Truth Seekers Journal

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
February 24, 2026
5 minutes Read

Change Feels Different When You Remember Before

A powerful exploration of how memory reshapes our experience of change, revealing why transitions feel different across a lifetime and what continuity truly requires

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
February 24, 2026
5 minutes Read

Why Systems Mistake Compliance for Alignment

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | February 24, 2026 Compliance is easy to measure. Rules are followed. Procedures are executed. Outputs meet specification. From a system’s perspective,…

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

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

February 24, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Where would you place Rap Dixon in a list of the greatest Negro League outfielders? — Al Davis, Rensselaer, NY … this column exists…

Milton Kirby
Politics
February 23, 2026
4 minutes Read

Seven Visions for Georgia: Inside the Democratic Gubernatorial Field

Seven Democrats outline competing visions for Georgia governor at the DeKalb forum, debating Medicaid expansion, childcare, wages, housing, and economic reform ahead of 2026.

Ted Knorr
Sports , Black History
February 19, 2026
3 minutes Read

Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History

February 19, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Who would be “your” choice for the next three Negro League inductees for the Hall of Fame?” — Jerry Hoover, Asheboro, NC … this…

Milton Kirby
Community
February 18, 2026
2 minutes Read

15 Years Strong: Women of Color Honored in Brookhaven Celebration

Chit Chat Communications celebrates 15 years of honoring women of color with a powerful Women’s History Month event in Brookhaven, spotlighting leadership and legacy.

Milton Kirby
Politics
February 18, 2026
4 minutes Read

Robb Pitts to Deliver 2026 State of Fulton County Address Feb. 24

Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts will deliver the 2026 State of the County Address February 24 at The Eastern, outlining priorities, projects, and economic outlook.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Community , Politics
February 17, 2026
4 minutes Read

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and presidential candidate, dies at 84, leaving a legacy of justice, hope, HBCU pride, and athlete equity reform.

Milton Kirby
Artist Profiles
February 17, 2026
4 minutes Read

ARTIST PROFILE: Sonny Hill

Sonny Hill — known as “Sunshine” — is a Christian romance writer and poet whose vivid storytelling explores mental health, purpose, redemption, and second chances for women of color. Her novels and poetry blend faith, emotional intimacy, and cinematic imagery inspired by nature, music, and lived experience.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Education , Politics
February 16, 2026
4 minutes Read

Charter School Funding and Tax Relief Dominate Pre-Crossover Debate

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 16, 2026 With Crossover Day approaching and the legislative calendar tightening, Georgia lawmakers accelerated activity beneath the Gold Dome last week, advancing…

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
February 16, 2026
5 minutes Read

You Are Already Updated

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | February 16, 2026 Many conversations about technology assume that relevance expires. New tools arrive, language shifts, and interfaces change, carrying with…

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment
February 16, 2026
3 minutes Read

Memorial Day Weekend in Atlanta: Jazz Festival Returns for 49th Year

Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026 returns to Piedmont Park May 23–25 with Kamasi Washington, The Roots, Esperanza Spalding and more in a free Memorial Day celebration

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Black History , Community
February 15, 2026
5 minutes Read

Uncle Nearest to Remain Under Federal Control as Judge Evaluates Competing Claims of Solvency

From inside federal court, TSJ reports judge keeps Uncle Nearest in receivership, sets March 5 deadline amid $164M debt concerns and affiliate scrutiny.

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
February 13, 2026
3 minutes Read

DeKalb County’s 1.2M Shelter Investment Aims to Move Residents from Crisis to Stability

DeKalb County invests $1.2 million in a 400-bed emergency shelter on Gresham Road, launching a 90-day stabilization model to address homelessness.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
February 10, 2026
8 minutes Read

A Federal Judge Weighs Control, Cash Flow, and Confidence at Uncle Nearest

A federal judge heard testimony on whether the Uncle Nearest receivership should continue, weighing claims of insolvency against arguments that court control has slowed recovery.

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
February 9, 2026
5 minutes Read

Why Speed Feels Like Progress Even When It Isn’t

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | February 9, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…