Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
March 27, 2026
4 minutes Read

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.

Milton Kirby
Education , Politics
March 26, 2026
3 minutes Read

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…

Milton Kirby
Artist Profiles
March 24, 2026
7 minutes Read

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…

Ted Knorr
Sports , Black History
March 24, 2026
4 minutes Read

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…

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
March 24, 2026
4 minutes Read

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…

Milton Kirby
Community , Arts & Entertainment , Sports
March 24, 2026
8 minutes Read

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.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Arts & Entertainment
March 22, 2026
5 minutes Read

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

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance
March 19, 2026
3 minutes Read

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.

Milton Kirby
Sports , Community
March 18, 2026
3 minutes Read

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…

Milton Kirby
Sports , Arts & Entertainment , Community
March 17, 2026
10 minutes Read

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.

TSJ
Opinions
March 17, 2026
6 minutes Read

Donald Trump’s America: Why Over 77 Million Americans Chose a Draft-Dodging, Racist, Misogynist, Convicted Felon, Conman, and Old Orange Demented Pimp to Become Their President

By Lola Renegade | March 17, 2026 “We have a system of justice in this country that treats you much better if you’re rich and guilty than if you’re poor…

Ted Knorr
Black History , Sports
March 17, 2026
6 minutes Read

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

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 … if you are…

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
March 17, 2026
5 minutes Read

Why Control Feels Safer Than It Actually Is

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 17, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…

Milton Kirby
Politics
March 16, 2026
6 minutes Read

Runoff Set to Decide Who Replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Northwest Georgia voters will decide April 7 between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment
March 15, 2026
7 minutes Read

DeKalb Opens Arts DeKalb, Marking a New Era for Culture, Community, and Creativity

DeKalb County officially launched Arts DeKalb, unveiling a new Briarcliff arts campus and a countywide push to make culture more visible and accessible.

Milton Kirby
Community , Black History
March 12, 2026
5 minutes Read

Obama Presidential Center to Open June 19 with Four-Day Celebration on Chicago’s South Side

The Obama Presidential Center will open June 19, 2026 in Chicago with four days of celebrations, public events, and a civic campus designed to inspire future changemakers.