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…
DeKalb County Shows Unified Vision at Capitol, Elevates Students and Legislative Priorities
DeKalb County leaders united at the Georgia Capitol, advancing transportation, housing, and education priorities while elevating student voices and highlighting a powerful moment of shared leadership.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Unlock Federal Research Dollars for HBCUs
By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | March 26, 2026 A new bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate could reshape how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) access federal research…
ARTIST PROFILE: Anton Cunningham
By Milton Kirby | Truth Seekers Journal | Artist Profiles Series THE SON WHO BECAME THE STORYTELLER: Preserving the Legacy of Lu Vason When Anton sat down with Valeria Howard…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
A few weeks ago, I asked readers: What manager has been named to the Baseball Hall of Fame for Negro League performance? Nobody offered a guess, so I gave everybody…
Why Optimization Without Context Feels Like Loss
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 24, 2026 Optimization is usually presented as improvement. Processes become faster. Costs are reduced. Outputs become more consistent. From a…
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 3
Howard Johnson, BPIR head judge, shapes Soul Country by listening for authenticity, guiding emerging artists, and preserving Black musical and Western cultural traditions.
Inside the National Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Journey Through Truth, Memory, and Reckoning with America’s Past
Atlanta’s Civil and Human Rights Center offers a powerful journey through America’s past, confronting injustice, honoring resilience, and challenging visitors to reflect and act
Clayton County Charts Growth, Safety Gains, and Housing Push in 2026 State of the County Address
Clayton County reports crime reductions, housing investments, and economic growth as Chairwoman Alieka Anderson-Henry outlines priorities during the 2026 State of the County address.
Women’s History Month: Women, Golf, and Global Strategy Take Center Stage
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | March 18, 2026 Atlanta’s West Midtown will once again serve as a hub for connection, conversation, and celebration as Tee It Up for…
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 2
Bill Pickett Rodeo leader Margo Wade-LaDrew launches Soul Country Music Stars, creating national opportunities for Black country artists and reshaping the genre’s cultural narrative.

DeKalb County Shows Unified Vision at Capitol, Elevates Students and Legislative Priorities
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Unlock Federal Research Dollars for HBCUs
ARTIST PROFILE: Anton Cunningham
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Why Optimization Without Context Feels Like Loss
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 3
Inside the National Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Journey Through Truth, Memory, and Reckoning with America’s Past
Clayton County Charts Growth, Safety Gains, and Housing Push in 2026 State of the County Address
Women’s History Month: Women, Golf, and Global Strategy Take Center Stage
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 2

















































































