Ted Knorr
- Sports , Black History
- November 11, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: Any thoughts on why Jackie Robinson was first to break the major league’s color barrier and not Satchel Paige. Paige was a pitcher while Robinson was a 1st…
Milton Kirby
- Black History , Education
- November 3, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
Howard University’s Path Forward: MacKenzie Scott’s $80 Million Gift Accelerates a Legacy of Excellence
Howard University receives a historic $80 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, strengthening its research leadership, medical innovation, and mission of truth, service, and opportunity.
- Community , Black History , Business & Finance
- November 3, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
Farming Justice: John Boyd’s 35-Year Fight for Land, Legacy and Equality
The National Black Farmers Association’s 35th Conference in Birmingham honored John Boyd Jr.’s legacy, uniting farmers nationwide to reclaim land, legacy, and economic justice.
- Black History , Business & Finance , Community , Politics
- November 2, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
“Our Soul Is Not for Sale” – Big Bethel Rally Draws Atlanta Together
Atlanta’s mayors and church leaders rally at Big Bethel AME, vowing to defend diversity, equity, and inclusion programs amid Trump’s federal funding threats.
- Black History , Education
- October 31, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
MacKenzie Scott: A Philanthropy of the Spirit in an Age of Abandonment
By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent There are moments in history when a single act of generosity reveals the moral decay of an entire nation.…
- Sports , Black History
- October 29, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing Scores Major Win in NASCAR Antitrust Fight
A federal judge sides with Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing in its antitrust lawsuit, dismissing NASCAR’s “cartel” counterclaim and reshaping the sport’s power balance ahead of trial.
- Sports , Black History
- October 28, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: How many players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, based on their play in the Negro Leagues? – Curious Curt,…
- Sports , Black History
- October 18, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Three Swings to Forever: How Reggie Jackson Became Mr. October
Reggie Jackson’s three homers in 1977 sealed his “Mr. October” legend. From Oakland to New York, and now STEM philanthropy, his story blends power, pressure, and purpose.
- Sports , Black History
- October 14, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: I am 63 years old and Black. I have only heard snippets about the Negro Leagues during my lifetime. I now have an interest in educating myself…
- Community , Black History , Business & Finance
- October 11, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Uncle Nearest: A Billion-Dollar Brand, a $25 Million Question & The Unanswered Future
Uncle Nearest’s receiver plans to sell its Cognac, France château amid questions over asset value, investor stakes, and whether creditors aim to recover—or acquire—the brand itself.
- Sports , Black History
- October 7, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Baseball Historian Ted Knorr Brings Negro League Legacy to Life in new TSJ Column “Shadow Ball”
The Truth Seekers Journal welcomes Negro League historian Ted Knorr and his new column “Shadow Ball,” exploring the history, heroes, and hidden stories of Black baseball.
- Business & Finance , Black History , Community
- October 5, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Receiver’s Report Says Uncle Nearest Can Be Reorganized Non-Core Assets May Be Sold
Court filings show payroll now stabilized under Genesis Global as Receiver Phillip G. Young Jr. manages costs, consultants, and $2.5 million in immediate receivership expenses at Uncle Nearest.
- Community , Black History
- October 2, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Thurgood Marshall: The People’s Lawyer Who Became America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | October 2, 2025 Fifty-eight years ago today, the marble halls of the U.S. Supreme Court bore witness to a moment that reshaped American…
- Community , Black History , Business & Finance
- September 21, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Uncle Nearest at Legal Crossroads: Debt, Receivership, and What Comes Next
Uncle Nearest faces receivership and $108M debt, but CEO Fawn Weaver rallies support with faith, leadership, and booming sales in Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Alaska.
- Education , Black History
- September 17, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
North Carolina A&T Reaches Historic Enrollment of 15,275: Growth Powers Greensboro, Defines HBCU Excellence
North Carolina A&T sets a record with 15,275 students, reinforcing its role as America’s largest HBCU and a cultural, economic, and alumni powerhouse worldwide.
- Sports , Black History
- August 31, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Negro League Conference Unveils More History and Takes on Future Challenges
The 2025 Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference in Louisville celebrated Black baseball history with films, panels, and a grave marker dedication, while addressing future challenges of diversity and memory.
