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…
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…
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
Insurance Reform Takes Center Stage as DeAndre Mathis Pushes Consumer-Focused Agenda in Georgia Race
Georgia Insurance Commissioner candidate pushes reforms to end credit-based premiums, strengthen consumer protections, and hold insurers accountable while promoting fairness and transparency statewide.
Georgia Honors Life and Legacy of David Scott at State Capitol Ceremony
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | May 2, 2026 State leaders, national figures, and community members gathered beneath the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol on May 1…
MARTA, Regional Transit Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New Better Breeze System
MARTA riders must switch to the Better Breeze system by May 2 as new fare gates close, ending old cards and introducing tap-to-pay options.
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo expands its legacy of community care through a new partnership with Guardant Health, bringing life‑saving colorectal cancer screening and education directly to Black communities.
Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize Neighborhoods
Atlanta proposes stronger blight tax law, increasing penalties on neglected properties up to 25 times, aiming to revitalize neighborhoods and hold absentee property owners accountable.
When Progress Skips Its Own Footsteps
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | April 28, 2026 Progress rarely fails where people expect it to. It rarely collapses outright or breaks in visible ways. More…

Obama Presidential Center Museum Tickets Go on Sale May 6 as Opening Approaches
The AI Shift: What Everyday People Need to Understand Right Now
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 7
Louisiana Republicans Eliminate Elected Position Days Before Democrat was to Assume Office
Insurance Reform Takes Center Stage as DeAndre Mathis Pushes Consumer-Focused Agenda in Georgia Race
Georgia Honors Life and Legacy of David Scott at State Capitol Ceremony
MARTA, Regional Transit Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New Better Breeze System
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6
Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize Neighborhoods
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