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…

Is Your Phone Listening to You? What Really Happens When Ads Seem to Know Too Much

Targeted ads feel invasive because AI analyzes searches, locations, purchases, and app activity—predicting needs without listening. Digital behavior creates detailed profiles that shape advertising.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

September 8, 2026  … 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…

Warnock, Wyden Open Senate Inquiry Into Possible Political Use of IRS Enforcement

Sens. Raphael Warnock and Ron Wyden opened an inquiry into reports that Trump administration officials may be influencing IRS enforcement against left-leaning nonprofit organizations.

Can a Black Veteran Farmer Win in Rural Georgia?

Shawn Harris’s grassroots campaign tests whether a Black Democrat can compete in deep red rural Georgia, leveraging biography, small dollar fundraising and growing support across northwest communities.

In the Bronx, Finding Cancer Early May Begin With Finding Each Other

Bronx residents and lung cancer survivor Colette Smith show why community trust, early detection and access matter ahead of a September cancer health conversation.

Valeria Howard Cunningham: From Preserving a Legacy to Building Her Own

Valeria Howard Cunningham’s Power 50 honor reflects her leadership in preserving Black Western heritage, expanding the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, and creating generational opportunities through cultural stewardship.

What Happens to Your Information After You Type It Into an AI Chatbot?

AI chatbots feel private, but the information users share may be stored, analyzed, or retained. Understanding how AI tools handle data is essential for protecting personal and confidential information.

Beyond the Title: USBC Power 50 Celebrates Black Women Who Turn Influence Into Impact

The U.S. Black Chambers 2026 Power 50 Women of Influence honors Black women whose leadership, entrepreneurship and impact are shaping business and communities nationwide.

Atlanta, MARTA Reach $52 Million Settlement to End Years-Long More MARTA Dispute

Atlanta and MARTA reached a $52 million settlement ending their More MARTA funding dispute, shifting attention from competing audits to promised transit improvements.

One Small Card, One Big Question That Changed a Life

A lung cancer summit taught Jacqui and Donel King about biomarker testing, helping them

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | August 25, 2026 This column exists for one reason: to answer your questions about Negro League baseball history. To fulfill that mission, we…

AI Can Save You Time, but Can It Make You Smarter?

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | August 25, 2026 One of the biggest promises of artificial intelligence is time. AI can draft a letter in seconds, summarize…

Dream Clinches Playoff Spot Behind Reese’s Career-High 31 Points

By Milton Kirby | Phoenix, AZ | August 23, 2026 The Atlanta Dream is headed back to the WNBA playoffs. Behind a career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds from Angel…

Love, Patrick: BronzeLens Opening Night Brings a Fashion Pioneer Back Into the Spotlight

BronzeLens opened with Love, Patrick: Nothing is Impossible, introducing a new generation to fashion pioneer Patrick Kelly’s extraordinary journey from Mississippi to Paris.

When AI Sounds Certain but Isn’t: How Everyday People Can Recognize an AI Guess

AI can sound convincing even when wrong. Learn essential AI literacy skills to verify facts, question sources, and distinguish evidence from interpretation.

Bottoms Brings Confidence and Candor to NABJ, But an $87 Million Question Looms

Keisha Lance Bottoms brought confidence and candor to NABJ 2026, but Rick Jackson’s $87 million advertising campaign presents a formidable challenge.