  • February 28, 2026
  • 5 minutes Read
Bottoms Brings Gubernatorial Message to Madison, Emphasizes Roots, Rural Healthcare, and Affordability

Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned in Madison, Georgia, outlining Medicaid expansion, tax reform, and free technical college as key priorities in the 2026 gubernatorial race.

Robb Pitts Delivers 2026 State of the County: “We’ve Got It All”

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 24, 2026 Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts delivered a confident and at times defiant message Tuesday morning, declaring that Fulton County…

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…

  • Politics
  • February 23, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
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.