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.

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.

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.

  • 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.

Why Optimization Erases Meaning

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | March 10, 2026 Optimization promises improvement. It offers clarity, efficiency, and measurable gain. When systems are optimized, waste is reduced, processes…

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

March 10, 2026 One of my main passions in Negro League baseball research is endeavoring to assist the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum to have better representation of…

  • Opinions
  • March 10, 2026
  • 5 minutes Read
America Needs an Intervention: A 12-Step Program for Its Addiction to Racism, Violence, Misogyny, Inequality, and Greed

America faces deep-rooted addictions to racism, violence, misogyny, inequality, and greed. True greatness demands an honest national intervention, structural reform, and a courageous commitment to truth and justice.

Warnock, Ossoff Secure $531 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief for Georgia Farmers

Milton Kirby | Washington, DC | March 9, 2026 Georgia farmers who suffered devastating losses during Hurricane Helene are set to receive more than $531 million in federal disaster relief,…

Late-Night Votes and Narrow Defeats: How Georgia’s Crossover Day Reshaped Taxes, Elections, and Public Safety

Georgia lawmakers passed property tax, data center, and stand-your-ground legislation on Crossover Day while voting down election changes and advancing new campaign finance rules.

The Gavel and the Guardrail: Inside the State Bar of Georgia

The State Bar of Georgia regulates more than 50,000 attorneys, enforces ethics rules, and provides programs that help Georgians resolve disputes with lawyers.

DeKalb County Connects Businesses and Buyers at Reverse Trade Show

DeKalb County will host its 9th Annual Reverse Trade Show & Procurement Summit on March 19, connecting local businesses with government decision-makers and contracting opportunities.